BALANGKAYAN, Eastern Samar – The Department of Public Works and Highways Eastern Samar District Engineering Office has completed the construction of a new access road leading to the inner Senior High School of Balangkayan National High School in Brgy. 2, Balangkayan, Eastern Samar. This has brought great relief to senior high school students and teachers who have had to navigate a rocky and slippery road before.

The newly constructed road, with a length of 240 meters, was built with an appropriation of P10 million. Project Engineer Jose Gajutos confirmed its completion during his inspection.
According to Emma Abot, a teaching staff member, the previous road condition was a significant challenge, causing several accidents among motorists, and was a reason for parents not attending PTA meetings and students not coming to school.

She stressed that the new access has made commuting to the school more accessible and safer for students and staff members, especially during the rainy season.

“The road has prevented accidents involving students and has made it possible for parents to attend PTA meetings, which was a challenge before,” said Abot.

The senior high school teacher also recognized that the construction of the concrete road has resulted in increased student attendance, positively impacting their education.

“Since the construction of the concrete road, our students can now attend school even during the rainy season. It has made their journey to school easy and safe, and we are happy to report that no accidents involving our students have been reported since its completion,” added abot.

Abot also expressed her gratitude to the government for providing proper road access and she also gave thanks to Congresswoman Maria Fe Abunda, who became instrumental in securing funding and making the project a reality.

District Engineer Alvin Ignacio said that the completion of the access road is a significant milestone for the Balangkayan National High School Community.

“The new road has provided a safer and more accessible commute for students, staff members, and parents. It is a testament to the government’s commitment to improving the quality of life of Filipinos, especially those in inner areas,” said DE Ignacio.
The construction of the access road began on June 22, 2023, and was completed on August 15, 2023. (PR)

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) continues to amplify its efforts to ensure the successful registration of the citizenry to PhilSys. Since its implementation in 2020, PSA RSSO 8 proactively march on towards the successful attainment of the goals of the project as PhilSys has already registered more than 80 million Filipinos.

PSA RSSO 8 continuously employs various campaign and strategies like the PhilSys On Wheels wherein registration teams roam and penetrate far-flung areas in the region to saturate the registration. This effort has significantly shown greater registration impact and has been replicated by other PSA offices in the country. House to house and plaza type registration is also being conducted as well as the establishment of co-location at the Civil Registry System Outlet and other relying parties like Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD, Department of Migrant Worker (DMW), malls among others.

PhilSys teams also reach out to our senior citizens at the grassroots with the assistance of the barangay officials and persons with disability are being registered at the comfort of their homes.

Simultaneously, PSA RSSO 8 remains committed in fostering public awareness thru conduct of PhilSys fora, seminars, and meetings with other agencies, information dissemination drive thru tri-media and social media platforms. The agency also calls on our fellowmen to secure and use their PhilIDs or ePhilIDs in their financial transactions and in order to immediately enjoy the benefits and social services of the government.

For inquiries and further information, you may visit the PSA’s official website at www.psa.gov.ph or contact our office with telephone number (053) 839-1884 and email address rsso08@psa.gov.ph. (PR)

ORMOC CITY– A farmer has reported to the police to complain that the husband of one of the candidates for barangay councilor allegedly left P70,000 cash under one condition, not to vote for the reelectionist chairman, about 3:00 in the afternoon on Sunday (October 29).
Police identified the complainant as Judita Buscay, 47, while the alleged suspect was identified as Jose Pepe Inocillas. Both residents of Barangay Tuburan of Calubian, Leyte.

The local police said that while they were conducting a foot patrol led by the chief of police, Major Neil Fernando Cerdeña, in Brgy. Tuburan, Buscay called their attention and informed them that at about 3 pm, a cash amounting P70,000 was left to her by Inocillas, the husband of a candidate purportedly not to vote for another candidate who is running for barangay chairman.

And out of fear, she turned over the said money to the proper authority in the barangay hall which was eventually turned over to Cerdeña.
(ROBERT DEJON)