CAPOOCAN, Leyte – The Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (L2DEO) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed preventive maintenance on the Lemon (Sitio Ansubas) segment in Capoocan, improving travel conditions along the Palo-Carigara-Ormoc road.

District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura reported that P 8.77 million was allocated for this project.

The funds were used for reblocking 211.05 square meters of existing Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP), applying 0.355 kilometers of asphalt overlay, and installing thermoplastic pavement markers for enhanced road safety.

The completion of this maintenance work has significantly improved traffic flow on the road, leading to a noticeable reduction in average travel time.

This improvement benefits both commuters and visitors traveling to Ormoc and Biliran province.

Implemented by DPWH L2DEO, this project was funded by the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and was completed in the second quarter of the year.

(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)

TACLOBAN CITY — Senator Lito Lapid, recently appointed as the new chairman of the Senate committee on tourism, has pledged to support funding for an airport lighting project in Calbayog City.

Senator Lapid made this commitment during his visit to Calbayog City on Thursday, August 8, where he distributed Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) and attended the ‘Adlaw han Barangay’ in Catbalogan City as part of the Samar Day celebrations.
The promise was made in the presence of Calbayog City Mayor Raymund Uy.

Sen. Lapid assured that he would help secure the P150 million needed for the airport lighting program, which will enable nighttime operations for the city’s airport.

“Makakatulong ito para magkaroon ng flight kahit na gabi,” he stated.

Currently, Calbayog City Airport operates only during the day, with Philippine Airlines providing flights from Manila three times a week and Cebu Pacific offering flights from Cebu four times a week.

Mayor Uy welcomed Senator Lapid’s promise, noting that it would significantly enhance the airport’s operations.

The airport is one of the four operational airports in Eastern Visayas, serving as a crucial link for passengers traveling from Samar and Northern Samar provinces.

Sen. Lapid was accompanied by his son, Mark Lapid, the Chief Operating Officer of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority.

Additionally, during the AICS distribution, approximately 1,000 beneficiaries in the Tinambacan District received payouts totaling P3,000. (ROEL T. AMAZONA)

TACLOBAN CITY — Leyte Governor Jericho Petilla has praised Aira Villegas as a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and perseverance.

Villegas, a product of the Leyte Sports Academy (LSA) and is from Tacloban City, has journeyed from her early aspirations to the Olympic stage.

Gov. Petilla highlighted Villegas’ impressive achievements, including winning the gold medal at the Smart PLDT ABAP 2012 National Competition and another gold medal at the Philippine National Games 2014.

Her performance caught the attention of coach Violeta Payla, who recruited her to join the Philippine Women’s Boxing Team.

“Fast forward to today, not only did she realize her dream of competing in the Olympics, but she also brought home a bronze medal in Women’s 50kg Boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympics,” Petilla said.

The governor expressed his pride in the Leyte Sports Academy for continually producing Olympic-caliber athletes who bring honor to the nation.

“Congratulations, Aira, for making Leyte and the entire country proud,” Petilla added.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)

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)