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Decline in enrollment observed in some schools; out-migration and low fertility rate cited as among reasons

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TACLOBAN CITY – Enrollment in some public schools in the region is experiencing a decline, according to the Department of Education – Region 8 (DepEd-8).
One of the factors cited for this decline is the low fertility rate due to the use of family planning methods.

However, the Commission on Population and Development suggested that other factors might also be contributing to the decline in enrollment, such as out-migration.

Lorenzo Daa Memorial Elementary School (LDMES), located in Brgy 103-A Paglaum, is one of the schools experiencing this decline, particularly among kindergarten pupils.

Records show that the number of enrollees dropped from 21 last year to 17 this year.

The decline is not limited to kindergarten but extends to other grade levels as well.

Enrollment decreased from 189 in the 2021-2022 school year to 179 in 2022-2023, and then to 168 in 2023-2024.

As of press time, current enrollment is at 151 for the 2024-2025 school year.

School head Judita Arandia explained that the decline in enrollment is partly due to some parents transferring their children to other schools.

Many students at LDMES are residents of nearby villages from Alangalang town.

“The distance of our school from their respective houses is one of the main factors why their parents transferred them to another school,” Arandia explained.

Despite the decline in student numbers, Arandia takes a positive view, noting that it allows teachers to manage their classes better. (ROEL T. AMAZONA)

Annual BMS-Bridge condition inspection survey conducted by TCDEO

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TACLOBAN CITY– The Tacloban City District Engineering Office (TCDEO), in coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Office 8, carried out its yearly inspection of bridges across Tacloban City including Suhi Bridge, Diit Bridge, Bagacay Bridge, and Apitong Bridge on July 25, 2024.

The Bridge Management System (BMS) is designed to assess the condition, safety, and performance of the city’s bridges.

During the BMS-Bridge Condition Inspection Survey, bridges are visited and examined to determine their condition. Any damaged bridges are documented, and recommendations for necessary actions, such as repairs, upgrades, or replacements, are provided.

The TCDEO inspection team, led by Engr. Kelmer Elaco and Engr. Jesselle Ven Macasil, was joined by inspectors from DPWH Regional Office 8, including Engr. Arra Yangzon, Engr. Lemuel Pica, and Engr. Rhodel Canillas.

With the completion of the BMS-Bridge Condition Inspection Survey, inspectors have concluded that all visited bridges are in good condition and remain safe for both vehicular and pedestrian use.

This outcome indicates that the TCDEO’s bridge infrastructure are built to last and continue to support the city’s transportation needs reliably.

District Engineer Rebecca G. Yuse emphasized the importance of the annual BMS Bridge Condition Inspection Survey, stating, “The yearly conduct of this inspection is very important for monitoring the condition of our bridges and ensuring their safety for all users.”
(PUBLC INFORMATION UNIT/PR)

DPWH: P16-M asphalt overlay project in Pastrana town now completed

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TACLOBAN CITY — The Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reported the completion of a preventive maintenance project in Pastrana town.

This initiative aims to provide motorists with a smooth access road along the Sta. Fe-Pastrana-Dagami road section.

According to District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura, the project included reblocking 113.47 square meters of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) and applying an asphalt overlay over 712 linear meters of the existing pavement in Barangay Socsocon along the Sta. Fe-Pastrana-Dagami road section.

The project also incorporated provisions for thermoplastic pavement markings to enhance road visibility, particularly at night and during heavy rainfall.

The DPWH Preventive Maintenance Program aims to prolong road durability, improve transportation networks, and generate long-term cost savings by reducing the need for frequent repairs.

The total cost of this project was P16.35 million, sourced from the DPWH CY 2024 General Appropriations Act. The project was completed on June 4, 2024, and undertaken by Socor Construction Corporation.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)

Tacloban LGU, PSA sign agreement for 2024 CBMS

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TACLOBAN CITY– The city government of Tacloban and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) signed a memorandum of agreement for the 2024 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) on Monday, July 29.

The agreement was signed by City Planning and Development Coordinator Janis Claire S. Canta, City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Officer Ildebrando Bernardas, PSA Regional Director Wilma A. Perante, and other officials.

PSA regional director Perante, in an interview, highlighted the importance of this nationwide data collection activity, noting its role in aiding local government units and other agencies in crafting social programs and initiatives that directly benefit citizens.

With the MOA in place, the enumerators in Tacloban City will smoothly conduct house-to-house interviews with respective households in the city’s 138 barangays.

PSA Chief Statistical Specialist Sheryl Ann Jamisola reported that 203 enumerators, 34 team supervisors, and 7 census area supervisors have been trained and hired for close to three-month data collection effort, which began last July 23.

With the ongoing survey, Jamisola urged residents to cooperate with interviewers.
“They should not be afraid, they should not hesitate, and they should provide the correct information based on questions of our trained field enumerators,” Jamisola stated, assuring them that the information provided would be used for the population census and CBMS.
The enumeration in Tacloban will run until October 15.

Meanwhile, City Administrator Attorney Lila Czarina Aquitania, representing Mayor Alfred Romualdez, expressed support for the partnership.

The LGU officials anticipate that the collected data will enable more targeted programs and update the city’s registries, ensuring inclusive development for the Tacloban populace.
The data for the CBMS is expected to be available by the first quarter of 2025.

(TACLOBAN CITY INFORMATION OFFICE)

DepEd: Smooth opening of classes

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PEACEFUL OPENING. The Department of Education in Eastern Visayas declared that the Monday, July 29, opening of classes across the region was smooth and peaceful. Photo shows cops present inside an elementary school in Tunga, Leyte. (TUNGA MP)

Late enrollment remains a ‘problem’

PEACEFUL OPENING. The Department of Education in Eastern Visayas declared that the Monday, July 29, opening of classes across the region was smooth and peaceful. Photo shows cops present inside an elementary school in Tunga, Leyte. (TUNGA MP)

TACLOBAN CITY– The opening of classes on Monday, July 29, in Eastern Visayas was declared as generally peaceful by the Department of Education (DepEd) as it reported that over 828,000 students have so far been enrolled for this school year.

At the Tacloban City Central School (TCCS), its principal Imelda Gayas, said that she could not yet provide as to the number of enrollment as many parents continue to enroll their children on Monday, the first day of classes for the 2024-2025 school year.

“All classrooms were ready as well we conducted day 1 lesson (but) some are still coming for enrollment,” she said.

So far, TCCS has 606 enrollees from Kindergarten up to Grade 6. Last school year, the school had 783 students.

Jazmin Calzita, the regional information officer of the DepEd, said that while ‘late enrollment’ has become a perennial during the first day of classes, they described as generally peaceful the opening of classes.

As of Monday, about 828,720 students from Kindergarten up to senior high have been enrolled across the region, she said.

Last school year, there were more than 1.23 million students who were enrolled in the region.

“Our general assessment was that we have a smooth first day of opening of classes in the region but parents are not following the enrollment schedule,” Calzita said.

Enrollment in public schools was originally scheduled from July 3 to 26.

Calzita also said that based on their monitoring, there were still schools that need for more cleaning of their surroundings.

“But a majority of the schools that we visited were cleaned up,” she said.

Calzita also said that they also received some complaints from teachers of fully loaded of classes and still required to attend training on weekends.

“There are still schools that are overpopulated, hence lack of classrooms remains a problem,” she said.

Calzita said that the problem of overpopulation of schools was a result of school preference by the parents.

JOEY A. GABIETA

Northern Samar aims as the diving capital of Eastern Visayas

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STUNNING VIEW. The provincial government of Northern Samar is making moves to make the province as the diving capital of Eastern Visayas, offering free diving course among locals. (NORTHERN SAMAR PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)
STUNNING VIEW. The provincial government of Northern Samar is making moves to make the province as the diving capital of Eastern Visayas, offering free diving course among locals.
(NORTHERN SAMAR PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)

TACLOBAN CITY– With its stunning beaches and rich marine biodiversity, the province of Northern Samar is making a significant push to establish itself as the diving capital of Eastern Visayas.

In a strategic move to boost local tourism and sustainable economic development, the provincial government has tapped local divers by conducting a free diving certification course.

This initiative aims to equip local freediving enthusiasts with the necessary skills and certification to create a vibrant freediving community, Jan Allen Berbon, who heads the Provincial Economic and Development and Investment Promotions Office (PEDIPO), said.
Aside from the Provincial Tourism Office, PEDIPO is also helping promote the tourism industry of the province as one of the economic drivers of Northern Samar.

“These certified divers are expected to become tourism focal points, enhancing the appeal of Northern Samar’s waters to both domestic and international tourists,” Berbon said on Friday, July 26.

“These local experts will enhance the tourism experience by providing guided diving tours and sharing in-depth knowledge of the underwater treasures of Northern Samar,” he added.
This initiative, he said, not only aims to attract thousands of tourists but also to create job opportunities for the local population.

The expected growth in tourism is anticipated to significantly benefit the hospitality, food services, and transportation sectors.

Furthermore, positioning Northern Samar as a premier diving destination is likely to attract investors in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Berbon said that the expected influx of investment could lead to the development of more infrastructure and services, further enhancing the province’s appeal as a tourist destination.
Northern Samar boasts an impressive 13,700 kilometers of coastal area, featuring some of the Philippines’ most picturesque beaches and untapped marine life.

Areas such as Mapanas, San Vicente, and Lavezares are particularly noted for their jewel-like waters and diverse underwater ecosystems, making them ideal spots for freediving, Berbon said.
(JOEY A. GABIETA)

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