Marcos Opens Major Irrigation Project for Western Leyte Farmers Marcos Opens Major Irrigation Project for Western Leyte Farmers
• President Marcos inaugurated the P1.1B Hibulangan irrigation project in Leyte, enabling 2-3 annual rice crops instead of one, boosting productivity and food security.
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• President Marcos inaugurated the P1.1B Hibulangan irrigation project in Leyte, enabling 2-3 annual rice crops instead of one, boosting productivity and food security.
• P237-M banana processing plant in Villaba, Leyte, broke ground on April 20 to boost local industry, reduce reliance on fresh produce prices, and produce 1,500 kg chips daily.
• Law enforcement and BIR seized over P800,000 in counterfeit seasoning and untaxed cigarettes in an entrapment operation on April 15 in Barangay 74 Nula-tula.
• Rising Middle East tensions are driving up fuel costs, threatening food production and economic stability in Northern Samar farming communities.
• A driver, 39, was injured when his private vehicle carrying tuba overturned in Baybay City on April 7. Two siblings were unharmed.
• Police Cadet Van Marie Cagasan, 24, of Baybay City, graduated as PNPA Class 2026 valedictorian, ranking first among 325 cadets at the Silang, Cavite ceremony.
• Two arrested in Tacloban City buy-bust: a construction worker, 28, and a tricycle driver, 34, from Barangay Paraiso allegedly sold illegal drugs.
• A 60-year-old farmer was arrested in March 20 buy-bust operation in Poblacion Zone 2 after two-month surveillance joint police operation.
• DSWD aids 12,000 Abuyog families post-Typhoon Tino; 500 with destroyed homes prioritized. Payouts run March 18–22.
• Devotees crowded Palo Cathedral on Palm Sunday, March 29, arriving early for mass and prayers. Carrying palm fronds, they participated in rituals marking Holy Week’s start with deep devotion.
Villaba, Leyte gets P237-M Banana Processing Facility to Uplift Farmers’ Livelihoods 
Fake Magik Sarap, Smuggled Cigarettes Confiscated in Tacloban Operation 
Government Intervenes to Safeguard Northern Samar Agriculture from Global Market Instability 
Blown Tire Leads to Baybay Crash 
Baybay City Celebrates Cagasan’s PNPA Top Graduate Feat 
Construction Worker, Tricycle Driver Fall in Early Morning Drug Bust 
Suspect Falls in Buy-Bust After Two-Month Police Monitoring 
Abuyog Provides Priority Aid to 500 Families as it Recovers from Typhoon Tino 
Devotees Fill Palo Cathedral on Palm Sunday