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‘SECRET KITCHENS OF SAMAR’ BAGS 2 INT’L AWARDS

Secret Kitchens of Samar Book Series, a five-volume culinary book celebrating the rich food heritage of Samar, proudly clinched two top honors at the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2025, held during the Cascais World Food Summit in Portugal.The series was awarded Best Book Series in the World and Best Regional Book in the World, […]

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TAN TURNS OVER NEW SCHOOL BUILDING TO EVRSHS

The Provincial Government of Samar, under the leadership of Governor Sharee Ann Tan, formally turned over a newly completed academic building to the Eastern Visayas Regional Science High School (EVRSHS), further strengthening its continued commitment to the Department of Education–City Division of Catbalogan.This milestone project adds to a series of substantial support extended by the […]

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TAN, UST OUTLINE TOURISM, CULTURAL PLANS FOR SAMAR

Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan met with representatives from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) for the final presentation of the Sustainable Strategic Tourism Development Plan 2025–2034 and the Sustainable Strategic Cultural Management and Development Plan 2025–2034. Tan particularly met with representatives of the University’s Center for Conservation of Cultural Property and Environment in the […]

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TAN LEADS MEETING ON SAMAR SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION

In a critical move to address the disrupted supply route to Samar, key government agencies convened for an emergency meeting led by the Office of Civil Defense and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). At the forefront of the discussions was Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan, who strongly advocated for swift, coordinated […]

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TAN PRESENTS SAMAR DEV’T YOUTH PROGRAM TO DEPED

In an executive session during the recent visit of Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Governor Sharee Ann Tan highlighted the banner programs of the Province of Samar, particularly those aimed at youth development.  Tan expressed her vision for Samar to be recognized not only as a youth-friendly province but also as a community that […]

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ANGARA SUPPORTS SAMAR EDUCATION PROGRAMS

In an executive session during the recent visit of Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Governor Sharee Ann Tan highlighted the banner programs of the Province of Samar, particularly those aimed at youth development.   Tan expressed her vision for Samar to be recognized not only as a youth-friendly province but also as a community […]

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TAN GIVES SAMAR EX-REBELS P3.4M IN ASSISTANCE

The Provincial Government of Samar, through its Local Social Integration Program (LSIP), distributed P3.4M worth of financial assistance to some 74 former rebels at the Spark Samar Hub Convention Center, Catbalogan City.Governor Sharee Ann Tan led the distribution of aid, together with Board Member Luzviminda Nacario, 801BDE Deputy Brigade Commander Col. Carmelito Pangatungan, and DILG […]

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SAMAR OPENS CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICS

The Provincial Government of Samar, under the leadership of Governor Sharee Ann Tan, proudly launched the Samar Center for Developmental Pediatrics (CDP) recently at the Spark Samar Development Hub (in front of Metro Supermarket), Arteche Boulevard, Catbalogan City.The CDP is a pioneering initiative dedicated to providing essential services to children with special needs. The center […]

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SAMAR SCHOOLS GET SMART TV SETS FOR LEARNING

As part of its corporate social responsibility efforts, Vena Energy, through its subsidiary Gemini Wind Energy Corp., donated 16 smart TV sets to elementary and secondary schools in Calbayog City at the Tandaya Hall, Capitol Compound, Catbalogan City.“When our partners contacted us about their CSR plans, we proposed donating smart televisions to schools so that the […]

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TAN SUPPORTS BALIK-ARMAS PROGRAM OF PNP-SAMAR

The Provincial Government of Samar has intensified its peace and order campaign by supporting the Balik-Armas Program of the Samar Police Provincial Office (SPPO). Governor Sharee Ann Tan has given cash assistance of P10,000.00 to civilians who voluntarily surrendered their unlicensed but serviceable or functional firearms at the Tandaya Hall, Provincial Capitol Compound, Catbalogan City.  […]