Northern Samar Province

[cyberwizard]

MAASIN CITY

The Jesuits founded the town in 1770, The Agustinians took over from 1848-1896. The main barrios of the Poblacion, Abgao, Tunga-tunga, Mantahan, and Tagnipa were already in existence. Ancient Maasin was the hub of business and government activities from Palompon to Hinunangan. A fiscal’s office, a court of First Instance, “Administrador de Hacienda” equivalent to a treasurer were established in Maasin. When Southern Leyte became a provice, Maasin was made the capital.
Population - 79,737
Mayor - SAMACO, Maloney
Vice-Mayor - ABIERA, Ma. Effie

HINUNANGAN

In 1521, Magellan recorded sighting Hinunaghan (Hinunangan) during the voyage in Leyte Gulf. As far back in 1750 Hinunangan was a mid-way station of Boholanos trading in Eastern Leyte. They rested overnight at the mouth of Das-ay river where they morr their boats. A shelter was built for the crews and tenders, known as “Hononganan” stopover. Thus the name. In 1822, a certain Boholano named Palonoy founded Hinunangan. At this time Silago of the North and Hinundayan and Anahawan on the south were part of Hinunangan. The barangays are Poblacion, Ambacon, Badiangon, Bangcas A, Bangcas B, Biasong, Bugho, Calag-itan, Calayugan, Calinao, Canipaan, Catubian, Ilaya, Ingan, Labrador, Libas, Lumbog, Manalog, Manlico, Matinao, Nava, Nueva Esperanza, tama, Palongpong, Patong, Pondol, Panalaron, Salog, Salvacion, San Pablo, San Pedro, Sto. Nino II, Tahusan, Talisay, Tawog, Toptop, Tuburan, Union, and Upper Bantawon.
Population - 27,712
Mayor - Hon. Romeo M. Gomez
Vice Mayor - Hon. Esterlita C. Demiao

SOGOD
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During the American regime, the town was reorganized under the provisions of Act No. 82 passed by the Second Philippine Commission in 1900. This act was known as the Municipal Code and the first Municipal President of Malitbog was Fransico Escaño (1900-????). In 1957, during the incumbency of President Carlos P. Garcia, several barrios in the southern portion of Malitbog including the island of Limasawa was separated from Malitbog to form the municipality of Padre Burgos. San Isidro previously known as Santiago thru act of Congress 5777 and further amended by presidential Decree No. 134 was also separated from Malitbog and is now called Tomas Oppus. The history of Sogod began long before the arrival of the Spaniards. The early inhabitants founded a balangay or settlement near the bank of Subang Daku river in the heart of Sogod bay. In 1565, the Legaspi expedition described it as a thickly populated village. On September 6,1571, Sogod became a part of the Spanish encomienda in Leyte. Sogod became a municipality on June 10, 1853 by virtue of a decree signed by Governor General Antonio de Urbiztondo. Thirteen years later, Sogod became a parish under the patronage of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception by virtue of a Real Aprobacion dated May 14th. When Don Nicolas Idjao became governadorcillo in 1885, he transferred the seat of government to the barrio of Libagon, his native place. The poblacion of Sogod then became Sogod Viejo and Libagon became Sogod Nuevo. In 1902-1904, Don Benito Faelnar became the capitan municipal. He returned the seat to Sogod but in 1904 Ladislao deceteceo who succeeded Faelnar transferred again the seat to Consolation.
Population - 39,864

MACROHON

Macrohon was weaned from the jurisdiction of Maasin in 1904. After the United States took over the Philippines from Spain, Macrohon became a municipality. However, in 1906, it was reverted as a barrio. When Salvador Demetrio was elected delegatet to the First National Assembly in 1907, he made Macrohon a municipality. Distinguished luminaries from Macrohon, who earned renown, are World War II resistance hero, Col. Ruperto K. Kangleon who was also a secretary National Defense and Senato,. Representative Ciriaco K. Kangleon, Leyte Governor Salvador Demetrio, Arch-bishop Mariano D. Gaviola, and Court of Appeals judge Ramon G. Gaviola Jr.. The barrios of Macrohon include Aguinaldo(1870), Amparo, Asuncion, Bagong Silang, Buscayan, Cambaro, Canlusay, Flordeliz, Guadalupe, Ichon, Ilihan, Laray, Lumbang, Mabini, Monon, Molopolo(1845), San Jaquin(1896), San Roque(1873), San Vicente(Poblacion), San Vicente(Upper), Sta. Cruz, Sto. Niño, Sto. Rosario, Sindangan, Lower Villa Jacinta, Upper Villa Jacinta.
Population - 24,583
Mayor - Fe Gaviola-Edillo
Vice-Mayor - Allan Jose K. Aroy

SILAGO

The name is a corruption from the Spanish word “Murcielago” (bat) that the Spaniards found in abundance. It was a barrio of Hinundangan until Executive Order No. 326 dated May 17, 1951 separated it from the mother town. The town has an ebony beach with unique black sand. The evolution of the same Silago originated with the convenience of pruning the Spanish word “Murcielago” to Cielago and then silago as it is now called. This is the last town of Southern Leyte before Abuyog of Leyte on the north. During World War II, Silago was chosen as the site of submarine landing of American military arms and equipment for the Leyte guerillas. The military hardware was efficiently moved to Leyte by hundreds of volunteer guards under the Leyte area command of Col. Ruperto K. Kangleon. The barrios of Silago are Poblacion District I, Poblacion District II, Bagacay, Balagawan, Bulak, Catmon, Hingatungan, Imelda, Katipunan, Kikilo, Laguna, Mercedes, Pinamangan, Puntana, Salavacion, Sap-ang, Sudmon, Tuba-on and Tobod.
Population - 11,163

ST. BERNARD

This town was formerly the largest barrio of San Juan, then known as Himatagon. A densely populated barrio, it was a good port. It is situated in the Pacific coast and the first town form the mountain road from the eastern V of Sogod Bay, a cleaved southern part of the province. On December 9, 1954 , President Ramon Magsaysay issued Executive Order No. 84, converting the barrio as a municipality of Saint Bernard. It was through the efforts of Leyte Governor Bernardo Torres that the conversion was made possible in response to the lingering clamour of the inhabitants for an independent and separate municipality from San Juan(Cabalian). The barangays includes Poblacion, Atuyan, Ayahag, Bantawon, Bolodbolod, Nueva Esperanza, Ma. Asuncion, Carnaga, Catmon, Libas, Lepanto, Mag-atas, Magbagacay, Mahayahay, Malibago, Malinao, Panian, San Isidro, Sta. Cruz, Sug-angon, Tabontabon, Tambis I and Tambis II.
Population - 25,252

PADRE BURGOS

The ancient name of this town was Tamolayag, a corruption of “Tana Molayag”(lets sail) the alarm to cross the sea to Panaon into the safety of the jungles to escape from the plundering Moro Pirates. The pirates were observed from a tower built for the purpose. Once a barrio of Malitbog, it became a municipality by Executive Order No. 265 issued by President Carlos P. Garcia on October 23, 1957 and proclaimed by Leyte Governor Bernardo Torres. Padre Burgos is predominantly Aglipayan(PIC). It has no Catholic Parish. Padre Burgos holds the distinction of being the only municipality with maritime school in the province. The town covers 11 barrios of Buenavista, Bunga, Cantutang, Dinahugan, Laca, Lungsondaan, Poblacion, San Juan, Sta. Sofia, Sto. Rosario and Tangakaan.
POPULATION - 10,194

TOMAS OPPUS

Originally barrio Banday, the poblacion of Tomas Oppus was under the jurisdiction of Malitbog. It became a municipality under Republic Act. No. 5777, sponsored by Congressman Nicanor E. Yniguez Jr. The new town was called Tomas Oppus. The Yniguez law placed the seat of government in barrio San Isidro, but the seat of government was transferred to Banday by Mayor Agustin R. Escano, fanning the controversy as to the true and legal seat prompting the issuance of Presedential Decree No. 134 on February 12, 1973 that called for a referendum to settle the issue. Banday as the seat of government won in the referendum. Tomas Oppus shares the bay coast with other Sogod Bay towns. The barrios are Poblacion, Banday, Anahawan, Biasong, Bogo, Cabascan, Cambite, Camansi, Canlupao, Carnaga, Cawayan, Higoso-an, Hinagtican, Hinapu, Hugpa, Iniguihan, Looc, Luan, Maanyag, Mag-ata, Mapgap, Maslog, Punong, Rizal, San Antonio, San Isidro, San Miguel, San Roque and Tinago.
Population - 15,817

PINTUYAN

The name Pintuyan had been derived from a name of a native, “Pintoy”, who grew abundant lemon trees, its juices, used for hair fragrance and shampoo which was yearned from by women. The lemon fruit gave origin to the town’s name, Pintuyan, meaning the fruit was obtained at Pintoy’s place. Pintuyan was established in 1865. During the American regime, the seat of Pintuyan was moved to Pintuyan from San Ricardo upon the election of Perfecto Vazquez as Municipal President. From the on the residents of barrio San Ricardo agitated for a separate municipality. The towns cover the following barrios: Ibabao, San Juan, Badiang, Balongbong, Buenavista, Bulawan, Canlawis, Catbawan, Caubang, Cogon, Dan-an, Lobo, Mainit, Manglit, Nueva Estrella Norte, Nueva Esterella Sur,P.D. Equipilag, Punod, San Roque, Sta. Cruz, Son-ok I, Son-ok II and Tautag.
Population - 9,911

SAN FRANCISCO

Originally named as Kaniug(from liug, or nect) of a river when the early settlement was established between two rivers. The community was made into a town by the Philippine Government in 1899, with Miguel Tio as chieftain. It was officially made a municipality in 1951 by Executive Order No. 192 issued by President Elpidio Quirino. Migrants from Bohol, mostly Catholics and all inhabitants agreed to change the name of the town after a saint: San Fransisco. An image of San Fransisco was ordered but did not arrive. Instead an image of San Isidro was missent to the residents of San Fransisco. Thus while the name is San Fransisco, the patron saint is San Isidro. The barrios include Poblacion, Dakit, Ubos, Anislagon, Bongbong, Bongasiwan, Cuasi, Gabi, Habay, Kahayag, Malico, Marayag, Napantao, Pasanon, Pinamudlan, Punta, Sta. Cruz, Sta. Paz Norte, Sta. Paz Sur, Sudmon, Tinaan and Tuno.
POPULATION - 12,084

LIBAGON

It is said that Libagon got its name from a small depression of the ground called libaong. Spanish authoritties mistook the reference to the ground fault on the land being tilled as the name of the place. It has since been known by that name, Libagon. A barrio of Sogod until 1884 when Domingo Espina was elected Municipal Captain and held office in Labagon aas Sogod del Norte. In 1901, Nicolas Idjao under American Military Government of Leyte was appointed as Municipal Mayor until 1904 when Ladislao Deceteceo of Consolacion(then a barrio of Libagon) transferred the seat of government to Consolacion (Libagon was made a barrio). In 1913, Mariano Espina, a councilor during the Decenteceo term, succeeded in converting Libagon a town, himself as its first Municipal President. The barrios are Jubas, Talisay, Biasong, Bogasong, Cawayan, Gacat, Magcasag, Mayuga, Nahaong, Nahulid, Oticon, Pangi, Punta and Tigbao.
POPULATION - 14,283

SAN JUAN (CABALIAN)
The original name of the town, Cabalian, was what the Spaniards knew. When Legaspi visited Cabalian forty years after Magellan in 1561, they found the natives unfriendly and this discouraged the Spaniards. Legend has it that Magellan tried to anchor in the place due to a broken mast and shouts from the natives “kabalian”(meaning broked) were taken by the Spaniards to be the name of the place. No historical basis existed however. Pigafetta’s diary ever mentioned the incident. Excavated relics have shown that since the later part of the 13th century the town was known as Cabalian. The Jesuits in 1620 had buildings constructed and a watchtower build armed with faconetes y bantakas(Light cannons). The change of the names from Cabalian to San Juan was made in honor of the towns patron saint. Saint John the Baptist. The town has 18 barangays.
POPULATION - 14,442

BONTOC

Founded in 1850. The name Bontoc was derived from an old creek named Bontoc near the present Roman Catholic Cemetery in the pueblo named Lungsodaan, which existed during the early Spanish regime. It was under the old Libagon ran by capitanes and gobernadorcillos of the church that actually handled the civil and religious affairs of the government. When the Americans took over the Spaniards as colonial master, Bontoc was made into a barrio of Sogod. Bontoc became a separate town on June 15, 1950 by virtue of Republic Act No. 522. Bontoc is made up of 41 barrios. Poblacion, Anahaw, Banahao, Baugo, Beniton, Bunga, Buenavista, Casao, Catmon, Catuogan, Cawayanan, Dao, Divisioria, Esperanza, Guinsangaan, Hibagwan, Hilaan, Himakilo, Hitawos, Lanao, Lawgawan, Mahayahay, Malbago, Maugub, Maulyab, Olisihan, Paku, Pamahawan, Pamigsian, Pangi, Pong-on, Sampongon, San Ramon, San Vicente, Sta. Cruz, Sto. Niño, Taa, Talisay, Taytagan, Tuburan, and Union.
Population - 28,535

LILOAN

A “Wawa”(strait passage) divides the mainland of Leyte and Panaon island on the south. The passage is famous for its swirling currents from turbulent minute maelstrom when ebb tides rush in.Liloan was founded in 1885 but ecclesiastical work began in 1718. It is in the northern part of Panaon Island. Construction of a 297.428 meter steel bridge began on February 21, 1976 and was completed on August 25, 1977. It now crosses the “Wawa” and connects Panaon island to the mainland Leyte and the national highway. A lighthouse stands like a sentry of the bay which is a safe harbor during inclement weather. The bay is picturesque and from the passage it looks like a postcard town surrounded by wind-breaking hills. Liloan was a landmark in World War II. It was there that the Japanese and the liberation forces first fought from October 20 to 25, 1944.

SAN RICARDO
The primitive name of this town was “Inulinan “, the stern of rear part of a boat as it is located at the extreme southern part of Panaon Island that resembles a boat. It was established in 1865 with Pintuyan as the Poblacion. San Ricardo replaced Inulilan after the name of the first Capitancillo. Before 1907, the seat of local government was in San Ricardo. After the first held elections for Municipal President, the elected president moved his government to elections Pintuyan. The people protested to return the site to San Ricardo, and a move was again made to separate from Pintuyan and become an independent municipality. Congressman Nicanor E. Yñiguez Jr. sponsored a bill creating a new municipality of San Ricardo. The bill became Republic Act number 6360 dated July 23, 1971. it was proclaimed January 2, 1972 by President Ferdinand Marcos with Congressman Yñiguez and Presidential Assistant and Legislative Liason officer Atty. Joaquin G. Chung Jr. present.
POPULATION - 9,490

ANAHAWAN
The early coastal inhabitants believed to be adventurous settlers from neighboring provinces, originally settled northwest of Anahawan creek, where the palm-like Anahaw trees grew in abundance. It was earlier known as Kapirung. Anahawan was once a barrio of Hinundayan. On January 1, 1931 the barrio was transformed into a separate municipality of Delgado, by Proclamation of the Governor-General, in honor of Congressman Jorge Delgado. Subsequently, Delgado by congressional act changed the name to Anahawan, preserving the legend that determined the natural indigenous origin of the town. Anahawan comprises the barrios of Poblacion, Amagusan, Calinta-an, Canlabian, Capacuhan, Cogon, Kagingkingan, Lewing, Lo-ok, Mahalo, Mainit, Manigawong, San Vicente and Tagup-on.
Population - 8,032
Municipal Mayor - ROBERTO A. LOQUINTE
Municipal Vice Mayor - Gerardo B. Vestal


Distances Between Municipalities
Wednesday, 08 October 2008

TABLE OF DISTANCE IN KILOMETER


Maasin
15 Macrohon
26 11 Padre Burgos
42 27 16 Malitbog
60 45 34 18 Tomas Oppus
67 52 41 25 17 Bontoc
71 56 45 29 11 4 Sogod
88 73 62 46 28 21 17 Libagon
120 105 94 78 67 53 49 32 St. Bernard
124 109 98 82 71 57 53 37 4 San Juan
135 120 109 93 82 68 64 47 15 11 Anahawan
144 129 118 102 91 77 73 55 24 20 8 Hinundayan
153 138 127 111 100 86 92 64 33 29 17 9 Hinunangan
172 157 146 130 119 105 101 83 52 48 36 28 19 Silago
112 97 86 70 52 45 41 24 23 27 38 47 56 80 Liloan
124 109 98 82 64 57 53 86 35 39 55 59 68 92 12 Sn. Francisco
143 128 117 101 83 76 72 55 54 58 69 78 67 111 31 19 Pintuyan
152 137 126 110 92 85 81 64 63 66 78 87 96 120 40 28 9 Sn.Ricrdo

[habagatcentral1]

Why not Maasin City?

[cyberwizard]

nobody started..i just try..well, its where i lived before..

[cyberwizard]

MUNICIPALITY OF HINUNANGAN
Lungsod sa Hinunangan



Hulagway sa Pong Dako (San Pedro Island)



Pong Gamay (San Pablo) ug Pong Dako (San Pedro)



Baybayun sa Hinunangan

BISITA NA MO
SA ALA PARAISONG LUNGSOD SA
HINUNANGAN!....

[cyberwizard]

MaAjOnG AdLaW



aTo Ni Bai!..

[a_terisk78y™]

wow nice ang beach sa san pedro bai

[-sharkleman125-]

Originally Posted by cyberwizard

http://www.southernleyte.ph/index.ph...=274&Itemid=66

HINUNANGAN

Country Philippines
Region Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
Province Southern Leyte
Districts Legislative district of Southern Leyte
Barangays 40 Barangays
Government
- Mayor Romeo M. Gomez
- Vice Mayor Esterlita C. Demiao
Area
- Total 155.9 km² (60.2 sq mi)
Population (2007)
- Total 27,712
- Density 177.75/km² (460.4/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6608
Area code(s) 53

hate very much the current vice-mayor of hinunangan
errrrrr... the former vice mayor is my aunt....
(also the current V M is my moms client. hehehehe)

[-sharkleman125-]

pics in hinunangan.....
the greatest vacation....
from pong gamay to pong dako....

from sawang
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aglipay church
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very famous beach (only in hinunanagan)
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my kapamilya (apil si ex-vice)
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pong gamay
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sea facing hinundayan mountains..
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approaching the beach
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[dark_knight_detectve]

DENR presents environment code of Southern Leyte to stakeholders
By Erna Sy Gorne

Southern Leyte (September 11) -- The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Management Office (PENRMO) here presented the newly-cooked Environment Code of Southern Leyte to the stakeholders and aimed to forge agreement on the formulation of mechanics for its implementation, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Management Officer Eva Abad disclosed in an interview with PIA Southern Leyte.

The environment code was approved by Provincial Governor Damian G. Mercado last July 22, 2008, It was earlier deliberated and approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan last April 2008, she said.

The 2-day provincial consultative workshop on environment was participated in by the Sangguiang Bayan Committee Chairmen on environment, agriculture and tourism, designated Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officers (MENRO) and Municipal Agriculture Officers (MAO), it was learned.

The workshop also aimed to raise awareness on the updated environmental functions devolved to the municipalities such as small scale mining regulations, ecological solid waste management, integrated social forestry areas, among others.

She added that as environmental problems usually emanates from the barangay and municipal levels, the stakeholders were expected to participate on the situational analysis of the status of the province. That the political and social structure in all levels are critical links towards making programs for the protection of the environment considering the ecosystems including the forest, land, soil, coastal awareness and air systems.

That the municipal and barangay stakeholders are vital partners of the provincial government in the implementation of the environment code of the province, she said.

The workshop was facilitated by regional participation from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and GeoSciences Bureau, Environmental Management Bureau, Land Management Sector, Forest Management Sector and Protected Area and Wild Life Coastal Zone Management Bureau, she added. (PIA Southern Leyte) [top]

[Marni]

Catbalogan City is the capital city of Samar Province, Philippines with a population of 92,454 people (2007 Census). It is Samar's main commercial, trading, educational, political and financial center. It is also an important and major seaport serving inter-island vessels. Catbalogan City's central geographical location in Eastern Visayas makes it ideal as the gateway to the three Samar provinces.

Location

The capital city of Catbalogan is strategically located in the western seacoast of the Province of Samar, Eastern Visayas region. It is bounded to the north by the municipalities of Tarangnan and San Jorge, to the east by the municipality of Jiabong, and to the west by the Maqueda Bay with its beautiful sunsets. The Pan-Philippine Highway (Maharlika Highway) traverses the city from Barangay San Vicente in the north through the poblacion to Barangay Lagundi in the south. Catbalogan City is about 802 kilometers south of Manila, the capital of the Philippines.

Land Area

The total land area of Catbalogan City is 274.22 km². Its city proper covers an area of 1.30 km².

There are 57 barangays in the entire city, twenty-one of which are situated in the poblacion. Another twenty-one barangays are located in the coastal areas and fifteen are in the interior or upland areas.

Topography

The topography of Catbalogan City is rough and its mountains are relatively high. Approximately 2% of the land area are plain and mostly found along the seacoast while 43% are rolling hills and 55% are mountainous.

The coastline of Catbalogan City is irregular with bays bordering the poblacion and other barangays. Its coastline has a total length of about ten miles.

Climate

The climate is classified as 4th type (Mild) where rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year.

In Catbalogan City there is hardly a month without rainfall. Generally, there is no distinct dry season but the months of February, March, April and May comprise the short dry season. Rainfall is uniform throughout the year and heaviest during the months of November and December.

Typhoons occur during the latter months of the year. Although Samar has been known as a typhoon-prone area, the truth is, the island of Samar is used only as a reference point by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA.)

Soil Types

The soils of Catbalogan City are of two types, namely, the Catbalogan clay loam and faraon clay. The clay loam, the predominant one, is developed from shales and sandstones. It is particularly suited for agriculture especially rootcrops. The faraon clay, on the other hand, is a residual from corraline limestone and is fair with organic matter contents. Limestone rocks are sometimes found on the surface.

[technoblaze]

mga waray!.. ako ini hometown

possible ba ini na thread?

[technoblaze]

Maasin City welcomes Catbalogan “Lakbay Aral” delegation

By REBECCA CADAVOS (PIA Southern Leyte)
September 12, 2008
MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte – At least twenty delegates from the City of Catbalogan visited Maasin City to learn how the local government officials implement successfully the Healthy City Program, City Mayor Maloney Samaco disclosed over radio station DyDM Thursday here. The team headed by their City Mayor Coefredo “Tekwa” Uy arrived Wednesday afternoon, September 10.
The City of Maasin consistently won the Healthy City Initiatives throughout Region 8 since the leadership of then City Mayor Damian Mercado, Southern Leyte’s Governor and this year, a nominee for the national level category.
Hon. Samaco said that the visitors from the newly converted city will be toured around particularly to those areas that earn awards from the healthy city initiatives like the Healthy College – Saint Joseph College; Healthy Hotel – Villa Romana Hotel; Healthy Restaurant – Kinamot Sa Abgao, which was a consistent winner; Healthy Barangays from Tagnipa and Ibarra, also a consistent winner and they will also visit Danao – the Maasin City Forest Park at Barangay Matin-ao, among others.
Maasin Team consisting of the Healthy City Technical Working Group chaired by City Planning and Development Officer Engr. Othelo Rich conducted a one-day workshop-seminar to impart the knowledge on how they implement the Healthy City Initiatives successfully to the Catabalogan City delegation.
The enforcement of health ordinances in restaurants, schools, collection and segregation of wastes, impounding of stray dogs, among others, are some of the health ordinances implemented in the city, Mayor Samaco shared.
While, the study tour team will replicate what they have learned and observed here. Mayor Tekwa Uy was accompanied by his Vice Mayor Van Torevillas, City Budget Officer, City Accountant, City Social Welfare Officer, City Agriculturist, City Veterinarian, City Engineer, City Planning and Development Officer, Provincial PIA Manager Ninfa Quirante, representatives from selected non-government organizations, a Councilor and a few Barangay Captains.

[technoblaze]

Road rehab in Samar’s capital city to usher in agricultural productivity
By NINFA B. QUIRANTE (PIA Samar)
September 11, 2008
CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar – The road rehabilitation project from San Vicente to Barangay Cagutian is expected to boost agricultural productivity!

Catbalogan city mayor Tekwa Uy (right) with InFRES team leader and project management specialist Michael J. Allman at the road rehabilitation site.

This was bared by Infrastructure for Rural Productivity Enhancement Sector (InFRES) team leader and project management specialist Michael J. Allman, a Brisitsh national who came to attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the 12-kilometer road on Tuesday.

Allman added that the road opening would increase productivity and eventually decrease the incidence of poverty. Samar, is one of the poorest provinces in the country.

Punong Barangay Zosimo Dacles of Barngay Albalate, one of the benefited barangays committed to inspire his rural wards to plant more banana, gabi, cassava, pineapple and even rice now that transportation of their farm outputs would be easy.

Other barangay captains from Barangays Panlayogon and Cagutian also vowed to ensure their constituents to vigorously push for agricultural productivity as road construction is coming to their remote barangays.

The road rehabilitation and construction project will signal that four-wheel drive transportation will be operating in the 12-kilometer route from San Vicente (Maharlika Higway, Catbalogan City) to the interior barangay of Cagutian.

On Tuesday, Catbalogan City officials, Barangay Captains of the four remote barangays, officials and InFRES team leader Michael Allman, a British national, traveled some 20 kilometers from the city of Catbalogan up north to Barangay San Vicente, got together to celebrate with a mass and hold the groundbreaking ceremony.

The project costs some P30M which is the road rehabilitation of San Vicente to Cagutian passing two other barangays.

The project fund amounts to some P34 M and 30% of which will be shouldered by Catbalogan City LGU, beneficiary barangays 7.7%, national government 12.3% and Asian Development Bank 50.0%.

Catbalogan City Mayor Coefredo ‘Tekwa’ Uy said in his speech that the project will open the road to progress, provide various livelihood opportunities and ensure delivery of basic services, because, he added, “Tekwa cares!” The slogan sort is Uy’s favorite expression attached to his billboards in his various infrastructure projects all around the city.

Meanwhile, Vice Mayor Van Torrevillas said that the road is life to the underprivileged. He added that it signifies hope and strength to rural barangay residents and that it is only a part of the larger role of community development leaders like him and Mayor Uy.

The project was proposed in 2004 and would be implemented for the next 365 days.

[Marni]

ako gihap. tikang ak ha SAMAR pero ngadi na ak ha Tacloban naukoy. kumusta it UY clan dida!

[cyberwizard]

Quake damages infrastructure in Southern Leyte

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — The 5.7 magnitude earthquake that shook Southern Leyte this week has damaged buildings, roads and water systems in the towns of Anahawan and San Juan, the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) Friday reported.

No casualties were reported, however, said OCD regional director Angel Gaviola.

The tremor-triggered landslides Wednesday morning near the Energy Development Corp. geothermal plant in Dayanog village, San Juan, Southern Leyte and covered some agricultural land in the area. The Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council estimated the damaged to infrastructure at P40 million in San Juan town alone.

Cracks have appeared in school buildings in 18 villages of San Juan since the tremor, according to initial reports. Among those damaged are the Infotech building of the Southern Leyte State University (SLSU)-San Juan campus and the San Juan National High School (SNHS). Cracks were also noticed at the municipal hall in San Juan town and its glass panels were broken.

"Damage was not so bad because there are no high-rise buildings in the area," Mr. Gaviola added.

In Anahawan town, cracks were noted in some residential buildings and some concrete fences collapsed.

Mr. Gaviola said the possible source of the quake was the Leyte segment of the Philippine fault zone located near Maasin City, the capital of Southern Leyte. Local government units in landslide-prone areas have been warned.

Tremors were also reported this week in other parts of Eastern Visayas but there were no reports of damage.

[Blair]

sarap nang inasal nyo hehe..

[SUV111]

wow beach!!!

wow LECHOOOOON!!!!!

ganda ng lugar.

[bods]

my god at last someone started a thread dedicated to my home province

good job ts

[bods]

SOGOD

Sogod is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 39,864.

The municipality of Sogod is the home of Southern Leyte State University. Parts of the municipality are prone to mudslides. Following the 2006 Southern Leyte mudslide, Governor Lerias placed the town of Sogod under a state of calamity.

Within the bay, Sogod town is the centre for trade, commerce and industry.

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Originally Posted by bods

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Sogod is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 39,864.

The municipality of Sogod is the home of Southern Leyte State University. Parts of the municipality are prone to mudslides. Following the 2006 Southern Leyte mudslide, Governor Lerias placed the town of Sogod under a state of calamity.

Within the bay, Sogod town is the centre for trade, commerce and industry.

Bods, are you from Sogod?..i have friendz their...Nikki of TopHome Builders,yeah she's very beautiful..