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NEW BUILDING FOR E. VISAYAS REGIONAL SCIENCE HS

Senator Win Gatchalian together with Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan, Samar 2nd Legislative District Representative Reynolds Michael Tan, Catbalogan Mayor Dexter Uy, DepEd Assistant Regional Director Ronelo Firmo, Catbalogan City Schools Division Superintendent Carmela Tamayo, graced the inauguration of the Eastern Visayas Regional Science High School recently.  In his message, Gatchalian said, “We acknowledge the role […]

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2 SAMAR PROVINCES DECLARE LIBANAN AS ADOPTED SON

House of Representatives Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan has been declared “adopted son” of Northern Samar and Samar via separate resolutions passed by their provincial boards. In Resolution No. 285, the Northern Samar provincial board cited Libanan “for committing himself to the upliftment of the lives of Nortehanons.” The two provinces credited Libanan for his […]

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LIBANAN BACKS CREATION OF SAMAR ISLAND REGION

House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan filed a bill seeking to establish the new Samar Island Region, in an effort to decentralize and boost up the delivery of essential national government services to some of the least developed provinces in the country. As proposed by Libanan in House Bill No. 10727, the three provinces of […]

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BONG GO SENDS P1.1M AID TO SAMAR COOPERATIVES

Senator Bong Go led the Malasakit sa Kooperatiba Awarding Ceremony for Cooperative Beneficiaries of Region VIII at Brgy. Maulong Covered Court, Catbalogan City.    “I pushed for this program to ensure continuous assistance for our cooperatives. I hope this will help your cooperatives grow and flourish to help your organization, and your family,” Go stressed.  […]

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FRASCO JOINS LAUNCH OF 3 SAMAR TOURISM CIRCUITS

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was in Basey, Samar recently on the invitation of Governor Sharee Ann Tan to launch three new tourism circuits in the province—the Tandaya Trail I, Secret Kitchens of Samar Gastronomy Tour, and Mabaysay Cultural River Cruise—offering immersive experiences that showcase Samar’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and culinary delights. These new […]

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NEW SAMAR POLICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE BREAKS GROUND

A groundbreaking ceremony of the new Samar Police Provincial Office (SPPO) building was conducted recently at Brgy. Pupua, Catbalogan City.  The P29.1M building will stand on the 2-hectare lot donated by the Provincial Government through Governor Sharee Ann Tan. Its funding source is the General Appropriations Act CY 2023, with the Department of Public Works […]

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SAMAR JOINS ‘PURPLE FRIDAYS’ CAMPAIGN

In celebration of National Women’s Month, employees of the Provincial Government of Samar joined the Purple Fridays Campaign, where everyone is encouraged to wear anything purple all throughout the Fridays of March.  Coincidentally, March 8, International Women’s Day, fell on a Friday, thus, a fitting day to wear purple, as well.   “Happy International Women’s Day […]

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SAMAR LGU LAUNCHES ‘OSPITAL SA BARANGAY’ PROJECT

The Provincial Government of Samar has brought its medical services closer to its constituents, through its latest healthcare program, the Ospital Sa Barangay (OSB).  Governor Sharee Ann Tan explained the conception of this project. “I have heard their plight, that is why we have strategized this program where our medical experts provide the much-needed health […]

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SAMAR BAGS MULTIPLE AWARDS FROM DILG

The Department of the Interior Local Government acknowledged the various accomplishments of the Province of Samar in the Susgaranan 2023: Pagkilala han mga Landaw han Maupay nga Pangobyernohan at the Tandaya Hall, Catbalogan City.  Governor Sharee Ann Tan, shared her enthusiasm. “We are deeply honored and humbled by these awards presented to us.” “We are […]

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SAMAR PROVINCIAL GOV’T BAGS 1ST GAWAD KALASAG SEAL

The Provincial Government of Samar, received its first Gawad KALASAG Seal for the Local DRRM Councils and Offices category in the recently concluded 23rd Gawad KALASAG Seal and Special Awards for Excellence in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Humanitarian Assistance.  The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has recognized the Province of […]