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Provincial Government of Samar

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PINABACDAO, SAMAR – Governor Sharee Ann Tan, together with Pinabacdao Mayor Via Mabag, conducted an on-site inspection of the emerging Pinabacdao Mangrove Safari, a promising eco-tourism development that is set to become one of the province’s newest attractions. The visit affirms the Provincial Government’s continuing efforts to expand Samar’s tourism portfolio through sustainable and community-based initiatives that highlight the continue reading : Pinabacdao Mangrove Safari Positioned as Samar’s Next Eco-Tourism Destination

CATBALOGAN CITY, SAMAR — Strengthening its commitment to quality and accessible education, Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan met with Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara to discuss key programs and initiatives aimed at advancing the education sector in the province. The meeting highlighted Samar’s priority education agenda, including support for learners, teachers, and schools across the province. Central to the continue reading : Gov. Ann Tan Meets DepEd Secretary Angara, Secures Support for Education Programs and School Infrastructure in Samar

PINABACDAO, SAMAR – April 15, 2026 – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. personally visited the Municipality of Pinabacdao, Samar to assess the on-ground implementation of the Walang Gutom Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as part of a Presidential audit and monitoring of key social protection initiatives. The President was warmly received by Governor Sharee Ann Tan and Pinabacdao continue reading : PBBM Visits Pinabacdao, Samar to Assess Walang Gutom Program Implementation

CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar — The Provincial Government of Samar, through its Public Employment Service Office (PESO), continues to advance inclusive development as Samar PESO Manager Michael Cristobal completed the Certificate Program on Digital Inclusion for All Ages, conducted by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in partnership with CIFAL Jeju. The program addressed the growing need for continue reading : Samar PESO Manager Completes Certificate on Digital Inclusion

Spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and in partnership with the Provincial Government of Samar through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, in close collaboration with the Provincial Youth, Education, and Sports Development Office (PYESDO), successfully conducted the 2nd ProtecTEEN Psychosocial Healing Session for 2026—further strengthening Samar’s commitment to addressing continue reading : DSWD, PLGU SAMAR LEAD 2ND PROTECTEEN HEALING SESSION 2026