Category: News and Current Affairs

The rehabilitation project along Daclan-Bonagan-Tikey-Camangaan Prov’l Road in Bokod, Benguet

The rehabilitation project along Daclan-Bonagan-Tikey-Camangaan Prov’l Road in Bokod, Benguet has recently been completed. More road development projects have been funded by the Provincial Government of Benguet headed by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas to provide farmers and residents safe and easy road access. Governor Diclas has been allocating funds for FMRs and other road improvement projects in the province as part of his HEALTHIER Benguet agenda. #HEALTHIERBenguet#UnitedBenguet

Provincial IATF Meeting

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Members of the Provincial IATF chaired by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas meet Wednesday morning to discuss vaccination efforts as the province continues its measures to further lessen CoVID-19 cases. Over the past weeks, the province has noted a decrease in the number of CoVID-19 cases from 300-400 daily cases in September to only 40-60. Meanwhile, Governor Diclas has already organized and mobilized the Provincial Vaccination team headed by Dr. Meliarazon Dulay to assist the vaccination drive of municipal LGUs. #HEALTHIERBenguet#UnitedBenguet

The recently constructed slope protection and perimeter fence at Talbino Elementary School in Sipitan, Dalipey, Bakun, Benguet

The recently constructed slope protection and perimeter fence at Talbino Elementary School in Sipitan, Dalipey, Bakun, Benguet funded by the Provincial Government of Benguet headed by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas. Governor Diclas allotted P1.49M worth of funds for this project to protect the slope at the said school against erosion and to increase safety and security. #HEALTHIERBenguet#UnitedBenguet

It takes the Whole Village to Educate a Child

Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas and DepEd-Benguet Schools Division Superintendent Gloria Buya-ao inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) Monday morning for a strong partnership to advance reading comprehension among Benguet learners through DepEd’s Brigada Pagbasa in support to the agency’s BINDIYAN or “Batang IBenguet Nakakabasa, Diwang Isinatitik at Yamang-Angkin Naisasabuhay” program. Governor Diclas said he truly appreciates this initiative of DepEd-Benguet as it categorically responds to the needs of the learners especially with reading considering all the challenges brought by the CoVID-19 pandemic. 

He also said he has been and will always be supportive of DepEd’s programs and activities especially as education is one of his major agenda under his HEALTHIER Benguet political thrust. #HEALTHIERBenguet#UnitedBenguet

Message of Support to BENECO from Gov. Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas

The Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO) is currently facing a difficult situation even in the midst of other challenges brought by the present pandemic and the recent Severe Tropical Storm Maring. I, together with the local chief executives and other officials in the Province of Benguet, cannot condone this act of forcibly taking over the leadership of our electric cooperative. We have earlier shown our unified support to Engr. Melchor S. Licoben through different endorsements addressed to the national government given his expertise, trainings, 30-year work experience in BENECO, and his good leadership as the OIC General Manager; and until now we are still in full support of him and the seven other Board of Directors.   

We do not see any good reason for the recent National Electrification Administration (NEA) intervention with BENECO as the cooperative has been well-performing and efficiently serving the public. BENECO remains to be one of the electric cooperatives that charge the cheapest power rates from its MCOs. Not only this, but the cooperative under Engr. Licoben’s leadership has been active in ensuring power supply especially during typhoons which greatly helps the government in its emergency responses and communication efforts. Not even the strongest typhoon nor the present pandemic has stopped BENECO from its operations, but this ongoing leadership crisis in the electric cooperative is evidently affecting its services which is definitely affecting us, consumers, as well. We should not let this continue, and we aim for the quick resolution of this matter, and for peace – a core value of our beloved province of Benguet. Further, may we enjoin everyone to unite in prayer for BENECO and its employees.To the MCOs, we are in this together.