Biliran

The President also had a photo opportunity with the teachers of the Department of Education (DepEd) led by Dr. Sara Apurillo, Schools Division Superintendent of Biliran, local officials and other guests.

Arroyo unveils marker of P52.7 Million Port Development Project 2009

Biliran, Philippines – President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo visited the municipality of Naval, the capital town of the province of Biliran to unveil the marker of the newly completed Naval Port Development Project.

Arroyo unveils marker of P52.7 Million Port Development Project 2009

Biliran, Philippines – President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo visited the municipality of Naval, the capital town of the province of Biliran to unveil the marker of the newly completed Naval Port Development Project.

Arroyo unveils marker of P52.7 Million Port Development Project 2009

In Leyte province, there are 1,594 Pangulong Gloria scholars; 318 in Biliran; 407 in Southern Leyte; 544 in Samar; 1,242 in Eastern Samar and 1,671 in Northern Samar.

President Arroyo Scholarship boosts employability in Eastern Visayas 2009

The inauguration ceremonies were also attended by Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Assistant Secretary Edgar Igano, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, Region 7 Director Romulo Bernanrdes, eight mayors of the province of Biliran, 132 barangay captains of the province, heads of national government agencies, officials of the local government unit of Naval town and the provincial officials of Biliran.

Arroyo unveils marker of P52.7 Million Port Development Project 2009

In Leyte province, there are 1,594 Pangulong Gloria scholars; 318 in Biliran; 407 in Southern Leyte; 544 in Samar; 1,242 in Eastern Samar and 1,671 in Northern Samar.

President Arroyo Scholarship boosts employability in Eastern Visayas 2009

The inauguration ceremonies were also attended by Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Assistant Secretary Edgar Igano, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, Region 7 Director Romulo Bernanrdes, eight mayors of the province of Biliran, 132 barangay captains of the province, heads of national government agencies, officials of the local government unit of Naval town and the provincial officials of Biliran.

Arroyo unveils marker of P52.7 Million Port Development Project 2009

The President also had a photo opportunity with the teachers of the Department of Education (DepEd) led by Dr. Sara Apurillo, Schools Division Superintendent of Biliran, local officials and other guests.

Arroyo unveils marker of P52.7 Million Port Development Project 2009

If you try to look at the map of eastern Visayas in the Philippines, it is likely that you will miss the opportunity to find a group of islands ringed by the provinces of Masbate, Biliran, Samar and Leyte.

RP island's sweet water dev't needs international help 2008

And it is no wonder why the island of Maripipi, one of the biggest in the group, and part of the Biliran province, is home to a rich source of sweet water that has existed for many centuries.

RP island's sweet water dev't needs international help 2008