Farmer Arrested in Calbiga Anti-Drug Operation Farmer Arrested in Calbiga Anti-Drug Operation
• Police arrested a 37-year-old farmer in Calbiga town on June 2 after seizing suspected shabu sachets in a buy-bust operation conducted by local and anti-narcotics units.
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• Police arrested a 37-year-old farmer in Calbiga town on June 2 after seizing suspected shabu sachets in a buy-bust operation conducted by local and anti-narcotics units.
• Fisherfolk families in three Tacloban City barangays received food aid after limited fishing during Balikatan exercises. Around 474 families got food packs on June 1.
• Eastern Visayas private workers received an additional P18 daily wage increase starting June 1, completing the P35 total hike approved last year, according to RTWPB-8.
• The Constitution requires 13 of 24 senators for a quorum. Without this majority, no official legislative business can proceed, as it ensures the chamber’s legitimacy.
• DOLE and Motiong, Samar LGU continue livelihood aid efforts. On May 22, they distributed over P3 million in livelihood assistance to 103 beneficiaries under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program’s Graduation Approach.
• BLeyte province seeks LGUs, PNP, and DTI help to roll out QGas app for fuel price monitoring. Governor Petilla aims to give the public easier access to updated gas station prices.
• In a 4th-class municipality of San Miguel, Leyet, residents usually travel far for basic documents. On May 26, a PSA caravan brought birth certificate and National ID services directly to their barangay.
• Despite postponement talks in Congress, Comelec continues preparing for the November 2 Barangay and SK Elections, proceeding unless a law officially delays the polls.
• More Limasawa Island residents now earn from tourism as visitor numbers rise. Popular destinations are attracting more tourists, boosting income for local businesses and workers.
• Protecting press freedom defends the public’s right to know the truth, question authority, and participate in society. Without it, people may struggle to recognize truth in an era of misinformation.
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More than 100 Motiong residents receive livelihood aid from DOLE 
Leyte Eyes Tighter Fuel Price Monitoring with Help from LGUs, Police, DTI 
San Miguel residents skip city trip as PSA caravan brings services to barangay 
Eastern Visayas Records 234,000 voter applications for 2026 polls 
Tourism brings more livelihood opportunities to Limasawa residents 
Why Press Freedom Matters to Ordinary People