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NEW SAMAR POLICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE BREAKS GROUND

A groundbreaking ceremony of the new Samar Police Provincial Office (SPPO) building was conducted recently at Brgy. Pupua, Catbalogan City.  The P29.1M building will stand on the 2-hectare lot donated by the Provincial Government through Governor Sharee Ann Tan. Its funding source is the General Appropriations Act CY 2023, with the Department of Public Works […]

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SAMAR LGU LAUNCHES ‘OSPITAL SA BARANGAY’ PROJECT

The Provincial Government of Samar has brought its medical services closer to its constituents, through its latest healthcare program, the Ospital Sa Barangay (OSB).  Governor Sharee Ann Tan explained the conception of this project. “I have heard their plight, that is why we have strategized this program where our medical experts provide the much-needed health […]

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SAMAR BAGS MULTIPLE AWARDS FROM DILG

The Department of the Interior Local Government acknowledged the various accomplishments of the Province of Samar in the Susgaranan 2023: Pagkilala han mga Landaw han Maupay nga Pangobyernohan at the Tandaya Hall, Catbalogan City.  Governor Sharee Ann Tan, shared her enthusiasm. “We are deeply honored and humbled by these awards presented to us.” “We are […]

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SAMAR GOV’T GIVES EX-REBELS INTEGRATION PACKAGES

The Provincial Government of Samar distributed its Local Social Integration Program (LSIP) packages to some 33 former communist rebels recently at the Abanador Hall, Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City.  In her message, Governor Sharee Ann Tan said, “We have crafted these programs for your benefit as you have a special place in our hearts.”  “In return, […]

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SAMAR GOV’T EYES TOILETS FOR POOR COMMUNITIES

The provincial government of Samar, along with municipal governments of Basey, Jiabong, and Paranas, signed a memorandum of agreement with microfinance institutions to make climate-resilient toilets affordable to poor families. UNICEF Philippines is supporting this partnership as part of its commitment to help communities adapt to climate change through the use of smart subsidies and […]

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MORE THAN 100K VACANCIES IN SAMAR ONLINE JOB FAIR

The Provincial Government of Samar, through the Provincial Public Employment Service Office, and the Department of Labor and Employment, sponsored a three-day online job fair from May 29 to 31, 2023. The JobsNext Online Job Fair which is also in partnership with the Philippine Business for Education, Citi Foundation, Xcruit, and YGoal has over 100,000 […]

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MORE NPA MEMBERS SURRENDER IN SAMAR

Some 13 members of the Communist Terrorist Group or NPA surrendered to the Samar Provincial Task Force ELCAC, and presented themselves to authorities at the Abanador Hall, 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army in Catbalogan City. Sometime in December of 2022, they decided to abandon the Bugsok Platoon of SRC Sesame of the Eastern Visayas Regional […]

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SAMAR GOVERNOR TAN REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PEACE

Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan pledged her commitment to ensure lasting peace in the province as she visited the Samar Police Provincial Office (SPPO). “Rest assured that the provincial government, together with the two legislative districts under the leadership Congressman Jimboy Tan, and Congressman Reynolds Michael Tan, will always support your endeavors,” Tan said in her […]

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SAMAR GOV’T TALKS PEACE WITH EX-COMMUNIST REBELS

The Provincial Government of Samar conducted a Consultation Meeting with the Peace Builders of Samar recently at the Abanador Hall, Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City.  The consultation meeting was called forth as an affirmation to the commitment of the province in ending insurgency and providing a better future to those who have left the Communist Terrorist […]

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‘PURPLE’ SAN JUANICO BRIDGE HONORS QUEEN ELIZABETH

The 2.16-kilometer San Juanico Bridge that links the islands of Samar and Leyte glowed in purple Sunday night to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II who inspired women to become leaders. Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan said the province offers its sincere condolences to the loved ones the Queen left behind and “the people she […]