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Philippines authorities block press freedom groups from visiting detained journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio

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Philippines authorities block press freedom groups from visiting detained journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Monday condemned Philippine authorities for refusing to allow its representatives and other press freedom groups to visit jailed journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio during a collaborative effort to advocate for her swift release after more than five years in detention. The press groups had initially submitted a formal request via the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) to visit Cumpio, who was being held behind…See the Story

Newly-elected Leyte officials take their oaths of office

Newly-elected Leyte officials take their oaths of office

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

TACLOBAN CITY — Leyte officials, led by reelected Gov. Carlos Jericho Petilla, took their oaths of office on Thursday, June 26, during a ceremony held at the Leyte Academic Center in Palo, Leyte. Among those sworn in were 14 newly elected mayors in the province, including Palo Mayor Remedios Petilla. First-time Mayor Kerwin Espinosa of Albuera town was absent. Carlos Petilla, who begins his second term as governor, reminded all newly elected off…Read Article

Romualdez reelection as Speaker of 20th Congress expected, say House leaders

Romualdez reelection as Speaker of 20th Congress expected, say House leaders

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez has already secured the overwhelming support of his colleagues in the House of Representatives to ensure his reelection as Speaker of the House, House leaders said Thursday.Read Article

AirAsia Philippines deepens stakeholder ties in Eastern Visayas (Tacloban) - Orange Magazine

AirAsia Philippines and the Provincial Government of Leyte today renewed its longstanding commitment to democratizing air travel and ensuring connectivity while boosting tourism and economic growth in the Eastern Visayas Region. Together with the members of the media, AirAsia was warmly welcomed in the Provincial Capitol by Leyte Gov. Jericho Petilla, Leyte Tourism Consultant Frances [...] The post AirAsia Philippines deepens stakeholder ties in…Tourism · Leyte Read Article

Once teammates at Sacred Heart, Kristian Porter, Kurt Laput reunite at UST

When Kurt Laput committed to transferring to the University of Santo Tomas, he didn’t expect to find a familiar face waiting for him in his new home. That familiar face turned out to be Kristian Porter—his former teammate at Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu—who had also recently made the move to UST just a few months earlier. “Sobrang unexpected,” said Laput, who is two years older than Porter. More than a decade ago, a young Laput left Ormoc,…Leyte · Leyte Read Article

DSWD Tutoring Program Helps 11.5K Students, Parents In Eastern Visayas

At least 11,592 struggling learners, parents, and poor college students in Eastern Visayas benefited this year from the expanded Tara, Basa! (Let’s read) tutoring program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) this year. In a statement on Monday, the DSWD said the initiative supported 1,512 college students serving as tutors and youth development workers (YDWs), 5,040 struggling readers, and 5,040 parents and guardians. Imple…College Students · Tacloban City Read Article

6-Year-Old Girl Found Dead and Suspected of Being Raped in an Abandoned House in Burauen, Leyte

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A six-year-old girl was found dead and allegedly raped in an abandoned house in Burauen, Leyte. The suspect in the crime is the victim's 50-year-old neighbor who allegedly joined the search for the child.Leyte · Leyte Read Article

Army: Leyte murder victims get justice

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

TACLOBAN CITY — The death of a New People's Army (NPA) leader and two others tagged as suspects in the murder of civilians in Leyte have given justice to the victims, a Philippine Army official said Thursday.Leyte · Leyte Read Article

70-Year-Old Grandpa Goes Back to School as Grade 7 Student

70-Year-Old Grandpa in Leyte Returns to School as Grade 7 Student A 70-year-old grandpa from Leyte is now inspiring many netizens after deciding to go back to school as a Grade 7 student. Education plays an important role in shaping a person’s future. It gives people the knowledge and skills they need to understand the ... Read more The post 70-Year-Old Grandpa Goes Back to School as Grade 7 Student appeared first on PhilNews.Leyte · Leyte Read Article

Man Caught on CCTV Stealing Piglet in Leyte

Man in Leyte Caught on CCTV Stealing Piglet From Pigpen THEFT – A man was caught on CCTV stealing a piglet from a pigpen in Barangay Salvacion, Dulag, Leyte. Recently, a male theft was caught on camera stealing a piglet from a pigpen in Leyte. The incident raises public awareness and elicited variious reactions from the ... Read more The post Man Caught on CCTV Stealing Piglet in Leyte appeared first on PhilNews.Dulag · Dulag Read Article

CPJ, partners denied visit to jailed Philippine journalist - Committee to Protect Journalists

Coverage: 2 sources

Tacloban City, June 16, 2025—Philippine authorities on Monday refused to allow the Committee to Protect Journalists and a coalition of press freedom organizations to visit jailed journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio during a joint mission aimed at asking authorities to end her more than five-year detention. CPJ and the groups had submitted a formal request through the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) on May 5 to visit Cumpio, a 26-year-old who has been h…Journalism · Tacloban City See the Story