TACLOBAN CITY - A soldier was killed and three others were wounded in an encounter with the New People's Army (NPA) on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Barangay Malidong, Gamay, Northern Samar. The fatality was identified as Corporal Benjie Tamor, a native of Dolores, Eastern Samar, and a member of the 52nd...
Brig. Gen. Perfecto Peñaredondo, commander of 8th Infantry Division (8ID) (File photo courtesy of 8ID) Two alleged New People’s Army (NPA) fighters died in an armed encounter with the military in Catubig, Northern Samar on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Elements of the Philippine Army’s (PA) 803 rd Infantry...
TACLOBAN CITY – Gov. Edwin Ongchuan suspended classes on Tuesday, Oct. 22, on all levels in Northern Samar due to heavy rainfall and possible flooding from tropical depression “Kristine.” Ongchuan said that suspension of work in government is under the discretion of local chief executives. He...
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar Gov. Edwin Ongchuan is running for congressman of the province’s second district, switching places with Rep. Harris Ongchuan who filed his Certificate of Candidacy for governor on Tuesday, October 8. ONGCHUAN (seated second from left) Gov. Ongchuan was congressman...
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government has partnered with TAO Corp. to focus on a large-scale project to increase rice production in Northern Samar province. TAO Corp. has identified 500 hectares of potential land for rice production, particularly in the municipalities of Laoang,...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture has endorsed funding for P1.2-billion worth of agricultural development projects in Northern Samar. These projects aim to boost the province’s agricultural sector and promote food security and were identified under the Provincial Agriculture and...
TACLOBAN CITY – Authorities intercepted 37 kilograms of suspected shabu valued at P277.5 million during an anti-carnapping operation on Thursday, September 5, near Jubasan Port in Barangay Jubasan, Allen, Northern Samar, just days after a similar haul in the area on August 31. POLICE seized...
TACLOBAN CITY – The municipality of Allen, Northern Samar declared a state of calamity due to the devastation caused by tropical storm "Enteng" on Monday, September 2. The Sangguniang Bayan passed a resolution sponsored by SB Member Ola Jowon Gubat and unanimously approved by all...
TACLOBAN CITY - Two persons are missing and four were injured in a landslide in Purok 1, Barangay Santo Nino, Biri, Northern Samar, on Sunday, September 1, triggered by tropical cyclone "Enteng." Missing were Federico Galvan Sabangan Sr., 76, farmer, and his son, Federico Acuña Sabangan...
TACLOBAN CITY – Suspected shabu valued at P277.5 million was left behind by a suspected drug courier during an anti-carnapping operation on Saturday, August 31, on the Maharlika Highway in Barangay Jubasan, Allen, Northern Samar. SUSPECTED shabu valued at P277.5 million was recovered from a drug...
Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that a moderately strong earthquake, measuring magnitude 5.7 on the Richter scale, struck off the coast of Northern Samar on Monday, Aug. 19. Phivolcs recorded the tremor at 11:39 a.m. and located its epicenter 54...
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Northern Samar has introduced two new tour circuits to enhance tourism opportunities in the province. DOCTOR (FB) The Fun Farm Tour and the Seafood Tour aim to showcase the vibrant agricultural landscape and innovative farming practices of...
