ROAD REHAB. The Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (L2DEO) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed preventive maintenance on the Lemon (Sitio Ansubas) segment in Capoocan, improving travel conditions along the Palo-Carigara-Ormoc road. (L2DEO)
ROAD REHAB. The Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (L2DEO) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed preventive maintenance on the Lemon (Sitio Ansubas) segment in Capoocan, improving travel conditions along the Palo-Carigara-Ormoc road. (L2DEO)
CAPOOCAN, Leyte – The Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (L2DEO) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed preventive maintenance on the Lemon (Sitio Ansubas) segment in Capoocan, improving travel conditions along the Palo-Carigara-Ormoc road.
District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura reported that P 8.77 million was allocated for this project.
The funds were used for reblocking 211.05 square meters of existing Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP), applying 0.355 kilometers of asphalt overlay, and installing thermoplastic pavement markers for enhanced road safety.
The completion of this maintenance work has significantly improved traffic flow on the road, leading to a noticeable reduction in average travel time.
This improvement benefits both commuters and visitors traveling to Ormoc and Biliran province.
Implemented by DPWH L2DEO, this project was funded by the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and was completed in the second quarter of the year.
CALBAYOG AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT. Senator Lito Lapid disclosed that P150 million is to be extended to the Calbayog Airport for the procurement of a nighttime equipment to allow aircrafts to land at the said airport even during at night. (PHOTO COURTESY)
CALBAYOG AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT. Senator Lito Lapid disclosed that P150 million is to be extended to the Calbayog Airport for the procurement of a nighttime equipment to allow aircrafts to land at the said airport even during at night. (PHOTO COURTESY)
TACLOBAN CITY — Senator Lito Lapid, recently appointed as the new chairman of the Senate committee on tourism, has pledged to support funding for an airport lighting project in Calbayog City.
Senator Lapid made this commitment during his visit to Calbayog City on Thursday, August 8, where he distributed Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) and attended the ‘Adlaw han Barangay’ in Catbalogan City as part of the Samar Day celebrations.
The promise was made in the presence of Calbayog City Mayor Raymund Uy.
Sen. Lapid assured that he would help secure the P150 million needed for the airport lighting program, which will enable nighttime operations for the city’s airport.
“Makakatulong ito para magkaroon ng flight kahit na gabi,” he stated.
Currently, Calbayog City Airport operates only during the day, with Philippine Airlines providing flights from Manila three times a week and Cebu Pacific offering flights from Cebu four times a week.
Mayor Uy welcomed Senator Lapid’s promise, noting that it would significantly enhance the airport’s operations.
The airport is one of the four operational airports in Eastern Visayas, serving as a crucial link for passengers traveling from Samar and Northern Samar provinces.
Sen. Lapid was accompanied by his son, Mark Lapid, the Chief Operating Officer of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority.
Additionally, during the AICS distribution, approximately 1,000 beneficiaries in the Tinambacan District received payouts totaling P3,000. (ROEL T. AMAZONA)
TACLOBAN CITY — Leyte Governor Jericho Petilla has praised Aira Villegas as a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and perseverance.
Villegas, a product of the Leyte Sports Academy (LSA) and is from Tacloban City, has journeyed from her early aspirations to the Olympic stage.
Gov. Petilla highlighted Villegas’ impressive achievements, including winning the gold medal at the Smart PLDT ABAP 2012 National Competition and another gold medal at the Philippine National Games 2014.
Her performance caught the attention of coach Violeta Payla, who recruited her to join the Philippine Women’s Boxing Team.
“Fast forward to today, not only did she realize her dream of competing in the Olympics, but she also brought home a bronze medal in Women’s 50kg Boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympics,” Petilla said.
The governor expressed his pride in the Leyte Sports Academy for continually producing Olympic-caliber athletes who bring honor to the nation.
“Congratulations, Aira, for making Leyte and the entire country proud,” Petilla added. (LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
The Tacloban City District Engineering Office (TCDEO) in partnership with District Engineers League of the Philippines (DELP) donates school supplies to selected beneficiaries, including students at the Basper Elementary School. (TCDEO)
The Tacloban City District Engineering Office (TCDEO) in partnership with District Engineers League of the Philippines (DELP) donates school supplies to selected beneficiaries, including students at the Basper Elementary School. (TCDEO)
Tacloban City— In a generous move to support education of many Filipinos, Tacloban City District Engineering Office (TCDEO) in partnership with District Engineers League of the Philippines (DELP) donates school supplies to selected beneficiaries in the Office and in Basper Elementary School on July 22 and 30, 2024.
This activity is part of the DELP’s initiative to support learners’ education especially those who belong to marginalized families with basic school supplies.
The first phase of the distribution occurred on July 22, 2024, at the TCDEO grounds, where a total of 45 recipients from various sections received school supplies. The distribution was led by Engr. Rebecca G. Yuse, TCDEO’s District Engineer and member of DELP’s Board of Directors. She was joined by the Section Chiefs and the rest of TCDEO employees.
“I am very happy that we could work together with the District Engineers League of the Philippines to do this and be able to extend help to a lot of Filipino learners,” said District Engineer Yuse.
On 30th of July 2024, Dsitrict Engineer Yuse, accompanied by Section Chiefs, visited Basper Elementary School for the second phase of the distribution. A total of 315 pupils were able to receive their school supplies.
Basper Elementary School’s Principal II, Narissa Leonora G. Enverzo emphasized the action of the DELP Organization remarking that, “This is one way of showing you our dear learners that this organization, the District Engineer League of the Philippines Incorporated is very much supportive of your education”.
“In behalf of the teachers of this school we are very much thankful and grateful for choosing us to be the recipient of this program,” Principal Enverzo added. (PUBLIC INFORMATION UNIT)
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, assisted by Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre and Deputy Speaker David “Jayjay” Suarez leads the distribution of assistance under the Start-up, Investment, Business Opportunity, and Livelihood (SIBOL) program to 3,000 beneficiaries at the Leyte Normal University Hall in Tacloban City Friday morning.The SIBOL program is an initiative of Romualdez in collaboration with the DSWD to provide support not only to would-be entrepreneur but also to existing small and micro businesses and to individuals who are seeking more employment. Present during the event are 241 districts and partylist House Members led by Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. Majority Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” Dalipe, Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan and other local government officials. (VER NOVENO)
Speaker FM leads the event
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, assisted by Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre and Deputy Speaker David “Jayjay” Suarez leads the distribution of assistance under the Start-up, Investment, Business Opportunity, and Livelihood (SIBOL) program to 3,000 beneficiaries at the Leyte Normal University Hall in Tacloban City Friday morning.The SIBOL program is an initiative of Romualdez in collaboration with the DSWD to provide support not only to would-be entrepreneur but also to existing small and micro businesses and to individuals who are seeking more employment. Present during the event are 241 districts and partylist House Members led by Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. Majority Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” Dalipe, Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan and other local government officials. (VER NOVENO)
TACLOBAN CITY – The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF), a flagship program of the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., opened in Tacloban City from August 2-3, 2024, to serve residents from the six provinces of the Eastern Visayas region.
House Speaker and Leyte First District Congressman Ferdinand Martin Romualdez announced that with the opening of the 3rd regular session of the 19th Congress, a new chapter will begin with the launching of BPSF in provinces across the country.
During a joint press conference held on Thursday, August 1, House Deputy Secretary General and lead of BPSF national secretariat Sofonias Gabonada Jr. and Tingog Partylist Representative Jude Acidre disclosed that the national government will have its “biggest and grandest staging of the service caravan in terms of the total value of services to be delivered and the number of lawmakers attending the event.”
“Nandito ang mga congressman, 241 House members who will be visiting tomorrow to witness the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair at gusto nilang makita na yung inilaan nilang pondo sa mga ahensya ng gobyerno at mga programa nito ay naparating talaga sa mga tao,” Gabonada said.
According to the official, over P1.2 billion worth of services will be delivered to the people of Eastern Visayas, with more than P800 million in the form of cash assistance during the two-day caravan.
In a separate statement, host city mayor Alfred Romualdez invited the public to participate and register at bagongpilipinastayo.com to receive free and quality services from various government agencies from August 2-3, 2024.
The event featured services from various government agencies, ranging from education, agriculture, social services, livelihood programs, regulatory functions, health, and more.
Reyan Arinto, regional head of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-Eastern Visayas, expressed his gratitude to the public for taking advantage of the BPSF in Tacloban and in other areas in the region where such activity was also conducted.
“This program offers a comprehensive range of government services, making them more accessible and convenient for the public. By participating, you can benefit from streamlined processes and valuable support to meet your needs,” Arinto told Leyte Samar Daily Express.
A Bagong Pilipinas Pagkakaisa Concert was also held on Tuesday night at the RTR Plaza. Among the performers were Daniel Padilla, Pokwang, This Band, Jane De Leon, Sponge Cola, Plethora, Antonio Bathan, Righteous One, ILT Band, and Hilera, among others.
Gabonada mentioned that they also aim to implement the BPSF in all 82 provinces of the country.
“If successful, we would replicate it in other areas of the country,” said Gabonada, noting that Leyte “was among the first four provinces where BPSF was officially launched.”
TACLOBAN CITY – Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone is calling on the national government to establish a comprehensive national policy on college internships with dedicated budget allocations.
According to the governor, this is a critical component in producing quality graduates.
Evardone made this appeal during the launch of Eastern Samar State University’s (ESSU) BALUS initiative on July 29, 2024, in Borongan City.
BALUS stands for Building Alliances and Leveraging Unwavering Support, a program initiated by ESSU aimed at strengthening partnerships with Student Internship Program Host Training Establishments (HTEs).
At present, a wide range of industries and partners like the provincial government of Eastern Samar participate ESSU’s internship program.
BALUS is an annual event organized by the internship office of ESSU to foster strong relationships with industry partners and ensure that students have relevant opportunities to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.
In his speech, Evardone stressed that a national policy on college internships would significantly impact the country’s educational system.
He highlighted the importance of internships in human resource development, job matching, networking, and overall economic contribution.
“If there is a comprehensive program by the national government on internships, supported by budgetary allocation, I believe it will have a more significant impact,” Evardone stated.
“Sadly, the national government is not giving importance to this program.”
The governor’s interest in this issue arose from complaints by parents of ESSU students who were forced to sell properties, such as agricultural lands and carabaos, to fund their children’s internship requirements.
“Our house-help in Sulat town asked for financial help because her child needed to pay for the internship facility,” Evardone narrated.
“What about those who have nothing to sell? It’s not fair that these students are required to pay.”
He emphasized that students should not be required to pay internship facilities since they contribute to the workforce.
“Besides, they are supposed to impart knowledge, transfer technology, and build confidence among these students,” he added.
Gov. Evardone intends to discuss this matter with senators like its Senate president Francis Escudero to address the issue at the Senate.
He also expressed hope that this issued would gain traction with the help of Reps. Ma. Fe Abunda, the lone congressional representative of the province and Marcelino Libanan of the 4Ps party-list group is who from Eastern Samar.(JOEY A. GABIETA)
