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The Northern Samar Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) chaired by Governor Edwin Ongchuan passed a resolution for the strict enforcement of helmet use and other traffic and road safety laws within Northern Samar. The resolution was approved during the recent Joint PPOC-Provincial Development Council Meeting at the Provincial Capitol in response to motor vehicle accidents in the province, The increase in vehicular accidents has been attributed to inadequate observance of traffic laws such as drunk driving, unlicensed driving, and non-use of helmets. To address these issues, the PPOC moved for strict compliance with Republic Act 10054 which mandates helmet use for motorcycle riders, enjoining the Land Transportation Office and Philippine National Police to strictly enforce this measure.   In deference to the national measure and the valid concern raised by Second District BM  Don Abalon related to this national policy which he said, may be abused by perpetrators to hi...

The Northern Samar Police Provincial Office (NSPPO) remains resolute in its mission to combat illegal drug use not only within the community but also within its ranks, demonstrating its dedication to public service and accountability. The NSPPO, under the leadership of Provincial Director PCOL SONNIE B OMENGAN, conducted a surprise mandatory drug test for all its personnel today, December 9, 2024.  The testing took place immediately after the regular Monday Flag Raising Ceremony on December 9, 2024, at the NSPPO Covered Court and was facilitated by the Provincial Forensic Unit. PCOL OMENGAN personally led the initiative, ensuring the participation of all uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of the PPO. Provincial Director PCOL  OMENGAN, in his statement, he underscored the significance of the activity, highlighting its role in reinforcing public trust and maintaining the integrity of the police force. “This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to a drug-free workplac...

“The community relies on us, so let us continue with our efforts and sustain our gains against the insurgents. Let us stay committed and achieve total victory for peace and progress in the community,” Maj. Gen. Orio said. In an awarding ceremony held at 19IB Headquarters at Barangay Opong, Las Navas, Northern Samar on December 9, 2024. The 8th Infantry Division Commander, Major General Adonis Ariel Orio commended the operating troops of the 19th Infantry Battalion for their accomplishments in operations that led to the neutralization of top Communist-Terrorist leaders in Northern Samar. He congratulated and awarded three Silver Cross Medals and one Military Merit Medal with Bronze Spearhead Device in recognition of the troops' role in neutralizing seven members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG), including alias Polly, the Secretary of Sub-Regional Committee (SRC) Emporium. The operation also led to the capture of high-powered and low-powered firearms, and other war materials o...

Six Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) were killed while four firearms were seized during the conduct of Joint Focused Military Operations of the 19th Infantry “Commando” Battalion, 8th Infantry “Stormtroopers” Division, Philippine Army in the hinterlands of Barangay Paco, Las Navas, Northern Samar on December 02, 2024. The operation was conducted following the information given by a concerned civilian that a group of armed men was seen passing through a hinterland area of the said barangay. These CTG members belong to the Sub-Regional Committee (SRC) Emporium, Eastern Visyas Regional Party Committee (EVRPC) under Ariel Baselga alias poly/Aries. They are notorious Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) who perpetrated numerous atrocities in the areas of Northern Samar and were encountered early morning, today.  Based on the accounts of the encountered government troops, the terrorist's hideouts were heavily fortified and surrounded by prohibited anti-personnel mines (APMs) that prompted the ...

Northern Samar/November 11, 2024---Sayo sa mga patitad pagbaton ngan paghatag sin clean nga affordable nga kuryente sa probensya san Northern Samar gin dumara an  groundbreaking ceremony san  3.18 MW Mawo Hydroelectric Power Plant didto sa  Brgy. Happy Valley, San Isidro, Northern Samar sito November 9, 2024. Ini pinaagi san partnership san NORSAMELCO nga EBATECH nga yana naka- register bilang EBATECH NORSAMELCO ENERGY CORPORATION, kun diin ini igin antispar nga mahuhuman nga project ngan  makag-start  pag-operate sini nga  madaraon nga January 1, 2028.  An Mawo Power plant ini ig kokonikta diritso sa power system san Norsamelco, diin magdadara ini  sin habubu nga transmission costs, ngan an electricity costs sin P 0.4482 per kWh ngan magdadara ini sin barato nga presyo san kuryente para san mga nortehanon. Lain pa ini nga project makakaghatag liwat sin trabaho ngada sin  29 positions para san skilled ngan  unskilled worker dida sa ...

 CATARMAN, NORTHERN SAMAR/JUNE 8, 2024---Mayor Fawa Batula of Palapag express her/his gratitude that in realization of the Palapag Solar Water System, to DPWH 2nd District, in particular, for bringing this goods news of this project to the LGU of Palapag na makakabenefit ay hindi lamang po ang mga ahensya na nandyaan kundi ang buong sektor at ng mamayan ng Palapag the mayor said.” After the Department of Public Works and Highways Northern Samar Second District Engineering Office (DPWH-NSSDEO) has completed the solar-powered water system facility in Brgy. Tinampo, Palapag, Northern Samar, aiding water supply to institutional centers located near the project. The said Solar Water System project in Palapag, Northern Samar, started on September 5, 2023, with a budget appropriation of P10 Million from the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA), intended for the construction of structural, architectural, electrical, and finishing works of the powerhouse, and installation of 18 units solar...

CATARMAN, NORTHERN SAMAR/JUNE 5, 2024---Isang sugatang NPA  member ang nadakip ng kasundaluhan matapos ang ingkwentro konta sa mga rebelde  doon sa  kabundukanng parte ng  Brgy. Igot, Pambujan, Northern Samar noong June 1, 2024. Itoy matapos ang  19th Infantry “Commando” Battalion, Philippine Army, isagawa ang focused military operation matapos matangap ang inpormasyon mula sa isang  concerned civilian na may mga armadong grupo sa  Brgy. Igot  na nagsasagawa ng  extortion activities. Banda alas  5:30 ng umaga ay naka ingkwentro ng  tropa ang mga  rebelde na umabot sa limang minuto ang palitan nga putok kung saan nakuha ng kasundaluhan ang isang  M16 rifle at mga personal belongings ng mga rebelde. Sa araw din na iyon ay nakatanggap ng text message ang tropa ng gobyerno mula sa isang  concerned citizen na may  wounded individual sa  Brgy. Chapel na malapit sa Pambujan River. Ang sugtan ay nakilala na si Lagi ...

CATARMAN, NORTHERN SAMAR/June 2, 2024---Narescue ang ang dalawang minor de edad, at nahaharap sa kaso ngayon ng isang ina matapos nitong subukang ibinta ang kanyang anak sa online noong sabado June 2. Ayon sa  Police report, ang suspect, ay isang  23 anyos na nanay at nakatira sa Brgy. Laoangan, San Roque, Northern Samar.   Napag-alaman na ang suspect ay nakipag transactions sa Facebook at ibinibinta ang kanya dalawang buwang anak sa halagang 60K. Dahil dito ang  Women and Children Protection Center (WCPC) personnel nag-panggap na iyang bibili sa ibinibintang bata ng suspect sa online. Doon kinasa ang entrapment at rescue operation ng  WCPC Northern Samar,  kasama ang  Women and Children Protection Desk of Police Regional Office 8, ng Catarman Municipal Police Station, in coordination sa  DOJ RATFF 8, at Catarman Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, doon nahuli ang suspect  at na rescue ang biktima kasama ang isa pa nitong ka...

CATARMAN NORTHERN SAMAR/ MAY 13, 2024---The Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (PEDIPO), conducted an ocular inspection to assess its current progress and to discuss collaboration with Lihangin Wind Energy Corp (LWEC) for their corporate social responsibility (CSR) program for their host communities. The San Isidro Wind Power Project, a renewable energy project by Lihangin Wind Energy Corp, features 33 wind turbine generators with a capacity to produce 206.25 megawatts of electricity and over 130 transmission towers. Currently in its pre-construction phase, the project is on track for full-scale construction in the second quarter of 2024.  To show the support of the provincial government, the head of PEDIPO, Mr. Jhon Allen Berbon, offered assistance to fast-track the process faced by the project for its construction phase, this visit began with a series of presentations led by Ms. Eula Fae Sola, LWEC Project Manager.  After the inspection, discuss...

CATARMAN NORTHERN SAMAR/APRIL 30, 2024 –An one-stop-shop multipurpose building sayo sa hingyap san distrito nga igin kommiter pag- provide sin  accessible ngan efficient government services para sa molopyo sa Northern Samar.  InI makahuman nga an Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) - Northern Samar First DEO yana nakompleto na sini an construction san multipurpose building (Phase 2) didto sa University of Eastern Philippines, Catarman, Northern Samar.  Ini nga project, nga may  total cost nga  9.8 million pesos, kaapi sa completion  an 2 Storey multipurpose building (Phase 2) nga may  common CR ngan  covered waiting area sa ground floor, parking area, walkways, electrical works, plumbing works, fire exit ladder, 2000L water tank ngan 2hp water pump.  An one-stop-shop facility nga mag- accommodate san essential government agencies sugad san  Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Depar...

CATARMAN NORTHERN SAMAR/APRIL 30, 2024--An DOLE Northern Samar Field Office (NSFO), ngan an mga partners sin nga  Allen Municipal Officers and Employees Cooperative (AMOEC), McDonalds Catarman, ngan  Plan Philippines, naghatag kalipayan, pauyag ngan games entertainment  ngadto sa  33 profiled child laborers sini nga  April 30, 2024 didto sa Freedom Park, Catarman, Northern Samar. An nasabi nga activity, nga gin ngaranan nga  Project Angel Tree, ini an an off-shoot sa  DOLE's Child Labor Prevention and Elimination Program (CLPEP), nga tuyo sini an pag- provide san nasabi nga kabataan sin assistance ngan support pinaagi san  school supplies, finances ngan other needs, depende san participating providers, nga gin nganran nga 'angels.' An Long-time DOLE-NSFO partner, AMOEC, nga mao an  angel san nsabi nga kabataan san pira na katuig  nga nag-distribute sin school bags ngan hygiene kits  ngadto san 33 children duranti sini nga aktibidad....

CATARMAN NORTHERN SAMAR/APRIL 30, 2024-- Sa pangunguna ni District Engineer Alvin A. Ignacio, kaupod an  Inspectorate team led by Construction Chief Engineer Vicente C. Galecio ngan Planning and Design Chief Engineer Andy S. Ereño san Department of Public Works and Highways-Northern Samar First District Engineering Office (DEO), igin dumara an ocular inspection san magkaduru-dilain nga infrastructure projects nga sakop san first district of Northern Samar  sito April 23, 2024.  An team igin inspection an mga ongoing projects: r Road Construction sa Doña Polqueria, Catarman, Northern Samar; Bridge Construction (Completion), Phase III, Galutan National High School (Catarman River) to Barangay Doña Polqueria, Catarman, Northern Samar; ngan Construction san 1-Storey 4-Classroom, Cawayan Integrated School, Catarman, Northern Samar.  Durante sa inspection, si District Engineer Alvin A. Ignacio, nagmando sa construction chief engineer an pag-seguro san implementation sini n...

CATARMAN NORTHERN SAMAR/APRIL 30, 2024---Ginserbe kahapon nga adlaw April 29, 2024 ni DILG Provincial Director Geraldine Maquelabit kan Mayor Suan an Kamando-an san Ombudsman pinaagi san Memorandum basi ig implementar an Joint Order sa duha nga mga kaso administrativo nga gin sang-at ni Maricon Ablig. Sini  gin-abswelto si Mayor Suan san pag-baliskaron san Ombudsman an  nauna nga decision kahuman paburan an Motion for Reconsideration ngan Partial Reconsideration nga gin sang-at sa kampo san mayor. Sa bag-o nga Ombudsman decision, gin deklara nga waray pag-abusar sa katungdanan an mayor dida san nahinabo nga road construction sa sayo nga lugar sa bungto san Allen, nga kabaliktaran san akusasyon nga waray kaangayan nga abiso ngan pagtuyang an tagreklamo. Sa pagka-reinstate san suspendido nga Mayor, mabalik na si Vice Mayor Christian Lao sa iya kanya pagka-Vise Mayor san Allen nga tumindug nga acting mayor san bakantehon ni Suan an kanya pwesto tungod san 6 ka bulan nga suspensio...

CATARMAN NORTHERN SAMAR/APRIL 30, 2024--Nagpapadayon an masusi nga imbestigasyon san Mondragon MPS kasumpay san sayo nga babaye nga naagihan nga patay sa salog didto sa Bugko, Mondragon, sadton aga,  san Abril 28 sini nga tuig 2024. Nakilala sa kanya  kamapilya an nasabi nga biktima nga si Edelyn Rotamula, 52 anyos, single mother san 4 nga kabataa ngan residente sa Purok 3, Brgy Baybay, sini nga bungto san Catarman. Sa fb post sin sayo nga Yonon IN nga paryente san biktima nga diri sira matuko antis diri madakop an kun sin o man an nagpatay sa biktima ngan hingyap sini an malaksi nga makab-ot nga hustisya. Si Rotamula ultimo nga  naimdan sitonbanda  Biyernes, Abril 26, sa may Catarman Terminal banda alas 5:00 an kaagahon, nakashorts nga pili ngan green nga bado.  Sa yana nagpapadayon an mga otoridad sin hugot nga nag-imbestigar, agud mahibaruan  an motibo san pagpatayasini ngan kun sino an responsable san  krimen.#

CATARMAN NORTHERN SAMAR/ APRIL 27, 2024 -- Sa gin post nga dukomento sa facebook account ni Mayor Joey Suan ngan Provincial Government of Northern Samar, gin paboran san Ombudsman an motion for reconsideration ni Mayor Suan ini subay san husgado nga diri supesyente an mga ebidensya basi san mga akusasyon kuntra sini sa kaniya.  Ini makahuman nga ig dissmised ngan ig abswelto si Allen Mayor Joey Suan tikang sa igin kaso sa kanya  ngan iba pa nga mga kaso sini sa Ombudsman nga gin sang-at kuntra sa kaniya tungod san gin susugad nga pag-abuso san kaniya gahum bilang otoridad o grave abuse of authority pinaagi sa resolution nga may petsa March 22, 2024. Kun mahihinumduman nga gin suspender si Mayor Suan sa sulod sin 6 kabulan tungod sa kanya ka-convict sa kaso nga  administrativo kabahin san tuna sa Allen nga gin paalad ni  Mayor Suan ngan gin sugad waray sin pagtuyang an tag-yaon  sini nga si Maricon B. Ablig sa Brgy.  Sabang, Allen, Northern Samar. Sa kamandd...

April 26, 2024/Catarman Northern Samar--An Barangay Del Norte nagpaabot sa kanra pasasalamat sa  Department of Public Works and Highways—Northern Samar Second District Engineering Office (DPWH-NSSDEO) sa pag- provide sini  protection kontra sa makusog nga balud ngan paghataas san tubig dagat. Antis a construction san Mapanas Boulevard nga may  Seawall san nasabi nga bungto sa Northern Samar, diin an  mga residente sa Barangay Del Sur  na-eksperyensyahan sini an kahaok sa paghtaas san tubig ngaN kawakay sa kanya mga balay ngan distruso san mga propidades tungod sa  makusog ngan hagtaas nga balod labi na kun sa panhon san kalamaidad. Sini, an construction san  0.434-kilometer lane roadway, 16 sets san solar street lights, 217 meters of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP), ngan a seawall structure nga gin punduhan under  General Appropriations Act (GAA)  nga may contract amount na  P19,207,047.88. Ini nga protection structure project n...

April 25, 2024/Catarman Northern Samar--Sa pag-pasarig san infrastructure backbone ngan  an  strategic intervention  para san safety ngan matibay na road network, para san safer travel san mga  residente, motorista, ngan  commuters  nga napakadto sa  Northern Samar's scenic view san probensya.  An  Department of Public Works and Highways – Northern Samar Second District Engineering Office (DPWH -NSSDEO) headed by District Engineer Charlito S. Carlobos nakompleto na an  comprehensive Rehabilitation ngan Reconstruction san National Roads nga may Slips, Slope Collapse, ngan Landslide, Secondary Roads, Pangpang Palapag-Mapanas-Gamay-Lapinig Road, probensya san Northern Samar. Ini nga project  panuyo sini an pag- enhance san resilience sa secondary roads san probensya dida san joint venture san  JOMARCANN GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ngan PJ TAN CONSTRUCTION,  nga an funding tikang sa General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2022, nga nakan...

CATARMAN N. SAMAR/APRIL 21, 2024--Makahuman nga ma-eksperyensyahan an subra nga kagutom ngan  demoralisasyon mismo sa sulod sa  armed group san mga rebelde,  3 nga NPA  member an bulontaryo nag-surremder dara an kanra mga armas   ngadto sa Municipal Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (MTF-ELCAC) san Las Navas ngan 20th Infantry (We Lead) Battalion sito  April 17, 2024.  An 3  nga  NPA members gin kilala  nga sira  Alias Rion, member san Squad 1, Platoon 2; Alias Bunso, member san Squad 1, Sub-Regional Guerilla Unit (SRGU),ngan  Alias Ekgong, Yunit Militia, ngan Courier, ini an  mga  remnants o natutura san Front Committee-15 ngan na-dismantle, Sub-Regional Committee (SRC) Arctic, Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee (EVRPC).  Dara san mga ini sa kanra pag-surrender an  (1) M16 Rifle  ngan  may  (1) short magazine ngan  fifteen (15) ammunition; one (1) Caliber .38 Re...

CATARMAN N. SAMAR/APRIL 21, 2024--An Gebulwangan Solar Pump Project nga cover sini an area nga 49.40 hectares nga kaya mag- supply san mga  farmers para magkamay ada sin efficient agricultural technology ngan pag-seguro san sustainable livelihood nga para san barato nga agriproducts. Ini makahuman nga an Northern Samar Irrigation Management Office (IMO) pangunahan an Project turnover and acceptance ceremony didto  sa  Brgy. Gebulwangan, Catarman Northern Samar sito  April 17, 2024. Ini nga aktibidad gin pangunahan san  NSIMO Division Manager Engr. Georden A. Lemsic ngan  an iba pa nga NIA officials.  Si Catarman Mayor  Francisco Aurelio E. Rosales III igin padayag naman sini an kanya suporta pina-agi sa kanya pag-atinder kaupod an  Barangay Gebulwangan officials sa pangunguna ni Brgy. Captain, Dominador V. Senining, sugad man an mga  members san  Gebulwangan Irrigators Association ngan an mga  residente nga nag-witness san nasa...

Naagihan nga  patay na, an sayo  na  parag-isda nga sakay sa kanya motorboat kahapon nga alas 5:00 an aga, Abril 17, sa kadagatan parte sa Brgy. Laoangan, San Roque sini nga probensya. Base  sa police report, naimod  sin sayo nga paragpangisda nga taga Brgy. Laoangan San Roque, nga si Patrick  Formaran, an patay nga lawas sin sayo  nga paragpangisda nga gin kilala nga si Muncada, 63 anyos, taga Brgy Cahayagan, Laoang Northern Samar nga nakulob  sakay sa kanya bangka de motoer  nga naglulutaw -lutaw  sini nga dapit.  An biktima nakasul-ot sin green nga tshirt, pili nga shorts ngan pili nga relo.  An sarakyan san biktima  ginbulihan san duha na igkasi  paragpangisda nga sira Patrick Formaran ngan Hinaro Esmerio pagkurna pabaybayon san Brgy. Laoangan. Subay san  San Roque MPS sa pahayag ni PSMS Joann Baluyot, ini subay san  report  nga igin paabot sa kanra sin sayo nga Brgy. Kagawad  nga si Edwin Cant...