Leyte: Search intensified to locate missing parish priest

Joey Gabieta 12/27/2025

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Policemen in Eastern Visayas are intensifying efforts to locate a parish priest from Babatngon town in Leyte who has been missing since Tuesday, December 23. Police Capt. Junriel Rosario, chief of the…

Leyte cop tests positive for illegal drugs, faces dismissal

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 12/14/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A police corporal in Palompon, Leyte, is now facing dismissal after testing positive for illegal drugs. The officer, a member of the Palompon Municipal Police Station, was among the subjects of a targeted drug…

Uwan downs power & comms, displaces over 63,000 in Eastern Visayas

Joey A. Gabieta 11/10/2025

TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Philippines — Super Typhoon Uwan unleashed its fury across the Eastern Visayas Region on Sunday, Nov. 9, displacing 18,959 families, or 63,826 individuals, according to a progress report released by the Police Regional Office…

DPWH implements over 40 flood projects in Leyte 4th district in 3 years

09/14/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) implemented over 40 flood control projects in the 4th District of Leyte since 2022. OIC District Engineer Peter Scheler Soco said that majority of these…

Gomez: Projects in Leyte’s 4th district are ‘above board’

09/03/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Learning from the 1991 flash flood that killed thousands in Ormoc City, Leyte 4th District Rep. Richard Gomez said that he had “gone to great lengths to ensure that all projects [in his…

Richard Gomez apologizes to media: I could’ve handled the issue better

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter 09/02/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Leyte Representative Richard Gomez has apologized to members of the media whose names and contact details were revealed in a Facebook post, admitting that he could have handled the issue better. In his privilege…

House ethics panel prepares for possible complaints vs Richard Gomez

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 09/02/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ committee on ethics and privileges is preparing for any complaint that may arise from Leyte 4th District Rep. Richard Gomez’s actions that were viewed as endangering the lives of media…

Leyte PB questions why Mandaue infectious waste now in province

Mary Rose Sagarino 07/11/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Leyte’s Provincial Board plans to summon officials from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), its Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), and accredited waste hauler Cleanaway Philippines Inc. to explain the reported entry…

Kerwin Espinosa leads random drug test in Albuera, Leyte

Doris C. Bongcac 07/08/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayor Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa led the conduct of random drug test for Albuera, Leyte municipal officials, employees, and barangay captains. The drug testing conducted from July 2 to 7, 2025 was part of…

Jose P. Rallos: 70-year-old lolo proves it’s never too late to learn

April Shynn D. Abalo - CNU Main Intern 06/24/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Jose P. Rallos starts his mornings like any typical Grade 7 student —wearing his uniform, carrying his notebooks, and preparing to learn. The only difference is ….he is already 70 years old. “Tatay…

Vlogger nga namatay sa bukog sa manok gilubong na

CDN Digital 06/11/2025

Gilubong na ang vlogger nga namatay human nisugot sa challenge sa usa niya nga follower nga mokaon siya og manok nga kuyog ang tanan nga bukog niini. Gikan sa Leyte ang ang content creator nga namatay tungod…

A beautiful chance encounter with the ‘Ormocana Butterfly’

Immae Lachica 05/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— What started as a chill hike turned into an unforgettable nature moment when hiker Patrick James Cruz and his companions crossed paths with the rare and stunning “Ormocana Butterfly” during their trek to Lake…

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