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Strengthening its commitment to quality and accessible education, Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan met with Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara to discuss key programs and initiatives aimed at advancing the education sector in the province. The meeting highlighted Samar’s priority education agenda, including support for learners, teachers, and schools across the province. Central to […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has intensified the rollout of its P20-per-kilo rice initiative, “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, with back-to-back distributions in Leyte and Samar, reaching thousands of beneficiaries and reinforcing efforts to ensure affordable food for vulnerable sectors. In Palo, Leyte, more than 5,000 individuals received subsidized rice under the program. Beneficiaries included farmers, […]
Senator Bong Go reiterated the importance of technical-vocational education to increase the prospects of graduates for employment, rise from their current condition, and contribute to communities. In his message during the graduation ceremony of scholars from Greenhand Integrated Farm in Basey, Samar, Go said, “Sa pamamagitan ng TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) at […]
The Provincial Government of Samar, together with the three DepEd Schools Division Offices (Samar, Calbayog City, and Catbalogan City), Samar State University (SSU), and Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU), formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to reinforce collaborative programs aimed at empowering Samarnon learners and youth. The event marks the launch of two […]
The P20 Rice Project para sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas was officially launched in Jiabong, Samar.In her message, Governor Sharee Ann Tan shared that the heart of this program is to make quality rice within reach for every household, especially those who feel most burdened by the rising cost of basic goods. Tan emphasized that for […]
The rich culinary heritage of Samar stepped onto the international stage as Dioscoro “Intoy” Doncillo, one of the province’s celebrated kitchen heroes, demonstrated the iconic Catbalogan Tamalos during the prestigious Terra Madre Asia and the Pacific event in Bacolod City.Representing the Secret Kitchens of Samar, the Provincial Government of Samar’s flagship culinary heritage program, Intoy […]
The Provincial Government of Samar once again demonstrated its strong commitment to providing sound governance and transformative leadership, earning a spot among the Local Governance Champions in the Regional Champions for Good Local Governance (RCGLG) Assessment conducted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region VIII.Governor Sharee Ann Tan expressed her appreciation […]
The Province of Aklan recently embarked on a meaningful journey to the Province of Samar for a benchmarking and knowledge-sharing visit that strengthened both collaboration and friendship between the two provinces.The visit went beyond exchanging programs. It was a meeting of hearts and shared visions, centered on people, youth empowerment, inclusive health, and sustainable development. […]
In a rare show of unity, six members of the House of Representatives from Samar’s three provinces are rallying behind the move to create a new Samar Island Region (SIR) — seen as key to unlocking the island’s long-stalled growth and development. They have jointly filed House Bill No. 4218, which seeks to carve out […]
The Provincial Government of Samar celebrated its 184th Founding Anniversary recently with the theme “Kusog han Samar, Pagkaurusa Kita.”In her commemorative message, Governor Sharee Ann Tan honored employees of both provincial and national government agencies for their hard work and contribution to the success of the Samar Day celebration, as well as for ensuring that […]