https://samarnews.com News and information source on Samar and Leyte with chat room, weather forecast and a photo gallery. en-us https://samarnews.com/news2026/feb/g465.htm The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Northern Samar recognized the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) office in the area for its commitment to inclusive growth, sustainable rural development, and empowerment of agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs). Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:12:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/feb/g465.htm https://samarnews.com/news2026/feb/g464.htm The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Regional Statistical Services Office VIII formally opened the 36th Civil Registration Month (CRM) with an Opening Ceremony held at the 2nd Floor of Gaisano Real Capital, Tacloban City. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:10:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/feb/g464.htm https://samarnews.com/news2026/feb/g463.htm On February 4, 2026, three members of the Communist-NPA-Terrorists (CNTs) voluntarily surrendered to the 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division, ending years of armed struggle. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:08:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/feb/g463.htm https://samarnews.com/news2026/feb/g462.htm “ARBOs Shelf” is literally a shelf where products produced by the different ARBOs across the province are displayed for sale. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:06:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/feb/g462.htm https://samarnews.com/news2026/feb/g461.htm Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Battalion seized a firearm, explosives, and other war materiel after an armed skirmish with remnants of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) in Barangay Cagtoto-og, San Jorge, Samar on February 2, 2026. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:04:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/feb/g461.htm https://samarnews.com/news2026/feb/g460.htm The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) actively participated in the Araw ng mga Kasambahay Celebration 2026 held on January 30, 2026 at the Ormoc City Hall. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:02:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/feb/g460.htm https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g459.htm As of November 2025, 4.29 million residents in Eastern Visayas have successfully registered under the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g459.htm https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g458.htm CARD MRI Rizal Bank Inc. (CARD RBI) marks another milestone as it opened its 41st branch located in Bago City on January 26, 2026. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g458.htm https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g457.htm Officials from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Regional Office VIII formally installed Roderick Rances as the new Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II (PARPO II) of DAR Leyte. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g457.htm https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g456.htm The acquisition forms part of the PCG’s Fiscal Year 2025 modernization program, aimed at strengthening its firepower and replacing outdated or damaged weapons. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:42:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g456.htm https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g455.htm All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men...but he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit shall never have forgiveness, but shall be guilty of an everlasting sin. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g455.htm https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g454.htm Four former members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) voluntarily returned to the fold of the law through the 78th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Siljagon, Mapanas, Northern Samar on 20 January 2026. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:26:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g454.htm https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g453.htm GABRIELA, the national alliance of Filipino women, expresses its gravest indignation and strongest condemnation over the unjust conviction of community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and activist Marielle Domequil. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:24:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g453.htm https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g452.htm A member of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) who had been supplying weapons, ammunition, and food vital to the group’s operations voluntarily surrendered to the 20th Infantry Battalion in Las Navas, Northern Samar on January 18, 2026. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:22:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g452.htm https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g451.htm CARD MRI Property Management, Inc. (CMPMI) led the groundbreaking ceremonies for the CARD Care Clinic Inc. (CCCI) facilities in Marawi City and Cotabato City on January 12–13, 2026. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:20:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g451.htm https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g450.htm The quick answer to that question is because Christ wants to show that with baptism, he is identifying himself with the whole humanity, demonstrating his commitment to fulfill the will of his Father. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:18:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2026/jan/g450.htm https://samarnews.com/news2025/dec/g449.htm The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Eastern Visayas closed the year 2025 by distributing 2,298 more land titles over the weekend. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:12:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2025/dec/g449.htm https://samarnews.com/news2025/dec/g448.htm On December 10, 2025, the CARD MRI Panaghiusa Media Awards ceremony was held at Casita Uno, Carmelite Road, Brgy, San Lucas 1, San Pablo City, Laguna. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:10:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2025/dec/g448.htm https://samarnews.com/news2025/dec/g447.htm The 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division conducted a send-off ceremony on 23 December 2025 to formally recognize and honor the 74th Infantry (Unbeatable) Battalion for its valuable contributions in the campaign against the Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee (EVRPC). Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:08:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2025/dec/g447.htm https://samarnews.com/news2025/dec/g446.htm CARD-PCPD Medical Center Inc. officially opened the BestHealth Clinics and Diagnostic Center on December 1, 2025, in Brgy. San Antonio 1, San Pablo City, Laguna. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:06:00 +0800 https://samarnews.com/news2025/dec/g446.htm