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2 Leyte towns declared as completely-free from NPA threats

PALOMPON, May 17 -- The towns of Palompon and Matag-ob in Leyte were declared completely free from the influence of the New People's Army (NPA) on Friday, the first two municipalities in the province ... Read More


Soldier killed, another injured in clash with rebels in Samar

TACLOBAN CITY, May 16 -- A soldier died while another was injured in a recent clash between government forces and New People's Army (NPA) combatants in San Jorge, Samar, the Philippine Army reported o... Read More


N. Samar products featured in 1st provincial fair in Tacloban

TACLOBAN CITY, May 16 -- At least 44 small and medium entrepreneurs in Northern Samar are taking part in the first provincial trade fair being held in Tacloban City from May 16 to 19 as part of the cu... Read More


Surrender of Samar private armies to boost anti-crime drive

TACLOBAN CITY, May 15 -- The recent surrender of a private armed group leader and a member is a big boost to the Philippine National Police (PNP) campaign against criminality in Samar province, the PN... Read More


Northern Samar wind project up for completion in mid-2025

TACLOBAN CITY, May 13 -- A 206-megawatt wind power project is on track and will be completed within the second quarter of 2025, the provincial government said on Monday. Citing observations from the ... Read More


Northern Samar eyes investments in coco processing

TACLOBAN CITY, May 10 -- The Northern Samar provincial government has tied up with the Board of Investments (BOI) to encourage more investors in the local coconut industry. Northern Samar Provincial ... Read More


DA-Eastern Visayas eyes 8.7% growth in rice yield amid drought

TACLOBAN CITY, May 10 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Eastern Visayas is eyeing an 8.7 percent increase in rice production this year with the minimal impact of El Nino phenomenon in the regio... Read More


Northern Samar seeks PCG help to check passing foreign vessels

CATARMAN, May 7 -- The local government of Mapanas, Northern Samar, has asked the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to increase its presence in their town for the surveillance of foreign ships after the re... Read More


Southern Leyte town declared rebel-free

TACLOBAN CITY, May 7 -- The town of Bontoc in Southern Leyte has been declared free from threats of the New People's Army (NPA) with no sightings and no activity of armed rebels in the area for a year... Read More


New bridge seen to curb road closures during flooding in Eastern Samar

TACLOBAN CITY, May 6 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of the Bigo Bridge in Arteche, Eastern Samar designed to address road closures during heavy fl... Read More