TACLOBAN CITY – A barangay chairman survived an ambush on Sunday, September 24, in Barangay Poblacion, Leyte, Leyte. Police identified the victim as Edgar dela Rosa, 52, chairman of Barangay Baco, Leyte, Leyte. Initial investigation disclosed that the victim was driving his pickup truck on...
TABONTABON, Leyte – The local government underwent a national validation as it vied for the most coveted Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG). The SGLG, a progressive assessment system that gives distinction to remarkable local government performance across several areas, highlights...
TACLOBAN CITY – A 26-year-old police officer was killed in a head-on collision on Tuesday, September 12, in Barangay Ipil, Ormoc City, Leyte. LAWSIN (FB) The victim was identified as Police Patrolman Marvin Lawsin, assigned to the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) and a resident of Jaro,...
TACLOBAN CITY – Mayor Ramon Oñate of Palompon, Leyte has secured a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the attempt of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to excavate at DBSN Farms Agriventure Corp. that he owns in Barangay San Joaquin, Palompon. In an order issued by...
TACLOBAN CITY – A barangay councilor running for barangay chairman in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections next month was shot and wounded in Sitio Naga, Barangay Consuegra, Leyte, Leyte on Thursday, September 7. Police Capt. Rush Alvarado, Leyte, Leyte municipal police station...
CARIGARA, Leyte – The first dairy box facility will be built here to hasten milk processing and production in this province. Mayor Eduardo Ong Jr. on Thursday, September 7, said the project is an initiative in coordination with Sen. Cynthia Villar, chairman of the Senate Committee on...
BURAUEN, Leyte (PNA) – A small campus here peacefully resumed classes on Tuesday, August 29, despite threats from property claimants of disruptions due to a land ownership dispute. With policemen deployed near the school gate to secure the first day of the academic year, no one attempted to...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Office of the Vice President, together with the local government of Matag-ob in Leyte province, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), planted over 8,500 trees in a 13.6-hectare area in Barangay Malazarte, Matag-ob recently. Matag-ob Mayor...
TACLOBAN CITY – A lawyer was shot dead in Villaba, Leyte on Tuesday afternoon, August 22. MAPE Police identified the victim as Elmer Mape, 52, a resident of Barangay Poblacion Del Norte, Villaba. Initial investigation disclosed that the victim went to his farm in Sitio Patag,...
TACLOBAN CITY -- The body of an alleged illegal drug personality was found burned to death inside a car before dawn on Thursday, August 17, in Sitio Bod, Barangat Lundag, Merida, Leyte. The victim was a resident of neighboring Ormoc City and was nabbed in 2016 for illegal drug trading....
TACLOBAN CITY – The municipality of Isabel in Leyte province has lined up activities for the Quiot Festival from August 25 to 27. A celebration of culture, sports, and community, the festival aims to immerse its guests in cultural enrichment and bring together residents and visitors to celebrate...
TACLOBAN CITY – A barangay councilor or kagawad survived a stabbing incident in Sitio Mahayahay, Barangay Canipaan, Palompon, Leyte, on Wednesday, July 26. The victim was identified as Renelito Evangelista, 56, a councilor of Barangay Canipaan. Initial investigation disclosed that the...
