• Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division intensified Samar operations, killing a rebel, recovering a high-powered firearm, and finding hidden weapons in coordinated clashes.
• 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 street-level drug suspect, alias “Ando,” was arrested in a buy-bust operation on April 2, 2026, at 8:55 p.m. in Barangay Inobongan, San Sebastian, Samar.
• 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.
• Catbalogan City intensifies Holy Week preparations with road clearing and traffic management for safety, smoother travel, and faster emergency response.
• A retired policeman traded his badge for a plow, becoming a farmer in Samar. His story critiques Philippine agriculture while offering a model for sincere, effective government intervention.
• Basey Mayor Luz Ponferrada credits local government support for athletes’ EVRAA Meet 2026 success. Sports programs nurture youth talent and encourage athletic participation in the municipality.
• Two high-value targets, alias “Naldo” and “Dolfo,” were arrested in a Catbalogan City buy-bust on March 11. Suspected shabu was seized during the 7:30 p.m. operation.
• DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon’s Samar visit signals Maharlika Highway transformation. Major rehabilitation starts April, addressing decades of road woes and raising hopes for lasting improvement.
• DPWH Secretary Dizon inspects damaged Maharlika Highway in Samar, meets affected residents. The vital Luzon-Visayas-Mindanao arterial road undergoes repairs.
Army Operations in Samar Intensify, Disrupt CTG Units, Uncover Weapons Cache 
Motor Cab Driver Arrested in Gandara Drug Bust 
Suspected Drug Personality Nabbed in San Sebastian 
Gandara Ramps Up Safety Measures for Holy Week Crowd Surge 
Catbalogan City Gears Up for Holy Week with Road Clearing, Traffic Measures 
The Thin Green Line: Lessons from a Cop in the Paddies 
Young Baseynon Athletes Bring Pride with 11 Medals in Regional Competition 
High-Value Targets Nabbed in Catbalogan City Anti-Drug Operation 
Maharlika Highway Rehabilitation in Samar: Long Overdue Progress Amid Political Questions 
DPWH Chief Inspects Damaged Maharlika Highway in Samar, Orders Urgent Repairs