MEASURES. Amid fuel crisis triggered by the Middle East tensions, the provincial government of Eastern Samar has come up several measures to caution the province from its impacts as Governor Ralph Vincent Evardone reported of several gasoline stations have seized operations due to lack of fuel supply.
(THE EASTERN SAMAR PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

TACLOBAN CITY — Governor Ralph Vincent Evardone has ordered urgent steps to ensure stable fuel supply for essential services in Eastern Samar amid ongoing logistical challenges.

During a joint meeting of the Provincial Development Council and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on March 16, Evardone directed local government units and national agencies to submit reports on their fuel stocks and projected needs to prevent shortages.

He stressed that fuel availability for frontline services must be prioritized, especially during emergencies and transport disruptions.

Gov. Evardone added that coordination with lawmakers, including Reps. Sheen Gonzales and Marcelino Libanan of the 4Ps party-list group and Minority Floor Leader, will be pursued to secure national government support.

(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)

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