STA. MARGARITA, Samar – The 2025 Samar Provincial Athletic Association (SPAA) Meet officially kicked off, January 24, 2025, with vibrant opening ceremonies held in Sta. Margarita. Six competing units, representing various schools across the Samar Division, gathered to showcase their athletic prowess in a diverse range of sports competitions. The event drew high-profile attendees, including continue reading : ’25 SPAA Meet Opens in Sta. Margarita

Sta. Margarita/Gandara, Samar – Officials from the Municipalities of Sta. Margarita and Gandara, along with representatives from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Samar Province, conducted a joint inspection on January 22nd to clarify the boundaries of their shared coastal waters. This marks a continuation of efforts to identify Coastal Terminal Points (CTPs) throughout continue reading : Samar Province Clarifies Coastal Boundaries Between Sta. Margarita, Gandara

The Commission on Audit (COA) officially commenced its audit, examination, and settlement of the municipality’s revenue, receipts, expenditures, and fund utilization for 2024 on January 20. During the audit engagement or entrance conference, Atty. Matt Kin B. Pinca, OIC-Audit Team Leader, informed the concerned offices of the areas that will be reviewed. This aims to continue reading : COA Begins Municipal Audit

Members of the Local School Board (LSB) held a meeting on January 20, 2025, to comprehensively discuss preparations for the town’s hosting of the Samar Provincial Athletic Association (SPAA) Meet this year. Led by representatives from the town’s two school districts, the meeting outlined the breakdown of plans and budgetary requirements for the SPAA Meet. continue reading : Local School Board Finalizes Plans for ’25 Provincial Athletic Meet

Sta. Margarita, Samar – A joint inspection of the coastal waters between Sta. Margarita and Calbayog City was conducted on January 17 to clarify jurisdictional boundaries, reinforce maritime law enforcement, and strengthen regulation of maritime activities. The delineation of coastal boundaries will enhance the municipality’s capacity to enforce laws, particularly those related to fishing. This continue reading : Sta. Margarita, Calbayog City Define Shared Waters