TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN the electrification policies and backbone of Northern Samar, the Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (PEDIPO), coordinated with the Department of Energy – Visayas Field Office (DOE-VFO) and key private sector stakeholders to center on the upcoming Provincial Energy Summit and Government Energy Management Program Workshop.
Envisioned as a strategic platform to advance sustainable and inclusive energy development in the province, the discussion was led by PEDIPO Head Jhon Allen Berbon and Energy Director for the Visayas Renante Sevilla to align objectives, scope, and key thematic areas of the Energy Summit. Representing the private stakeholders Bruce Sy of Envision Energies.
The event will gather local government units, national government agencies, energy stakeholders, and private investors to discuss the province’s current energy landscape, emerging opportunities, and long-term electrification goals.
Also discussed in the recent coordination meeting was the orientation of the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP), which promotes energy efficiency and conservation across government offices and facilities.
The summit seeks to institutionalize responsible energy use, improve operational efficiency, and generate cost savings for government units, while contributing to national energy efficiency targets.
Sevilla presented its Solar Solutions for Local Government Units, highlighting renewable energy options that LGUs can adopt to supplement power needs and improve energy resilience.
It will be recalled that the Provincial Government of Northern Samar received the prestigious Sustainable Energy Award conferred by the DOE for its advanced energy-enabling policies, and with this new initiative, the province further showcases its commitment to strengthening its energy and electrification readiness, which will benefit the Nortehanon community.
The Provincial Government of Northern Samar, through the Provincial Assessor’s Office, herby informs the public of the completion of the Proposed Schedule of Market Values (SMV) for Calendar Year 2026. This schedule covers agricultural, residential, industrial, and commercial lands across the nineteen municipalities of Northern Samar, with the remaining five municipalities to be included upon the completion of their market value assessments.
This initiative fully complies with the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA), Republic Act No. 12001. Specifically, Section 6 mandates the preparation and adoption of a uniform and updated SMV as the sole basis for real property valuation, while Section 12 requires its regular revision to ensure fair, equitable, and up-to-date property assessments. The development of the SMV also follows the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 12001, which emphasize transparency, market-based valuations, and standardized assessment procedures.
The completion of the SMV highlights the Province’s commitment to institutional reform, good governance, and alignment with national standards for real property valuation.
For inquiries or additional information, the public is encouraged to coordinate with the Provincial Assessor’s Office, Province of Northern Samar.
