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Calbayognon Singer / Songwriter Saddlepin releases debut album “All That Remains”

Saddlepin, the folk singer-songwriter project of 24-year-old musician Kevin Reyes, has officially released his debut album All That Remains on all major digital streaming platforms under his record label, unstable records.

Rob Equiza · May 28, 2026 Save

News · CJ News

Buy-Bust Operations Nets Suspected Drug Peddler in Catbalogan

"Catbalogan City, Samar- A 37-year-old man known to authorities as alias “Bambe” was arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by the Catbalogan City Police Station Special Drug Enforcement Team (SDET) in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Samar. "

CJ/jmm/DMJ · Nov 15, 2025 Save

Society ·

City Government Denies Role In Damaged Catbalogan Wharf Section

Catbalogan City — The recent collapse of a section of the city wharf at Pier Uno following the onslaught of Typhoon Uwan has stirred heated debate among residents, as questions arise over accountability and the quality of government-funded infrastructure projects.

CJ/jmm/DMJ · Nov 15, 2025 Save

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Typhoon Uwan Wrecks Portions of Catbalogan Market and Port Area

"Several structures in the port area and public market of Catbalogan City sustained heavy damage as Typhoon Uwan unleashed strong winds and rain over the weekend. "

CJ/jmm/DMJ · Nov 10, 2025 Save

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Tropical Cyclone "Tino" Intensifies; Nearing Typhoon Category

"Catbalogan City, Samar – Severe Tropical Storm TINO continues its west-southwestward movement and is now nearing typhoon strength. "

CJ/jmm/DMJ · Nov 4, 2025 Save

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Punong Barangay Shot, Dies in Hospital, Live-in Partner Survives; One Suspect Arrested

"A Punong Barangay (Village Chairman) dies in the hospital an hour after being shot by a riding-in-tandem in Barangay Nijaga, around 10:30, November 02, 2025 while his live-in partner who was backriding with him in his motorcycle survives. "

CJ/jmm/DMJ · Nov 4, 2025 Save

Breaking News ·

4 ESPINAs in Biliran Province Accused of Plunder

A PLUNDER Complaint is filed with the Office of the Ombudsman today, October 30, 2025 against four (4) officials in Biliran, namely Cong. Gerardo “Gerryboy” Espina, Jr., Gov. Rogelio Espina,…

· Oct 30, 2025 Save

Breaking News ·

On Fire: A DPWH Building

The three-story building of the Bureau of Research and Standards of DPWH in NIA Road in Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City caught fire on Wednesday afternoon, October 22, 2025

· Oct 22, 2025 Save

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Breaking: School Teacher Shot Dead by Husband

A public school teacher was shot dead by her husband inside her classroom earlier today, October 22, 2025 in Matalom, Leyte.

· Oct 22, 2025 Save

Breaking News ·

Calbiga Bridge in Samar Placed Under Load Limit

Effective October 15, 2025, a 15-ton load limit on Calbiga Bridge in Samar will be imposed due to structural damage.

· Oct 22, 2025 Save

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Telco Eastern Communications Launches in Calbayog City, Samar

"Eastern Communications, the Philippines’ pioneer telecommunications and ICT solutions provider, has officially launched its services in Calbayog City, Samar, extending its network and digital services across Eastern Visayas. "

Calbayog Journal Newsroom · Oct 21, 2025 Save

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TELCO EASTERN COMMUNICATIONS LAUNCHES IN CALBAYOG CITY, SAMAR: Calbayog Expansion marks Eastern’s entryway into the Samar province.

Eastern Communications, the Philippines’ pioneer telecommunications and ICT solutions provider, has officially launched its services in Calbayog City, Samar, extending its network and digital services across Eastern Visayas.

· Oct 20, 2025 Save