Town in volcano’s shadow hit by landslides it never expected

Associated Press 10/28/2024

TALISAY, Philippines — As a storm pounded his rural home, Raynaldo Dejucos asked his wife and children to stay indoors and keep safe from a lightning strike or slippery roads. One thing the 36-year-old didn’t mention was…

Another boy dies after touching live wire in Leyte

06/03/2023

TACLOBAN CITY — A 6-year-old boy died from electrocution while on his way to school in Leyte town, Leyte on Thursday, June 1. Reports from the local police showed that Edson Bismonte accidentally touched a live wire…

Mercado eyes ECQ extension in Southern Leyte until end of April

Jani Arnaiz 04/07/2020

MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte –The implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Southern Leyte may have to be extended for two more weeks. Governor Damian Mercado said he is inclined to follow President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive…

Drug suspect killed outside of restaurant in Maasin City

Jani Arnaiz 02/12/2020

MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte – Joseph Salvador Siega visited a restaurant located along the national highway in downtown Maasin City with his common-law partner and younger sister at around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. While…

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