Construction Worker Apprehended in Samar Arson Case
• A 40-year-old construction worker was arrested for allegedly setting a fire in Barangay San Roque, Daram, Samar, on May 8.
• A 40-year-old construction worker was arrested for allegedly setting a fire in Barangay San Roque, Daram, Samar, on May 8.
• A pre-dawn fire on April 8 in Barangay 80, Marasbaras, Tacloban destroyed 25-30 houses. No injuries reported. Narrow roads hampered response efforts.
• Gandara’s local government, led by Mayor Warren Aguilar, has launched a multi-agency safety operation for Semana Santa, coordinating with PNP, BFP, and MDRRMO to protect thousands of devotees.
• BFP-8 launches Fire Prevention Month 2026 in Tacloban with the theme “Sa Pag-Iwas sa Sunog, Hindi Ka Nag-iisa,” emphasizing shared responsibility for safety.
• To serve remote communities, government must go to them. In Biliran, a civil registrar brings birth certificates to a mountain sitio, proving that true governance is measured by its reach to the farthest and most forgotten.
• BFP Calbayog City firefighters rescued a 3.3-meter python from a kitchen sink in Barangay Obrero on January 26, highlighting urban wildlife encounters and the need for protection.