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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Tacloban City, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 11 stories have been published about Tacloban City which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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AFP tells election bets to stop securing 'permits to campaign' from NPAs

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(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

Tacloban City · Tacloban City

Strengthening Internet connectivity in Eastern Visayas, promoted by PBBM - RMN Networks

President 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

Tacloban City · Tacloban City

Flooding, landslide close roads in Eastern Visayas

By 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

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Tacloban City · Tacloban City

Marcos highlights Abalos’ strong track record in governance

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Senatorial candidate and former DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. is warmly greeted by Tacloban city residents during an election campaign. TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. underscored the vital role of former Interior Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. in strengthening the country’s local government units. The president lauded Abalos’ leadership and track record in public service during the Alyansa Pa…See the Story

Tacloban City · Tacloban City

DOTr confident Tacloban Airport upgrade will be completed by April 2026 - RMN Networks

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is confident that the project will be completed by April 2026. According to the DOTr, the construction of the Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) of the Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City is 56.48 percent complete. The DOTr explained that once the terminal upgrade is completed, passengers will be able to travel to the province comfortably and smoothly. The DOTr is also improving connectivity by acc…See the Story

Tacloban City · Tacloban City

JTF Storm neutralizes 791 NPA rebels in Eastern Visayas

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TACLOBAN CITY – The Joint Task Force Storm under the 8th Infantry "Stormtroopers" Division has neutralized 791 New People’s Army rebels in 461 encounters in Eastern Visayas since 2019.ORIO (FB)The JTF Storm said they  seized 1,124 firearms, recovered 703 banned anti-personnel mines, and discovered and dismantled 620 hideouts.It highlighted these achievements during the first quarter Joint Regional Task Force 8 to End Local Communist Armed Confli…See the Story

Tacloban City · Tacloban City

DOH logs 15 leptospirosis cases in Eastern Visayas amid rains

By Sarwell Meniano INUNDATED. A flooded area in Can-avid, Eastern Samar in this undated photo. The Department of Health on Wednesday (Feb. 26, 2025) warned against wading in floodwaters as it reported 15 cases of leptospirosis in Eastern Visayas during the first six weeks of 2025, up from nine in the same period last year. (Photo courtesy of Nerisa Gales) TACLOBAN CITY – Eastern Visayas registered an uptick in leptospirosis cases in the first si…See the Story

Tacloban City · Tacloban City

Eastern Visayas regional hospital opens veterans’ ward

TACLOBAN CITY—The Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC) formally opened earlier this week a veterans’ ward inside the regional hospital complex in this city. The facility called “Captain Nievas Fernandez Veterans Ward” was named after a resident of this city who was a teacher-turned-guerilla and one of the lesser-known World War…See the Story

Tacloban City · Tacloban City

Sea turtle found trapped in fish cage in Tacloban City dies

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TACLOBAN CITY – A green sea turtle, found trapped in a fish cage on Jan. 16, died the following day. A report from the Fishery Law Enforcement Team (FLET) of the Tacloban City government on Monday, Jan. 19, said the turtle, estimated to be between five and eight years old, was discovered inside a fish cage owned by Domingo Tonod in Sitio Kaliro, Barangay Diit. Tonod immediately contacted FLET for assistance in rescuing the animal. Upon examinati…See the Story

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