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MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN REGION 8
1. Mass housing for 150,000 workers and very poor households (HUDCC)

Accomplishment: Some 2,530 households in Region 8 have been provided housing assistance through resettlement, sites and services, land tenurial assistance program, cooperative housing, Community Land Acquisition Program and other socialized housing programs from January 2001 – December 2003.

  • Eastern Samar (45 households)
  • Leyte (1,648)
  • Northern Samar (171)
  • Samar (666)

2. Give security of tenure to 150,000 urban poor families (HUDCC)

Accomplishment: A total of 485 households in Region 8 (Leyte) have been provided security of land tenure through the community mortgage program.

3. Low-priced medicines (DOH and DTI)

Accomplishment: 2 DOH-retained hospitals, and 14 outlets in local governments in Region 8 sold low-cost medicines under the GMA (Gamot Mabisa, Abot-kaya) Pharma 50 Program.

DOH-Retained Hospitals:

  • Schistosomiasis Control and Research Hospital, Palo, Leyte
  • Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center, Tacloban City

LGUs selling low-priced medicines:

  • Province of Leyte (8 outlets)
  • Province of Eastern Samar (1)
  • Maasin City, Southern Leyte (1)
  • Ormoc City, Leyte (1)
  • Municipality of Alangalang, Leyte (1)
  • Municipality of St. Bernard, Southern Leyte (1)
  • Municipality of Tanauan, Leyte (1)

Samples of low-priced medicines and their comparative prices in private drug stores:

DOH Price

Drug Stores

Price Savings
Bactrim DS 800/160 mg tab (Anti-Bacterial)

P 5.07

P 24.03

P 18.96
Bactrim Adult 400/80 mg tab (Anti-Bacterial)

2.80

13.50

 10.70
Augmentin 625 mg tab (Anti-Bacterial)

63.47

87.33

 23.86
Phexin 55 mg cap (Anti-Bacterial)

21.53

33.70

 12.17
Adalat Retard 20 mg tab (Anti-Hypertensive)

5.72

36.02

 30.30
Betaloc 50 mg tab (Anti-Hypertensive)

4.67

9.60

4.93
Tenormin 50 mg tab (Anti-Hypertensive)

8.69

20.67

11.98
Ponstan 500 mg tab (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

8.65

20.87

 12.22
Ventorlin 100 mcg x 200 doses inhaler

(Bronchodilator)

159.60

314.63

 155.03
Diamicron 80 mg tab (Oral hypoglycemic)

9.45

11.53

 2.08
Euglocon 5 mg tab (Oral hypoglycemic)

5.20

9.25

 4.05
Dilantin 100 mg cap (Anti-epileptic)

4.81

20.60

15.79

4. Health insurance for the poor (Philhealth)

Accomplishment: Under the Enhanced Greater Medicare Access (GMA) program, some 1,957,095 urban and rural poor beneficiaries or 391,419 families in Region 8 have been given health insurance.

Among the services covered by the program include payment of room and board accommodation in hospitals from P200 to P400/day; medicine consumption from P1,500 to P16,000 (per single period of confinement); payment of professional fees of attending physician from P600 but not to exceed P2,500 per day.

Philhealth also provides maternity packages for normal delivery and health packages for tuberculosis patients.

Biliran (95,430 individuals)

Almeria, Biliran, Cabucgayan, Caibiran, Culaba, Kawayan, Maripipi, Naval

Eastern Samar (248,805)

Arteche, Balangiga, Balangkayan, Borongan, Can-Avid, Dolores, General Macarthur, Giporlos, Guiuan, Hernani, Jipapad, Lawa-an, Llorente, Maslog, Maydolong, Maydolong, Mercedes, Oras, Quinapondan, Salcedo, San Julian, San Policarpio, Sulat, Taft

Leyte (805,885)

Abuyog, Alangalang, Albuera, Babatngon, Barugo, Bato, Baybay, Burauen, Calubian, Capoocan, Carigara, Dagami, Dulag, Hilongos, Hindang, Inopacan, Isabel, Jaro, Javier, Julita, Kananga, La Paz, Leyte, Mahaplag, Matag-ob, Matalom, Mayorga, McArthur, Merida, Ormoc City, Palo, Palompon, San Isidro, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Tabango, Tabontabon, Tacloban City, Tanauan, Tolosa, Tunga, Villaba

Northern Samar (269,855)

Allen, Biri, Bobon, Capul, Catarman, Catubig, Gamay, Laoang, Lapinig, Las Navas, Lavezares, Lope de Vega, Mapanas, Mondragon, Palapag, Pambujan, Rosario, San Antonio, San Isidro, San Jose, San Roque, San Vicente, Silvino Lobos, Victoria

Western Samar (338,240)

Almagro, Basey, Calbayog City, Calbiga, Catbalogan, Daram, Gandara, Hinabangan, Jiabong, Marabut, Matuguinao, Motiong, Pagsanghan, Paranas, Pinabacdao, San Jorge, San Jose de Buan, San Sebastian, Santa Margarita, Santa Rita, Santo Nino, Tagapul-an, Talalora, Tarangnan, Villareal, Zumarraga

Southern Leyte (198,880)

Anahawan, Bontoc, Hinunangan, Hinundayan, Libagon, Liloan, Limasawa, Maasin City, Macrohon, Malitbog, Padre Burgos, Pintuyan, Saint Bernard, San Francisco, San Juan (Cabalian), San Ricardo, Silago, Sogod, Tomas Oppus

5. New jobs in agriculture and fisheries sector (DA)

Accomplishment: 68,562 jobs were generated in agriculture in Region 8.

6. Implementation of Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization or AFMA (DA)

Accomplishment: For CY 2001, P261.96 million was allocated for Region 8, of which P259.50 million has been utilized for the rice and corn, high value crops, livestock, fisheries and DA-LGU Counterparting programs under AFMA.

For CY 2002, P165.94 million was allocated for Region 8, of which P165.90 million has been utilized for the rice and corn, high value crops, livestock, and fisheries programs under AFMA.

For CY 2003, P128.09 million was allocated for Region 8, of which P109.33 million has been utilized for the rice and corn, high value crops, livestock, and fisheries programs under AFMA.

For CY 2004, P44.11 million was allocated for Region 8, of which P13.08 million has been utilized for the rice and corn, high value crops, livestock, and fisheries programs under AFMA.

Physical Accomplishments from January 2001- May 2004:

  • Irrigation
  • Generated 3,677 hectares of new areas and rehabilitated 14,517 hectares of national and communal irrigation systems with 13,654 beneficiaries:

Province

New Area, has

Rehab Area, has

Beneficiaries, No.

Biliran

83

282

329

Northern Leyte

2,218

12,399

10,894

Eastern Samar

345

338

682

Northern Samar

96

368

300

Southern Leyte

619

761

992

Western Samar

316

369

457
  • Post-harvest
  • Constructed, rehabilitated and upgraded three (3) multi-purpose drying pavements, one (1) trading post/center, two (2) processing facilities, 14 biogas digesters, and two (2) livestock auction markets.
  • Distributed five (5) mechanical dryers, 13 corn shellers and three (3) village-level processing equipment.
  • Other Infrastructure
  • Completed 45 farm-to-market road projects in Biliran, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Southern Leyte, Western Samar, and Leyte.
  • Established/constructed the Guiuian ice plant and cold store in Eastern Samar.
  • Constructed the Macrohon municipal fish port in Macrohon, Leyte.
  • Established one (1) GET Excel Tilapia central hatchery in Babatngon, Leyte.
  • Credit

- Provided loans to 27,025 farmers amounting to P 1.10 billion.

Province

Amount (P million)

No. of Beneficiaries

Biliran

175.24

1,163

Eastern Samar

141.56

1,043

Northern Samar

53.39

1,705

Southern Leyte

140.11

4,490

Western Samar

122.64

5,069

Leyte

464.20

13,555
  • Capability Building
  • Conducted 416 trainings with 20,157 participants.
    •
Province

No. of Training

Participants
NTC-Visca, Leyte

165

6,693
RTC-Alan-alang, Leyte

167

8,474
PTC-Samar

84

4,990
  • Marketing Assistance
  • Conducted the Agri-Food and Technology (Biliran), Agri-Aqua Fair and Garden Show (Maasin City), Agri-Trade Fair and Exhibit (Leyte), Agri-Aqua Fair and Garden Show (Leyte), and Agri-Aqua Fair, Garden and Pet Show (Tacloban City).
  • Market matched the following:
  • 3MT of Robusta coffee (seller-Samar and Maasin City; buyer-Nestle Phil., Inc.)
  • 15MT of sweet potatoes (seller-Dagami, Dulag and Mayorga, Leyte; buyer-local trader)
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  • Research and Development

- Supported the operationalization and strengthening of 1 Development R&D networks

  • Salary Supplement

- Provided monthly incentive allowance to 1,337 LGU extension workers

Province

No. of Extension Workers

Biliran

56

Eastern Samar

207

Northern Samar

204

Southern Leyte

146

Western Samar

278

Leyte

446

7. Deployment of rolling stores (NFA)

Accomplishment: Maintained operations of 3 rolling stores and 21 stationary stores in Region 8 which sold basic commodities at low prices such as rice, sugar and herbal and over-the-counter medicines.

Rolling Stores:

  • Northern Leyte1
  • Southern Leyte1
  • Western Samar1

8. Push for the resolution of the coconut levy issue in favor of coconut farmers (PCA) Accomplishment: Following the decision of the Supreme Court declaring coconut levy funds as prima facie funds, the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) implemented the Coconut Industry Investment Fund Safety-Net Program (CSNP) for Coconut Farmers, which includes access to micro-finance and credit and upgraded insurance coverage for coconut farmers.

The government enrolled 215,157 coconut farmer-beneficiaries in Region 8 in the upgraded insurance coverage program which increased their insurance coverage from P5,000 to P10,000.

Biliran

16,692 farmers

Leyte

85,882

Southern Leyte

42,696

Eastern Samar

25,770

Northern Samar

21,235

Western Samar

23,282

A total of 39,466 families in Region 8 have been covered by the Coconut Farmers Food Access Program, which provided basic commodities at low prices.

Biliran

885 families

Leyte

19,691

Southern Leyte

4,642

Northern Samar

2,881

Western Samar

2,855

Eastern Samar

8,512

9. Land distribution (DAR, DENR)

Accomplishment: Land distribution in Region 8 covered 57,020 hectares – 45,206 hectares by DAR from January 2001 to June 2004 and 11,814 hectares by DENR from January 2001 to April 2004:

Jan. 2001 – June 2004

Jan. 2001 – April 2004

Biliran

2,128

692

Leyte

18,177

3,182

Southern Leyte

1,579

2,141

Eastern Samar

2,479

1,250

Northern Samar

15,464

1,557

Western Samar

5,379

2,991

45,206

11,814

10. School building in every unserved barangay (DPWH and DepEd)

Accomplishment: A total of 124 school buildings in unserved barangays in Region 8 were completed as of May 2004.

Leyte (48)

 Abuyog (Mag-atubang)
Alangalang (Capiz, Cabadsan, Cavite)
Bato (Cebuana)
Calubian (Pagatpat)
Catubig (Cagugubngan)
Capoocan (Lemon)
Dagami (Hinulogan)
Dulag (Barbo)
Hilongos (Catandog I, Catandog II, Manaul, Manangoy, Bagong Lipunan, Bantigue, San Roque, Kanghaas)
Julita (Bugho)
Leyte (Tag-abaca)
McArthur (Gen. Luna, Quezon)
San Isidro (Basud)
Sta. Fe (Baculanad, Cutay)
Tacloban City (Diit, Manlurip)
Tanauan (Lapay, Pasil, Balud, Antipolo, Binongtoan, Ada, Jacme, Hilagdad, Sta. Cruz, Cabalagnan, Capiz, Cahumayhumayan, Guingauan)
Lapaz (Calabnian)
Villaba (San Francsico)
Inopacan (Guisonga-an)
Javier (Magsaysay, Batug)
San Miguel (Bairan)
Matag-ob (Bonoy)
Palo (Tacuranga)

Southern Leyte (13)

 Bontoc (Hitawos, Anahao, Casao, Guinsangaan, Pamahawan)
Hinundayan (Manigawong, Baculod)
Liloan (Fatima, Catig)
Macrohon (Bagong Silang, Sto. Niņo)
Hinanungan (Ambacon)
St. Bernard (Libas)

Eastern Samar (22)

 Balangkayan (Gen. Malvar, Magsaysay)
Guiuan (Dalaragan)
Quinapondan (Rizal, Kakulangan, Mabini, Cambante, San Isidro)
Taft (Pangubatan, Dacel)
Mercedes (Cambante)
Giporlos (San Isidro, Pinipilahan)
Oras East (Balocawa)
Sulat (Hamorawon)
San Julian (Lunang)
Calbayog City (Buenavista, Calocnayon, Dinacawan, Mabini, Nag-Uma, Pagbalican)

Northern Samar (21)

 Capul (Sawang, Aguin)
Catubig (Giparayan)
Lavezares (Fedder Road, Alimango, Baribadon, Bariguig, Bangkawan Villa)
San Isidro (Cabalwa)
Las Navas (Dolores)
Palapag (Benigno Aquino Sr., Cabariwan, Napo)
Silvino Lobos (Balud, Guigmitan, Imelda)
Leyte (Catandog II, Magsaysay, Batug)
Allen (Looc, Alimango)

Western Samar (19)

 Calbayog City (Buenavista, Calocnayon, Dinawacan, Mabini I (Calbayon Dist), Naguma, Pagbalican
Calbiga (Polangi, Hindang)
San Jorge (Bayang, Canyaki, Cabugao, Monbon)
San Jose de Buan (Cataydongan, Can-Aponte)
Villareal (Cabadsan, Bangon, Balegiran, Bonga,Hagbay)

Biliran (1)

Kawayan (Villa Cornejo)

11. Improvement of student-textbook ratio (DepEd)

Accomplishment: From June 2001 to June 2003, a total of 6,150,344 textbooks were procured for Region 8 resulting in a 1:1 textbook-pupil ratio in Grades 1 to 6, and in the 1st and 2nd Year High School, except for English 3 (Grade 3), with a 1:2 ratio.

For 3rd and 4th Year High School, the textbook ratio ranges from 1:1.1 to 1:5.2, except for Mathematics 3 (3rd Year High School), which has a 1:1 ratio. Distributed 73,325 Teachers Manuals in 3,661 recipient schools in 180 school districts in the region.

12. Upgrading of Math and Science education (DepEd)

Accomplishment: Some 23,151 public and private school teachers in Region 8 were trained on the new Basic Education Curriculum. Starting June 2003, time allotted for Science was increased to 84 minutes per period or 420 minutes per week.

13. Barangay energization (DOE)

Accomplishment: From July 2001 to June 2004, 546 barangays in Region 8 were provided electricity.

Biliran (4)

 Cabucgayan (Canibongan)
Culaba (Salvacion)
Naval (Libertad, Mabini)

E. Samar (109)

Balangiga (Guinmaayuhan, Cag-olango, Bacjao, Sta. Rosa)
Balangkayan (Caisawan, Cantubi, Bangon)
Borongan (San Gabriel, San Jose; Sohotan, Calico-an, Can-aga, San Andres, Cabalagnan, Canyopay, San Gregorio, Pinanag-an, Binowagan, San Pablo, Banuyo, Hibacong, San Mateo, Siha)
Can-avid (Solong, Malogo)
Dolores (Dampigan, Bonghon)
Gen. McArthur (Vigan, Binalay, Calutan, Cancuevas, Laurel, Limbujan, Magsaysay, Osmeņa, Pingan, Quezon, Quirino, Roxas, Sta. Cruz, Sta Fe, Tandang Sora, Tugop, San Roque, Macapagal, Domrog, San Isidro)
Giporlos (Gigoso)
Guiuan (Victory Island, Bagua, Cagusu-an, Cogon, Hagna, Mayana, Sapao, Alingarog, Bucao, Cagdarao, Gahoy, Dalarangan, Timala, Sto. Niņo)
Hernani (Nagaja, San Isidro)
Jipapad (Agsaman, Dorillo, Magsaysay)
Llorente (Babanhikon, Maca-anga, Hugpa, Can-ato, Candoros, Barobo, Cantomco, Mina-anod, Waso)
Maslog (Maputi, Tangbo)
Maydulong (Maytigbao)
Mercedes (Cambante, Bobon, Port Kennedy, San Jose, Busay, San Roque)
Oras (Alang-alang, Sta. Monica, Bantayan, Cagtoog, Iwayan, Minap-os, Nadacpan, Batang, Agsam, Japay)
Quinapundan (Naga, Sta. Margarita, Kakulangan)
Salcedo (Alog, Jagnaya, Cagaot, Camanga, Cantomoja, Carapdapan, Palanas, Caridad, Tagbacan, Taclaon, Matarinao, Seguinon)
Taft (Danao)

Leyte (131)

 Abuyog (Kikilo, Malaguicay, Pilar, San Francisco, Tib-o, Santa Lucia, San Roque, Bulak, Bahay, Buaya, Cagbolo, Can-Aporong, Lawaan, New Taligue, Old Taligue, Libertad, Pagsang-an, Odiongan, Laray)
Alang-alang (Tabangohay, Capiz)
Barugo (Ibag)
Bato (Cebuana, Dawahon, Plaridel, Marcelo, Imelda)
Baybay (Amguhan, Ampihanon, Villamagaso, Monterico, Alta Vista, Kabungaan, Lintaon)
Burauen (Cali, San Fernando, Tagadtaran, Toloyao, Villa Rosas, Taghuyan, Malaguinabot, Gamay. Hugpa West, Tambis, Anonang, Balatson, Caanislagan, Cadahunan, Haponan, Kalao, Kaparasanan, Laguiwan, Matin-ao, Moguing, Paghudlan, Mahagnao, Cansiboy, Logsongan, Pangdan, Bobon, Dina-ayan, Villa Corazon)
Calubian (Laray, Petrolio, Anislagan, Garrido, Kawayan Bogton, Pagatpat, Tuburan)
Capoocan (Balugo)
Dagami (Poponto)
Dulag (Arado)
Hilongos (Imelda Marcos, Bon-ot, San Agustin Utanan, Hitudpan)
Inopacan (Apid)
Javier (Quinapondan)
Jaro (Sagkahan)
Kananga (Mahawan)
La Paz (Pansod, Calabnian, Bocawon, Quiong)
Leyte (Wague, Bagaba-o, Mataloto, Tapol)
Mahaplag (Mabunga, Malipoon, Tagaytay, Hiloctugan, Hinaguimitan, Magsuganao, San Juan, Sto. Nino, Sta. Cruz)
Matag-ob (Bulak, San Sebastian, San Dionisio)
Matalom (San Juan, Caningag, Taglibas, Lowan, Pres. Garcia)
Mayorga (Burgos)
Mc Arthur (Quezon)
Merida (Cambantug)
Palo (Cabarasan Guti)
Palompon (Belen, Cangmoya, San Pablo, Buenavista, Masaba)
Pastrana (Cancaraja)
San Isidro (Matungao, Busay)
Tabon-tabon (Mohon)
Tanauan (Arado, Antipolo, Binulo, Catig-bian, Catmon, Limbuhan Guti, Pasil, Sacme, Talalora, Antipolo)
Villaba (Bugabuga, San Francisco, New Balanac, Camporog, Capinyahan)

N. Samar (100)

 Allen (Imelda, Sta. Rita)
Biri (Progresso)
Bobon (Balat-Balud, Trujillo)
Capul (Oson, San Luis)
Catarman (Cag-abaca, Cal-igang, Doņa Pulquera, Hinatad, Imelda, McKinley)
Catubig (Cagogobngan, Canuctan, Hiparayan, Irahawan, Lenoyahan, San Francisco, Nabulo, San Jose, Sulitan, Guiboangan, Libon)
Gamay (Bangon, Bonifacio, G.M. Osias, Dao, Henogawe, Lonoy, Luneta, San Antonio, Burabod)
Lao-ang (Cabadiangan, Manubay, Lawaan, Abaton, Aroganga, Cabagngan, Cabulalo-an, Cagaasan, Catigbian, Bawang, Bongliw, Cangcahipos)
Las Navas (Bukid, Geracdo, Geguinta, Palanas, Roxas, San Andres, Lourdes, Bugtusan, Mabini, Mc Arthur, Jole Jole)
Lavezares (Chansvilla, Datag, San Agustin, Salvacion, Toog, Villa Hermosa, San Jose)
Lope de Vega (Bonifacio, Getigo)
Mapanas (Naparasan, Quezon, Siljagon, Burgos)
Mondragon (La Trinidad,
Palapag (Natawo, Matambag, Osmeņa, Capacujan, Bagacay, Simora, Sangay Campedico, Binay, Binay, Napo, Bangon, Manajao, Kabariwan)
Rosario (Bantolinao, Ligaya, San Lorenzo)
San Antonio (Rizal, San Nicolas, Vinistahan, Dalupirit)
San Jose (Madugang)
San Roque (Balnasan)
San Vicente (Tarnate, Sila Island, Sangputan Island)
Victoria (San Ramon, Asedillo, Luisita, Lungib)

S. Leyte (60)

 Anahawan (Calintaan, Capacuhan, Hagingkingan, Mainit)
Bontoc (Lawgawan, Cawayanon, Hitawos, Hibagwan, Pangi, Banahao,
Hitawos)
Hinunangan (Ilaya, Matin-ao, Palongpong, Tuburan)
Hinundayan (Amaga, An-an, Navalita, Plaridel)
Liloan (Gud-an, Katig, Fatima, Malangas, Fatima)
Maasin (Libertad, Cabadiangan, Canyuom, Santa Rosa, Tigbawan,
Cagnituan)
Macrohon (Lvador (Mangyan), Cambaro)
Malitbog (Tigbawan I, Pancil, Cadaruhan)
Padre Burgos (Laca)
Pintuyan (Buenavista, Bulawan, Lobo)
San Francisco (Bongawisan, Maliko, Kahayagan, Anislagon, Napantao)
San Ricardo (Pinut-an, Camang, Inolinan)
Sogod (Pancho Villa, Kahupian, Olisihan, Mabikay)
Tomas Oppus (Maanyag, Anahawan, Hinagtikan, Hugpa, Camansi, Cawayan, Mapgap, Rizal)

W. Samar (142)

 Basey (Inuntan, Bulao, Cogon, Mongabong, Pelit, Villa Aurora, Mabini, Sugca, Sugponon, Guintigi-an)
Calbayog City (Looc, Himautan, Villahermosa, San Rufino, Maybog, Alibaba, Cacaransan, Dinabongan, Gabay, La Paz, Osmeņa, Panonongon, Sinantan, Navarro, Cagbanayzcao, Cabicahan, Catabunan, Mabini II, De Victoria, Hibabngan, Hugon Rosales, Libertad, Talahiban, Roxas I, Hibatang, Saputan, Bagong Lipunan, Patong)
Calbiga (Panayuran)
Catbalogan (Bangon, Palanyogon, Albalate, Cawayan, Libas, Cagudalo, Cagutian, Cagusipan, Manguehay)
Daram (Burgos, Guindapunan, Macalpe, Poso, San Antonio)
Gandara (Hinogacan, Pologon, Samoyao, Elcano, Hiparayan, Buao, Jasminez, Nalijugan, Bangahon, Malayog, San Miguel)
Hinabangan (Bucalan, San Rafael, Binubucalan, Concord)
Jiabong (Malino, Casapa, Hinaga, San Fernando, Jidanao, San Andres, Tomabe, Bugho, Dongonan, Candayao, Garcia, Cristina)
Marabut (Amambucale, Malabago, Pinamitinan, Sta. Rita)
Motiong (New Minarog, Maypange, Angyap, Inalad, Calantawan, Mamarrangsi, Linonoban, Pamamas-an)
Oquendo (San Isidro)
Pagsangahan (Calanyugan)
Paranas (Minarog, Cantaguic)
Pinabacdao (Lawaan)
San Jorge (Catanguic, San Isidro, Tomogbong, Rawis, Lincoro, Ranera, Monbon)
San Jose de Buan (Hilumot, Cadaragan, Hibacaan)
San Sebastian (Hitaasan II)
Sta. Margarita (Sundara, Bahay, Gajo, Hindag, Cinco, Arapison, Panabatan, Mabuhay)
Sta. Rita (San Eduardo, La Paz, Guinbalot-an)
Tagapul-an (Baguiw, Mataluto, Nipa, Labang Baybay)
Talalora (Guti, Malaguining, Victory)
Tarangnan (Libucan Gote,Baras, Alcazar, Belong-as, Gallego, Mancares, Bangon Gote, Lahong)
Tinambakan (Danao II, Cangomaod)
Villareal (Lam-awan, Lawa-an, Inarumbacan, Canmucat, Tomabe)
Zumarraga (Maga-an)

14. Restructuring of Electric Cooperatives (DOE, NEA)

Accomplishment: As of 30 September 2003, all the 11 electric cooperatives in Region 8 have secured approval for rate reduction ranging from 2 to 4 centavos per kilowatt-hour.

15. Provision of job opportunities (DOLE)

Accomplishment: Through the Public Employment Service Offices in the Region, a total of 136,686 applicants were referred and 126,277 were placed for locally available jobs and overseas placement. Some 10,578 workers were assessed and 2,400 of them were given certification. Training and re-training in ICT and in-demand skills were also given to 62,916 workers.

16. SME Market Centers (DTI)

Accomplishment: The SME Market Center in Leyte was strengthened to serve as one-stop shop for SMEs providing information and business counseling on SME management and development strategies.

17. Tourism infrastructure projects (DOTC)

Accomplishment: The following infrastructure projects were completed to help boost tourism in Region 8:

  • Construction of R.C. wharf in Tacloban Port
  • Maasin Port development
  • Reclamation/fastcraft/RORO berth of Baybay and Hilongos Port in Leyte

18. GMA Centers (GMACs) in Barangays (DILG)

Accomplishments: All 4,390 barangays in Region 8 have established GMA Centers to disseminate quality information on national government programs and advocate services delivered by national government agencies to community residents, such as livelihood, job opportunities, peace and order, public safety, health and sanitation, educational and social welfare, agricultural support services, infrastructure development, environmental management and sports development.

No. of Barangays GMACs Established
Biliran 132 132
Eastern Samar 597 597
Leyte 1,641 1,641
Northern Samar 569 569
Samar 951 951
Southern Leyte 500 500
Total 4,390 4,390

19. Streamlining LGU operations (DILG)

Accomplishment: 4 cities and about 30 municipalities in all provinces in Region 8 have installed customer complaint desks and established one-stop shops processing and issuing business and building permits, certificates of occupancy and real property documents (i.e., real property tax, capital gains tax and inheritance property tax).

20. Self-Employment Assistance-Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program (DSWD)

Accomplishment: The Self-Employment Assistance-Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program provides the poor and disadvantaged sectors of society with timely access to credit and development opportunities.

From January 2001 to March 2004, a total of P20,203,255 was provided as seed money to micro enterprises benefiting 4,270 families in Region 8.

Region/Province

Number of

Family Beneficiaries

Amount of Capital Assistance

Biliran

177

749,000.00

E. Samar

631

2,895,750.00

Leyte

1,668

7,793,580.00

N. Samar

936

4,640,000.00

Samar

770

3,725,000.00

S. Leyte

373

1,787,500.00

21. Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan and the Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) Program (NAPC, DSWD)

Accomplishment: As an anti-poverty strategy, KALAHI-CIDSS Program was implemented to fast track delivery of social services to urban and rural communities to address their immediate and long-term needs. Some 89,129 families in all 6 provinces covering 237 barangays in Region 8 benefited from the program.

Among the benefits provided by KALAHI-CIDSS include medical missions, construction of potable water supply and provision of immediate relief and rehabilitation assistance to areas affected by natural calamities.

22. Completion of major infrastructure projects (DPWH, DOTC)

Accomplishments:

  • West Leyte Road Project, Maslog-Buenavista Road Section, Eastern Samar
  • Rural Road Network Development projects in Eastern Samar
  • South Samar Coastal Road, Maslog-Buenavista Road Section in Eastern Samar
  • Calbugos I, Sumacab, and Liling Bridges in Leyte
  • Villaba Hall of Justice Building in Leyte
  • Air navigation facility (DVOR/DME) in Tacloban Airport
  • Reclamation and construction of RORO ramp and passenger terminal building at Hilongos Port in Leyte
  • Construction of pier, RORO ramp, and reclamation of back up area at Maasin Port in Leyte
  • Social reform-related feeder port development project in Western Samar

24. Technology transfer projects (DOST)

Accomplishments: The government provided assistance and transferred technologies to different micro and small companies which resulted in the following:

  • Generated 327 jobs in Matalam, Leyte through the application of technologies that improved the production of abaca products and the use of information communication technologies for product marketing and design
  • Established Food Technology Transfer Center in Cabucgayan National School of Arts and Trades (CNSAT)

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