TACLOBAN CITY – At least 23 cooperatives from Eastern Visayas received additional capitalization from the office of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go.

Each cooperative receives P50,000 or a total of P1.150 million to aid in their operations, restoration, and sustainability of services for their members and communities.

The cooperatives identified by Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) were micro-cooperatives or those that have assets worth P3M below, compliant with CDA’s yearly requirements.

Of the 23 cooperatives, two are from Samar province, one from Northern Samar, three from Biliran, three from Eastern Samar, three from Ormoc City, seven from Leyte, and four from Southern Leyte.

“Ang payo ko sa into sa tulong na matatanggap ninyo sa araw na ito palaguin ninyo ang inyong negosyo,” Sen. Go said in his message.

The distribution of assistance to cooperatives was also graced by Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan, Reps.Stephen James Tan and Reynolds Michael Tan, and CDA-8 Regional Director Venus M. Jornales.

“We are grateful that Sen. Bong Go has always helped the Province of Samar, not only with the cash assistance for our cooperatives, but for many other developments in our province. With this, I hope that we will support each other to support our community,” Gov. Tan said in her message.

Jornales, for her part, extended her gratitude to CDA partners including government offices, local government units, and the cooperative sector.

She emphasized that the amount received by the cooperatives can be used to augment in their operations, grow successfully, and better serve their members and communities. (ROEL T. AMAZONA)

Tacloban City— The Tacloban City District Engineering Office (TCDEO) has actively participated in beautifying schools in Tacloban, including Leyte National High School, Lucio Vivero Central School, and Tigbao-Diit Central School, as part of the recently concluded Brigada Eskwela activities in preparation for the upcoming school year.

During this Brigada Eskwela, maintenance crews from TCDEO assisted by cleaning school grounds, cutting grass, and sweeping to ensure a safe learning environment for students and teachers when classes start. Grass cutting was done to maintain cleanliness and safety within the school premises, preventing overgrowth that could otherwise attract pests and pose hazards to students during their daily activities.

In recognition of their valuable contributions, TCDEO was honored with a plaque of recognition from Leyte National High School for their dedicated service during Brigada Eskwela 2024.

Brigada Eskwela is an integral part of the schools’ efforts to prepare the learning environment for the upcoming academic year, ensuring that the school environment is well-maintained and conducive to learning. TCDEO expressed gratitude for the opportunity to support these initiatives.

“I am happy that we were able to lend a helping hand to these schools as they prepare for the school year 2024-2025, and I look forward to further partnerships with them in the years to come,” said District Engineer Rebecca G. Yuse.
(PUBLIC INFORMATION UNIT)

TACLOBAN CITY – In a recent initiative aimed at supporting early education, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office conducted an outreach program dubbed “Gamit Pang-Eskwela Handog Ay Saya” of the District Engineers League of the Philippines, Inc. (DELP) on July 25–26, 2024, for young learners in the district.

A total of 414 learners from kindergarten to Grade 2 in Dulag; Maricum Elementary School (ES), Rawis ES, Tabu ES, and Calsadahay ES in MacArthur; Danao ES and Liwayway ES; Cuyae ES in Julita; Leyte Tinambacan ES in Jaro; and Malitbogay ES in Pastrana received bags filled with essential school supplies, including notebooks, paper, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, crayons, tumblers, and slippers.

According to District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura, the distribution aims to alleviate the financial burden on families, especially in rural areas, ensuring that each learner has the necessary tools for a successful start to their academic journey.

One of the school principals, Christopher Cua from Danao ES, expressed his gratitude for the initiative. “Thank you, DPWH, for the opportunity you gave to our learners here at Danao Elementary School. This is the first step in their education, and this is a big help to the pupils and to the parents. Thank you very much, DPWH,” Cua said.

The activity not only empowers learners but also contributes positively to fostering educational development and supporting communities.

The annual nationwide project of DELP is now in its seventh year, in line with the Brigada Eskwela 2024 supporting “bayanihan para sa matatag na paaralan.”

Meanwhile, another set of 314 bags with school supplies is set to be distributed this week to elementary school recipients within the 2nd district of Leyte.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)

TACLOBAN CITY – Senator Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla lauded House Speaker and Leyte Congressman Martin Romualdez for his efforts to bring government services closer to the people, praising him as the ‘Speaker of the People.’

Revilla made this declaration during the two-day Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) held in this city, which concluded on Friday, August 2.

The event benefitted more than 253,000 people from this city and major areas of the region which also simultaneously held same event.

This program is an initiative of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., a cousin of the House Speaker.

“You are fortunate here in Tacloban, here in Leyte, to have a Speaker of the House who is a Speaker of the People,” Revilla said in his speech during the event held at the Leyte Sports Development Center

“He feels the needs of our countrymen, especially those of our less fortunate countrymen who need support,” he added.

Revilla is the chairman of the Lakas-CMD, of which Speaker Romualdez is the president.
The senator assured the Speaker of his support with the BPSF, saying it has helped many ordinary Filipinos.

“And I praise this program, Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair, which truly helps our countrymen and the economy in every area it reaches,” Revilla said.

For his part, Speaker Romualdez vowed to bring the BPSF to the rest of the country.

Since its inception last year, the program has reached 20 areas in the country.

In Eastern Visayas, the BPSF benefitted more than 253,000 people, providing a total amount of P1.2 billion in services and cash assistance.

Romualdez also thanked the 241 congressmen who joined him at the BPSF in Tacloban City, which is part of his congressional district, Leyte’s first district.

“This is a historic day because it is the first time that 240 congressmen are gathered in a place other than the Batasang Pambansa,” he said.

The Speaker also mentioned that the BPSF will be institutionalized to ensure its continuity for the benefit of the Filipino people.

“We will improve the BPSF to make it super mega so that we can all be happy and the Philippines can be more vibrant,” Romualdez said.
(JOEY A. GABIETA)