TACLOBAN CITY — Northern Samar Rep. Edwin Ongchuan has called for the return of the Tourism Road Infrastructure Program implementation to the Department of Tourism due to the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) alleged inefficiency and corruption in infrastructure projects....
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar Rep. Edwin Ongchuan has filed a bill seeking to amend Republic Act No. 7883 or the Barangay Health Workers’ Benefits and Incentives Act 1995. Ongchuan said House Bill No. 1785 aims to require all local government units to provide mandatory sponsorship of...
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar Rep. Edwin Ongchuan has filed House Bill No. 604 proposing critical amendments to Republic Act No. 11310 or the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act. The proposed amendments aim to enhance livelihoods through skills development and livelihood training and...
TACLOBAN CITY – Newly-elected Northern Samar second district Rep. Edwin Ongchuan has filed a bill institutionalizing the position of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer (LEDIPO) in all local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines. House Bill 602 seeks to amend...
TACLOBAN CITY – Gov. Edwin Ongchuan has signed an ordinance institutionalizing the Northern Samar green lane policy, the first of its kind implemented by a local government unit (LGU) in the country. The measure – An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Green Lane Policy for Renewable Energy and...
TACLOBAN CITY — The National Committee on Geological Sciences declared Biri Rocks in Biri, Northern Samar, a National Geological Monument on Wednesday. Alongside the declaration was the official launching of Northern Samar as an Aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark. The Biri Rock Formation is known for...
TACLOBAN CITY – Governors Edwin Ongchuan of Northern Samar and Sharee Ann Tan of Samar pushed key road projects in Samar Island. TAN (left) and Ongchuan (center). (FB) Tan thanked Ongchuan for the strong collaboration and support for the proposed projects in a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11....
TACLOBAN CITY – Gov. Edwin Ongchuan suspended classes on all levels in Northern Samar on Friday, Nov. 15, as precautionary measure due to typhoon “Pepito” (international name “Man-yi”). Ongchuan said that Friday will remain a working day for provincial capitol employees to ensure that...
TACLOBAN CITY – Gov. Edwin Ongchuan suspended classes on Tuesday, Oct. 22, on all levels in Northern Samar due to heavy rainfall and possible flooding from tropical depression “Kristine.” Ongchuan said that suspension of work in government is under the discretion of local chief executives. He...
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar Gov. Edwin Ongchuan is running for congressman of the province’s second district, switching places with Rep. Harris Ongchuan who filed his Certificate of Candidacy for governor on Tuesday, October 8. ONGCHUAN (seated second from left) Gov. Ongchuan was congressman...
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Northern Samar, through the Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (PEDIPO), together with Envision Energy, is planning to install wind turbines in the municipality of Allen. The project which involves the installation of...
TACLOBAN CITY – Gov. Edwin Ongchuan, together with local chief executives, recently inked a pioneering Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to streamline business regulations and improve the investment environment in Northern Samar province. ONGCHUAN (FB) The MOA underscores a shared commitment to...
