Sorsogon provincial capitol building (Photo from Sorsogon PIO's Facebook page) LEGAZPI CITY - A total of 2,322 residents of Sorsogon has so far benefited from the free medical check-up and surgery program of the provincial government. In an interview on Wednesday, Salvador Mendoza, Sorsogon provincial information officer, said the "Elective Surgery Program" that started in November 2020 continues to provide free medical services to indigent residents through the Provincial Health Office. He said the administration of Governor Francis Escudero considers it necessary to help the people, especially those who lack financial support and are from far-flung areas, avail of medical services. "Typically, ang elective surgery, umiikot sila. Ang Sorsogon provincial government may pinapatakbong siyam na district hospitals, so may nagpapalista, so nage-sched ang mga doktor. Instead na pumunta sila dito sa Provincial Hospital in Sorsogon City, pumupunta na lang sila sa mga distric
GRATEFUL. Sorsogon Provincial Tourism Officer Bobby Gigantone (left) shares on his social media account on Thursday (Feb. 17, 2022) that businessman Zaldy Jebulan (right) donated land for the construction of a sanctuary that will shelter homeless and abandoned members of the LGBTQ+ group in Sorsogon City. The project will be a multi-functional building that will not only serve as a shelter but also function as a livelihood training center. (Photo from Bobby Gigantone's Facebook page) LEGAZPI CITY - Homeless, abandoned, and elderly members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community will soon have a place to stay in Sorsogon after a Good Samaritan donated 1,500 square meters of land for the project in Barangay San Juan Roro, Sorsogon City. Salvador Mendoza, Sorsogon provincial information officer, on Friday said the soon-to-be home for homeless LGBTQ+ group members is part of the provincial government's desire to "promote the welfare and well-rou
ANIMAL SHELTER. This undated photo shows part of the newly opened animal shelter for abandoned animals in Barangay Cogon, Juban, Sorsogon. The facility can accommodate at least 200 animals. (Photo courtesy of Salvador Mendoza/Sorsogon PIO) LEGAZPI CITY - Hundreds of stray and abandoned pets such as dogs, cats, and farm animals now have a home in Juban, Sorsogon after the provincial government opened three facilities for them as part of its adherence to the Animal Welfare Act. In an interview on Friday, Salvador Mendoza, Sorsogon provincial information officer, said the newly inaugurated Provincial Veterinary Office, Animal Shelter Building, and Animal Diagnostics Laboratory are housed in one compound and collectively offer services for the convenience of animal lovers and their pets, such as medical tests, pharmacy, African swine fever (ASF) laboratory test, surgery, animal shelter and isolation, and consultation. He said stray animals that will be turned over to the shelter will under