The Tacloban City District Engineering Office (TCDEO) in partnership with District Engineers League of the Philippines (DELP) donates school supplies to selected beneficiaries, including students at the Basper Elementary School. (TCDEO)
The Tacloban City District Engineering Office (TCDEO) in partnership with District Engineers League of the Philippines (DELP) donates school supplies to selected beneficiaries, including students at the Basper Elementary School. (TCDEO)
Tacloban City— In a generous move to support education of many Filipinos, Tacloban City District Engineering Office (TCDEO) in partnership with District Engineers League of the Philippines (DELP) donates school supplies to selected beneficiaries in the Office and in Basper Elementary School on July 22 and 30, 2024.
This activity is part of the DELP’s initiative to support learners’ education especially those who belong to marginalized families with basic school supplies.
The first phase of the distribution occurred on July 22, 2024, at the TCDEO grounds, where a total of 45 recipients from various sections received school supplies. The distribution was led by Engr. Rebecca G. Yuse, TCDEO’s District Engineer and member of DELP’s Board of Directors. She was joined by the Section Chiefs and the rest of TCDEO employees.
“I am very happy that we could work together with the District Engineers League of the Philippines to do this and be able to extend help to a lot of Filipino learners,” said District Engineer Yuse.
On 30th of July 2024, Dsitrict Engineer Yuse, accompanied by Section Chiefs, visited Basper Elementary School for the second phase of the distribution. A total of 315 pupils were able to receive their school supplies.
Basper Elementary School’s Principal II, Narissa Leonora G. Enverzo emphasized the action of the DELP Organization remarking that, “This is one way of showing you our dear learners that this organization, the District Engineer League of the Philippines Incorporated is very much supportive of your education”.
“In behalf of the teachers of this school we are very much thankful and grateful for choosing us to be the recipient of this program,” Principal Enverzo added. (PUBLIC INFORMATION UNIT)
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, assisted by Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre and Deputy Speaker David “Jayjay” Suarez leads the distribution of assistance under the Start-up, Investment, Business Opportunity, and Livelihood (SIBOL) program to 3,000 beneficiaries at the Leyte Normal University Hall in Tacloban City Friday morning.The SIBOL program is an initiative of Romualdez in collaboration with the DSWD to provide support not only to would-be entrepreneur but also to existing small and micro businesses and to individuals who are seeking more employment. Present during the event are 241 districts and partylist House Members led by Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. Majority Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” Dalipe, Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan and other local government officials. (VER NOVENO)
Speaker FM leads the event
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, assisted by Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre and Deputy Speaker David “Jayjay” Suarez leads the distribution of assistance under the Start-up, Investment, Business Opportunity, and Livelihood (SIBOL) program to 3,000 beneficiaries at the Leyte Normal University Hall in Tacloban City Friday morning.The SIBOL program is an initiative of Romualdez in collaboration with the DSWD to provide support not only to would-be entrepreneur but also to existing small and micro businesses and to individuals who are seeking more employment. Present during the event are 241 districts and partylist House Members led by Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. Majority Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” Dalipe, Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan and other local government officials. (VER NOVENO)
TACLOBAN CITY – The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF), a flagship program of the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., opened in Tacloban City from August 2-3, 2024, to serve residents from the six provinces of the Eastern Visayas region.
House Speaker and Leyte First District Congressman Ferdinand Martin Romualdez announced that with the opening of the 3rd regular session of the 19th Congress, a new chapter will begin with the launching of BPSF in provinces across the country.
During a joint press conference held on Thursday, August 1, House Deputy Secretary General and lead of BPSF national secretariat Sofonias Gabonada Jr. and Tingog Partylist Representative Jude Acidre disclosed that the national government will have its “biggest and grandest staging of the service caravan in terms of the total value of services to be delivered and the number of lawmakers attending the event.”
“Nandito ang mga congressman, 241 House members who will be visiting tomorrow to witness the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair at gusto nilang makita na yung inilaan nilang pondo sa mga ahensya ng gobyerno at mga programa nito ay naparating talaga sa mga tao,” Gabonada said.
According to the official, over P1.2 billion worth of services will be delivered to the people of Eastern Visayas, with more than P800 million in the form of cash assistance during the two-day caravan.
In a separate statement, host city mayor Alfred Romualdez invited the public to participate and register at bagongpilipinastayo.com to receive free and quality services from various government agencies from August 2-3, 2024.
The event featured services from various government agencies, ranging from education, agriculture, social services, livelihood programs, regulatory functions, health, and more.
Reyan Arinto, regional head of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-Eastern Visayas, expressed his gratitude to the public for taking advantage of the BPSF in Tacloban and in other areas in the region where such activity was also conducted.
“This program offers a comprehensive range of government services, making them more accessible and convenient for the public. By participating, you can benefit from streamlined processes and valuable support to meet your needs,” Arinto told Leyte Samar Daily Express.
A Bagong Pilipinas Pagkakaisa Concert was also held on Tuesday night at the RTR Plaza. Among the performers were Daniel Padilla, Pokwang, This Band, Jane De Leon, Sponge Cola, Plethora, Antonio Bathan, Righteous One, ILT Band, and Hilera, among others.
Gabonada mentioned that they also aim to implement the BPSF in all 82 provinces of the country.
“If successful, we would replicate it in other areas of the country,” said Gabonada, noting that Leyte “was among the first four provinces where BPSF was officially launched.”
TACLOBAN CITY – Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone is calling on the national government to establish a comprehensive national policy on college internships with dedicated budget allocations.
According to the governor, this is a critical component in producing quality graduates.
Evardone made this appeal during the launch of Eastern Samar State University’s (ESSU) BALUS initiative on July 29, 2024, in Borongan City.
BALUS stands for Building Alliances and Leveraging Unwavering Support, a program initiated by ESSU aimed at strengthening partnerships with Student Internship Program Host Training Establishments (HTEs).
At present, a wide range of industries and partners like the provincial government of Eastern Samar participate ESSU’s internship program.
BALUS is an annual event organized by the internship office of ESSU to foster strong relationships with industry partners and ensure that students have relevant opportunities to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.
In his speech, Evardone stressed that a national policy on college internships would significantly impact the country’s educational system.
He highlighted the importance of internships in human resource development, job matching, networking, and overall economic contribution.
“If there is a comprehensive program by the national government on internships, supported by budgetary allocation, I believe it will have a more significant impact,” Evardone stated.
“Sadly, the national government is not giving importance to this program.”
The governor’s interest in this issue arose from complaints by parents of ESSU students who were forced to sell properties, such as agricultural lands and carabaos, to fund their children’s internship requirements.
“Our house-help in Sulat town asked for financial help because her child needed to pay for the internship facility,” Evardone narrated.
“What about those who have nothing to sell? It’s not fair that these students are required to pay.”
He emphasized that students should not be required to pay internship facilities since they contribute to the workforce.
“Besides, they are supposed to impart knowledge, transfer technology, and build confidence among these students,” he added.
Gov. Evardone intends to discuss this matter with senators like its Senate president Francis Escudero to address the issue at the Senate.
He also expressed hope that this issued would gain traction with the help of Reps. Ma. Fe Abunda, the lone congressional representative of the province and Marcelino Libanan of the 4Ps party-list group is who from Eastern Samar.(JOEY A. GABIETA)
TACLOBAN CITY-The Police Regional Office in the region honored outstanding police officers and key stakeholders during the culmination ceremony of the 29th Police Community Relations (PCR) Month at Camp Sec. Ruperto Kangleon in Palo, Leyte, on July 31, 2024.
Regional Director Arnel Agabe of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG-), who served as the guest of honor, praised the leadership of police regional director Brigadier General Reynaldo Pawid and all police personnel in the region for fostering an “essential partnership between the police and the community in realizing a vision of a secure Philippines.”
“The journey towards a safer Philippines requires ongoing commitment and cooperation from all stakeholders,” he said, echoing this year’s theme, “Ligtas ka sa Bagong Pilipinas!”
As he commended the police-community relations in the region, Agabe also reminded the police officers to “remain vigilant and proactive in our efforts to prevent crime and ensure public safety.”
The police officers and police units recognized for their outstanding performance across various categories included Lieutenant Colonel Ramil Amodia as the Outstanding Police Community Affairs Division (PCAD) Senior Police Commissioned Officer (PCO); Captain Solomon Agayso as the Outstanding PCAD Junior PCO; Senior Master Sergeant Aileen Balleta as the Outstanding PCAD Senior PNCO; Corporal Albert Cebrano as the Outstanding PCAD Junior PNCO; non-uniformed personnel Melody Pie Bagay as the Outstanding PCAD NUP; Biliran Police Provincial Office (BPPO) as the Outstanding Provincial Community Affairs and Development Unit (PCADU); and Tacloban City Police Office (TCPO) as the Outstanding City CADU.
Additionally, plaques of appreciation were presented to resource speakers during the Basic News Writing and Basic Social Media Management Seminar-Workshop for all provincial and city police units in Eastern Visayas.
Among them were Reyan Arinto, the regional director of the Philippine Information Agency; Marie Tonette Grace Marticio, correspondents of Manila Bulletin; and Ronald Reyes and Roel Amazona, both of Leyte Samar Daily Express. (RONALD O. REYES)
BAGONG PILIPINS SERBISYO FAIR. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin, joined by Senator Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla, Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla and Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez in the distribution of cash assistance and services during the conduct of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair held in Tacloban City on August 2.(BAGONG PILIPINAS FACEBOOK)
On its 21st edition
BAGONG PILIPINS SERBISYO FAIR. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin, joined by Senator Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla, Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla and Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez in the distribution of cash assistance and services during the conduct of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair held in Tacloban City on August 2.(BAGONG PILIPINAS FACEBOOK)
TACLOBAN CITY – The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in the region, spearheaded by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Friday morning, August 1, marked the biggest and grandest staging of the service caravan.
This event was notable not only for the total value of services delivered but also for the number of lawmakers who attended.
The BPSF is the premier service program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., designed to bring the services and assistance packages of various government agencies directly to the people.
The 21st staging of the BPSF in Eastern Visayas provided over P1.2 billion worth of government services to 253,000 beneficiaries, of which over P800 million was in the form of cash assistance.
Similar mini-BPSFs were also held in Catarman, Northern Samar; Borongan City; Catbalogan City; Maasin City; and Naval, Biliran.
The event saw the participation of 240 congressmen, led by Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr., Majority Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” Dalipe, Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan, and Tingog party-list Representative Jude Acidre.
In addition to the House members, other officials who supported the service caravan included Senator Ramon Revilla Jr., Leyte Governor Jericho “Icot” Petilla, Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez, Department of Migrant Workers Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac, 12 governors, three vice governors, nine mayors, and 16 other officials from the Executive Department.
Tingog Rep. Philip Jude Acidre emphasized that the presence of the lawmakers at the service caravan demonstrated the solid support of the House for Pres. Marcos Jr.’s initiatives to bring positive change to Leyte, Eastern Visayas, and the entire country.
“Consistent po ang ating Speaker (Romualdez) at ang ating Presidente Marcos na ilapit ang serbisyo sa taong bayan. So let’s take advantage of it,” said Rep. Acidre.
Speaker Romualdez, who represents Leyte first congressional district, stated that the BPSF could more quickly achieve its goal of delivering needed services to all 82 provinces of the country if implemented regionwide. This approach also improves efficiency in the utilization of manpower and resources.
During his message, Romualdez declared the two-day event as historic, thanking the people of Eastern Visayas for their support.
He highlighted that the BPSF is a citizen-focused program that ensures government services reach those in need.
Romualdez reiterated that this endeavor not only cements the government’s commitment to providing quality service but also broadens the reach of the government’s helping hands, guiding the people towards a secure and progressive ‘Bagong Pilipinas’. (LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
ORMOC CITY-Operatives from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Biliran Provincial Field Unit, together with local police, recovered firearms and ammunition at the house of an electrician during the service of a search warrant at about 7:16 am on July 29, in Barangay Padre Sergio Eamiguel, Naval, Biliran.
Police identified the suspect as alias “Eson,” 58, married, an electrician, and a resident of Padre Sergio Eamiguel.
The recovery of the firearm and ammunition, leading to the arrest of the suspect, was conducted under a search warrant issued by Judge Luz Navarrete, presiding judge of Regional Trial Court -Branch 16, Naval dated July 24, 2024, for violation of RA 10591, the Comprehensive Law Against Illegal Possession of Firearms, Ammunition, and Explosives.
Recovered from the suspect’s possession during the search were one 38 caliber revolver with a defaced serial number; two live ammunition for the .38 caliber; and a 38 caliber revolver marked “Shooters.”
Charges for violation of RA 10591 have been filed at the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office against the suspect, who is temporarily detained at the locked-up cell of Naval Municipal Police Station. (ROBERT DEJON)
