Military encounters private armed group in Leyte
TACLOBAN CITY (December 16) — Operatives of the 19th Infantry Battalion encountered unidentified armed men alleged to be members of private armed group, at Sitio Baras, Barangay Baril, San Isidro, Leyte, on December 14, 2009, about 6:00 0′clock in the morning.
The 19th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army disclosed that civilians observed the presence of [...]
Leyteño, victim of Maguindanao Massacre
By Jani Arnaiz
Posted 10:23 December 3, 2009
MAASIN CITY – More than 10 days after the indescribable Maguindanao Massacre where more than 57 killed including 30 journalists on November 23, shock and outrage was all over Southern Leyteños and Leyteños when they knew that a Kababayan was one of the victims.
Condemnations for the perpetrators were [...]
Tanauan acquires first ATM for LGUs Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte Philippines — The Local Government Unit of Tanauan, Leyte continues to take the lead in showcasing good governance as it recently inaugurated and launched its Automated Teller Machine (ATM) located at the entrance of their newly constructed Town Hall.
Now, the people of Tanauan no longer have to go to Tacloban City in [...]
Sergio Apostol to run anew as 2nd district rep
By Eden Benusa-Reyes and Ronald Reyes
At 72, there is no retiring for former representative Sergio Apostol in the political arena in 2nd congressional district of Leyte.
In an exclusive interview, Apostol confirmed his plan after Lakas-Kampi-CMD, the ruling administration party, threw support into his bid.
He had also decided after getting much of the “pulse” from his [...]
Kin of Filipino crew detained in Nigeria appeal to President Arroyo
TACLOBAN City — The desperate parents of all Filipino crew of the MT Lovell Sea appealed for President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s intercession and help for the repatriation of their seamen-sons from Lagos, Nigeria where they are being held inside their tanker for three months already.
Tanauan LGU Budget Officer, Mr. Marcelino Mueva and his seaman son [...]
Filipino seamen updated with modern facilities at NMP
By Bong Pedalino
TACLOBAN CITY — Is tech-driven sea navigation the way to go?
If this means venturing unto the high seas using unmanned vessels, the answer — get this — is yes.
This is no longer pure science fiction folks, this is real-time reality. We are not talking about the future, either, because this has been [...]
PGMA’s visit to Leyte Landings rites inspires war veterans
by Flor Jackson
NAVAL, Biliran — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s visit in Leyte to grace the commemoration of the 65th Leyte Gulf Landings Anniversary today, inspired the World War II veterans in region 8 who, in spite of their being old, managed to be present during the occasion.
This was the comment of Francisco Villanueva, an 88 year-old [...]
Leyte to continue commemorating US landing, Gov assures
By Bong Pedalino
Palo, Leyte — On the eve of the historic beachhead of the American soldiers in the shores here, both the heroism of the US troops and the Filipino guerillas were refreshed in the minds of those who actually participated in the action, and in spirit for the generations that followed after those [...]
