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The congressional representative of Samar province welcomed the resumption of the Cebu-Calbayog flights of Cebu Pacific airlines after two years of pandemic hiatus. Samar First District Representative Edgar Mary Sarmiento said the return of flights to Calbayog City will boost their local tourism industry. “I am very grateful that they have heard and accepted my […]
The town of Matuguinao in Samar, once infested by communist rebels, now holds the honor of being the first municipality in the province to attain 70 percent coverage in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination, the regional health office said. As of November 30, the town’s health workers managed to administer COVID-19 vaccines to 3,816 […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, in coordination with the National Housing Authority and local government officials, led the turnover of titled houses and lots to family beneficiaries in Guiuan, Eastern Samar last November 8, 2021, as part of the 8th year remembrance since Typhoon Yolanda ravaged the Visayas. “As we commemorate eight years since Typhoon Yolanda, […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) hailed the provincial government of Samar for its efforts in vaccinating the province’s tourism frontliners, providing additional support to the Department’s drive for the same. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat expressed her gratitude towards the Samar local government and its key officials for their commitment and initiative to protect their constituents. […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of three new flood control structures aimed to ensure safety of residents in Barangays Lonoy and Cag-olango in Calbayog City, Samar. Citing a report from DPWH Region 8 Director Nerie Bueno, Secretary Mark Villar said that the flood control structures are built to […]
The House of Representatives has approved three legislative proposals declaring key tourist attractions in Samar as eco-tourism destinations. Samar 2nd District Representative Sharee Ann Tan said the bills have been approved by House members in the third and final reading and transmitted to the Senate. The three House-approved measures seek to develop and preserve as […]
The local government of Matuguinao in Samar province is giving more attention to 12 villages recently rid of the influence of the New People’s Army (NPA). The NPA-cleared villages are Del Rosario, Ligaya, Carolina, San Roque, Inubod, Rizal, Mahayag, Libertad, Diit, Nagpapacao, Sta Cruz, and San Isidro. Matuguinao Mayor Aran Boller said they have to […]
The construction of a “banig” (woven reed mat) showroom and processing center in Basey, Samar is a step closer to making the town the “banig” capital of the Philippines, a lawmaker said. Samar 2nd District Representative Sharee Ann Tan said House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has allocated P10 million for the showroom and processing center […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led officials from the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the beneficiary LGUs in turning over additional free housing units in Concepcion, Iloilo and Basey, Samar last May 26, 2021 as part of a series of virtual turnovers for victims of Typhoon Yolanda. For Iloilo, 1,803 newly-built houses were given away while […]
Samar 2nd District Representative Sharee Ann Tan is optimistic that more youth leaders will take part in addressing different social issues with the formation of a new youth movement. Dubbed “Sirak Kabataan,” the group seeks to transform the youth of Samar into healthy, responsible, and participative members of society to lead in the promotion of […]