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The National Police Commission has concluded administrative proceedings against a police officer whose service weapon was allegedly used in the June 22 shooting at San Jose National High School.
Haze from Indonesian forest fires has caused elevated fine particulate matter levels in Tacloban City, prompting health warnings for sensitive groups despite generally satisfactory coarse particle readings.
Conservation officials in Tacloban City are ramping up protection efforts for the endangered Samar rafflesia following reports of illegal timber poaching and human disturbances near its habitat.
Mayor Alfred Romualdez and NBI Director Jeremy Lotoc announced enhanced security protocols, focusing on responsible firearm ownership and strengthened cybersecurity in Tacloban City.
Prosecutors in Tacloban City have recommended criminal charges against a female police officer whose firearm was allegedly used in a June school shooting involving two students.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) posthumously awarded Chris Lorenz Fabian, a 15-year-old scout who died in the Tacloban City school shooting, for blocking perpetrators.
The owner of a gun used in a fatal shooting in Tacloban last June has been indicted for criminal negligence, according to Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida.
Senator Erwin Tulfo appealed to parents to talk with their children following fatal school shootings in Tacloban City, Leyte, and Zamboanga City.
A 15-year-old student who died shielding classmates during a June 22 school shooting in Tacloban City was posthumously honored with the Department of Education’s Heroes Award, alongside recognized school staff.
Following a school shooting in Tacloban City that killed three students, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. maintained that incidents of school violence are not prevalent in the country.
An AirAsia flight from Tacloban City to Manila was canceled after a technical problem with its landing gear was detected before takeoff, causing a brief disruption at Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport.
A false alarm of another shooting incident led to panic and class cancellations at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, highlighting lingering trauma from a previous deadly shooting.
A village councilor and his wife were killed when a fire destroyed their home and partially damaged two others in Tacloban City, Philippines, early Sunday morning. The Bureau of Fire Protection is investigating the incident.
A new House bill in the Philippines proposes that gun owners living with minors must secure their firearms in tamper-resistant safes or face liability and license loss, in response to a deadly school shooting in Tacloban City.
Classes at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City were suspended after an alleged online threat targeting students circulated on social media, prompting a police investigation and increased security.
Over 1,000 students and staff were evacuated from Kapuso Village Integrated School in Tacloban City, Philippines, after a bomb threat that was later declared a hoax by police.
The Department of Education in Tacloban City, Philippines, has opened permanent positions for guidance counselors following a mass shooting at San Jose National High School on June 22.
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Sixteen additional closed-circuit television cameras, two walk-through metal detectors, increased police presence and tighter campus security are now in place at…
Yohancee 'Yancee' Separa, the last of three students killed in a June 22 school shooting in Tacloban City, Philippines, was laid to rest on Thursday, with family and friends bidding farewell amidst calls for justice.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is coordinating with international counterparts to identify those who allegedly influenced minor suspects in a fatal shooting incident in Tacloban.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has extended P1 million in financial assistance to the families of fatalities and injured students from a shooting incident in Tacloban City, Philippines.
A Senate panel has launched an investigation into the Tacloban school shooting, where a 14-year-old suspect allegedly shot his best friend. The inquiry is also addressing the inability to locate the suspect's parents and exploring potential links to an extremist network.
An analysis discusses the distortion of protective measures through dubious claims following a shooting incident in Tacloban.
During a Senate hearing, the sister of a victim in the Tacloban school shooting testified that one of the teenage gunmen opened fire on his own best friend and exhibited unusual behavior hours before the attack.
Fifteen-year-old Chris Lorenz Fabian, hailed as a hero for protecting classmates during a June 22 mass shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, was laid to rest. His family is now seeking justice for his death.
Following a school shooting in Tacloban, experts and gamers are cautioning against immediately blaming video games for the incident. The discussion emerged after the tragic event involving a 15-year-old student.
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines has posthumously bestowed its highest award for bravery upon a young hero from Tacloban.
False claims are circulating on Facebook regarding a school shooting in Tacloban, alleging that minors involved will evade accountability due to the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act.
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines-Leyte honored a student posthumously for his heroism during a school shooting in Tacloban, where he was killed while shielding classmates. Two minor suspects involved in the shooting are being held separately in a DSWD facility.
Following a recent school shooting in Tacloban City, Filipinos are seeking to understand the underlying causes of violence among some children and the commonalities in such incidents.
A school shooting in Tacloban has led to multiple resolutions filed by lawmakers seeking an investigation, increased security in schools, and assurances of aid and justice for victims. Murder charges have been filed against a 15-year-old suspect, while the DSWD is boosting parenting lessons and the Vice President has visited the victims' wake.
Grade 10 student Joyancee, a victim of a shooting in Tacloban, was remembered for her dreams and aspirations, as her moving-up ceremony will proceed without her.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is probing a school shooting in Tacloban, which authorities suggest was a case of 'bullying gone wrong.' Lawmakers are advocating for justice for the victims and prompting a discussion on revisiting juvenile justice laws.
Public schools in Tacloban City reopened with increased security measures following a deadly shooting incident at San Jose National, as officials work to reassure parents and students.
An article examines the history of school violence in the Philippines, referencing past incidents including one linked to former President Rodrigo Duterte.
A 14-year-old gunman fired at least 33 shots in a Tacloban school shooting, prompting a government aid package of P150,000 for victims' families and a debate on lowering the age of criminal liability. Authorities are also investigating potential links to nihilistic extremism, while officials call for psychosocial aid and tighter school security.
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri has called for a serious discussion on proposals to ban or strictly limit social media use for minors, citing a recent fatal school shooting in Tacloban City as a catalyst for the debate.
"They are not terrorists," Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said.
The suspect in a shooting incident in Tacloban has surrendered to authorities. Prior to his surrender, the individual had reportedly posted several gun-related videos online.
TACLOBAN CITY—The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-VIII has fully implemented the second and final tranche of the minimum wage increase for all private sector minimum wage…
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Tacloban City, Philippines, after being caught allegedly cutting copper wires installed beneath the San Juanico Bridge during a police patrol.
TACLOBAN CITY — The provincial government of Samar will resume its regular five-day workweek beginning Monday, May 18, after months of implementing a compressed four-day schedule aimed at reducing…
TACLOBAN CITY — The Borongan City government in Eastern Samar is back to a five-day workweek beginning May 18, citing the need to improve public service delivery.
A lawyer highlights 'red flags' in property holdings linked to Martin Romualdez, suggesting a pattern consistent with concealing ill-gotten wealth.
Conservation efforts have seen the successful rescue and release of endangered animals in separate incidents. Two endangered sea turtles were safely returned to the wild in Tacloban, while an endangered pangolin was rescued and released in Mardan.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines has partnered with PH Haiyan Advocacy Inc. to restore and maintain a 74-hectare mangrove plantation in Tacloban City. This initiative aims to rehabilitate the vital coastal ecosystems.
An early morning fire in Barangay 80, Tacloban City, damaged at least 25 houses and affected around 34 families.
A 61-year-old man died and five others were injured in a four-vehicle collision on Maharlika Highway in Tacloban City, Philippines, on Monday.
A Tacloban court has affirmed the terror conviction of community journalists Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil, prompting their legal counsel to announce intentions to appeal the decision and seek its reversal.
TACLOBAN CITY- As tensions in the Middle East push oil prices higher, Northern Samar is moving to protect its communities from a possible fuel and economic crisis.
TACLOBAN CITY — Police arrested two men in Lavezares, Northern Samar, on Monday afternoon for allegedly transporting and selling petroleum products without proper authorization, as authorities continue to monitor fuel distribution amid supply concerns. Personnel of the Lavezares Municipal Police Station apprehended the suspects at 4:20 p.m. in Barangay Barobaybay. The suspects were identified only
TACLOBAN CITY — Local and provincial officials are looking into the complaints of residents over the quality of patient care at a district hospital in Laoang, Northern Samar. Mayor Charlene Ongchuan said that while the district hospital Dr. Gregorio B. Tan Memorial Hospital (GBTMH) was not directly under the municipal government’s jurisdiction, she could not
TACLOBAN CITY — Authorities in Northern Samar have filed murder and frustrated murder complaints against a suspect in the fatal shooting of a young engineer in Catarman town, even as the local…
TACLOBAN CITY – The municipal government of Sogod, Southern Leyte told gasoline station owners to strictly follow government-authorized fuel prices amid concerns over possible increases linked to…
TACLOBAN CITY — What began as an ordinary day in a coastal barangay in Daram town, Samar, turned into a timely wildlife rescue after a concerned resident reported a distressed bird on Tuesday, March 3. The bird, identified as a Brahminy kite (Haliastur indus), was found in Barangay Astorga and immediately reported to the Municipal
TACLOBAN CITY — Rescuers recovered the body of the second missing teenager, Kyle Baguinon, Monday afternoon, March 2, along the coastline of Calico-an Island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, days after he and another minor were swept away by powerful waves. The 1:48 p.m. recovery at Sungi Point in Barangay Sulangan was later confirmed by his
TACLOBAN CITY— Two teenagers were reported missing on Saturday afternoon, February 28, after they were swept away by strong currents while swimming off the waters of Calicoan Island in Guiuan town, Eastern Samar. In a Notice to Mariners issued by the Philippine Coast Guard through the Coast Guard Sub-Station Guiuan, authorities said the incident was
MANILA, Philippines — The older one of the two teenage suspects in the recent deadly school shooting incident in Tacloban City is facing additional criminal charges despite his young age, according…
Fisherman Rendel Amarilla voluntarily surrendered two accidentally caught green sea turtles to authorities in Tacloban City, ensuring their safe release back into the ocean.
Health authorities in Tacloban City, Philippines, are intensifying mosquito-control efforts after nearly half of the city's barangays reported confirmed dengue cases, bringing the total to 323 as of late August.
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that video games allegedly led the perpetrators of recent fatal shootings in Tacloban and Zamboanga cities down a dangerous psychological path.
Local electric cooperatives in the Visayas region have warned consumers in Tacloban City, Palo, and Babatngon about potential service disruptions due to tight power supply conditions.
Electricity consumers in Tacloban City and parts of Leyte province were warned of possible temporary power interruptions as the Visayas power grid was placed under red and yellow alerts due to tight supply.
Health officials in Tacloban City, Leyte, and Calbayog City, Samar, report that misinformation on social media and lingering fears from the 2017 Dengvaxia controversy are hindering the measles-rubella vaccination campaign in Eastern Visayas.
Following a shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga, a debate has emerged regarding school safety, gun control, and the role of social media. Senator Angara suggested a teacher might have been the target and urged a holistic approach to prevent future incidents.
Authorities in Tacloban City, Philippines, are investigating a fish kill in Cancabato Bay that resulted in approximately 300 kilos of dead fish. The cause remains undetermined as water quality test results are pending.
Activists Frenchie Cumpio and Marielle Domequil are seeking to reverse a ruling by a Tacloban court, with supporters expressing hope for a fair review by the Court of Appeals.
Families of students killed in a mass shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City welcome President Marcos Jr.'s tribute but continue to demand justice for the incident.
Police in Tacloban City have dismissed an alleged online threat against a Grade 6 pupil at Sto. Niño Special Education (SPED) Center as a false alarm, amidst heightened security concerns in schools.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has offered technical assistance for a House bill aimed at stricter firearms regulation, following a fatal school shooting in Tacloban City.
The Philippines has initiated active school shooter drills following a rare and deadly attack last month in Tacloban City, where two students opened fire, killing three schoolmates and injuring 20 others.
The Philippine National Police have mobilized local units to support the Department of Education's nationwide active shooter drills, a security measure implemented after a school shooting in Tacloban City.
A review of scientific literature suggests no consistent link between video games and aggressive behavior, a debate reignited by a Senate investigation into a school shooting in Tacloban City, Philippines.
The Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) cautioned against oversimplified explanations for the recent school shooting in Tacloban City, emphasizing that youth violence is influenced by complex interacting risk and protective factors.
A 50-year-old vendor was arrested in Tacloban City, Philippines, for allegedly sexually abusing a pet dog inside a residence.
The Department of Justice in the Philippines is appealing to lawmakers to pass an anti-nihilistic extremism law following recent crime incidents involving children, including school shootings in Tacloban City that resulted in three deaths and 20 injuries.
A Philippine Senate committee has launched an inquiry into the June 22 school shooting in Tacloban City, investigating the potential influence of an online extremist group.
The mother of a 14-year-old victim in the Tacloban school shooting incident is demanding that the minor suspects be held in a separate detention facility, not just a shelter.
During a Senate hearing, Senator Risa Hontiveros revealed a potential link between an adult 'groomer' and the two minor suspects in the Tacloban school shooting incident.
The Palace has announced financial assistance for the families of three students killed in Tacloban, providing P150,000 to each family and P50,000 to wounded victims.
A Senate investigation into the Tacloban school attack has uncovered digital evidence suggesting that a suspected adult 'groomer' instructed the shooter to delete their account and wipe other evidence.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 8 (DSWD-8) has determined that the younger suspect involved in the Tacloban school shooting is not criminally liable. Meanwhile, fear persists as the Tacloban school prepares to resume classes.
The Department of Education (DepEd) is providing sustained support to the victims of a school shooting in Tacloban, while also planning to deploy metal detectors and tighten campus security. Meanwhile, the family of the younger shooter has reportedly left the city.
Following a school shooting in Tacloban, lawmakers are urging stricter compliance with gun storage regulations. One legislator also cautioned against blaming video games for the incident.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the need to protect the youth following separate tragedies in Tacloban and Ateneo. He stated that despite their differences, these incidents convey a singular message about safeguarding young people.
The developer of GoreBox has declined an invitation to a Philippine Senate hearing investigating the Tacloban school shooting, stating that the hearing is separate from the government's probe. This decision comes amidst calls for local task forces against armed violence.
Following a school shooting in Tacloban, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is implementing new safety measures, including deploying metal detectors in schools and reviewing violent video games. President Marcos expressed heartbreak over the incident, prompting a push for enhanced school security and digital parenting.
Philippine authorities foiled a second planned high school attack in Leyte, leading to the arrest of a 14-year-old suspect. The incident prompted the suspension of the online game GoreBox, which the suspect reportedly played, and a review of gun regulations.
A fact-check analysis using the FakeImageDetector tool has determined that photos circulating online, purporting to show politicians Pangilinan and Hontiveros with Tacloban school shooting suspects, are 80% likely to be computer-generated and modified.
An opinion piece discusses the Tacloban shooting, emphasizing the need for accountability from those responsible and a serious commitment to prevention for future generations.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) have urged the public to stop spreading videos of school violence incidents in Tacloban and Cavite. They emphasize the importance of protecting student victims by not sharing clips of the attacks.
Following a deadly school shooting in Tacloban, authorities have linked the suspect to the violent online game 'GoreBox,' which has since been banned by the government. The owners of the firearms used in the incident are also facing charges, as investigations continue into the tragic event where a student was hailed a hero for shielding peers.
Initial police findings indicate that two young suspects met in a restroom for over an hour before Monday's fatal school shooting in Tacloban City, suggesting a planned attack.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — In the wake of the recent school shooting in Tacloban City, the Police Regional Office 10 (PRO-10) has ordered heightened security measures and increased police visibility…
A school shooting in Tacloban, which wounded 20 individuals, has prompted discussions on implementing stricter social media regulations for minors. Officials are calling for action to address youth issues highlighted by the incident.
Following a deadly school shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City that left three students dead and five injured, psychological debriefing and counseling sessions are being provided to students and staff.
TACLOBAN CITY — A woman was hacked to death by her alleged former lover in Sitio Capion, Barangay San Sebastian, Matag-ob, Leyte, on Saturday afternoon, May 30, with authorities citing jealousy as…
TACLOBAN CITY — The provincial government of Northern Samar has ordered adjustments in work schedules and outdoor activities as the province remains under the “danger” heat index category on Friday…
The Tacloban City government in the Philippines is returning to its regular Monday-to-Friday work schedule starting May 18, after operating on a four-day workweek for over two months to reduce energy consumption.
Tacloban City has significantly reduced the scope of its annual Sangyaw Festival, canceling major events to prioritize emergency response during an ongoing fuel crisis.
The Mayon Volcano in the Philippines erupted, emitting pyroclastic density currents and causing heavy ashfall that blanketed nearby towns in Albay province. Streets and cars were covered in thick ash following the eruption.
An advocacy group has called on the Court of Appeals to reverse the conviction of community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and community worker Marielle Domequil, citing legal inconsistencies in their case.
Government workers in Tacloban City, Philippines, are requesting additional transport support as fuel costs and transportation fares continue to rise, prompting local government units to implement interventions.
TACLOBAN CITY — The solemn observance of Holy Week in the quiet coastal town of San Roque in Northern Samar is marked not by the ringing of church bells, but by the steady, haunting rhythm of a…
Philippine authorities have reported an increase to six cases of fuel hoarding and profiteering, following a recent buy-bust operation in Ligao City where a man was entrapped for allegedly possessing P2 million worth of fuel.
Police in Tacloban City have arrested a man accused of siphoning approximately 70 liters of diesel fuel from a parked business establishment truck.
TACLOBAN CITY — The local government of Ormoc City in Leyte is taking a creative step to promote itself as both a tourism hub and an emerging investment destination—while staying grounded in its…
TACLOBAN CITY — Government troops discovered the decomposing body of a suspected New People’s Army (NPA) leader following an armed encounter in Hinabangan, Samar, last Friday, March 14. Soldiers from the 63rd Infantry Battalion found the remains between Barangays Cabalagnan and Tabay while pursuing two fleeing members of the Sub-Regional Committee (SRC) Sesame, according to
TACLOBAN CITY — A police corporal from the Can-avid, Eastern Samar police station has been relieved from his post after he reportedly displayed his service firearm before a cashier of a local resort Saturday night. The Can-avid municipal police station (MPS) issued a statement on Sunday, March 15, saying it started investigating the incident circulating
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is pushing for funding for the P3.2-billion Tacloban-Palo Diversion Road, dubbed the 'Grand Canal,' in 2027, following a halt in the release of outlay for the ongoing construction due to agency budget issues.
TACLOBAN CITY — OceanJet has canceled several ferry trips in the Visayas starting March 6 due to the ongoing fuel supply pressures linked to the Middle East tensions, highlighting the growing impact of rising oil prices on local transport. Affected routes include Cebu-Palompon, Palompon-Cebu, and Cebu-Getafe trips, with cancellations extending to March 7, officials said.
TACLOBAN CITY — Albuera town in Leyte province takes a significant step in its anti-drug campaign with the launch of its Balay Silangan Reformation Center on Tuesday, March 3, in a ceremony led by Mayor Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa. The facility, located in Barangay Canlalin 1, Poblacion, is the sixth to be established in Leyte province. Unlike
TACLOBAN CITY — The body of a 15-year-old boy who was earlier reported missing was recovered on Sunday morning in the waters off Barangay Sulangan, Guiuan, Eastern Samar, as search operations…
TACLOBAN CITY — Government troops killed a suspected member of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) following an armed encounter in the hinterlands of Barangay Cabalagnan, Hinabangan, Samar on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 25. Troops from the 63rd Infantry Battalion, which is based in Basey, Samar, engaged remnants of the Sub-Regional Committee Sesame of the Eastern
Philippine authorities have filed multiple murder-related charges against a 15-year-old suspect following a fatal shooting at a school in Tacloban City. The case has reignited national debates over juvenile justice and gun control in the country.
TACLOBAN CITY— A fire triggered by an explosion aboard a motor tanker at GGC Port in Barangay Punta, Ormoc City, Leyte, was quickly brought under control Tuesday morning with no injuries or…
As part of the Pacific Partnership 2026 initiative, American and Filipino military personnel distributed essential items to a school in Tacloban, reinforcing bilateral efforts in humanitarian aid and disaster resilience training.
TACLOBAN CITY — At least 16 online threats targeting schools have been recorded by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Eastern Visayas since the June 22 shooting at San Jose National High School…
The Justice Department is considering bringing charges against an ICE officer involved in a Minneapolis shooting. Separately, the DOJ is suing a police officer, who is the aunt of a minor involved in a Tacloban shooting, over gun access, and plans to file a criminal case against her.
The Department of Justice has recommended criminal charges against the owner of a gun used in a June school shooting in Tacloban that killed three people.
An opinion piece argues that addressing violence requires looking beyond immediate causes like school security, and instead focusing on deeper issues such as bullying, mental illness, and parenting, referencing past events in Tacloban and Zamboanga.
A student in the Philippines shot and killed a schoolmate before taking his own life in an attack that was reportedly livestreamed. The incident has prompted calls for urgent action on school violence and the provision of psychosocial support to those affected.
Tacloban City has officially declared slain student and scout Chris Lorenz Fabian as the city’s 'Young Hero,' honoring his courage and selfless sacrifice during a tragic school shooting at San Jose National High School.
TACLOBAN CITY — More than 200 farmers in Eastern Samar are testing modern rice production technologies across 150 hectares of farmland in what the Department of Agriculture (DA) hopes will become a…
President Marcos' fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) outlined priority bills and promises, but also drew criticism from labor groups for its silence on wages and the sugar industry. Netizens, economists, and politicians offered varied reactions and analyses of the speech.
Leyte National High School (LNHS) in Tacloban City implemented heightened security measures following an online threat to carry out a shooting, causing alarm among students and parents.
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is ongoing, with discussions focusing on alleged confidential funds and the potential for President Marcos to allow access to financial records. Despite calls to halt the proceedings, the trial continues, with legal experts and politicians weighing in on its progress and potential duration.
An alleged online threat circulating on social media has prompted the Department of Education in Tacloban City to implement blended learning for all students at San Jose National High School.
A school in Tacloban City has reopened after a shooting incident, but experts assess that at least 38 students are at high risk for a mental health crisis due to the trauma.
The Department of Education in the Philippines will implement safety drills for students to prepare for violent incidents on school campuses. This decision follows a deadly incident in Tacloban City that resulted in three student deaths and at least 20 injuries.
A school in Tacloban has reopened with an emphasis on healing and safety measures following a recent mass shooting incident. Senator Angara assured the community of efforts to ensure a secure environment for students and staff.
The Philippine National Police has requested international assistance to track down "764," an online extremist group believed to have influenced suspects in a recent school shooting in Tacloban City.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is considering establishing help desks in schools to address bullying incidents, a move prompted by a recent fatal school shooting in Tacloban City.
Baguio City in the Philippines is developing a model response plan and will conduct drills to prepare for potential school shootings, referencing a past incident in Tacloban City.
A minor is alleged to have broken into an aunt's house to steal a Glock pistol, which was then used in a school shooting incident in Tacloban. The incident also resulted in a friend of the minors involved being injured.
During a probe into the Tacloban shooting, experts informed senators that online grooming networks, rather than games alone, are driving nihilistic violent extremism, prompting lawmakers to consider new safeguards for children.
The sister of a victim from the Tacloban shooting tragedy has appealed to the public to stop using AI-generated content that falsely includes a survivor among the dead.
The local government of Legazpi City, Albay, has donated 56 handheld metal detectors to public schools to enhance security following a fatal school shooting in Tacloban City.
A school in Tacloban is gradually healing after a fatal shooting incident with the help of psychological first aid, but long-term recovery requires addressing the nationwide shortage of guidance counselors.
One student injured in the June 8 shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City is still in the intensive care unit, while others are recovering.
The Tacloban school shooting tragically cut short the dreams of 14-year-old Ayessa Nicole Dazo, who had aspired to help her parents. The article highlights the personal impact of the violence.
The Department of Education (DepEd) is implementing extensive school safety campaigns, including tighter security measures like metal detectors, and providing support for trauma healing in schools following incidents like the Tacloban shooting.
The Department of Education in Tacloban City has revealed initial plans for a school's return to classes following a fatal shooting incident, stating that the community is gradually recovering from the trauma.
A high-value individual was arrested in Tacloban City, Philippines, during a buy-bust operation that seized approximately 850 grams of suspected crystal meth, valued at P5.78 million.
Following a shooting incident in Tacloban, there are renewed calls for a more comprehensive juvenile justice law, a permanent ban on violent video games, and increased gun owner liability. The incident has prompted discussions on deep-rooted issues within the education sector and broader societal concerns.
Interior Secretary Remulla has called on Congress to strengthen gun control laws in the Philippines, specifically seeking tougher accountability for gun owners, following a deadly school shooting incident in Tacloban.
A recent shooting in Tacloban has sparked renewed debate on lowering the age of criminal liability and increasing CCTV coverage on campuses. The victim of the shooting has been hailed as a 'pride of Pampanga'.
A deadly school shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Philippines, which killed three pupils and injured 20, has sparked a legislative debate on social media and online games, leading the CICC to ban the game GoreBox and increase monitoring.
A fact-check report confirms that a circulating statement, allegedly from CDO Congressman Suan claiming school shooting suspects were innocent, is fake, according to a staff member from his office.
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has launched a motu proprio investigation into recent school incidents in Tacloban and Cavite. President Marcos has called for tightened campus security following a Leyte attack, emphasizing the need to ensure student safety.
The family of Chris Lorenz Fabian, a 15-year-old student hailed as a hero after an incident in Tacloban, announced plans to file charges against two school shooters.
A shooting incident at a school in Tacloban City, Philippines, resulted in 13 students being wounded. Two suspects, including a minor, have been taken into custody, and the guns used were linked to a police officer and a security agency.
The rehabilitation of the Maharlika Highway in Samar is expected to be completed by August, significantly reducing travel time between Tacloban City and Catbalogan City.
A team of observers is working to monitor and protect tarsiers in the remaining forest patches of Tacloban, Philippines, as the city continues to grow.
Health authorities in Tacloban City are urging residents to take precautions as extreme heat continues, with local health facilities already reporting cases of heat exhaustion.
The city government of Tacloban, Philippines, launched the national 'Benteng Bigas Meron Na!' program, allowing around 1,000 vulnerable residents to purchase rice at P20 per kilo.
Several cities in the Philippines, including Borongan and Tacloban, and Bangkok, Thailand, recorded dangerous heat index levels reaching 44-45°C. Health authorities have issued warnings about the risks of heat stroke due to these extreme temperatures.
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has condoned nearly ₱800 million in farmers' debts, including accrued interest, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. President Marcos led the distribution of condonation certificates in Tacloban City.
TACLOBAN CITY — A fire tore through a public high school in Palompon, Leyte, on Sunday morning, destroying classrooms and valuable learning equipment and disrupting school operations.
TACLOBAN CITY — A major fire struck the commercial district in Naval town, the capital of Biliran province, at around 12:02 p.m.
TACLOBAN CITY – In the historic town of Palo, Leyte, Holy Week is not only marked by solemn processions and quiet moments of pamalandong, or spiritual reflection—it is also shaped by the aroma of a…
TACLOBAN CITY — A farmers-irrigators group in Abuyog, Leyte is calling on Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
The Eastern Visayas Medical Center in Tacloban City, Philippines, has launched a campaign to promote toxics-free and zero-waste practices, aiming to reduce plastic use and improve healthcare waste management.
TACLOBAN CITY — The city government here is set to implement austerity measures in response to the ongoing fuel crisis triggered by tensions in the Middle East, with Mayor Alfred Romualdez announcing…
TACLOBAN CITY — The provincial government of Eastern Samar will begin implementing a compressed four-day on-site workweek in provincial offices starting Monday, following an executive order issued by Gov. Ralph Vincent Evardone. The directive, contained in Executive Order No. RVE-2026-03-014, adopts energy conservation measures and introduces a revised work schedule for provincial government employees while
Indian airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air, are implementing and increasing fuel surcharges on tickets due to soaring aviation fuel costs. Airlines typically raise these surcharges when fuel prices climb, as aviation fuel is one of their highest operating expenses.
TACLOBAN CITY — Several local governments in Eastern Visayas suspended classes on Monday, following warnings of moderate to heavy rainfall from a weather disturbance affecting the region. The class suspensions came after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), issued a weather advisory early Monday,
A court in Tacloban City, Philippines, has dismissed terrorism financing charges against a non-governmental organization worker, citing the government's failure to officially publish the terrorist designation of the Communist Party of the Philippines.
TACLOBAN CITY — A public school teacher was killed Tuesday morning, March 3, when a truck allegedly lost control and struck the motorcycle she was riding in Ormoc City, Leyte.
TACLOBAN CITY — Alarmed by a renewed spike in cases of adolescent pregnancies, the regional office of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD-8) is calling for urgent and sustained action from families, schools, and local governments, warning that teenage pregnancies and birth in Eastern Visayas are not just a health concern but a looming
TACLOBAN CITY — The government’s campaign to end insurgency in Eastern Visayas scored another gain after seven alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered in separate operations across four provinces over the weekend. The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) reported that the surrender took place in parts of Northern Samar, Samar, Leyte, and Eastern