Day: May 2, 2022

Benguet CARES (Cordillera Athletic Recognition for Excellence in Sports) Awards program

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The Provincial Government of Benguet led by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas recognized athletes and other sports icons, executives and enthusiasts in the Cordillera region who made significant contributions in the world of sports, during the Benguet CARES or Cordillera Athletic Recognition for Excellence in Sports Awards program in Baguio City on April 22, 2022.12 individuals were given major awards while 24 athletes in 12 different sport disciplines were given citations. Major awards include the Athlete of the Year, Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement Award, Sportsman of the Year, Coach of the Year, Executive of the Year, Young Sports Achiever of the Year, and four posthumous awards. More photos: https://bit.ly/BenguetCares

BENGUET NAMES FIRST DAD-AT, BA-DIW, ESSAYIST OF THE YEAR

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The Provincial Government of Benguet headed by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas named the first winners of the “Dad-at Award” (short story writer), “Ba-diw Award” (poet), and “Essayist of the Year Award”. Out of 19 Benguet young writers who passed the application and thorough screening of the BIYAG Creative Writing committee for the first BIYAG Creative Writing Workshop held in Sablan, Benguet on April 26-27, top three finalists for each category (poetry, short story, and essay) were picked based on the literary pieces they submitted to the speakers at the end of the workshop.   

The Provincial Government of Benguet headed by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas named the first winners of the “Dad-at Award” (short story writer), “Ba-diw Award” (poet), and “Essayist of the Year Award”. Out of 19 Benguet young writers who passed the application and thorough screening of the BIYAG Creative Writing committee for the first BIYAG Creative Writing Workshop held in Sablan, Benguet on April 26-27, top three finalists for each category (poetry, short story, and essay) were picked based on the literary pieces they submitted to the speakers at the end of the workshop.   

Biyag 2022 Vlogging Contest Winners

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BIYAG 2022 VLOGGING CONTEST WINNERS1ST PLACE Ms. Jacqueline Fe D. Jacob, Ms. Felamy M. Sangcha-an and Ms. Regine GasalaoPRIZE: P8,0002ND PLACE: Ms. Berlyn OlasPRIZE: P5,0003RD PLACE: Mr. Kylle PistulaPRIZE: P2,000 RUNNER-UPS RECEIVING P1,500 WORTH OF CONSOLATION PRIZES:- Ms. Lhorifelle B. Quibal, Ms. Clariza S. Mayomis and Ms. Jonalyn A. Molintas- Mr. Airdon Jeav U. Golocan and John Dee P. Vijar- Riza Jane B. Santos- Aj Oliver P. Pomares and Zanjoe Khent G. Lawagen The winners of the BIYAG 2022 vlogging contest were awarded Friday, April 29, at the Ben Palispis Auditorium. Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas said vlogs have played a significant role in the promotion of Benguet culture and tourism making it part of the activities of the weeklong 2022 BIYAG Festival celebration.

May 3, 2022 a regular holiday in observance of Eid al-Fitr or the Feast of Ramadan

Proclamation issued by Malacañan Palace declaring May 3, 2022 a regular holiday in observance of Eid al-Fitr or the Feast of Ramadan.