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Relief Food Packs for Quake-Hit Families

Relief Food Packs for Quake-Hit Families

Earlier today, Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas sent relief food packs through the Provincial Response Team and the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office to the towns of Kabayan and Atok for the families reported to have been affected by the strong earthquake that hit Luzon yesterday morning, July 27.
 
Last month, Governor Diclas ordered the release of relief goods to the different municipalities as part of an early prepositioning of relief supplies in preparation for calamities. This is to provide constituents closer and easy access to government assistance in times of disasters. In case of supply shortage, the Provincial Government is set to augment the MLGUs’ resources.

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NO More Muddy Ground!

NO More Muddy Ground!

July-26-2022-NO-More-Muddy-Ground

Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas said the concreting of the trade fair area in Wangal, La Trinidad has finally been completed. Muddy ground had been a major concern among vegetable dealers and truckers whenever they use this multi-purpose area especially during the rainy season, the same problem being experienced by end users during Adivay celebrations and trade fair activities.

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ANDOID TABLETS FOR LEARNERS

ANDOID TABLETS FOR LEARNERS

July 25, 2022 - ANDOID TABLETS FOR LEARNERS

Some 431 Samsung Galaxy android tablets were turned over by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas together with members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan headed by Vice Governor Ericson Lawagey Felipe to DepEd-Benguet headed by Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Gloria Buya-ao after the flag-raising ceremony at the Provincial Capitol on Monday morning, July 25. These tablets will be distributed to learners in the various districts in the province to aid them in their studies as they struggle through challenges still brought by the present crises.

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BENGUET TEAM HAULS 16 MEDALS, NAMED 2ND OVERALL CHAMPION IN REGIONAL MUAY THAI

BENGUET TEAM HAULS 16 MEDALS, NAMED 2ND OVERALL CHAMPION IN REGIONAL MUAY THAI

July-25-2022-BENGUET-TEAM-HAULS-16-MEDALS-NAMED-2ND-OVERALL-CHAMPION-IN-REGIONAL-MUAY-THAI

A TEAM of 20 martial art athletes from Benguet emerged as the 2nd over-all champion in the recently concluded Regional Muay Thai held in Olongapo City. In the July 13-17 Muay Thai Championship, the Benguet Team garnered 10 gold medals, 5 silver medals, and a bronze medal or a total of 16 medals naming them the 2nd best team out of 18 competing provinces Luzon-wide. Martial artists representing Taytay, Rizal were announced Champion after leading with only one gold medal over Team Benguet. The team led by their head coaches Zaidi Laruan and Jun Benito paid a courtesy visit to Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas Monday morning, July 25, to present their medals and plaque of recognition. Governor Diclas congratulated the team on their victory and on lifting the name of the province high in the field of sports.

Laruan said the team is composed of martial artists from different groups, namely, Team Lakay, Team Kafagway, Team Faith, Muay Boran Team, and Evolution Team. The Office of the Governor has been actively supporting Benguet athletes as it recognizes the contribution of sports not only to youth development, but also to the promotion of good values such as team-work and self-discipline. Further, Governor Diclas said sports continue to mold Benguet prides as they represent the province in national and international competitions serving as inspiration to their fellow iBenguet.