• 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.
• Life in this Leyte coastal town depends on fishing and farming. However, locals know that when nature turns, it often brings multiple, unpredictable disasters without warning.
• Insurgent strength on Samar Island has dropped by over half since 2020, from 180 to an estimated 60-70 fighters, according to military officials.
• Jethro Wilson Uy’s passion for cars grew into Nitroplus Auto Clinic, a trusted Tacloban City business serving motorists and providing skilled jobs across Eastern Visayas.
Tacloban School Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 13 Injured; Two Minors Held as Police Probe Firearms, Motive
• A school shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban left three students dead and 13 injured, causing panic and making it one of the region’s worst incidents.
• A 45-year-old HVI suspect, alias “Win,” was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Catbalogan City on June 16, for drug-related offenses.
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The Day the Silence Breaks: Tacloban’s Wake-Up Call 
Why Senators Facing Serious Charges Shouldn’t be Allowed to Participate Online 
Mayor Romualdez Calls for Thorough Investigation Into San Jose School Shooting, Vows Justice for Victims 
From Conflict to Campus: Matuguinao to Open First College Extension This August 
Tabango Residents Join Multi-Hazard Drill to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness 
Insurgency Weakens in Samar as Remaining Fighters Flee to Remote Mountain Borders 
Auto Shop Owner Drives Growth, Jobs in Tacloban 
Catbalogan Police Nab Alleged Drug Pusher in Buy-Bust Operation