Ormoc City to build civic center on lots expropriated in 1965

Futch Anrthony Inso 04/12/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Ormoc City Government has taken over two parcels of land in Barangay Cogon that it expropriated way back in 1965 for use in the planned construction of a civic center that will…

33rd SEA GAMES: Richard Gomez leads Ormoc City delegation

Doris C. Bongcac 12/11/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Rep. Richard Gomez of Leyte’s 4th District is leading Ormoc City‘s delegation to the 33rd Sea Games. Gomez will compete in compak shooting along with Carlo Baltonado and Jed Rivilla. A total of…

Ormoc City’s Christmas tree celebrates rich local biodiversity

Sarwell Meniano - Philippine News Agency 12/02/2025

ORMOC CITY, Leyte – Ormoc City has transformed its public plaza into a must-visit holiday destination with the unveiling of a huge flower-inspired Christmas tree, highlighting the city’s rich biodiversity as its central theme. On Monday night, thousands…

Ormoc City priest suspended after taking part in Masonic rites

Joey Gabieta 09/01/2025

TACLOBAN CITY—The Order of the Discalced Augustinians (OAD) has suspended Fr. Libby Daños, one of its pioneering priests in Asia, after he was found to have joined the blessing of a Masonic marker in Ormoc City, an…

Woman rescues tarsier from cat attack in Ormoc City

Futch Anthony Inso 07/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A woman rescued a juvenile tarsier while it was being attacked by their cat in their kitchen in Brgy. RM Tan, Ormoc City, at noon on Tuesday, July 29, 2024. Marvin Jupia, 35…

Dream Big Ormoc, Bigasan Hub X CKBA rule Visayas G-Hoops

Glendale G. Rosal 06/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ormoc City’s Dream Big Basketball lived up to its name after toppling some of Cebu’s best youth squads to win the 13-under crown of the inaugural Visayas G-Hoops Basketball Tournament on Sunday, June…

Turista milangoy sa dagat paingon sa Biliran kay walay ikaplete

06/01/2025

Tungod kay wala nay ikaplete, mi-desisyon ang usa ka turista nga languyon na lang ang kadagatan sa Kawayan padong sa Maripipi Island sa Biliran Province. Matud pa sa kapulisan nga ang turista nga giila nga si Nathan…

Ormoc City bans sugary drinks at government events

04/15/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Ormoc City Government has banned sugary drinks at government events and mandated water as the primary beverage. This directive is based on Executive Order No. 2025-012 issued by Ormoc City Mayor Lucy…

Ormoc City hosts 2024 PH Indoor League Archery

10/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Archers coming from the different parts of the country are currently in Ormoc City for the 2024 Philippine Indoor League Archery organized by the World Archery Philippines. The competition is held at the…

Ormoc Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez delivers her SOCA with a twist

Futch Anthony Inso 10/14/2024

ORMOC CITY, Leyte – Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez delivered her State of the City Address (SOCA) on Monday morning to report the accomplishments of her administration as she ends her first term in office in June…

OCCCI Sheermasters lead coastal cleanup drive in Ormoc

Glendale G. Rosal 09/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The OCCCI Sheermasters, one of the Visayas’ premier basketball teams, showcased their commitment to the environment by spearheading a coastal cleanup drive in their hometown in Ormoc City on Saturday, September 21. The…

Ormoc City under calamity state due to dengue outbreak

Joey Gabieta 08/10/2024

TACLOBAN CITY – Ormoc City in Leyte was placed under a state of calamity on Thursday due to a sharp rise in dengue cases since the start of the year. The city council, in a special session,…

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