Republic of the Philippines

City Government of Tacloban

Tacloban City, Philippines

To make the services of the City Government of Tacloban more inclusive, around 40 front desk employees of the Tacloban City Government participated in a three-day sign language training, organized by the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO). The program, running until November 14, 2024, is part of National Deaf Awareness Week and aims to continue reading : City Gov’t frontline employees undergo sign language training to enhance inclusive service

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on November 6, 2024, marking the start of construction for a new multi-purpose center set to rise in Barangay 88, San Jose, Tacloban City. The event was led by Liga ng mga Barangay President and Brgy. 88 Chairperson Hon. Raymund Romualdez, together with KALAHI-CIDSS Deputy National Program Manager for Operations continue reading : NEW MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER BREAKS GROUND IN BRGY. 88 SAN JOSE, TACLOBAN CITY

A solemn observance marked the eleventh anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda, honoring the thousands of lives lost and recognizing the resilience that carried Tacloban City through one of history’s deadliest storms. The commemoration began on November 7, 2024, with an evening mass at the Anibong Shipwreck Memorial, officiated by Rev. Fr. Ronnie Mora, who also continue reading : Tacloban commemorates 11th ‘Yolanda’ anniversary with solemn tribute, community outreach

A transformative ordinance is on the horizon, set to protect and empower adolescents and youth of Tacloban by prioritizing their health rights, and overall well-being. This comes after members of the Sustainable and Nurturing Adolescent Health For All (SANA ALL) Key Assistance for Developing Adolescents (KADA) convened to finalize the proposed ordinance, aiming to establish continue reading : PROPOSED ORDINANCE TARGETS HOLISTIC HEALTH, PROTECTION FOR YOUTH IN TACLOBAN