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DPWH FINISHES 2 PROJECTS IN SORSOGON

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the rehabilitation of two revetment structures in Sorsogon, situated in the barangays of Bagacay to Paco in the municipality of Gubat, and Cogon in the town of Juban. With a combined length of 1-kilometer, the dikes in Gubat and Juban now ensure the security of […]

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DPWH BEGINS BREAKWATER PROJECT IN SORSOGON

The Department of Public Works and Highways is undertaking the construction and maintenance of the Bacon Boulevard Breakwater Structure in Barangay Poblacion, Sorsogon City. In a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Regional Office 5 Director Virgilio Eduarte said that the ongoing structure involves the construction of a 615.28-linear breakwater structure. “The ongoing structure involves the […]

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DSWD TOLD: KEEP KIDS SAFE AMID BULUSAN ERUPTION

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Health (DOH), and the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure the safety and welfare of children affected by the recent eruption of Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon. While it has calmed down, Gatchalian said that we always have to ensure […]

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SORSOGON HAS MOST ISO-CERTIFIED LGUS – ESCUDERO

Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero has announced that the municipalities of Bulusan and Irosin have been awarded the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certificates recently, the latest local government units (LGUs) in the province to receive the seal of approval from the standards-setting body for their quality and efficient public service. According to Escudero, Bulusan and Irosin […]

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SORSOGON REOPENS DOORS TO TOURISTS – ESCUDERO

The provincial government of Sorsogon reopened its doors to both local and foreign tourists with better infrastructure, improved facilities, and more attractions in several tourism sites. Governor Chiz Escudero assured that “a more beautiful and better” province awaits tourists when they visit Sorsogon as travel restrictions are eased around the country with the decline in […]

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SORSOGON REOPENS WHALE SHARK INTERACTION

The tourism industry in Sorsogon is optimistic about recovering from the economic slump after health authorities downgraded the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) alert status to Level 2, resulting in eased restrictions and the opening of more establishments. Bobby Gigantone, chief of the Sorsogon Provincial Tourism Office (SPTO), said they have reopened the “butanding” or whale shark […]

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SORSOGON TO BUILD SHELTER FOR HOMELESS LGBTQ+

Homeless, abandoned, and elderly members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community will soon have a place to stay in Sorsogon after a Good Samaritan donated 1,500 square meters of land for the project in Barangay San Juan Roro, Sorsogon City. Salvador Mendoza, Sorsogon provincial information officer, said the soon-to-be home for […]

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ESCUDERO EYES SORSOGON AS BICOL’S TOP ABACA SOURCE

Sorsogon Governor Francis Escudero is eyeing to make the province one of the top producers of abaca in the region with the new building and facility of the Philippine Fiber Industry and Development Authority (PhilFIDA) in the town of Juban. Escudero said PhilFIDA is conducting a study to boost abaca production in a bid to […]

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SORSOGON OPENS ANIMAL SHELTER, CLINIC – ESCUDERO

Hundreds of stray and abandoned pets such as dogs, cats, and farm animals now have a home in Juban, Sorsogon after the provincial government opened three facilities for them as part of its adherence to the Animal Welfare Act. Salvador Mendoza, Sorsogon provincial information officer, said the newly inaugurated Provincial Veterinary Office, Animal Shelter Building, […]

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NURSES IN SORSOGON TO GET PAY HIKE – ESCUDERO

The provincial government of Sorsogon has started implementing a budget circular that will increase the salaries of nurses working in public hospitals, as part of the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) 5 which takes effect this January. Governor Francis Escudero said 139 nurses deployed to nine public hospitals run by the provincial government will be the […]