CAPOOCAN, Leyte – As part of the “Build, Build, Build” program of the government, the Department of Public Works and Highways is set to convert primary highway into a four-lane road, this town.
With a total budget of P90.6 million, the road widening and off-carriageway improvement will involve asphalt overlay on the 1,583.55 km length road link.
“To avoid complaints while undertaking the project, our office met the officials and affected residents in a pre-construction meeting to explain the program and scope of work of this project,” clarified District Engineer Gerald Pacanan.
The district engineering office will also install 537.77-meter canal lining for an improved drainage and sewerage system to minimize flooding in the area.
“We commend the DPWH for holding a pre-construction meeting before starting the project. This gave us a clear understanding on the road-right-of-way law and their project plans and implementation,” said Florence Misagal, chairwoman of Barangay Poblacion Zone 1.
This infrastructure program of the administration seeks to reduce poverty by generating jobs and attracting foreign investments through a more efficient transport of people and goods. (PR)

TACLOBAN CITY- Different municipalities across the region continue to receive new standard police station buildings and assets under the administration of Brigadier General Dionardo Carlos, police regional director.
“The construction of these standard-type Philippine National Police buildings is intended to add to the effectiveness and productivity in the performance of duty among our personnel through the help of ourlocal government units particularly in donating lots,” said Carlos.
From August 2018 to present, the Police Regional Office (PRO) already turned over 16 standard police stations, conducted 10 groundbreakings and 27 ongoing constructions.
“For the month of May alone, PRO has inaugurated three newly-completed standard police stations that of Matalom, Matuguinao and Pambujan Municipal Police Stations,” added Lieutenant Colonel Ma. Bella
Rentuaya, the police regional spokesperson.
The 16 buildings were turned over to Ormoc City Police Stations 1 and 2; Tacloban City Police Station 2; Calubian, Isabel, Merida and Capoocan Municipal Police Stations of the Leyte Provincial Police Office; Hinundayan Municipal Police Stations of Southern Leyte Provincial Police Office; Catubig Municipal Police Station of Northern Samar Provincial Police Office; Balangkayan, Mercedes and Borongan
Police Stations of Eastern Samar Provincial Police Office; and Calbiga Municipal Police Stations of Samar Provincial Police Office.
Carlos also distributed four Patrol Jeeps (single cab 4×2 Toyota Hi-Lux), 325 Taurus TS9 handguns, and 16 Honda XRM motorcycles to different police units in May alone.
“PRO8 is grateful enough to receive these assets for a faster and efficient public service to the community,” Carlos said.
Police Stations of San Isidro, Leyte, Biliran, Biliran, Malitbog and Bontoc, both of Southern Leyte received the new patrol jeeps.
Meanwhile, the immediate surviving families of six personnel of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB8) who were killed in police operation last June 25, 2018 have received Posthumous Award, scholarship and financial assistance worth P100,000.
The fallen police officers were Patrolmen Edwin Ebrado, Julie Escalo, TacloPhil Jrey Mendigo, Wyndell Noromor, Rowel Reyes, and Julius Suarez.
(RONALD O. REYES)

For a woman who dreamt to become a Civil Engineer, responsible in constructing roads, bridges and other infrastructures, and be part in community development, I turned out to become a Head Teacher, running a school instead.
While my first ambition did not materialized, I still have no regrets as I will still give myself a pat on my back.
Why not?
As a Head Teacher, I am not just a part of a community but more so, I now serve as a guide and a moulder of character and personality not just among my teachers but to my students as well.
While my being a Head Teacher sometimes give me stressful days, and even nights, I don’t actually mind.
In our school, Pagsulhugon National High School, I am at the center of the wheel.
I have to balance the needs and demands of my teaching staff, the students, the school, and the community at large.
While my position in our school as its Head Teacher is not only physically demanding but mentally draining and sometimes test my patience, I still chose to carry my works and responsibilities without any hesitation.
Credit goes to my training during the School Heads Development Program last January and February of this year held at Milka Hotel.
The training, consisting of several modules, was really a big help to me.
Module 1-3, for example, was focused on instructional leadership, organizational leadership and examplars.
Also, the training help become efficient and gained needed knowledge and skills. Thanks to our intelligent speakers and facilitators.
I really see to it that every day’s work is done perfectly and on time.
I see to it that all my teachers could perform their respective tasks expected on them.
I am closely working with them to ensure that our students will turn out fine and get what they should gain while in school- knowledge.
Also, establishing a close relationship with both my teachers and students, we can achieve the vision, objectives and goals as enumerated by the Department of Education.
I must thank our schools division superintendent, Dr. Ronelo Al K. Firmo, for giving me the opportunity to manage a school, for his trust and confidence and for sending me to the said training.
Like an engineer in a construction work who is responsible in planning and in day to day building operations, my position as a School Head is designed to be an administrator and instructional leader who is responsible in daily operations of the school.
Though I did not become an Engineer, I am still happy that I became a Head Teacher.
I am at the central for child’s development. I strongly believe that everything happen for a reason. Thanks God for making me a Teacher.
(Note: The author is the school head of Pagsulhugon National High School in Babatngon, Leyte)

BY: MARIA VICTORIA VICENTUAN-DINGDING