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Tidal power plant to open in N. Samar

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COMBATING FAKE NEWS: The national government, through its diverse media offices and platforms, spearheads the battle against the spread of fake news and misinformation through a campus caravan. This initiative reached Eastern Visayas, engaging students from Leyte Normal University and Eastern Visayas State University during the caravan held this week. (PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY-EASTERN VISAYAS)
COMBATING FAKE NEWS: The national government, through its diverse media offices and platforms, spearheads the battle against the spread of fake news and misinformation through a campus caravan. This initiative reached Eastern Visayas, engaging students from Leyte Normal University and Eastern Visayas State University during the caravan held this week.
(PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY-EASTERN VISAYAS)

A first in Southeast Asia

TACLOBAN CITY – A remote island town in Northern Samar is set to become the home of the first tidal power facility not only in the Philippines but also in the entire Southeast Asia region.

The tidal power facility will be constructed in Capul town by Energies Ph Inc. through its affiliate, San Bernardino Ocean Power Corp., Jan Allen Berbon, head of the Provincial Economic and Development Investment Promotion Office, said on Saturday (Feb. 17).
“Tidal power in Northern Samar will not only generate jobs and benefit the environment but also contribute to energy stability and help reduce prices,” he said.

Tidal power harnesses energy from the natural rise and fall of tides, caused by the gravitational interaction between the Earth, the sun, and the moon. Tidal currents, which carry sufficient energy for harvesting, occur when water passes through a constriction, accelerating the flow.

Capul was selected as the pilot area for the tidal power project due to its strategic location along the San Bernardino Strait, known for its strong ocean currents, the primary source of tidal energy.

Energies Ph Inc. awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the one-megawatt project to the United Kingdom-based Inyanga Marine Energy Group.
Inyanga is renowned for its involvement in global offshore renewable projects and operates two divisions: tidal energy technology development with HydroWing and offshore engineering and installation with Inyanga Maritime.

Jean Christophe Allo, Inyanga’s commercial manager, stated that HydroWing tidal stream technology will be employed to generate tidal power, ensuring continuous power supply 24/7.

Currently, Capul, known for its significant role in the Galleon Trade during the Spanish era, relies on a 750-kilowatt diesel power plant operating for 16 hours a day, Berbon, who also serves as the provincial information officer, said.

Officials from Energies Ph Inc. are scheduled to meet with Governor Edwin Ongchuan next month to further discuss the project, which is expected to not only bolster the province’s power supply but also create job opportunities for locals.

Inyanga lauded tidal stream energy as the most predictable and reliable form of renewable energy, with its HydroWing technology representing the pinnacle of innovation, offering a cost-effective solution for harnessing ocean tides. HydroWing is currently Inyanga’s largest tidal stream development project in Wales, England.

In addition to the tidal power project, groundworks for the San Isidro On-Shore Wind project, led by Aboitiz Renewables Inc. and Vena Energy, have commenced, while the North Samar Offshore Wind Power Project by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is in the pre-development phase, with ground investigations initiated earlier this year.

Northern Samar Electric Cooperative (Norsamelco), the main power cooperative of the province, gets its supply needs from Filinvest Development Corporation Misamis Power Corp. (FDCMPC) and WESM (Wholesale Electricity Spot Market) and with current customer connections of about 66,173.

JOEY A. GABIETA/ROEL T. AMAZONA

TESDA, Toyota inks agreement for automotive skills scholarship programs

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SKILLS TRAINING. An agreement was entered by TESDA with Toyota Tacloban, Leyte Inc. which will help train 20 scholars of automotive. The scholars will undergo a two months training with them receiving certificate of competency.
SKILLS TRAINING. An agreement was entered by TESDA with Toyota Tacloban, Leyte Inc. which will help train 20 scholars of automotive. The scholars will undergo a two months training with them receiving certificate of competency.

TACLOBAN CITY-A memorandum of agreement (MOA) was recently executed between the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and a car dealer company with the primary objective of providing automotive training to 20 students.

The MOA was officially signed on February 15 by TESDA Regional Director Gamaliel Vicente, Jr., and Jimmy Yaokasin, chairman and president of Toyota Tacloban, Leyte, Inc.
Yaokasin expressed his satisfaction with the agreement, highlighting its potential to enhance the skills of scholars in the automotive field.

Under the terms of the agreement, both parties will sponsor 10 scholars each, who will undergo automotive skills training for a minimum duration of three months. During this period, scholars will receive a daily stipend of P160.

Yaokasin emphasized that the training program aims to improve the student’s skills, thus opening up job opportunities for them upon completion.

“This will upgrade their skills and provide them opportunities as they will be assured job opportunities,” he said.

Yaokasin said that the prospective scholars if they wish, could apply with their company or even apply for possible overseas opportunities.

Vicente echoed this sentiment, noting that this partnership marks TESDA’s inaugural collaboration with Toyota, specifically focusing on automotive skills training.
“This is the first partnership with Toyota with us which focuses on training prospective scholars on automotive skills,” he said.

Graduates are to receive certification of competency.

The agreement seeks to provide scholars with comprehensive training in automotive servicing skills, culminating in the attainment of certification of competency upon completion of the program.

Vicente underscored the timeliness of the initiative, citing the current high demand for individuals proficient in automotive servicing.

Vicente emphasized that the training will not only cover fundamental automotive servicing skills but will also incorporate the utilization of cutting-edge vehicles and equipment.

He encouraged interested individuals to apply, outlining eligibility criteria such as age (20 to 35 years old), non-receipt of other government educational scholarships or subsidies, and coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, among others.

(JOEY A. GABIETA)

SPLIT team documents 200 hectares in 18 days

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Members of the field validation team (FVT) interview agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Leyte in preparation to the issuance of individual certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) under the Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT) Project of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). (Photo courtesy of MARPO ROMUALDO MANUTA)
Members of the field validation team (FVT) interview agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Leyte in preparation to the issuance of individual certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) under the Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT) Project of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). (Photo courtesy of MARPO ROMUALDO MANUTA)

TACLOBAN CITY – A field validation team (FVT) under the Department of Agrarian Reform’s (DAR) Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT) project showed excellence in their work performance in the province of Leyte by documenting 200 hectares in just 18 days.

Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II (PARPO II), Atty. Daniel Pen, who at the same time is the Provincial Project Manager of the SPLIT project in Leyte, congratulated the FVT who was supervised by Municipal Agrarian Reform Program Officer (MARPO) Romualdo Manuta for accomplishing and documenting 200 hectares of targeted landholdings from January 22 to February 10 this year.

The FVT headed by lawyer May Delos Reyes, with members Ianly Lampayan, Aerose Cobacha, Arnel Comique, and AJ Avorque, successfully documented their targets in record time.

PARPO Pen credited their excellent performance to three factors. According to him, the team exerted more efforts in the documentation activities, they were already technically equipped and knowledgeable of their tasks, and good teamwork.

The team is tasked with the documentation of landholdings covered by a collective Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA), issued earlier by DAR, in preparation for the issuance of an individual title under the World Bank-funded SPLIT project.

PARPO Pen explained that among the benefits of the SPLIT project is to protect land tenure and strengthen property rights of the ARBs over their awarded lots.
(JOHN COLASITO/PR)

Northern Samar leaders advocate unity for community health and development

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CATARMAN, Northern Samar-In a recent gathering initiated by the Liga ng mga Barangay Northern Samar Chapter, Board Member Arturo “On-on” Dubongco, Jr., welcomed esteemed guests Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, Congressman Paul Daza from Northern Samar’s first Congressional District, and Congressman Harris Christopher Ongchuan for an engaging dialogue session.

Senator Bong Go, serving as the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, reiterated the significance of prioritizing and elevating the status of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs).

He highlighted the indispensable role BHWs play in advocating the primary health care approach and empowering health initiatives within communities.

Additionally, he emphasized the need for harmonizing benefits for barangay personnel to align with the values outlined in the Local Government Code.

During the dialogue, both Congressmen Ongchuan and Daza shared the priority programs and projects earmarked for their respective districts, shedding light on their commitment to advancing development in the province.

The event saw an active exchange of views and concerns from various Barangay Chairpersons to which the legislators provided responsive feedback, reflecting a mutual dedication to addressing community needs and fostering progress.

The gathering served as a platform for collaborative efforts towards enhancing healthcare services and overall development within Northern Samar, underscoring the importance of partnership and coordination in achieving shared goals.

(THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF NORTHERN SAMAR)

Village exec shot dead in Leyte town

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ORMOC CITY– A village official in Tabango, Leyte, was fatally shot by unidentified perpetrators on Tuesday night (Feb. 20), with local authorities still conducting their investigation to determine both the suspects’ identities and the motive behind the attack.
Captain Carmelo Gacho, the town’s police chief, identified the victim as Ronald Palacio, a village councilor of Barangay Sta. Rosa.

Palacio was riding a motorcycle when he was ambushed and shot multiple times by individuals in a vehicle, he said.

According to Gacho, the incident occurred around 7:45 pm as Palacio was making his way home through an isolated area in Sitio Banahaw of Brgy. Tugas.

The assailants appeared suddenly, firing several shots at Palacio, fatally hitting him in the back and head.

Following the attack, the armed suspects fled the scene. Police recovered five empty shells of a .45 caliber pistol and two live ammunition rounds at the crime scene.

Gacho said that investigations are ongoing to identify the assailants and uncover the motive behind Palacio’s killing.
(ROBERT DEJON)

DPWH 8 completes construction of a new bridge in Abuyog town

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BRIDGE. A 101 lineal metes concrete bridge in Barangay Dingle, Abuyog in Leyte is now open to traffic, seen to result in fast and easy transport of people and services. (DPWH-8)
BRIDGE. A 101 lineal metes concrete bridge in Barangay Dingle, Abuyog in Leyte is now open to traffic, seen to result in fast and easy transport of people and services. (DPWH-8)

TACLOBAN CITY– The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the region has completed the construction of a concrete bridge connecting the remote village of Dingle to the mainland area of Abuyog, Leyte, offering fast and safe passage for locals and motorists.

Before the structure was built, residents of Dingle had to use a hanging bridge to cross the river towards the adjacent barangay which posed danger and hassle to them.

Engr.Edgar Tabacon, DPWH regional director, said that the bridge has a total project cost of P110.974 million which covers the construction of a two-lane bridge spanning a length of 101 lineal meters.

The bridge is designed according to the latest DPWH standard specification and seismic design to withstand future calamities.

“Just like all the roads and bridges that the department have constructed, the Dingle Bridge enables the local communities to have better access to services offered by our government, and towards economic opportunities,” Tabacon said.

The Dingle Bridge, now being used by locals after its completion in December 24, 2023, benefits a total of 122 households with 567 estimated population according to the latest census.

The livelihood of the Dingle residents will now thrive through better and faster transport of farm products, goods, and services to towns, cities, and provinces and vice versa.

(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)

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