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FRESH FUNDING FOR E. SAMAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

435 scholar graduates of the Bulig Para Studyante (BPE) program thanked Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone for providing them opportunities and assistance to earn a college degree. Evardone expressed his appreciation for the college graduates who participated in the Alumni Homecoming for BPE Scholars event stressing that the alumni homecoming is aimed to network job […]

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EASTERN SAMAR USES SPORTS TO FIGHT DRUG ABUSE

In unity and sportsmanship, the Eastern Samar Basketball and Volleyball League (ESBVL) Season 5 kicked off with a grand opening ceremony drawing participants and spectators from all 21 municipalities and 1 city of Eastern Samar at Borongan City Town Plaza, Eastern Samar. This event serves as the province’s dedication in advocating against substance abuse among […]

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EASTERN SAMAR PROMOTES DIVE TOURISM

Explore the underwater beauty of Eastern Samar by joining the upcoming Open Water Training that will be facilitated by Professional Associations of Diving Instruction (PADI) through Budgetmate Travel and Tours on May 8-12 in Borongan City, Eastern Samar. Governor Ben Evardone expressed his gratitude to Budgetmate for the initiative of opening Eastern Samar to the […]

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BONG GO LAUDS DOLORES SUPER HEALTH CENTER LAUNCH

Senator Bong Go has commended the local government of Dolores, Eastern Samar, led by Congresswoman Maria Fe Abunda, Governor Ben Evardone, Vice Governor Maricar Sison, Mayor Rodrigo “Onoy” Rivero, and Vice Mayor Shonny Niño Carpeso, among others, for the inauguration of a Super Health Center in Barangay 15. Rivero and Carpeso were personally present during […]

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REVIVAL OF EASTERN SAMAR HYDRO POWER PLANT LAUDED

House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan hailed the revival of the 1MW Amanjuray Hydropower Plant in Eastern Samar, saying it would help ease the province’s lingering electricity supply problem. “We are counting on the hydropower plant’s restoration to help provide relief to Eastern Samar residents that have long been reeling from recurring outages and […]

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EASTERN SAMAR MARKS NAT’L ARTS MONTH WITH ‘SIRAK’

In celebration with the National Arts Month this February, the Provincial Government of Eastern Samar with the leadership of Governor Ben Evardone launched “SIRAK” – An Art Exhibit featuring the Local Visual Artists of Eastern Samar at the Lobby of the New Capitol Building, Borongan City, Eastern Samar.  Talented artists from various parts of Eastern […]

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EASTERN SAMAR COASTAL CLEANUP WITH ‘PROJECT KLEAN’

The entirety of Eastern Samar unites in cleaning the coastal areas of the province through project KLEAN which abbreviates “Kalikasan, Linisan, Estehanon Aksyon Na”.  Project KLEAN is a year-long project that sets its eyes to clean and protect the coastal areas and preserve natural marine resources. This initiative also aimed to address environmental concerns while […]

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EASTERN SAMAR RESIDENTS GET RICE, FARM EQUIPMENT

The Office of the Provincial Agricultural Services (OPAS) conducted the distribution of Rice Assistance and Agricultural Materials led by OIC Assistant Agriculturist  Gina Suasba together with Municipal Mayor Benjamin Ver and Vice Mayor Oscar Amigo with the Municipal Agriculture Officers and staff at the Municipal Gymnasium in Jipapad, Eastern Samar recently. OPAS OIC Assistant Gina […]

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BORONGAN AIRPORT TO GET P200M UPGRADE — LIBANAN

Borongan Airport in Eastern Samar will receive P200 million in capital outlay for the upgrade of its aviation infrastructure, House of Representatives Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said. “The amount of P200 million has been earmarked in the 2024 General Appropriations Law to build up the infrastructure of Borongan Airport,” Libanan said. […]

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EVARDONE WELCOMES MANG INASAL IN EASTERN SAMAR

A popular fast food chain, renowned for its unlimited rice offerings and delectable taste, Mang Inasal recently opened its new restaurant in Eastern Samar’s capital city, Borongan.  The blessing of the establishment was graced by Governor Ben Evardone along with Borongan City Administrator Atty. Celestino Cabato representing Mayor Jose Dayan Agda. Based on data from […]