DPWH Pushes Key Road, Bridge Projects in Samar Provinces DPWH Pushes Key Road, Bridge Projects in Samar Provinces
• DPWH is nearing completion of the Maydolong-Basey Road in Samar. Congressman Libanan met with officials on March 10 to discuss progress, aiming to boost regional connectivity.
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• DPWH is nearing completion of the Maydolong-Basey Road in Samar. Congressman Libanan met with officials on March 10 to discuss progress, aiming to boost regional connectivity.
• Multiple earthquakes struck Eastern Samar on March 9-10, 2026. PHIVOLCS recorded a series of tremors near San Policarpo, including a magnitude 4.6 quake felt across several surrounding towns.
• DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon confirmed on March 10 that the Maharlika Highway rehabilitation plan is unchanged. Despite oil price hikes, the project remains on schedule and within budget.
• DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon’s Samar visit signals Maharlika Highway transformation. Major rehabilitation starts April, addressing decades of road woes and raising hopes for lasting improvement.
• Eastern Samar State University achieved a 100% passing rate in the February 2026 Nursing Licensure Exam. One graduate secured 9th place nationwide.
• ESSU-Can-avid completes ISO 9001:2015 internal audit, reinforcing commitment to quality, excellence, accountability, and efficient service across the campus.
• Eastern Samar boosts EVRAA 2026 funding by 69.57% to P15.6M, up from P9.2M, showing strong commitment to youth sports development.
• DTI Eastern Samar promotes Shared Service Facility program and Google Coursera courses at ESSU campuses to boost MSME productivity and competitiveness.
• Suspended Borongan City Mayor Dayan Agda returns after 3 months, but questions persist over unexplained fund loss from the City Treasurer’s Office.
• Philippine Coast Guard alerts mariners after two teens vanished near Calicoan Island on Feb 28, 2026, belived to be swept away by a strong current. A companion escaped and alerted authorities, prompting an ongoing search.
PHIVOLCS Records Series of Earthquakes Near San Policarpo 
DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon Clarifies Continued Major Rehabilitation of Maharlika Highway Amid Price Adjustments 
Maharlika Highway Rehabilitation in Samar: Long Overdue Progress Amid Political Questions 
ESSU Graduate Achieves Top 9 in February 2026 Nurses Licensure Exam with 100% Passing Rate in Main Campus 
ESSU-Can-avid Campus Successfully Conducts Internal Quality Audit, Reinforcing Commitment to Excellence 
Eastern Samar Provincial Government Boosts EVRAA Funding by 69.57% Under Governor Evardone’s Leadership 
DTI Eastern Samar Strengthens SSF, Google Coursera Campaigns at ESSU Campuses 
Mayor Dayan Agda Back in Office: Will the Truth About Lost Funds Finally Prevail? 
Two Guiuan Teens Missing at Sea; PCG Issues Notice to Mariners