Suspected HVI Arrested in Catbalogan Buy-Bust, Shabu Recovered
• A 51-year-old motor cab driver and street-level drug suspect, alias “Tako,” was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Minda, Gandara, on April 17.
• A 51-year-old motor cab driver and street-level drug suspect, alias “Tako,” was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Minda, Gandara, on April 17.
• DILG investigates the parents and aunt of 2 teen suspects for negligence, enabling access to the firearms used in Tacloban school shooting that killed 3 and wounded 20.
• Calbayog City was reduced to a mere “witness” in a green energy deal hosting most infrastructure, sparking concerns over local autonomy and the true development costs.
• Mayor Uy warns developers of a 37-turbine wind project in Calbayog City, vowing to halt operations if any local life is endangered during construction, citing safety and equity concerns.
• Criminal complaints were filed against 15-year-old student for San Jose High School shooting that killed 3 students and injured others.
• The DepEd is reviewing security and emergency protocols after the Tacloban school shooting, including procedures for active violence incidents previously considered unlikely in Philippine schools.
• Tacloban school shooting leaves 3 dead, 7 injured. Avoiding this means our community must rebuild trust and safety, not just structures, by supporting children, addressing bullying, and strengthening connections.
• Allowing senators accused of grave crimes to vote remotely is unacceptable. It violates fairness, accountability, and proper governance, especially when they are fugitives from justice.
• Mayor Romualdez called the Tacloban school shooting a painful reminder of safety challenges. He urged the public to let investigators work and avoid spreading unverified information.
• Matuguinao, Samar is opening its first college extension this August to boost its economy and secure peace, marking its shift from a conflict-affected area to a growth center.