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Two Children Hacked to Death by Stepfather in Leyte

Two Children Hacked to Death by Stepfather in Leyte

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Two young children, siblings, were declared dead on arrival in the hospital after they were hacked to death by their stepfather in Albuera, Leyte.See the Story

Passenger killed as driver loses control of car on Queensland road

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Passenger killed as driver loses control of car on Queensland road

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The young driver of the vehicle was seriously injured in the crash.See the Story

Hunting horror: Man mistaken for wild boar, shot dead in Leyte

Hunting horror: Man mistaken for wild boar, shot dead in Leyte

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Tempo TACLOBAN CITY—A 31-year-old farmer was fatally shot by his companion who mistook him for a wild boar while hunting on Sunday, June 8, in Barangay San Pedro, Jaro, Leyte. Police investigation revealed that the victim, along with a companion known as “Rene” and the suspect, identified as “Perper,” 43, was hunting wild boars in a […]The post Hunting horror: Man mistaken for wild boar, shot dead in Leyte appeared first on PinoyFeeds.Read Article

DSWD, DepEd To Check Status Of 37,474 Dropouts From Poor Families

Government agencies will check the status of 37,474 learners from poor families listed under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who dropped out of school in the previous academic year. Paula Unay, 4Ps program coordinator of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Eastern Visayas, said they will conduct extensive case management for households with children not attending school. “Even one child that drops out of scho…Tacloban City · Tacloban City Read Article

MARK VILLAR PUSHES FOR SOUTHERN LEYTE TOURISM HUBS

Senator Mark Villar successfully pushed House Bill No. 5598, or An Act Declaring the City of Maasin and the Municipalities of Malitbog and Padre Burgos in the Province of Southern Leyte as Tourism Zones, to be approved by the Senate on Second Reading. In Villar’s sponsorship speech, he underlines the actions on the focused strategic localities of this bill: “This bill will prepare a tourism development plan for the City of Maasin and the Municip…Southern Leyte · Southern Leyte Read Article

Army IDs 3 slain NPA fighters in N. Samar clashes

By Sarwell Meniano WAR MATERIEL. Some of the firearms recovered during a series of clashes in Catubig, Northern Samar, from June 2-5, 2025. The Philippine Army has identified three of the five New People’s Army members killed in the encounters with government forces. (Photo courtesy of the Philippine Army) TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Army has identified three of the five members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) members who died during…Northern Samar · Northern Samar Read Article

Samar port to go 24/7 to relieve congestion

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BASEY, Samar – Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon is pushing for a 24-hour barge operation between the ports of Basey, Samar, and Tacloban City to alleviate persistent long queues of cargo trucks.On Sunday, Dizon expressed concern over the significant backlog of trucks on both sides, just a day after Amandayehan Port in Basey commenced barge services. **media[18040]**Currently, only Santa Clara Shipping Corp. (operations b…Samar · Samar Read Article

Southern Leyte town anticipates boost from new fish port

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MANILA, Philippines — Another regional fish port will be built in Southern Leyte. This move expected to boost the local fishing industry and commerce. In a statement, the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) said it signed a memorandum of agreement with the local government unit of Sogod to develop the Sogod Fish Port. “The fishBusiness · Sogod Read Article

Four RORO vessels deployed to ease transport burden amid San Juanico Bridge rehab

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At least four roll-on, roll off (RORO) passenger ferries capable of carrying cargo trucks were deployed in Eastern Visayas to ease the burden of the load capacity limitations imposed on the San Juanico Bridge amid the plan to rehabilitate the iconic bridge over structural integrity issues.Lite Ferry 17 was first deployed on May 20, or five days after the truck ban took effect at the 53-year old San Juanico Bridge that connects Samar and Leyte pr…Calbayog City · Calbayog City Read Article

House exec responds to Frasco's snub on the manifesto of support for Romualdez

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In the House of Representatives, support is never forcibly sought, but voluntarily given.Thus, said House Spokesperson, lawyer Princess Abante on the reports that Cebu 5th district Rep. Vincent Franco "Duke" Frasco didn't sign the manifesto of support for House Speaker Martin Romualdez heading into the 20th Congress."Sa Kamara po, malinaw ang prinsipyo: ang suporta ay hindi ipinipilit. Ito ay kusang loob na desisyon ng bawat kinatawan—at iyan ay…Leyte · Leyte Read Article

'His memory will live on': House resolution honors late Pope Francis

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The House of Representatives has expressed through an adopted resolution its profound sorrow over the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.House Resolution (HR) No. 2284, principally authored by House Speaker Martin Romualdez, was adopted by the chamber during its resumption of sessions last week following a four-month recess.The resolution serves as a formal expression of national grief and gratitude, with the House citing Pope Francis' moral l…Leyte · Leyte Read Article