TACLOBAN CITY – A medical officer and political instructor of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to the 20th Infantry (We Lead) Battalion in Las Navas, Northern Samar recently. Alias “Leah” yielded two M16 rifles, improvised explosives, and ammunition. She was affiliated with the Platoon...
Two alleged communist leaders died while a soldier was injured in an armed encounter between the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) Visayas Command (VisCom) and New People’s Army (NPA) in Pambujan, Northern Samar on Saturday, July 22. Lt. Gen. Benedict Arevalo, commander of VISCOM,...
TACLOBAN CITY – Two women died on the spot and three others were injured in a vehicular accident on Tuesday, July 18, in Barangay Bayho, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar. The fatalities were identified as Amelia Arnio, a kagawad or councilor of Barangay Getigo, Lope de Vega, and Rosa Galvan, a...
TACLOBAN CITY – All 24 municipalities and the provincial government of Northern Samar passed the 2022 Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH) assessment of the Bureau of Local Government Supervision of the Department of the Interior and Local Government. “The seal of good financial housekeeping serves...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has assured the public that his administration is working hard to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and uplift the lives of Filipinos amid efforts toward post-pandemic economic recovery. *PBBM IN NORTHERN SAMAR — President Marcos leads the...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. looks forward to declaring Northern Samar province free from communist terrorist groups (CTGs) by the end of 2023. This, as he cited the accomplishments of the 803rd Infantry (Peacemakers) Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Northern...
PALAPAG, Northern Samar – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inaugurated the Samar Pacific Coastal Road project in Barangay Simora here during his first official visit to the province as Chief Executive on Friday, July 14. The project also known as the Palapag-Simora Road is a key infrastructure...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is optimistic that the opening of the Samar Pacific Coastal Road (SPCR) project will bring further development to Northern Samar and its neighboring communities. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos led the inauguration of the...
Vice President Sara Duterte met with the 3rd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army on Thursday, July 13, in Barangay Arenas, Northern Samar. (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte via Facebook) In a Facebook post, Duterte credited them for the role they played in Davao City’s campaign against the...
TACLOBAN CITY – In a bid to address poverty and insurgency concerns, some officials in Samar Island support a call for the creation of a Samar Island Region (SIR). One of them is Northern Samar Gov. Edwin Ongchuan. "It is a good proposal of the prelates. Hopefully, it will push through," said...
CATARMAN, Northern Samar – This province, fresh from a successful 1st Ibà bao Festival, celebrated its 58th founding anniversary on Monday, June 19. Highlight of the Ibà bao Festival was a festival danced competition topped by the municipality of Pambujan. The town of Lope de Vega was...
CATARMAN, Northern Samar – To foster cultural awareness and engender a deeper appreciation of their culture, 17 municipalities will showcase their festivals in the Ibàbao Festival Dance Competition on Sunday, June 18, at the University of Eastern Philippines Grandstand here. AMONG those...
