Catbalogan City Declared Peaceful and Stable

• Catbalogan City was declared to have a Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition on October 7, 2026, becoming the 19th of Samar’s 26 cities and municipalities to receive the declaration.

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Posted on October 12, 2026 at 8:48 am

Catbalogan City, Samar — Catbalogan City was declared to have a Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition (SIPSC) on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, making it the 19th among Samar’s 26 cities and municipalities to receive the declaration.

Military, police, and local government officials attended the ceremony, including Maj. Gen. Peter Burgonio, commander of the 8th Infantry Division; Lt. Col. Mark Luther Rosario, commanding officer of the 3rd Infantry Battalion; Samar Gov. Sharee Ann Tan; and Catbalogan City Mayor Dexter Uy.

Other attendees included DILG Samar Provincial Director Judy Batulan, Samar Police Provincial Office Director Col. Arwin Tadeo, Catbalogan Police Station chief Lt. Col. Norman D. Ala, and Col. Marlo Jomalesa, acting commander of the 801st Infantry Brigade. Representatives of the Bureau of Fire Protection, city councilors, local officials, and barangay captains also joined the event.

The SIPSC declaration is given to local government units that have achieved a stable peace and security situation and have reduced the influence of armed groups in their areas.

Catbalogan’s declaration recognizes the work of local officials and security forces in maintaining peace and security in the city.

Photos by: Let Teña