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REMOTE COMMUNITY GETS NEWLY IMPROVED FMR

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Six public schools and over 30 households of mostly farmers will reap benefit of the newly implemented road development project in Kayapa, Bakun funded by the Provincial Government of Benguet headed by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas.

Governor Diclas said the project’s scope included pavement of a rough and narrow 751-meter stretch of Nalusbo-Paoay-Naldbo farm-to-market road (FMR). The P5 million project started last July and was completed on September 28, and was already inspected by the Provincial Project Monitoring Committee.

John Sanggawa, teacher at Mateo Balsoen Elementary School, one of the beneficiaries of the project with over 40 pupils, stated that the road has been a problem for them as it was muddy and bumpy that they would struggle delivering their goods and other materials to the school.

 

“At least tatta, nalaka en nga ma-edeliver dagiti school supplies,” Sanggawa added.

Barangay officials were grateful for the successful implementation of the project as it will not only provide safer and more efficient deliveries of school equipment but it will also ease the burden of rice producers and vegetable farmers in the locality in transporting their produce to the nearest local market.

According to Kagawad Celio Agyapas, farmers used to carry their loads from their farms all the way to where their vehicles could reach which was far enough that it would take them much time to deliver their goods.

Meanwhile, Kagawad Agyapas said the project was done “excellently” as it was the community who labored to finish the project. He said the project contractor hired the locals to work for the project to make sure it will be implemented well and according to their needs and expectations.

Barangay Kayapa is one of the remotest barangays in the Province of Benguet. The monitoring team had to travel via La Union and Ilocos Sur to reach the community.

RELIEF GOODS READIED IN CASE OF CALAMITIES

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The Provincial Government of Benguet headed by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas has readied relief food packs which will be distributed to the different municipalities through their MLGUs to provide communities easier and closer access to relief assistance during calamities.

The Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development said the food assistance may also be used as food for work for the communities. 

The Provincial LGU was also able to preposition relief goods last June which were used during the calamities that have recently hit the province.

The relief goods include canned goods, rice, and noodles in addition to the relief food packs donated by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).

LOCAL INFLUENCERS PAY A COURTESY VISIT

Local influencers Gorgeous George (George Tobias), FDG Stages (Freddie Gaynat), and The Formulator (Karl Glenn Antonio Santiago) pay a courtesy visit to Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas at the Governor’s Office this afternoon.

The three vloggers will be joining a new activity set for the ADIVAY 2022 celebration this November.

HAPPY 106th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY BENGUET STATE UNIVERSITY (BSU)

I join the entire family of Benguet State University (BSU) in celebrating its 106th Foundation Anniversary.

Through the years, BSU has had consistently and successfully achieved various milestones demonstrating how competitive and quality the education and opportunities it has been providing.

These treasured achievements flourished from the sweat and tears of BSU’s dedicated and committed teachers and leaders from 106 years ago until today. Your passion, perseverance, and patience underpinned by your true culture of camaraderie have woven BSU into an institution that is well-known for its research and academic excellence, leadership, and other programs and initiatives that continue to enrich our communities.

Your theme “Championing Advocacy on Responsive Educational Services Towards National Highland Agriculture and Environment” is very timely and appropriate as we also continue to innovate and implement sustainable programs and policies to address pressing issues on Agriculture.

 

 

As we celebrate this momentous event, may we rededicate ourselves and renew our commitment for a stronger partnership as we pursue to build Benguet – A haven of sustainable communities.

May we have a meaningful celebration!

Melchor Daguines Diclas, MD

Provincial Governor