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Tingog party-list Rep. Yedda Romualdez led in the distribution of cash assistance to 3,200 residents from Tacloban City and the towns of Palo and Tanauan. The giving of cash assistance by Tingog was in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment and the Office of Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez. Among those present was Karla Estrada, Tingog party-list director for community engagement.(MIKO NOVENO)
Tingog party-list Rep. Yedda Romualdez led in the distribution of cash assistance to 3,200 residents from Tacloban City and the towns of Palo and Tanauan. The giving of cash assistance by Tingog was in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment and the Office of Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez. Among those present was Karla Estrada, Tingog party-list director for community engagement.(MIKO NOVENO)

In partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE), the Offices of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez and Tingog Partylist, led by House committee on accounts chairperson and Rep. Yedda K. Romualdez and Deputy Majority Leader and Rep. Jude Avorque Acidre distributed livelihood assistance to 3,200 residents from Tacloban, Palo, and Tanaunan after working for 10 days to help maintain the cleanliness of their barangays under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program.

At the same time, 340 beneficiaries were awarded Sari-Sari Store Packages and 170 more received Bigasan Kabuhayan Packages through the Integrated Livelihood Program (ILP), which were facilitated by the Speaker and Tingog’s offices on Saturday at the People’s Center and Library in Tacloban City, Leyte.

Cong. Yedda Romualdez expressed firm belief that the implementation of government programs will help the Filipinos with their daily necessities.

Tingog Partylist Director for Community Engagement Mamshie Karla Estrada and DOLE Region 8 Director Atty. Dax Villaruel were also present during the event. (PR)

Sports tourism potential seen in Eastern Visayas

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TACLOBAN CITY-The staging of the La Routa 2023 – Adventure Race World Series (ARWS): Asia Championship Leg was a milestone for Eastern Visayas sports tourism.
Karen Tiopes, tourism regional director, said this following the “successful and mishaps-free” hosting of the world’s top adventure racing event in Biliran province from November 20-24.

“Sports tourism is one of the priority tour offerings of the Department of Tourism under the leadership of Sec. Christina Garcia Frasco. Region 8 has a space in this product offering particularly in surfing, skimboarding, golf, and adventure racing, to name a few,” she said.
“The market for these sports activities domestically and globally offers Eastern Visayas a significant opportunity to increase its visitor arrival figures,” she added.

Beyond this, the La Routa 2023 – ARWS also allowed Eastern Visayas to showcase the “heart of the Philippines,” according to the tourism director.

“It gained us promotional mileage in terms of showcasing our wonders of nature, our culture, our heritage, and the warmth of our people to the foreign teams and participants from other parts of the country,” Tiopes said.

La Routa, the longest running, locally organized, adventure race in the Visayas, had been popular among the domestic outdoor adventure enthusiasts from different parts of the Philippines.

This year, however, the ARWS chief executive officer Heide Muller reached out to the organizers of La Routa to collaborate for their race leg in the Philippines.

“Ultimately, the Biliran race became the Asia Regional Championship Leg. Previously, Biliran Province was the venue of Carrera Habagat, the toughest non-stop adventure racing event in the country. This 2023, it was the staging place of the ARWS, the most prestigious and globally recognized adventure racing event in the world,” Tiopes said.

“This impacts positively on the image of Biliran as a most suitable place for nature-adventure activities and as the mountaineering destination of Eastern Visayas,” added Tiopes.

The FEAR Youth team from New Zealand emerged as the champion in this year’s Asia Regional Championship after they defeated 13 other teams from India, Poland, Malaysia, and the Philippines in a challenging competition around Biliran.

The winning team was composed of Dean Stewart, 20; Josiah Murphy, 20; Flynn Goodger 23; and Sophie Shallard, 20.

The race lasted 96 hours, covering 300 to 350 kilometers of non-stop activities across remote islands, rainforests, tropical seas, and rugged terrains around the province.
As the overall winner, the FEAR Youth earned a ticket to compete in the Adventure Racing World Series in Ecuador in November 2024.
(RONALD O. REYES)

15-year old boy slips from a tree, electrocuted by a livewire

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ORMOC CITY– Death came for a 15-year-old student who fell from a mango tree after his foot struck a livewire while climbing at about 3 pm on Friday (Dec.1) in Barangay San Lorenzo, Kawayan, and Biliran.

Police identified the victim as Adrian, 15, a Grade 9.

A 6-year old girl who witnessed the incident said that she together with the victim and several neighbors climbed the mango tree in front of their house.

She said that after a few minutes, they noticed that the victim slowly slipped from the mango tree and fell to the ground head first.

She added that they immediately called for help from their relatives and observed that the victim had burn marks on his left hand and right foot.

Initial investigation conducted by responding police disclosed that there was a live electric wire running through the branches of the mango tree adding that some residents had noticed sparks from the wire a few weeks ago, but it was not reported.

The victim who was brought to the rural health unit was declared dead on arrival.

(ROBERT DEJON)

Long way to go before PH joins surfing sites in the world, international surfers say

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After Borongan City, it would be the turn of Bicol to stage the national surfing summit next year. Leading the turnover was Eastern Visayas Tourism Regional Director Karina Rosa Tiopes to her Bicol counterpart, Herbie Aguas.(DOT EASTERN VISAYAS)

Need government backing to reach its potential

After Borongan City, it would be the turn of Bicol to stage the national surfing summit next year. Leading the turnover was Eastern Visayas Tourism Regional Director Karina Rosa Tiopes to her Bicol counterpart, Herbie Aguas.(DOT EASTERN VISAYAS)

BORONGAN CITY– The Philippines is the next big destination for surfing, according to the panelists during the two-day 2nd National Surf Summit held in this Eastern Samar capital.
However, they stressed that more things need to be done for the country to earn the title for it to become a global surfing market which has an estimated $3 billion worth of income.

Foremost of this is the support from the government that is very vital, especially in promoting and marketing like holding national and international surfing competitions.

Globally, it is estimated that there are more than 60 million surfers from different parts of the world, majority of which are from European countries, the United States, Brazil, Australia, and Asian countries like Indonesia, China, Japan, the Philippines, and some parts of the Middle East.

Indonesian surfing icon Rizal Tandjung, who was one of the panelists on the discussion about global trends and opportunities in surfing tourism held here on Saturday (Dec.2), said that government support is very important for the industry since it brings in tourist traffic.

Aside from government support, Tandjung added that accessibility is also important particularly airline flights that allow domestic and foreign tourists to reach the destination easier.

“Access is important. Opening an airport is a start or the beginning of becoming big in the surfing industry,” he said, citing the opening of Philippine Airline flights in Borongan City Airport that allows passengers going to Eastern Samar to have faster travel reaching their destination from Manila and Cebu easier.

But aside from promoting, marketing, and developing surfing destinations, patronizing the local surfboard industry is also important to generate more income and provide more jobs to communities, according to another surf summit panelist Filipino-American Ian Zamora who owns a surfboard making business in the US.

“It’s never been easy to bring surfboard or materials here, so with the help of the government hopefully we could work on changing some import-exports law that could help us all out,” he said.

The two-day National Surfing Summit held in this city was hosted by the regional office of the Department of Tourism (DOT). (ROEL T. AMAZONA)

Tremors in a row

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Authorities in the country have been preparing us for a ‘big one’, or a massive, devastating earthquake that could strike us at any moment. But instead of just one, a series of major earthquakes have been hitting us in a row, almost every week. These seismic events are characterized by their high magnitude, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.

Indeed, major earthquakes have been hitting the Philippines recently. The country lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area prone to seismic activity. Rapid urbanization and inadequate infrastructure contribute to the vulnerability of our archipelago. Consequently, we should prepare for the consequences of these earthquakes and propose measures to mitigate their impact. We should brace not just for a big one, but for a series of big ones, it seems.

The causes of earthquakes in the Philippines can be attributed to its geographical location along the tectonic boundaries. The Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate converge. This convergence leads to seismic activities as the plates collide, resulting in significant earthquakes. The underlying geology of the country makes it prone to intense ground shaking and potential tsunamis. We should then recognize the geological processes causing earthquakes in the region and the vulnerabilities of densely populated areas.

The impacts of these major earthquakes can be severe, as witnessed in recent events. Most notably, the series of earthquakes that struck Mindanao caused many casualties and extensive damage to infrastructure. With numerous buildings and infrastructure systems not designed to withstand such intense shaking, the vulnerability of densely populated areas exacerbates the consequences. Moreover, the destruction of critical facilities such as hospitals, schools, and water distribution systems further hampers recovery efforts.

To mitigate the impact of earthquakes on the Philippines, several measures should be considered. Firstly, there is a need for improved urban planning and stricter building codes. Enforcing seismic design standards while considering local geological conditions is vital to ensure the construction of resilient infrastructure. Additionally, investing in early warning systems can provide crucial seconds to minutes of advance notice, enabling people to take cover or evacuate. Developing public awareness campaigns and conducting earthquake drills are equally important to educate communities and enhance preparedness.

Signs of his return

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DOMS PAGLIAWAN

Christ’s second coming has fascinated believers for centuries, especially now when biblical prophecies indicating his return are being fulfilled in detail. There are various, significant signs stipulated in the Scriptures that could guide us in figuring out this event.

The foremost indication of Christ’s imminent return lies in the fulfillment of biblical prophecies. Numerous Old and New Testament prophecies foretold the various occurrences leading up to his second coming. Gradual, but steady, fulfillment of these ancient prophecies helps create a narrative that corresponds with current world events. Scholars argue that as more prophecies continue to be fulfilled, it heightens the probability of the second coming drawing nearer.

Throughout history, global conflicts and political instability have prevailed. However, the intensified frequency and magnitude of such conflicts in recent times align with biblical descriptions of the end times. Escalating tensions between nations, the prevalence of terrorism, and ethnic conflicts portray a world in unrest, echoing the prophecies mentioned in the Bible. Hence, the escalating political and social unrest serves as a compelling sign of Christ’s imminent return.

Another sign indicating the approaching return of Christ is the increase in natural disasters and environmental crises. The Bible warns of cataclysmic events like earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in the days leading up to His second coming. Coinciding with climate change and the rise in catastrophic occurrences, these events align with biblical descriptions, further validating the possibility of Christ’s imminent return within our lifetime.

Advancements in technology have transformed our world, resulting in unprecedented global connectivity. The Bible prophesied that during the end times, knowledge would increase and the Gospel would be preached to all nations. The advent of the internet, social media, and satellite technology enables the spread of the Gospel worldwide, potentially fulfilling this prophecy. The explosive growth of these technological advancements signals a significant shift in humanity, paving the way for Christ’s imminent return.

The re-establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 represents a monumental event with profound biblical and prophetic implications. Scriptures from both the Old and New Testaments speak of the restoration of Israel as a crucial sign indicating the nearing return of Christ. The reclamation of the land and the regathering of the Jewish people serve as tangible evidence of God’s faithfulness and the fulfillment of prophecy, underscoring the significance of these events concerning Christ’s imminent return.

The signs pointing towards the second coming of Christ encompass various interrelated aspects. Prophetic fulfillment, global conflicts, natural disasters, technological advancements, and the restoration of Israel collectively contribute to the growing pool of evidence supporting this belief. Nevertheless, interpretations of these signs may differ among scholars and believers, leading to varying conclusions regarding the timing of Christ’s return. While recognizing the limitations and complexities associated with this topic, the signs we have discussed provide thought-provoking evidence that compels us to prayerfully consider the imminent return of Christ and its implications for our lives.

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