Sta. Margarita Municipal Information Office

07/10/2025

𝗣𝗔𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗢 | Ginpapahibaro an mga molopyo san Sta. Margarita nga an Opisina sa Local Civil Registry nga daan nga nakapwesto takin san daan na Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Office sa may municipal grounds in temporarily ginbalhin sa luyo (wala nga portahan) san Sta. Margarita Sports Center.

Ngatanan nga transaksyones parte san opisina in pagbubuhaton na sa nasabi nga bag-o nga lokasyon.

An nagpapasabot an aton Municipal Civil Registrar, Engr. Aivize G. Libunao.

Please be guided.

06/10/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐧 "𝐎𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐠"

During the 14th Regular Session of the 18th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Samar held on September 30, 2025, Resolution No. 18-113-25, Series of 2025, was passed, declaring the entire Province of Samar under a State of Calamity due to the damage caused by Typhoon Opong.

06/10/2025

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗜 | 𝗦𝗠 𝗦𝗞𝗖𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲

Sta. Margarita, Samar— Young leaders and volunteers from the Municipality of Sta. Margarita put their courage and skills to the test in a practical aquatic emergency rescue challenge held from October 3-5 at Mondejares Puertes Resort in Calbayog City.

Spearheaded by the Sta. Margarita Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), fresh off their championship win at the 2025 Regional Jamboree Rescue Challenge for third- to sixth-class municipalities, the training aimed to provide participants with essential survival skills for aquatic emergencies. This initiative marks a significant stride toward bolstering safety and enhancing risk reduction and management, empowering participants to respond effectively in critical water emergencies.

The training reached its climax with an intense rescue challenge, where participants applied their newly acquired knowledge and skills in a realistic simulated emergency scenario. This demanding practical exercise was designed to assess the participants’ immediate competence in water safety and aquatic emergency response. The results validated the training's effectiveness and highlighted the Local Government Unit's (LGU) dedication to youth development and its commitment to protecting the lives of every Magsohongon.

The seamless ex*****on of the activity was a manifestation of the collaborative efforts of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) and the Local Youth Development Office (LYDO). Their partnership underscores a unified approach to community safety and youth empowerment.

06/10/2025

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗜 | 𝗦𝗠 𝗦𝗞𝗖𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲

Sta. Margarita, Samar— Young leaders and volunteers from the Municipality of Sta. Margarita put their courage and skills to the test in a practical aquatic emergency rescue challenge held from October 3-5 at Mondejares Puertes Resort in Calbayog City.

Spearheaded by the Sta. Margarita Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), fresh off their championship win at the 2025 Regional Jamboree Rescue Challenge for third- to sixth-class municipalities, the training aimed to provide participants with essential survival skills for aquatic emergencies. This initiative marks a significant stride toward bolstering safety and enhancing risk reduction and management, empowering participants to respond effectively in critical water emergencies.

The training reached its climax with an intense rescue challenge, where participants applied their newly acquired knowledge and skills in a realistic simulated emergency scenario. This demanding practical exercise was designed to assess the participants’ immediate competence in water safety and aquatic emergency response. The results validated the training's effectiveness and highlighted the Local Government Unit's (LGU) dedication to youth development and its commitment to protecting the lives of every Magsohongon.

The seamless ex*****on of the activity was a manifestation of the collaborative efforts of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) and the Local Youth Development Office (LYDO). Their partnership underscores a unified approach to community safety and youth empowerment.

03/10/2025

𝗦𝘁𝗮. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

Sta. Margarita, Samar – Recognizing the importance of preparing young people for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, the Local Youth Development Office (LYDO) of Sta. Margarita, in partnership with Plan Pilipinas, conducted a life skills training program from September 29 to October 1, 2025.

Aiming to equip the younger generation with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for navigating the digital age, the activity addressed crucial aspects of modern life, encompassing communication, technical writing, disaster readiness, sexual health education, and digital and financial literacy. This holistic approach was designed to foster resilience and provide the youth with the tools necessary to adapt to the evolving demands of the contemporary world.

Experts from diverse organizations facilitated the sessions, sharing their specialized knowledge in each area. The trainers included Mr. Anniver P. Pombo, AC Manager, SOS Children’s Village Calbayog; Mercy S. Alvarez, AC Manager, Catbalogan Skills Training Center Inc.; Themotea Oraza, Futuremaker Project Officer, Plan International, Inc.; Mary Jhean E. Lagahit, Cookery Instructor; and, Raelen B. Ongcal, HR and ICT Maintenance Support Staff.

Spearheaded by Plan Pilipinas Program Officer Teresa Conato and LYDO Youth Development Officer Windelyn J. Progella, this collaborative effort is further strengthened by the upcoming launch of National Certificate (NC) II certified TESDA trainings in cookery and food and beverage in October, providing valuable vocational skills to participating youth.

29/09/2025

𝗦𝘁𝗮. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮'𝘀 𝗟𝗣𝗠𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Sta. Margarita, Samar – In a move highlighting its commitment to responsible governance and transparent project oversight, the Local Project Monitoring Committee (LPMC) conducted a thorough site inspection on September 29, 2025, to assess the quality and timely implementation of key infrastructure projects within the municipality.

The LPMC, led by Municipal Local Government Operations Officer Ivo Allan C. Ty, personally and meticulously inspected the recently completed architectural (doors and windows), plumbing, and electrical works for the construction of several key facilities. These include the Senior Citizen Center Phase 2, the Person with Disability (PWD) Center Phase 1, and the Women and Children Protection Unit (WCPU) Phase 2.

The inspection aimed to verify the quality of the finished installations and their strict compliance with the approved plans and specifications, adhering to the high standards set by the Municipal Engineering Office (MEO).

The site visit was actively participated in by key stakeholders, demonstrating a collaborative approach to project oversight. Attendees included MPDO-Designate Engr. Raymund James Romeo Delabajan, Sangguniang Bayan Member Emmanuel Edwin Pueblos, Executive Secretary to the Municipal Mayor Jacinto V. Calagos, ABC President Edwin D. Progella, CSO Representative Hon. John Ely B. Gan, and a representative from the Office of the Municipal Administrator.

This initiative reflects the current administration's commitment to delivering essential services and improving the quality of life for all residents of Sta. Margarita through well-planned and executed infrastructure development.

29/09/2025

Congratulations, Barangay Ilo!

25/09/2025

𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | Gin-deklara na an Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 sa bungto base san Tropical Cyclone Bulletin NR. 12 nga ginlusad san DOST-PAG-ASA yana nga 8:00 san gab-i, Septyemre 25, 2025.

Humataas liwat an posiblidad san storm surge sa mga baybayon sa bungto nga nagdedeklara san Orange Warning base san Storm Surge Advisory No. 6 nga ginlusad sa pareho nga oras yana nga gab-i.

Gin-aaghat an ngatanan nga magin-andam ngan maghirot san posible nga paghataas san tubig ngan makusog nga hangin, ngan iba pa nga kataragman dara sa natigkusog nga Tropical Storm Opong.

Gin-aabisohan adton mga balay nga nahimtang sa ligid san salog ngan dagat, sa mga hamugbo nga lugar, ngan mga balay nga posible mag-collapse nga lumikas timprano para sa iyo seguridad. Makig-coordinate la sa barangay council para ma-asisteran san paglikas.

25/09/2025

𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | Aadi an partial report san ihap san mga evacuees sa magkadurudilain nga mga designated evacuation centers ngan status of lifeline sa bungto as of 9:00 yana nga gab-i, Septyemre 25, 2025

𝗡𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗘𝗘𝗦

𝟐𝟔𝟓 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬
𝟕𝟎 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬

Sta. Margarita National Highschool (SMNHS)
No. of Families: 21
No. of Individuals: 76

Barangay Cautod
No. of Families: 26
No. of Individuals: 111

Barangay Cagsumje
No. of Families: 3
No. of Individuals: 12

Barangay Cinco
No. of Families: 8
No. of Individuals: 30

Barangay Lambao
No. of Families: 4
No. of Individuals: 8

Barangay Nabulo
No. of Families: 4
No. of Individuals: 11

Barangay Napuro I
No. of Families: 3
No. of Individuals: 15

Barangay Napuro II
No. of Families: 1
No. of Individuals: 2

𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘

Roads and Bridges - Accessible
Electric Power - Operational
Communication - Operational
Water Supply - Accessible

𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦: Sta. Margarita 𝘔𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦

25/09/2025

𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | Base san ginlusad nga Storm Surge Warning No. 5 san DOST-PAGASA, may-ada posibilidad san Storm Surge sa Sta. Margarita .

Hugot nga gindidiri an biskan nano nga mga aktibidad sa dagat, ngan gin-aabisohan an ngatanan nga presente nga nahimtang apiki sa baybayon or hamubo nga lugar nga lumikay or mag-evacuate timprano para san iyo seguridad.

Mga igsoon, padayon kita mangalap impormasyon kaparte san panahon ngan storm surge advisory sa mga lehitimo la nga media outlets.

Maghirot kita ngatanan!

25/09/2025