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1,152 ‘YOLANDA’ HOUSES DISTRIBUTED IN BILIRAN

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, in coordination with the National Housing Authority and local government officials turned over a total of 1,152 permanent housing units to qualified beneficiaries in Naval, Biliran last September 24, 2021, as part of the housing commitment of Task Force Yolanda which Nograles heads. The free housing distribution was done through a […]

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VAXXED RESIDENTS OF NAVAL GET FREE E-TRIKE RIDES

The municipality of Naval, Biliran has started offering free rides to vaccinated residents to encourage more people to get COVID-19 jabs. Mayor Gerard Espina said they started offering the free rides on Sept. 1 to passengers who already received either double or single doses of any vaccine brand. The program is for passengers of G-Shuttle, […]

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ALMERIA, BILIRAN TOURISM SITES CLOSE FOR 1 MONTH

All tourism sites and facilities in Almeria, Biliran will be closed for a month due to new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. In Executive Order No. 15, Series of 2021 signed by Almeria Mayor Richard Jaguros, the closure takes effect from April 26 to May 26, 2021. “All tourism sites who have acquired license to […]

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SAMBAWAN ISLAND REOPENS TO TOURISTS – CAINGCOY

The reopening of the famous Sambawan Island to tourists will revitalize the local economy disrupted by the current health crisis, the local government of Maripipi in Biliran said.  Mayor Joseph Caingcoy said their desire to help local businesses compelled them to reopen the uninhabited island to visitors from the Eastern Visayas region starting April 24.  […]

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NAVAL GIVES 25% DISCOUNT FOR TRICYCLE FRANCHISE

The municipality of Naval in Biliran province will provide a 25 percent discount for the franchise registration and renewal of utility motorized tricycles this year. Mayor Gerard Roger Espina said this was agreed upon during the regular session of the local council as assistance to the transport sector badly affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 […]

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NAVAL, BILIRAN RESIDENTS GET FREE FACE SHIELDS

The municipal government of Naval, Biliran led by Mayor Gerard Espina Jr. distributed free face shields to residents as additional protection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Espina said they have started the distribution in the villages of Villa Caneja and Cabungaan and assured that all families from its 26 villages will receive face shields. “Since […]

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DPWH GIVES BILIRAN RAINWATER COLLECTORS – VILLAR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has put up 18 rainwater collectors in the various schools and government buildings of Biliran Province as part of a water conservation effort. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, citing District Engineer David Adongay of DPWH Biliran District Engineering Office’s report, said that the P4.5 million rainwater collector systems […]

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YOLANDA HOUSING UNITS TURNED OVER TO BENEFICIARIES IN ALMERIA, BILIRAN – NOGRALES

The National Housing Authority (NHA) Region 8 formally turned over completed housing units for Typhoon Yolanda victims in a “virtual” ceremony led by Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles last August 18, 2020.A total of 405 units under the Yolanda Permanent Housing Projects at Villa Abrea in Brgy. Jamorawon, Almeria, Biliran were distributed to beneficiaries. “On the […]