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‘Finish San Juanico rehab by Dec.’

June 20, 2025, 10:30 PM

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. gave a December deadline for the rehabilitation of the San Juanico Bridge, warning government agency heads to restore partial...

Army troops kill 3 communist insurgents in Leyte encounter

June 19, 2025, 10:15 PM

A ranking leader of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) and two of his comrades were killed in a clash with...

DOTr mulls suit against AirAsia Move over ‘unacceptable’ fares

June 3, 2025, 12:20 AM

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday said it plans to file an economic sabotage case against Malaysia-based online booking platform AirAsia Move for...

Tacloban under emergency state over bridge repair

May 31, 2025, 12:35 AM

The Tacloban City Council declared a state of emergency due to restricted access to the San Juanico Bridge, which connects the islands of Samar...

PCUP acts to empower Tolosa fishermen

May 28, 2025, 10:20 PM

IN celebration of the Fisherfolk Month, the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) has partnered with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources...

2 eagles return to Visayas forest

May 26, 2025, 6:45 PM

Science, strategy and stewardship have created a new home for two Philippine eagles in the highland forests of Leyte in Eastern Visayas marking their...

DPWH eyes constructing another San Juanico Bridge

May 21, 2025, 4:51 PM

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plans to construct a second San Juanico Bridge amid the total rehabilitation of the 52-year-old iconic...

Boat traffic surges in Samar amid San Juanico Bridge restrictions

May 20, 2025, 1:15 PM

Daily passenger volume at coastal ports in Basey, Samar has risen sharply to around 3,600 since May 15, as travelers avoid the San Juanico...

Gov’t, lawmakers move to ease San Juanico rehab impacts

May 19, 2025, 11:10 PM

Malacañang on Monday assured the public of swift government action to address the ongoing disruptions caused by the rehabilitation of the San Juanico Bridge,...

Enhanced gov’t coordination sought over San Juanico Bridge situation

May 19, 2025, 3:58 PM

House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan on Monday called for enhanced coordination among government agencies and local authorities to ease disruptions caused by ongoing restrictions...

Palace asks for patience amid ongoing repairs at San Juanico Bridge

May 19, 2025, 3:32 PM

Amid mounting concerns from residents and business owners in the Visayas, Malacañang on Monday assured the public that the government is taking swift action...

New task force formed for San Juanico bridge repair

May 19, 2025, 12:45 AM

A multi-agency task force has been formed to coordinate safety, traffic, and emergency responses following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to address structural concerns...

Romualdez formally retains seat as Leyte representative

May 13, 2025, 4:05 PM

House Speaker Martin Romualdez was officially proclaimed Tuesday as the winning candidate for representative of Leyte’s first district following the May 12, 2025 midterm...

Romualdez: Every vote is a commitment to the nation’s future

May 12, 2025, 2:02 PM

House Speaker Martin Romualdez cast his vote Monday at V&G Dela Cruz Memorial Elementary School in Tacloban City. The seasoned legislator is seeking a sixth...

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