Samar shares plans to develop Buri Island

CATBALOGAN CITY — The province of Samar divulged their plans to develop Buri Island as an ecotourism destination in the province. The formulated ecotourism program will focus on sports tourism and ecological protection, but this will be anchored on community development and sustainable ecotourism principles. With the assistance from the Department of Trade and Industry, a people’s organization was […]

Samar aims 19.5% drop in poverty incidence in 5 years

CATBALOGAN CITY — The Provincial Government of Samar is aiming to reduce poverty rate from the current 49.5% to 30% in the next five years. The government aims to achieve this by economic development primarily buoyed by Spark Samar campaign in partnership with government agencies and private organizations. Monday, September 4, the Provincial Administrator and Spark Samar […]