Leyte

Travel tax exemption for passengers departing from Palawan, Mindanao to BIMP-EAGA countries sought

Dec 27, 2017

The House of Representatives has recently adopted a resolution "strongly urging" the President to grant travel tax exemptions to passengers departing from Mindanao and Palawan going to any destination in the BIMP-EAGA, or the Brunei…

Another Espinosa? Lagman says De Lima could meet end in prison

Feb 21, 2017

Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman says it's actually possible for Senator Leila de Lima to get slain behind bars under the Duterte administration.

Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal does the obligatory ‘Palo’ selfie

Nov 15, 2016

Can't go to Palo, Leyte without saying "hi" to the general.

Espinosa fallout: Lagman tells why lawmakers shouldn’t probe EKJs

Nov 6, 2016

Better for an independent commission to probe cases like that of Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa, Sr.'s death than a bunch of biased lawmakers.

Parts of Bicol at risk from La Nina

Jul 18, 2016

Some parts of Bicol are at "very high risk" and high risk" from the heavy rain expected from the La Nina weather phenomenon, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.