ORMOC CITY-A construction worker was declared dead on arrival at the Northern Samar Provincial Hospital in Catarman town after incurring fatal injuries after he was electrocuted at a construction site inside the compound of the municipal hall in Gamay, also in Northern Samar on Saturday (Feb.3) at about 8:10 am.

The victim, who was only identified as ‘Baladad’and of legal age, was working on the installation of steel trusses in the of a multi-purpose building that is being constructed when the steel trusses he was holding touched the live wire of the electric post of Northern Samar Electric Cooperative(Norsamelco’s) resulting to his accidental electrocution.

After he was electrocuted, the victim instantly fell to the ground from the top of the two storey building.

Because of the severity of his injuries, the victim was referred to the Northern Samar Provincial Hospital for further medical intervention but was declared dead on arrival by his attending physician.
(ROBERT DEJON)

BORONGAN CITY– The Philippine Red Cross conducted a successful blood donation drive at the Department of Public Works and Highways Eastern Samar District Engineering Office (DPWH ESDEO) on January 26, 2024.

The event collected 31 bags of blood donations from various groups and government agencies, including the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Students from Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC), DPWH ESDEO Employees, and other private volunteers.

The bloodletting activity was carefully screened to ensure the safety of both donors and recipients. Donors had to fill out a form, and proceed for an initial interview with a doctor and only those weighing 50 kilos and above, with normal blood pressure are deemed fit for blood donation.

According to Sheena Rose Globio, a medical technologist from the Philippine Red Cross, the organization offers a range of services, including the supply of sufficient, safe, and quality blood products in Eastern Samar.

“This blood drive is essential to help meet the demand for blood products and ensure that those in need receive the necessary transfusions,” said Globio.

Globio also revealed that the Philippine Red Cross has a Blood Samaritan Program, which is funded by the City Government of Borongan. Under this program, Borongan residents do not have to pay for blood and processing fees.

Meanwhile, DPWH ESDEO District Engineer Domcelio Natividad congratulated the Philippine Red Cross for the success of the blood donation drive.

Also, the District Engineer committed that the DPWH ESDEO will continue supporting meaningful activities that will benefit the public.

“The DPWH ESDEO has partnered with the Philippine Red Cross for years in conducting blood drives, such as this one. The success of this bloodletting activity is a testament to the generosity and kindness of the people of Eastern Samar,” said DE Natividad.
(JAYSON ESPESO/PR)

CALBAYOG CITY – A concreted road is recently completed in Barangays Geragaan to Panonongon, Calbayog City with a contract amount of P9.87 million under the Basic Infrastructure Program.

Inner roads build connectivity within the barangays allowing ease in mobility and transportation. Constructing roads provide access to employment, social, health and education services making road networks vital in fighting against poverty. Mr. Arturo Doinog a resident and farmer from Brgy. Geragaan said that it’s now easier and faster to travel and a good thing that its well-lit because they already feel safe.

In this regard, a 400-meter length (two lanes) of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) and a width of five (5) meters is constructed in place of the existing narrow (one lane) road in the area. Apart from that, a masonry canal of the same length is incorporated with Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culvert (RCPC) to divert water away from the road and serve as its drainage.

There are 20 solar LED lights that were also installed along the structure as part of its scope.
(GISSELE G. PARUNGAO, PIO DESIGNATE/PR)

ORMOC CITY– Suspected sachets of shabu were confiscated by the police during a buy-bust in Palompon, Leyte last Friday (Feb.2).

Arrested during the operation was Marvin Omlero,38, who worked as a waiter during an anti-drug operation in Barangay Mazawalo of said town at about 9 pm.

Seized from the suspect were three sachets of suspected shabu with a commercial value of P450,000 weighing 70 grams.

Palompon town police chief, Capt. Realthur Tabernero, in an interview, said that they were conducting a drug operation and monitoring in the area when they chance upon the suspect who was a listed drug personality in their station.

He said that when the suspect saw the approaching police officers in front of him, the suspect panicked and threw away three plastic sachets containing a white crystalline substance believed to be shabu.

He said that one of the sachets contained 5 medium-sized sachets while another contained seven small sachets and the last sachet contained a big sachet all containing white crystalline substances suspected to be shabu.

Also recovered from the suspect were a black sling bag, one box carton, one small metal case, and one bicycle.

Capt. Tabernero went on that all drug evidence is estimated to weigh 70 grams with an estimated value of P450,000.

The suspect said that his supplies were from Manila and delivered to him through a courier.
The police filed a case of violation of Sec 11 (possession of illegal drugs) of Art. II of RA 9165, the Comprehensive Law against Illegal Drugs of 2002 at the Provincial Prosecutors Office here against the suspect who is temporarily detained at the locked-up cell of the local police. (ROBERT DEJON)