TACLOBAN CITY – Due to the strong opposition of farmers and residents affected by black sand mining in MacArthur, Leyte, the MacArthur Iron Projects Corp. announced the removal of the giant cutter suction dredger in Barangay Maya on Thursday, Feb. 19. “In light of the current situation, and in...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has noted the significant effects of mining on agriculture following the strong opposition of farmers and residents of MacArthur, Leyte, to the impending operation of a giant cutter suction dredger for black sand mining. Jenny Lyn Almeria, Regional Technical...
MACARTHUR, Leyte – Hundreds of people are protesting the impending operation of a giant cutter suction dredger for black sand mining here. “This is a symbol of our united call for the government to take our side against mining. This is not a political call but a campaign because we are one of...
MACARTHUR, Leyte – Residents and farmers affected by black sand mining in this municipality have expressed concern for their security and livelihood ahead of the impending operation of a giant cutter suction dredger. The dredger, which arrived on Jan. 25, is owned by MacArthur Iron Sand Project...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon declared zero tolerance for fly-by-night contractors and ordered the urgent completion of long-delayed Pampanga infrastructure projects before the rainy season. Dizon made the announcement after inspecting a pothole-ridden...
TACLOBAN CITY — A 78-year-old man died early Tuesday morning in Barangay Romualdez, MacArthur, Leyte, after his nipa hut was struck by a fallen tree during the onslaught of typhoon “Tino.” The victim, alias Max, a widower and jobless resident, was discovered at 5:40 a.m. According to the...
Manny Pacquiao (Facebook) TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte--Administration senatorial candidate tore a page off General Douglas MacArthur’s book and declared "I shall return." This city was the site of the historic World War II Leyte Landing, where the...
Sen. Grace Poe led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Memorial Building in Dagupan City, which she said will keep the sacrifices and heroism of Filipino war veterans alive. (Photo from Senator Grace Poe's Facebook apge) The structure is set to be built on a 600-square meter...
DAGUPAN CITY – Sen. Grace Poe and Mayor Belen Fernandez on Monday, Feb. 24, led the groundbreaking for the MacArthur Memorial building in honor of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's landing at Bonuan Blue Beach here in 1945. SEN. Grace Poe and Mayor Belen Fernandez lead the...
The iconic photograph of General Douglas MacArthur's (center) return to the Philippines on Oct. 20, 1944. It was taken by Gaetano Faillace (Wikipedia) Solidarity was the main theme of House Speaker Martin Romualdez's speech on the occasion of...
TACLOBAN CITY – A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel surrendered to the military in Barangay Domrog, General MacArthur, Eastern Samar on Saturday, July 27, following the death of their squad leader in an encounter on Thursday, July 25. YAPE (78th IB FB) Lando Yape, alias Rose, a member of the...
TACLOBAN CITY – A high-ranking official of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in an encounter with the military on Thursday, July 25, in General MacArthur, Eastern Samar. Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, commander of the 802nd Infantry Bridade, identified the fatality as Joel Guarino, alias...
