Cong. Mercado warns OFWs to beware being used as mule for illegal drug syndicates abroad
By Bong Pedalino
Maasin City (29 August) — A mule is an animal used as beast of burden in other countries, having a horse-like appearance but usually smaller than a regular horse.
In the illegal drug trade, especially abroad, they also have a language called a “mule,” which means a carrier of a banned substance, like cocaine, [...]
UPDATE ON PALIMA CASE
Prayers, pleas for Maasin OFW jailed in Iran continue
By Ronald O. Reyes
TACLOBAN CITY—Family and friends of Rudelia Palima, an OFW from Maasin city jailed in Iran for allegedly carrying prohibited drugs, continue seeking help from various sectors in the country on the immediate resolution of the latter’s case.
Charlie Cinco, Communication and ATN officer in the [...]
Filipina maid inherits millions from employer
SINGAPORE (AFP) – – A devoted Filipina maid inherited six million Singapore dollars (more than four million US) from her late employer after more than 20 years of service, a newspaper report said Wednesday.
“I am the luckiest maid in Singapore, with or without the money,” the 47-year-old single woman — identified only by the pseudonym [...]
OFWs, friends of Rudelia appeal for help
Ma appeals for jailed daughter in Iran
By Jani Arnaiz
Update posted on July 13, 2010
MAASIN CITY – Several Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) from all over the world have appealed to authorities to help a Pinay OFW from Maasin City in Southern Leyte, who was jailed in Shiraz, Iran allegedly for carrying prohibited substance.
Rudelia Palima, 34 years [...]
OFWs, friends of Rudelia appeal for help
By Jani Arnaiz
update posted July 13, 2010
MAASIN CITY – Several Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) from all over the world have appealed to authorities to help a Pinay OFW from Maasin City in Southern Leyte, who was jailed in Shiraz, Iran allegedly for carrying prohibited substance.
Rudelia Palima, 34 years old mother of seven [...]
CAMILO “YEL” COBILE: The man who connects “home” to the world
By Ronald O. Reyes
The spirit of “Bayanihan” (mutual aid) will always prevail in the psyche of every Filipino. This peculiar characteristic of ours, however, is even more appreciated if it is being manifested continually by any Filipino citizen who have had acquired fame and fortune abroad.
This best characterizes Camilo “Yel” Kangleon Cobile. Born in Maasin, [...]
GAME U officers inducted
By Jani Arnaiz
MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte – The pioneering officers of the newly formed Grand Association of Maasinhon Expatriates in UAE (Game U) were finally inducted as the highlight of their Christmas party last December 17 at Al Ghurair City, Deira, Dubai UAE.
Inducted were Sofronio “Loloy” Caberte, Jr., president, Fidel Alejandria, vice president, Arvin Dajao, [...]
Maasinhons group in UAE elect officers
By Jani Arnaiz
November 30, 2009
MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte – Maasinhons who are now working at the United Arab Emirates have elected the pioneering officers of the newly formed Grand Association of Maasinhon Expatriates in UAE.
GAME U was formed with the noble objective of helping Maasinhon expatriates in UAE and foster camaraderie among themselves.
Elected officers were [...]
Maasinhons in UAE unite, form association
By Jani Arnaiz
MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte – Maasin City expatriates in United Arabs Emirates will group together to foster camaraderie and to help each other in time of needs.
The group will be named Grand Association of Maasinhon Expatriates in UAE.
In an email message, Engineer Sofronio “Loloy” Caberte said the meeting and probably the [...]
Hospital undergoes face-lifting
By Elvie Roa
ORMOC CITY – The province’ operated Ormoc District Hospital is undergoing renovation worth P7 million from the provincial government through Gov. Jericho “Icot” Petilla and the Department of Health.
The hospital also received aid from Ormocanon International, a group of residents from Ormoc City who are now living abroad.
According to the hospital’s [...]
