Former Abuyog vice mayor James "Jimbo" Bohol and his son, Carlo James Bohol, were found dead in Southern Leyte three days after they were abducted from their business office in Mayorga, prompting police to file kidnapping with double homicide charges against three suspects.

Ex-Abuyog vice mayor, son found dead after abduction

Sixteen towns in Northern Samar have finally achieved the state of being free of the decades-long Communist insurgency that had plagued the province.

16 N. Samar towns achieve 'rebel-free' status

from the municipality of Paranas, Samar have begun developing a renewable energy roadmap aimed at improving local energy security and reducing vulnerability to power disruptions.

Paranas Develops Renewable Energy Roadmap

Nagparig-on an Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) han Eastern Samar han ira mga preparasyon kontra han posible nga pag-abot han El Niño pinaagi han ikaduha nga quarter meeting nga ginbuhat dida han Hunyo 9 ha Capitol Site, Borongan City.

E. Samar, Nag-aandam na Kontra Posible nga Epekto han El Niño

Usa nga dako nga pitad para ha sektor han edukasyon ngan healthcare ha Eastern Samar an opisyal nga pag-inaugurar han Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) han ira College of Medicine, upod han pag-unveil han opisyal nga logo hini, ha ginbuhat nga seremonya ha ESSU Main Campus, Huwebes, Hulyo 2.

ESSU, Naginaugurar han College of Medicine

A quiet town in Samar was shaken by tragedy when a 25-year-old housewife, known by her nickname “Lyn”, was killed in a motorcycle ambush in Barangay Bacubac, Basey, during the early hours of June 7.

Tragic Motorcycle Ambush Claims Young Mother’s Life in Basey

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) lifted the shellfish ban in Daram, Samar province after nearly two months of infestation.

Shellfish Ban Lifted in Samar Town

While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was inspecting a highway rehabilitation project in Samar last week, the Philippine Senate was struggling to function amid one of its most chaotic political episodes in recent memory.

Government Governing from Different Planets

Leyte Governor Jericho Petilla joined government officials, energy experts, and development stakeholders at the Renewable Energy Leaders Forum in Bohol, where he shared Leyte’s experience in renewable energy development and resilient governance amid growing concerns over energy security and climate-related challenges.

Petilla Highlights Renewable Energy, Resilient Development 

At least two athletes from Samar province delivered standout performances at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur.

Samarenyo athletes score medals at Palarong Pambansa

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