By BENJAMIN SARONDO After quitting his job as hotel steward on a cruise ship in 2016, Rouen Dolot, 31, from Barangay Cantariwis, Tolosa, Leyte, pursued his passion for farming. Dolot is also known as The Backyard Farmer. He started his vegetable farm on borrowed land from the brother of a family...
TACLOBAN CITY – An alleged vote-buying incident was reported to the police in Barangay Tuburan, Calubian, Leyte, on the eve of the barangay elections on Sunday, October 29. Information disclosed that a certain “Judita,” 47, resident of Barangay Tuburan, called the attention of...
TACLOBAN CITY (PNA) – The Department of Education (DepEd) pledged to investigate a public school teacher who allegedly went overboard with the punishment he imposed upon his students in Burauen, Leyte. In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 25, the DepEd-Leyte division office said they...
PALO, Leyte – A 24-year-old civil engineer from the municipality of La Paz, this province, was crowned as the first Miss Universe Philippines-Leyte on Wednesday, October 18, here. ANGEL Rose Tambal (center) from La Paz, Leyte was crowned as the first Miss Universe Philippines-Leyte during...
TACLOBAN CITY – A senior citizen was killed and his companion was wounded in a shooting incident in San Isidro, Leyte, on Tuesday, October 17. The fatality was identified as Jerry Salidaga, 64, of San Isidro. Police said Salidaga was driving his motorcycle with Sergio Aribado, 60, a teacher,...
TACLOBAN CITY – A former municipal administrator of Albuera, Leyte and a candidate for municipal councilor in 2022 was shot dead near the police station in Albuera on Friday, October 13. Police identified the victim as Armando Meneses, 52, a civil engineer, and a resident of Albuera. Initial...
TACLOBAN CITY – A security guard was wounded in a shooting incident in an elementary school in Dagami, Leyte on Friday, October 6. The victim was identified as Jully Sequito, 38, a security guard at Dagami South Central School, and a resident of Barangay San Antonio, District 5, Dagami....
TACLOBAN CITY – Gunmen killed a barangay treasurer and wounded a 54-year-old widow in Villaba, Leyte on Thursday, October 5. Police identified the fatality as Mateo Rasonable, 41, of Barangay Mataloto, Leyte, Leyte. BARANGAY treasurer Mateo Rasonable lies on the ground after he was shot dead...
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government of Carigara, Leyte suspended face-to-face classes in all schools in the municipality on Friday, October 6. Mayor Eduardo Ong Jr. said the Local School Board unanimously approved the suspension of classes due to the numerous activities attended by teachers...
TACLOBAN CITY – Three persons were arrested and a drug den was dismantled in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Matlang, Isabel, Leyte on Monday afternoon, October 2. The suspects were identified as Hendenbergh Pinili, drug den maintainer; Mizel Ostria, co-maintainer; and Jose Balbero, a...
PALOMPON, Leyte – Unknown to many, this municipality known for Kalanggaman Island, the premier eco-tourism destination in Eastern Visayas, has more to offer its visitors. VIEW from the lighthouse at Tabuk Marine Park Fish and Bird Sanctuary in Palompon, Leyte overlooking the boardwalk and...
MATAG-OB, Leyte – Hundreds of residents and visitors flocked to the streets to watch the second Himorasak Festival Parade and Dance Competition here. The month-long celebration of the second Himorasak Festival culminated with a street parade followed by the festival dance competition of eight...
