Tourism Santa Fe

18/11/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 | Highlights of today's traditional Monday Flag Ceremony, attended by our Municipal Mayor Hon. Amparo H. Monteza, together with the Sangguniang Bayan members, municipal employees, department heads, BFP, PNP, and other agencies.

12/11/2024

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗙𝗲 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗢𝗝-𝗣𝗣𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗜𝗜𝗜 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁, 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

After much anticipation, the Deed of Usufruct between the Sta. Fe Local Government Unit (LGU), under the dynamic leadership of Hon. Mayor Amparo Monteza, and DOJ-PPA 8, led by ROIC Ma Beverly Duque Ampo, RSW, has officially been signed yesterday, November 11th, marking the start of a promising and enduring partnership.

This agreement will pave the way for Special Project 10950, which involves the construction of the Community Corrections Reformation and Training Center for the Regional Office (RO) and Leyte PPO, located on a 2,000-square-meter lot in Brgy. Zone 2, Sta. Fe, Leyte, provided to DOJ-PPA 8.

The partnership is a testament to the support and generosity of the LGU Sta. Fe, Mayor Monteza, Vice Mayor Toreros, the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Council, and all local government officials involved.

✒✍ | Tourism Santa Fe

12/11/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: The Rice Assistance Distribution held its day 3 yesterday, November 11th, simultaneously to the barangays of San Miguelay, Victoria, Baculanad, Pitogo, and Catoogan in the Municipality of Santa Fe.

Present at the distribution event was Mayor Amparo "Paring" Monteza, who delivered an inspirational and heartfelt message of gratitude. She expressed her thanks to the Tingog Party List and House Speaker Ferdinand Martin "FM" Romualdez for their support and the allocation of funds to the Municipality of Santa Fe.

Also present were the Sangguniang Bayan members headed by Vice-Mayor Eduardo "Bolaw" Toreros and SB members Hon. "Amiel" Enage, Hon. "Rodel" Ajeto, Hon. "Alvin" Petilla, Hon. "Geny" Esmero, Hon. "Ricardo" Fajardo, Hon. "Larry" Aruta, Hon. "Leah" Salceda, Hon. "Agnes" Chuca and ABC Pres. Hon. Marilou Militante.

📸| Santa Fe Tourism Office

11/11/2024

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗨𝗦𝗨𝗙𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗙𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗢𝗝-𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗜𝗜𝗜

Today, November 11, 2024, the DOJ-Parole and Probation Office Region VIII and the LGU of Santa Fe, headed by Municipal Mayor Hon. Amparo H. Monteza, entered into an agreement to establish a DOJ-PPO Regional Office in the municipality. This partnership will enable the LGU and DOJ-PPO Region VIII to work hand in hand to formally institutionalize and support the agency's programs and activities here in the LGU of Santa Fe and nearby municipalities.

ARD-OIC Lovella C. Libertad, RSW, discussed a brief historical background of S.P. 10950, followed by a welcome message from Municipal Mayor Hon. Amparo H. Monteza. The signing of the Deed of Usufruct then took place. Municipal Mayor Hon. Amparo H. Monteza and Municipal Vice-Mayor Eduardo Toreros, together with ROIC Ma. Beverly D. Ampo, RSW, led the signing of the agreement.

Also present were the members of the Sangguniang Bayan of Santa Fe and DOJ-PPO Region VIII

📸| Santa Fe Tourism Office

11/11/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: The Rice Assistance Distribution held its day 2 yesterday, November 10th, simultaneously to the barangays of Gapas, Katipunan, Cutay, Milagrosa, and Badiangay in the Municipality of Santa Fe.

Present at the distribution event was Mayor Amparo "Paring" Monteza, who delivered an inspirational and heartfelt message of gratitude. She expressed her thanks to the Tingog Party List and House Speaker Ferdinand Martin "FM" Romualdez for their support and the allocation of funds to the Municipality of Santa Fe.

Also present were the Sangguniang Bayan members Hon. "Amiel" Enage, Hon. "Rodel" Ajeto, Hon. "Alvin" Petilla, Hon. "Geny" Esmero, Hon. "Ricardo" Fajardo, Hon. "Larry" Aruta, Hon. "Leah" Salceda and ABC Pres. Hon. Marilou Militante.

📸| Santa Fe Tourism Office

11/11/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: The Rice Assistance Distribution officially kicked off its day 1 on November 8th, simultaneously to the barangays of San Juan, San Roque, San Isidro, Pilit, and Tibak in the Municipality of Santa Fe.

Present at the distribution event was Mayor Amparo "Paring" Monteza, who delivered an inspirational and heartfelt message of gratitude. She expressed her thanks to the Tingog Party List and House Speaker Ferdinand Martin "FM" Romualdez for their support and the allocation of funds to the Municipality of Santa Fe.

Also present were the Sangguniang Bayan members headed by Vice-Mayor Eduardo "Bolaw" Toreros and SB members Hon. "Amiel" Enage, Hon. "Rodel" Ajeto, Hon. "Alvin" Petilla, Hon. "Geny" Esmero, Hon. "Ricardo" Fajardo, Hon. "Larry" Aruta, Hon. "Leah" Salceda, Hon. "Agnes" Chuca and ABC Pres. Hon. Marilou Militante.

📸| Hon. Rodel Ajeto & Santa Fe Tourism Office

11/11/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 | Highlights of today's traditional Monday Flag Ceremony, attended by our Municipal Mayor Hon. Amparo H. Monteza, together with the Sangguniang Bayan members headed by Vice Mayor Eduardo N. Toreros, municipal employees, department heads, BFP, PNP, and other agencies.

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10/11/2024

𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗢 𝗡𝗔 𝗛𝗔 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔 𝗙𝗘! It's the most wonderful time of the year in the Municipality of Santa Fe as we usher in the Christmas season with a festive tree and municipal Christmas display lighting ceremony, celebrating the light of hope in line with the commemoration of the 11th anniversary of Yolanda, held at municipal grounds on November 8, 2024.

The Municipal Hall of Santa Fe welcomes the public daily from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for those who wish to experience the magic of the most wonderful time of the year!

📸| SAPMedia ATL Dorrene & SAPMediaJoeby
✒️✍️| Santa Fe Tourism Office

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09/11/2024

𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢: 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮: On the eve of November 8th, yesterday, a simple commemorative activity was held at the municipal grounds in memory of the thousands of individuals who died during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Yolanda 11 years ago. The event was organized and facilitated by the Saint Anne Parish Youth Ministry in partnership with the Municipal Tourism Office of Santa Fe.

The Santa Fe NHS and SHS Boy Scouts led the entrance and solemn procession of the Youth Cross, followed by a candle-lighting ceremony and tribute performances by the Santa Fe Pamilipig dancers, SFSASHS dancers, and a song tribute offering by Keith John Quemado, a PYM member.

Ms. Shonalle Daganio Ballon, Vicariate of Palo Youth Coordinator and a native of Barangay San Joaquin, Palo, Leyte, shared her devastating experiences during the tragedy 11 years ago.

The activity ended with the offering of flowers, thanksgiving, and acknowledgment of the participants present at the event.

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✒️✍️| Santa Fe Tourism Office

09/11/2024

𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘: The celebration of the feast of 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑳𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒂𝒍𝒐 and Commemoration Activity for the 11𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 yesterday, Friday, November 8, had given prominence to the Holy Mass — the highest form of worship — officiated by Rev. Fr. Loreno N. Robles.

Before the final blessing, a responsory rite was offered for remembering and honoring the victims; our brothers and sisters who lost and gave their lives in sacrifice 11 years ago.

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✒️✍️| SAPMedia KuyaJe

09/11/2024

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Earlier in the morning yesterday, November 8th, Saint Anne Parish, together with various religious organizations, parishioners, municipal officials, and employees, joined in the solemn procession around the población to commemorate and honor the thousands of lives lost, as the nation marks the 11th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda.

📸| SAPMedia ATL Dorrene & SAPMedia Romnick
✒️✍️| SAPMedia KuyaJe

08/11/2024

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮: 𝟭𝟭 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | Today marks the 11th commemorative anniversary of the Super Typhoon Yolanda. Here are some throwback photos of the aftermath of Yolanda's devastation in the Municipality of Santa Fe on November 8, 2013.

07/11/2024

𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔: Exactly eleven years ago today, November 8, 2013, Super Typhoon Yolanda, considered one of the world's strongest typhoon ever recorded, laid waste to the land of Eastern Visayas, particularly in Leyte and Samar provinces.

With a wind speed of more than 150 mph, Yolanda devastated 1.14 million houses- affecting more than 14 million people across 44 provinces, displacing 4.1 million residents, claimed nearly 7,000 lives, and left 1,800 missing. The total cost of damage is recorded at P95.5 billion.

Today, as we mark the 11th anniversary of the Typhoon Yolanda's devastation, we remember the souls of our loved ones whom we have lost during one of the darkest moments in the region.

07/11/2024

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | The Municipal Tourism Office of Santa Fe in partnership with the Saint Anne Parish Youth Ministry has prepared a series of commemorative activities to mark the 11th year anniversary of the Super Typhoon Yolanda tomorrow, November 8, 2024.

In relation thereto, the Saint Anne Parish Youth Ministry will lead and facilitate this year’s Candle Lighting activity to remember and honor the resilience and strength of our community. A Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will follow spearheaded by the Municipal Tourism Office reminding us that there is always a light after darkness.

Please see posted pubmat for more details...

✍️ | SAP-COY
✍️ ✒️| Tourism Santa Fe