SOS TechVoc Training Center formally inaugurated

The SOS Technical-Vocational (TechVoc) Training Center was formally inaugurated today with Helmut Kutin (wearing a yellow cap) as the guest of honor. The Training Center is located in Barangay Dagum at the old CKC Elementary Schotool campus. In photo with Mr. Kutin are (r-l) Councilor Danilo Bernate, Mayor Ronaldo Aquino, Representative Mel Senen Sarmiento, Calbayog City National High School Principal Lolita Alera, SOS Philippines National Director Bienvenido Delgado, Bishop Isabelo Abarquez, SOS Continental Director for Asia Shuba Murthi, TESDA Samar Provincial Director Cleta Omega, Councilor Regina Rabuya and Archbishop Fernando Capalla. For details about the training center you may call up SOS at (+63 55) 209-3169.

Land Titling Program in Calbayog

Congressman Mel Sarmiento looks on as Calbayog City Mayor Ronaldo Aquino shakes hand with one of the 225 patentees who benefited from the recent land titling program which was held in Calbayog City. The Handog Titulo Program is a joint undertaking of the City Government of Calbayog and the Office of Congressman Mel Sarmiento. Also in photo are DENR-8 RED Rogelio Trinidad and Fernandina Reyes of the Register of Deeds

Samar solon urges the public to support K + 12

CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, Jan. 22 (PIA) -- Staunch advocates of the education program K + 12 urged the public to give the program a chance even if it draws criticisms from the very teachers that are supposed to promote the program.


Representative Mel Senen Sarmiento of Samar’s first district said that K +12 is an answer to the low employability of our college graduates. (read more ...)

New Police Car and Firetruck for Calbayog

Five days ago (January 5, 2012), Calbayog City received a new Police Patrol Car and a new Fire Truck. Congressman Mel Sarmiento and Mayor Ronald Aquino were present during the blessing and turnover program. Rev. Fr. Armando Cagomoc led the prayer of blessing. Police Chief Inspector Elmer Cinco led the officers and men of PNP Calbayog in the said activity.

Congressman Mel Sarmiento and Mayor Ronaldo Aquino as they took time to pose with Fr. Armando Cagomoc and PCInsp Elmer Cinco after the blessing and turnover of the vehicles.