Province of Benguet

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This Nurse Saves Lives Through Health Statistics and Data

We’ve all been witness to how statistics and data play a crucial role in managing public health at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. But collecting data is one thing; what is more important and more challenging is how to use these data in achieving positive outcomes in terms of persistent health issues in the community.

Nurse IV Daniel Garcia III of the Antipolo City Health Office does not shy away from this challenge. As Program Manager of Public Health Surveillance of the City Epidemiology, Statistics, Disaster and Response Unit (CESDRU), he captures data on the ground so that the Antipolo City Government can undertake health programs and policies that are evidence-based. In the process, his work becomes a learning opportunity as he meets people from different walks of life.

Get to know 2017 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯 Awardee Daniel Garcia III in this episode of 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘰𝘥 𝘉𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴: 𝘒𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪-𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘪.

 

Source: CSC PH

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Road Improvement

“No on-oran, eg-onsang-at i dogan. Emekomkomboy i bekas, asukal, kaskada (vehicles couldn’t come up when it rained. We needed to carry our loads up here),” Regina Castillo, a resident of Bila, Bokod, shared as she expressed gratitude for the Provincial Government headed by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas for the improvement project recently implemented along Binado-Kiweng and Palansa-Aponan-Acnip Provincial Road.

Governor Diclas has allocated P3 million for the widening and concreting of a bumpy and narrow section of the said road which had been a concern for the locals here. The project also included the construction of a slope protection to prevent slide.

“At least eg-maderder i nateng ta mayat malay kalsara (our produce would not be damaged since the road has been improved),” Castillo said. Most of the residents in this community of more or less 50 households get their living from farming.

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Congratulations Narcilisa Ponase Talipnao

Congratulations Narcilisa Ponase Talipnao, from Atok, on topping the December 2022 Criminologist Licensure Examination, as well as to all the passers.

Congratulations, too, King’s College of the Philippines – Benguet on making it to the list of TOP SCHOOLS for the said examination.

A greeting from Governor Dr. Melchor DaguinesDiclas.

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Lingkod Bayan Diaries | Meet Marikina City’s Street Cleaner-on-Wheels

Meet Marikina City's Street Cleaner-on-Wheels | Lingkod Bayan Diaries: Mr. Gelson A. Rili

The City of Marikina is admired by many people for its cleanliness, but often we know little of the people who make this possible. One of them is Mr. Gelson A. Rili, Laborer II of the City Environment Management Office. His diligence and commitment to keeping the city tidy not only earns him praises from his peers, co-workers, and fellow Marikenyos; he was awarded the Dangal ng Bayan at the Malacanan Palace in 2018, with no less than the President of the Philippines handing him the award. 

A devoted family man, he perseveres amid the hazards of his job and the endless demand of public service.

Get to know Gelson A. Rili in this episode of Lingkod Bayan Diaries: Katangi-Tanging Kawani.

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Farmers to Benefit From Road Improvement in Kabayan

Over a hundred households in two sitios in Gusaran, Kabayan are reaping benefits from the recently improved Junction-Diboong-Bangao Provincial Road.

Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas said the Provincial Government funded the concreting of the said road in response to the needs of the locals who are mostly farmers.

“This used to be muddy and slippery. Vehicles would also get stuck because it was a bumpy road,” Wilma Lamirez, resident, said in a local language.

She added the used-to-be poor condition of the road was a major concern as it could cause damages to vehicles.

Farmers here plant carrots, cauliflowers, and cabbage among others.

The P5 million project is also beneficial for students attending primary and secondary schools in the community.

“Students are now happy to go to school because at least the road has been paved,” Lamirez said.

Last year, the Provincial Government also funded and implemented a project which included the construction of four slope protections along the same road to prevent landslide on identified slide-prone sections.

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Strengthening Sisterhood Ties

The Provincial Government of Benguet headed by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas welcomed government officials from Kochi Prefecture, Japan headed by Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Community, and Sports, Mr. Kouji Yokobatake, as they paid a visit to the Provincial Capitol yesterday, Jan. 17.

Gov. Diclas and the Kochi government leaders discussed future programs on agriculture, health, engineering, and tourism which complement the HEALTHIER Benguet development thrust of the Governor.

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Mr. Model Search International 2023 Kenneth Jhayve Bautista

Mr. Model Search International 2023 Kenneth Jhayve Bautista paid a courtesy visit to Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas this morning, Jan. 17, at the Provincial Governor’s Office.

Bautista is the first iBenguet to win an international pageant title. He was also awarded Best in National Costume and Best in Swimwear. The said pageant was held in Vietnam last Jan. 7.

Meanwhile, Bautista also won 1st Runner-up during Mr. World Universe International 2022 held in Vietnam last year.

The international pageant title holder is an advocate of Cordilleran culture and identity. He is the founder and president of Binnadang Cultural Dance Group who promote Cordilleran culture and traditional dances.

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Diclas, Yap Among Top Performing Officials Nationwide – RPMD

Out of 81 Governors in the country, Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas ranked 15th while Congressman Eric Yap is 7th among 251 District Representatives, both in terms of work performance rating.

This is based on the statistical research conducted by the RP- Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD).

Governor Diclas and Congressman Yap are the only Governor and Congressman from CAR who made it to the top list.

“For the year 2022, ratings and rankings are thoroughly assessed based on work performance. As the local chief executive, mayors have a diverse range of responsibilities. Governors are accountable for the execution of programs and initiatives, the enforcement of laws, and the implementation of the province development plan. Representatives are elected officials entrusted with representing constituents and enacting legislation,” RPMD said in a social media post.

The national performance evaluation survey for the year 2022 was conducted from November 27 to December 2, 2022, in each city or district in each region, it added.