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Tacloban City · Tacloban CityPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr., sought to improve internet access in the Eastern Visayas, especially in remote areas. With this new system that will boost internet access in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAS). At the Regional Development Council (RDC) meeting in Tacloban City, Pang said. Marcos as long as there is a GIDA, which is not far from the fiber optic can be mounted. The construction of the tower is also in the plan.…See the Story
Strengthening Internet connectivity in Eastern Visayas, promoted by PBBM - RMN Networks
Tacloban City · Tacloban CityBy Sarwell Meniano ROAD CLOSURE. A flooded road section in the village of Mabuhay in Taft, Eastern Samar on Thursday (March 20, 2025). Flooding and landslide led to the closure of some road sections in parts of Samar and Leyte provinces, the Department of Public Works and Highways reported. (Photo courtesy of Jona Mae Estil Adao) TACLOBAN CITY – Flooding and landslide led to the closure on Thursday of some road sections in parts of Samar and Ley…See the Story
Flooding, landslide close roads in Eastern Visayas
Tacloban City · Tacloban City(New People’s Army (NPA) | INQUIRER.net file photo) TACLOBAN CITY — The military in Eastern Visayas has called on election candidates not to give in to the demands of the New People’s Army (NPA) to give money to the insurgents in exchange for “permits to campaign” or “permits to win.” The advice from the Armed Forces of Philippines (AFP) comes ahead of the May 12 midterm elections. According to Lt. Col. Joemar Buban, assistant division chief of …See the Story
AFP tells election bets to stop securing 'permits to campaign' from NPAs
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Leyte · LeyteThe suspect, who has been a caretaker at the chapel for two years and has other rape cases, is facing charges for the murder and alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl in Baybay City, Leyte. The victim's body was found naked under the altar.See the Story
13-year-old rape-slay victim in Leyte, body found under altar; suspect is chapel caretaker
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Grand Ronde · Grand RondeThe Sandiganbayan has acquitted an engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and a private contractor who were convicted of graft and falsification of public documents by the regional trial court (RTC).Acquitted were DPWH Project Engineer Christine N. Buena and Evangeline Y. Lapus, authorized Managing Officer of E. Lapus Enterprises, who were found guilty of releasing public funds despite an alleged unfinished project.Revers…See the Story
Sandiganbayan reverses RTC; acquits DPWH engineer, private contractor
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Kitchener, Ontario · KitchenerTACLOBAN CITY – A 13-year-old girl was raped and killed in Baybay City, Leyte on March 17.The victim was found dead in a chapel in Barangay Hipusngo.She was reported missing on March 16.Police apprehended a suspect in the crime, a 37-year-old electrician and resident of Barangay Hipusngo, in a pursuit operation on Tuesday, March 18, in Mondragon, Northern Samar.The Baybay City government has offered a P50,000 reward for information leading to th…See the Story
Teenage girl raped, killed in Baybay City
Coverage: 2 sources
Senate · LeyteREELECTION BID. Celebrity couple Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres-Gomez with their daughter, Juliana (left) during the filing of certificate of candidacy at the provincial Comelec office in Tacloban City on Oct. 2, 2024. Richard is running for a congressional seat to represent Leyte’s 4th District for a second term —PNA photo by Sarwell Meniano MANILA, Philippines — A disqualification case was filed Monday against reelectionist Leyte (4th District)…See the Story
DQ case filed vs Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez
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World War II · LeyteManny Pacquiao (Facebook) TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte--Administration senatorial candidate tore a page off General Douglas MacArthur’s book and declared "I shall return."This city was the site of the historic World War II Leyte Landing, where the late American General fulfilled his promise to come back and liberate the Philippines.A few kilometers away at Plaza Libertad during the massive campaign rally of the administration-backed Alyansa para …See the Story
Manny Pacquiao does a MacArthur, tells Pinoys 'I shall return'
100% Left coverage: 1 sources