Calbayog News

Police: No recorded violence in Calbayog
CALBAYOG CITY -- The local election conducted here Monday ended without any recorded violence, despite few reported incidents before the start of the polls, police said.

Proclamations for Calbayog City anytime today
CALBAYOG CITY – The city board of canvassers (CBOC) was not able to proclaim the winners Tuesday evening as it is still waiting for the election returns (ERs) from remaining barangays, said Calbayog City assistant election officer Carina Amante.

Faulty CF cards cause delay in Calbayog City
CALBAYOG CITY, Philippines—The canvassing of election results in Calbayog City was postponed due to 5 defective compact flash (CF) cards. According to OIC City Election officer Atty. Fidel Amacna, the canvassing of election results will resume with the arrival of the 5 replacement CF cards on May 17, Friday. ...

DENR distributes Samar land titles
Catbalogan City (PNA) - In a bid to reduce poverty in the communities, the Aquino government handed out free patent land titles to around 500 landless residents of Calbayog City, an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Friday.

Comelec cancels candidacy of 2 Tans in Samar
CALBAYOG CITY, Philippines - Coming at the heels of a local court ruling that declared two of the Tan dynasty members as non-bona fide voters of their election areas , the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc denied due course to their Certificates of Candidacy (CoCs) in a resolution released Friday, May 10. The Comelec ...

New seaport seen to boost Calbayog economy
The opening of the new seaport here will not only improve the transport sector but will boost Calbayog’s economy and tourism industry, according to President Aquino.

Mayor appeals for peaceful elections in Calbayog City
Calbayog City Mayor Ronaldo Aquino, who is seeking reelection under the Aquino administration ticket, appealed to his opponents to keep the campaign and conduct of the May 2013 polls peaceful.

Failed election in village keeps council members in suspense
By Reyan L. Arinto, VERA Files Tacloban City – The proclamation of two city council officials in Calbayog City hangs in the balance after the Commission on Elections declared a failure of elections in one of the city’s far-flung villages. … Continue reading →

Village chief killed in Calbayog
A VILLAGE chief was killed while his son was seriously wounded when they were ambushed late Monday afternoon in Calbayog City, police official said.