TACLOBAN CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the completion of the P510-million reconstruction of the Gandara Bridge in Samar that collapsed more than five years ago. During his visit on Monday, Dizon was displeased by delays in rebuilding the...
CALBAYOG CITY, Samar – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon is optimistic that damaged sections of the national highway in Samar province will be fixed by the end of 2027. Dizon said on Monday that the rehabilitation of the Maharlika Highway will push through...
TACLOBAN CITY – A school principal was killed in a fire that hit his home in Barangay Malihao, Hinabangan, Samar, on Saturday morning. The victim was identified as Dolfo, 58. A housemate noticed smoke from the victim’s room and observed a thick smudge on the door frame. The housemate called the...
TACLOBAN CITY – Two New People’s Army (NPA) combatants were killed in a clash with government troops Friday morning in Northern Samar. The 8th Infantry Division said patrolling soldiers from the 20th Infantry Battalion engaged rebels around 6:50 a.m. in upland Barangay Bulao in Las Navas town....
TACLOBAN CITY – The chief of police of Dolores town, Eastern Samar province, 15 police officers, and a non-uniformed personnel (NUP) were relieved from their posts following a viral photo of them drinking inside the police station during their Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Police Lt. Col....
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-8 has launched an investigation into the alleged drinking session of police officers on duty inside a police station in Eastern Samar province. In a statement issued Tuesday, PRO-8 reiterated that the Philippine National Police (PNP) strictly prohibits...
TACLOBAN CITY – A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in a clash with soldiers in Barangay Gusaran, Silvino Lobos town, Northern Samar province on Wednesday. The Philippine Army (PA) said the 30-minute gun battle started at around 6:57 a.m. following a tip from a concerned citizen...
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Northern Samar (PGNS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Eastern Visayas Food Innovation Center (EVFIC), Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Region 8, and Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) on Tuesday for the adaptation...
TACLOBAN CITY — The government is now selling P20 rice under the Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas program in Jiabong, Samar. Samar Gov. Sharee Ann Tan said the program aims to put quality rice within reach for all families, particularly those struggling with rising prices of basic goods. She noted...
CAN-AVID, Eastern Samar – Despite being battered by several typhoons this year, Can-avid, Eastern Samar still pushed through with the Lamrag Giant Lantern Festival on Monday. Now in its eighth year, the festival featured 13 giant lanterns made from recyclable materials such as plastic cups,...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Northern Samar provincial government launched on Monday the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program, providing affordable rice to low-income families in the province. The program, launched at the Capitol Gym in Catarman town, allowed each household to purchase up to 10...
TACLOBAN CITY – Two soldiers were killed in an encounter on Wednesday, Dec. 3, with the New People’s Army in Barangay Babaclayon, San Jose de Buan town, Samar province. The fatalities were two technical sergeants under the 81st Military Intelligence Company. Troops were conducting intelligence...
