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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 […]
A House leader on Thursday urged authorities to address the rising spate of killings in the country, as he condemned the murder of respected pastor Rev. Dioscoro “Jet” Tan, Jr., who was gunned down in Samar just over a week after the ambush of Calabyog City Mayor Ronaldo Aquino.House Deputy Speaker and Manila 6th District […]
Two virgin coconut oil (VCO) processing plants will be constructed in two towns in Eastern Visayas meant to provide higher income to coconut farmers. An Waray Partylist Rep. Florencio Noel said these facilities will rise in the towns of Jaro, Leyte, and Paranas, Samar. “The Philippine Coconut Authority has set aside P17 million funds for […]
The local government units of Tarangnan, Samar, and Carigara, Leyte are encouraging their respective residents to participate in a program to collect solid waste and have these exchanged for food items. In Tarangnan town, Mayor Arnel Tan said that residents are entitled to 2 kilograms of rice and several canned goods for every kilo of shredded […]
Power interruptions were reported in several provinces, mostly in the Bicol Region, due to the devastating effects of Typhoon Rolly, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) said Sunday (November 1). This was based on the reports gathered by the NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD) as of 3 p.m. Sunday from the electric cooperatives […]
A long walk to the deep well just to fetch water in some public schools in Samar will no longer be needed with the recent installation by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) of rainwater collection systems (RWCS). According to DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, 20 units of 4,000-liter tanks have been installed in various […]
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led national and local government officials in an online formal turnover of completed housing units in Basey, Samar last September 16, 2020, as part of the Duterte administration’s efforts to fulfill the housing needs of Typhoon Yolanda victims.The Malacañang official thanked government agencies and LGUs during the virtual ceremony for their […]