Guiuan receives Seal of Good Housekeeping Award from DILG

The local government unit of Guiuan, Eastern Samar recently received a “Seal of Good Housekeeping” award from the Department of the Interior and Local Government for its successful implementation of plans and programs, including delivery of basic services to the people.

Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo handed the award to Mayor Annaliza Gonzales-Kwan during the “Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation: Call to Action” at the DPWH Multi-purpose Halll in Palo, Leyte.

Thousands join pilgrimage walk to Sulangan Island

GUIUAN, EASTERN SAMAR— Over 5,000 pilgrims from all over the country converged at the 16^th century Immaculate Conception Parish church in Guiuan on June 12, 2012 to solemnly walk together in prayer to Sulangan Island.

The pilgrims walked a total of 21 kilometers as an offering to the island’s patron, Saint Anthony of Padua.

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DA Sec. Proceso Alcala visits Guiuan

May 30, 2012. Department of Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala came to Guiuan for a consultation meeting with the farm and fisherfolk at the BFAR research facility. Sec. Alcala was impressed at how progressive the municipality is and intends to visit again soon. Hopes have been raised for the farm and fisherfolk as the Secretary expressed his plans in improving the agriculture and aquaculture industry in the town.