CEBU CITY – Leyte fourth district Rep. Richard Gomez is fighting for the rehabilitation of the Palompon Watershed Forest Reserve (PWFR) which is facing worsening degradation due to pollution, forest loss, and encroachment. Gomez sought urgent rehabilitation to restore PWFR’s ecological balance...
TACLOBAN CITY — A laborer allegedly killed his 77-year-old mother for failure to prepare dinner for him on Tuesday in Sitio Riverside, Barangay Macupa, Leyte, Leyte. The suspect, Rick, 35, was apprehended in a hot-pursuit operation in Barangay Belen, Leyte, Leyte. Investigation said the suspect...
TACLOBAN CITY — A 45-year-old man who was supposed to undergo mandatory rehabilitation was caught in possession of two sachets of suspected shabu during a search before he was admitted to a facility Tuesday in Dulag, Leyte. His wife said she sought a court order for her husband to undergo...
TACLOBAN CITY - Matag-ob, Leyte Mayor Bernandino Tacoy announced the suspension of classes on all levels on Wednesday, Oct. 1, due to the magnitude- 6.9 earthquake in Cebu on Tuesday night. “Classes on all levels in the Municipality of Matag-ob are suspended on Wednesday, Oct. 1, to give way for...
TACLOBAN CITY - A police chief in Biliran province is facing homicide raps for allegedly shooting and killing a drinking buddy, Sunday in Barangay Balire, Tunga, Leyte. The suspect was identified as Capt. Alberto Parena, 53, of Barangay Abango, Barugo, Leyte. The victim was identified as alias...
CEBU CITY – There are no ghost flood control projects in the fourth district of Leyte province and if there are questions, scrutiny is very much welcomed. Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office pointed this out as they debunked...
CEBU CITY – Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez was apologetic at first then went ballistic, lashing back at a town mayor who linked him to an alleged anomalous flood control project. “To members of the press who took offense in my social media post, I apologize,” Gomez started his privilege speech at...
LA PAZ, Leyte – People lined up the streets to welcome Miss Philippines Earth-Water Angel Rose Tambal on Friday during her homecoming celebration here. Tambal was met by a hero 's welcome as the community came together to celebrate her achievement. She is the first in this municipality to...
TACLOBAN CITY – Around 20 people were trapped between two landslide sites in Barangay Candelaria, Matag-ob, Leyte, Monday night. Responders were able to secure passengers of a mini-bus struck by a fallen tree as a result of the landslide due to continuous rains in the municipality. The Municipal...
TACLOBAN CITY – A 44-year-old housewife was allegedly stabbed and injured by her son with a cockfighting blade or gaff on Thursday, Aug. 14, in Barangay Balagtas, Matag-ob, Leyte. Police identified the victim as Mary. Initial investigation said that the suspect, Brian, 19, arrived at their...
TACLOBAN CITY – An absent without official leave (AWOL) police officer was shot dead on Sunday in Sitio Gungab, Barangay Poblacion, Albuera, Leyte. The victim was identified as Dexter Patun-og, 47, who had been AWOL since 2007 and a resident of Bliss Bagong Buhay, Ormoc City, Leyte. The victim...
TACLOBAN CITY - A barangay chairman and a driver were shot and wounded on Saturday, Aug. 2, in Barangay Tagbas, Albuera, Leyte. The victims were identified as Barangay Captain Enrico Barcelona of Barangay Tinag-an, Albuera and his driver Sabel Gubalane. Initial investigation revealed that the...
