Following the discussion with the PEDLE volunteers, a meeting was held with representatives from the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office and the Rural Health Unit. Present were Ms. Jennifer Lucido, MSWDO; Ms. Lournadette Cabacang, Social Welfare Officer III; Ms. Kiven Loyd Abantao, Adolescent Focal Person; Ms. Bernice Enguerra, Municipal Nutrition Action Officer; and Ms. continue reading : Paranas LGU discusses OGP implementation with municipal services
The Municipal Government of Paranas introduced its Open Government Partnership (OGP) program to the PEDLE Community Volunteer Teachers as part of the transition of their community work toward the new program. Vice Mayor Eunice Babalcon, together with OGP focal person Ms. Mae Derby Babalcon, explained the purpose of OGP and its planned implementation in Poblacion continue reading : LGU Paranas introduces OGP Program to PEDLE community volunteers
Sumalang ngayong araw, September 29, ang 25 barangays sa ikalawang batch ng Comprehensive Barangay Juvenile Intervention Program (CBJIP) Formulation na layong makabuo ng three-year plan para mapababa at tuluyang maiwasan ang mga kaso ng Children in Conflict with the Law (CICLs) at Children at Risk (CARs) sa bawat barangay. Dumalo sa formulation ang mga punong continue reading : 25 barangays sumalang sa ikalawang batch ng CBJIP formulation
The Municipality of Paranas led all local government units in Samar Province with a top score of 110 (Highly-Functional) in the recently concluded Functionality Assessment of the Local Committees on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Their Children (LCAT-VAWC), evaluated for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 performance, surpassing the standard 100-point scale. The official evaluation results continue reading : PARANAS TOPS SAMAR PROVINCE IN LCAT-VAWC FUNCTIONALITY ASSESSMENT
Samar Island Natural Park Headquarters – The Green Samar Project officially began with a groundbreaking ceremony held on September 4, 2026, at the Samar Island Natural Park Headquarters. The event brought together government officials, DENR representatives, local leaders, private groups, international partners, and other stakeholders who share a common goal of protecting Samar’s forests and continue reading : A GREENER FUTURE FOR SAMAR ISLAND | Green Samar Project Groundbreaking Ceremony
The Sangguniang Bayan of Paranas tackled key measures on institutional capacity building, development planning, nutrition, and disaster risk reduction during its regular session on September 1. During the first reading of Ordinance No. 129, or the proposed Paranas LGU Academy Ordinance, the Sanggunian discussed the establishment of an institutional platform for capacity development, professionalization, and continue reading : Paranas SB advances capacity building, investment planning, nutrition, and disaster preparedness
Kahapon lamang ay ginunita ng buong Pilipinas ang National Heroes Day. Sa buong buwan ng Agosto, kasama ng ating mga doktor, midwives, nurses at staff ng RHU Paranas, DOH nurses, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), kasundaluhan, at mga barangay officials, sama-sama nating hinarap ang hamon na mapanatiling ligtas at malusog ang ating mga kabataan laban sa continue reading : Anagasi at Pagsang-an, Ligtas sa Tigdas
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
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
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
