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To maximize disaster response in Eastern Samar following the occurrence of a magnitude-6 earthquake on Monday, police intensified visibility and security operations in the province.

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A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Eastern Samar yesterday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.

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A magnitude 6.1 quake struck near San Julian, Eastern Samar.

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In a small coastal town in Eastern Samar, a mother carried her sick child for nearly three hours on foot.

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The 16 police officers shown in a viral post drinking liquor inside the Dolores town police station in Eastern Samar face sanctions for simple misconduct and neglect of duty, the Philippine National Police confirmed.

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Sixteen police officers assigned in Dolores town in Eastern Samar were relieved from their posts after they were caught binge drinking during their Christmas party on Dec. 15.

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Six packs of cocaine valued at P19.31 million were found floating in the waters off Hernani, Eastern Samar on Thursday.

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To maximize disaster response in Eastern Samar following the occurrence of a magnitude-6 earthquake on Monday, police intensified visibility and security operations in the province.

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A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Eastern Samar yesterday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.

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A magnitude 6.1 quake struck near San Julian, Eastern Samar.

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In a small coastal town in Eastern Samar, a mother carried her sick child for nearly three hours on foot.

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The 16 police officers shown in a viral post drinking liquor inside the Dolores town police station in Eastern Samar face sanctions for simple misconduct and neglect of duty, the Philippine National Police confirmed.

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Sixteen police officers assigned in Dolores town in Eastern Samar were relieved from their posts after they were caught binge drinking during their Christmas party on Dec. 15.

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Six packs of cocaine valued at P19.31 million were found floating in the waters off Hernani, Eastern Samar on Thursday.

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