Paranas SB approves ordinances on workforce professionalization, tourism, TB control

The 12th Sangguniang Bayan of Paranas approved three significant ordinances on their third and final hearing on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, strengthening policies on municipal workforce development, sustainable tourism and cultural heritage, and tuberculosis control. The Workforce Professionalization, Knowledge Transfer, and Return-Service Ordinance was sponsored and moved for approval by Hon. Leila Mari Babalcon and continue reading : Paranas SB approves ordinances on workforce professionalization, tourism, TB control

Paranas begins writeshop for Renewable Energy Roadmap

Following the multi-stakeholder consultation held on August 24, the Municipality of Paranas began its writeshop today, August 26, to develop its Renewable Energy Roadmap in partnership with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) through the “Localizing Energy Transition: Empowering Local Governments to Co-Create the Renewable Energy Roadmap” initiative. Led by Municipal Mayor Elvira continue reading : Paranas begins writeshop for Renewable Energy Roadmap

Project SAMAR advances as 57 aspiring agriculture students complete NWSSU Paranas entrance exams

Moving one step closer to expanding local access to higher education, the Northwest Samar State University (NWSSU) successfully conducted entrance examinations for its proposed Paranas extension class on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Held at the eco-friendly facility in Barangay Concepcion, the examination gathered 31 aspiring students eager to enroll in Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, continue reading : Project SAMAR advances as 57 aspiring agriculture students complete NWSSU Paranas entrance exams

Paranas convenes stakeholders to co-create renewable energy roadmap

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Paranas, in partnership with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), convened local stakeholders for the Localizing Energy Transition: Empowering Local Governments to Co-Create the Renewable Energy Roadmap multi-stakeholder consultation on Monday, August 24, at Kirigtaan Hall. The consultation brought together stakeholders from various sectors to help establish continue reading : Paranas convenes stakeholders to co-create renewable energy roadmap

Paranas flag-raising ceremony underscores push for renewable energy

Renewable energy and sustainable development initiatives of the Municipal Government of Paranas were among the key points discussed during today’s flag-raising ceremony. In her message, Municipal Mayor Elvira Babalcon reminded everyone to be more mindful of their energy consumption and shared the municipality’s continuing efforts to transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy. She highlighted continue reading : Paranas flag-raising ceremony underscores push for renewable energy

Rosario, Northern Samar benchmarks Paranas best practices and solarized municipal hall

Having been known to champion renewable energy and sustainability, the Municipality of Paranas welcomed the delegation from the Municipal Government of Rosario, Northern Samar for a benchmarking visit on August 20, 2026, with the solarized Municipal Building among the key best practices highlighted during the activity. The delegation was welcomed by Municipal Mayor Elvira Babalcon, continue reading : Rosario, Northern Samar benchmarks Paranas best practices and solarized municipal hall

DILG Region VIII Assistant Regional Director visits Paranas for apprentice monitoring

The Municipality of Paranas welcomed Atty. Darwin N. Bibar, CESO IV, Assistant Regional Director of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Office VIII, on August 20, 2026, for the Supervised Fieldwork (SFW) Onsite Monitoring of DILG Paranas Apprentice, LGOO II Daneca Y. Orabe. The Assistant Regional Director was accompanied by LGOO continue reading : DILG Region VIII Assistant Regional Director visits Paranas for apprentice monitoring

Paranas marks breastfeeding awareness month with first 1,000 days advocacy activity

The Local Government Unit of Paranas marked Breastfeeding Awareness Month today, August 18, through a one-day advocacy activity focused on the importance of the first 1,000 days of life and the health and nutrition of mothers and children. The activity brought together 15 adolescent pregnant and lactating mothers, including mothers with malnourished children, along with continue reading : Paranas marks breastfeeding awareness month with first 1,000 days advocacy activity