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Inauguration ceremony for the recently improved Benguet Sports Complex Gymnasium in Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet

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Benguet Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas, Congressman Eric Go Yap, and other provincial officials led the simple inauguration ceremony for the recently improved Benguet Sports Complex Gymnasium in Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Governor Diclas said the recently completed project and other ongoing improvements at the sports complex will help enhance the capabilities of Benguet athletes while the province also aims to hold national sports events.

It was Congressman Yap who sourced out funds for the development of the said sports complex. He said it was one of the projects Gov. Diclas discussed with him earlier last year. #HEALTHIERBenguet#UnitedBenguet

NEWLY CONSTRUCTED FMR OPEN TO SERVE 600 FAMILIES IN BAKUN

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The Yupoan-Penas farm-to-market road in Bakun, Benguet recently opened by the Provincial Government of Benguet headed by Gov. Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas is now serving a community of about 600 families in barangay Dalipey. Gov. Diclas said the road is 1.360-kilometer long which connects a wide farming area and a sitio in Dalipey to the national road in the central area of the barangay. The P1.5-million project was implemented in response to the request of the residents who are mostly vegetable producers. It is seen not only to help farmers but also other residents travelling to the said locality.

Lolito Bacasen, a farmer and a resident of Dalipey, said they used to carry their harvests from their farms all the way down to the main road through a 2-kilometer narrow path way which had been taking most of their time. He said it would usually take them two days to fill a truck with their produce to be delivered to the nearest market. “Ngem tatta nga addan daytoy kalsada, mabiiten ti panagtransport mi ti nateng,” said Bacasen. He added they are now able to deliver a truck of vegetables in a single day. The main agricultural products being produced in Dalipey include cabbage, potatoes, wombok, and beans. Meanwhile, farmers in Dalipey thanked Gov. Diclas for addressing their concerns with the allotment of funds for the said road opening. On the other hand, as road development projects are among the priorities of Gov. Diclas under his HEALTHIER Benguet agenda, the governor hopes to bring more road access and road improvement in the municipality to boost local economy. #HEALTHIERBenguet#UnitedBenguet

2nd conduct of Good Agricultural Practices Summit

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Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas with DA-CAR Regional Executive Director Cameron Odsey and Dir. Danilo Daguio and Provincial Agriculturist Lolita Bentres joins the 2nd conduct of Good Agricultural Practices Summit with the theme “Unifying to Transform Challenges into Opportunities Through GAP” held in Baguio City

IMPROVED 1.5 KM FMR TO BENEFIT FARMERS IN BOKOD

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Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas said the 1.5-kilometer improvement of Ekip farm-to-market road in Ekip, Bokod, Benguet has recently been completed. The P5.3-million project funded by the Provincial Government of Benguet headed by Gov. Diclas is now serving over 50 families whose livelihood mostly depend on agricultural farming. Ekip barangay captain and ABC President Hon. Francis Delfin said the improvement of the said road is definitely beneficial not only for the residents and farmers of Ekip but also for others who pass through the said area.

Delfin thanked Gov. Diclas for answering the plea of the locals with the allocation of funds for the said project. He said the governor earlier visited Ekip where he acknowledged the request of the residents concerning the improvement of the 1.5-kilometer road. Further, Delfin said the project trimmed off the travel time of farmers to the market from over three hours to only a couple of hours. Farmers in the said locality deliver tomatoes, cauliflowers, cabbage, and sayote to La Trinidad and Nueva Vizcaya.Residents said the road improvement does not only benefit farmers but also those who need medical attention now that the road is safer and travel time is shortened. The project which was completed last October is part of the HEALTHIER Benguet agenda of Gov. Diclas under infrastructure and agriculture. #HEALTHIERBenguet#UnitedBenguet

ADIVAY VACCINATION BOOTH

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The Adivay CoVID-19 Vaccination Booth at the Public Market in Km. 5, La Trinidad, Benguet has recently been opened. This is part of the vaccination activity of the Provincial Vaccination Team earlier organized by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas through Provincial Health Officer I Dr. Meliarazon Dulay to assist municipal LGUs ramp up their vaccination program.    

The CoVID-19 vaccination booth was launched on Monday, November 8, 2021 as part of the celebration of the Benguet Adivay 2021. Dr. Dulay said the booth will be operational from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm every day until the end of November. She also said it is open to anybody aged 12 and above regardless of their residence. This is in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), La Trinidad LGU, Benguet State University, and other volunteer groups. #HEALTHIERBenguet#UnitedBenguet

TWO MORE DAYS to go before the three-day national simultaneous vaccination

TWO MORE DAYS to go before the three-day national simultaneous vaccination. The Provincial Vax Team together with all the vaccination teams in the different municipalities will be launching the three-day vaccination activity on November 29, 2021 at their respective vaccination sites. The Provincial Vax Team will have the launching at the Public Market in Km. 5, La Trinidad at 8:00 in the morning. Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas is inviting everybody aged 12 years and above to proceed to the designated vaccination sites in their locality to get the jab! #getvaccinatedtobeprotected#healthierbenguet

Improvement of Dengwi-Deg-ong farm-to-market road in Tuel, Tublay, Benguet

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The recently completed improvement of Dengwi-Deg-ong farm-to-market road in Tuel, Tublay, Benguet funded by the Provincial Government of Benguet headed by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas.Governor Diclas allocated P1M for the 177-meter road improvement to provide farmers and residents safer and better access to services which is part of his HEALTHIER Benguet political thrust. #HEALTHIERBenguet#UnitedBenguet