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Samar 1st district Rep. Edgar Mary Sarmiento. (Photo from FB page of Rep. Sarmiento) TACLOBAN CITY - A member of one of the powerful clans in Samar has announced his retirement from politics after his defeat in the congressional race. Samar (1st District) Rep. Edgar Mary Sarmiento said on Wednesday the chapter of his political life is closed and he's looking forward to living a quiet life. "The people have spoken, and we humbly accept the results of the election. Life goes on. I look forward to living a quiet life as a grandfather, father and returning to private life," said Sarmiento in a Facebook post. Sarmiento who has been Samar congressman since 2016 has garnered 92,561 votes, lower than the 132,436 votes earned by former Samar Vice Governor Stephen James Tan. In 2016, Sarmiento defeated an ally of the Tan family. In 2019, Stephen James lost to Sarmiento. Stephen James is a member of Samar's political clan. Her sister, Sharee Ann, the current representative in th
SAME LEADERS. The Samar provincial capitol in Catbalogan City, Samar. More members of political families won in this year's elections.(Photo courtesy of Heritage Conservation Society) TACLOBAN CITY - This year's elections saw more members of political families in Samar province beating their opponents. For the Tan family, the number of their clan members holding elective posts has doubled. Incumbent 2nd district Rep. Sharee Ann Tan succeeded in her attempt to swap posts with his younger brother, Reynolds Michael, the current governor. This is Sharee Ann's return to the provincial government after serving as governor from 2010 to 2019. She defeated Gemma Zosa, the outgoing mayor of Santa Margarita town. Their uncle, Arnold Tan, will be the new vice governor of the province after defeating Board Member Alma Uy. In Samar's 1st District, this is the first time for the Tan family to win in the congressional race after failed attempts in past elections. Sharee Ann's young
A party-list lawmaker on Wednesday raised the complaint of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators for the delayed release of fuel subsidy allotted to them. Bayan Muna Rep. Ferdinand Gaite, in a news statement, speculated that the possible reason of the delay is that “it is being purposely delayed…
NEW HOSPITAL.The site development perspective for the proposed Samar Island Medical Center in Calbayog City, Samar. The passage of Republic Act 11703, which seeks to establish the facility, will improve the delivery of healthcare services on the country's third-largest island, Samar 1st District Rep. Edgar Mary Sarmiento, one of the principal authors, said on Wednesday (April 20, 2022).(Photo courtesy of Samar Daily News Online) TACLOBAN CITY - The establishment of Samar Island Medical Center to improve the delivery of healthcare services in the country's third-largest island will soon be realized with the passage of Republic Act 11703 on Tuesday. Samar 1st District Rep. Edgar Mary Sarmiento, one of the principal authors, said on Wednesday with this law, patients from the northern part of Samar province do not need to endure a five-hour land trip to get medical treatment and other services at the Eastern Regional Medical Center (EVRMC), the region's main referral hospital b