Category: News and Current Affairs

Rainfall Advisory

Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas advises the public to take precautionary measures especially those living along mountain slopes, and to call their respective disaster risk reduction management offices for emergency.

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Mental Health Week

“This week is Mental Health Week, and so I would like to take this opportunity to send my wishes to everybody for peace and comfort, and more courage to face whatever it is you are going through all this time.

This pandemic has been very tough for all of us, and I know it has been far more difficult for some. But please do not hesitate to open up your problems with persons you trust – it can be your parents, siblings, best friends, trusted colleagues, your boss, or anyone you can talk to. It is not good to be holding your problems inside. Do not let it eat you up, but be strong to overcome it.

You can keep your mind healthy by keeping your physic healthy too. Develop good habits, daily exercises, jogging, or doing yoga. There are a lot of easy-to-follow step-by-step physical exercises available online which you can download and follow.

It is very important that we take care of our heart by avoiding stressful situations, as well as the mind with spiritual guidance and constant meditation as reading inspirational verses from the Bible or any inspirational and motivational readings..

Likewise, there are some mental health Facebook groups which you can join that will give you the feeling that you are not alone in your misery. Joining these groups will also make you discover new ways of dealing with unhealthy situations as well as allow you to meet new friends.

Do not overwhelm yourself with work, but enjoy your hobbies also, like singing and dancing to keep your mind off stress.

And always remember, it is okay to talk about mental health. Your Rural Health Units (RHUS) are there for you. Benguet General Hospital (BeGH) is also open to accommodate your concerns through their online platform. We can do this all together, because you are not alone. We are with you.

Let me also take this opportunity to thank the Benguet General Hospital (BeGH) for holding different activities during this 2021 mental health week as well as for your continued hard work and sacrifices during this time of pandemic. Always remember that we are with you in this fight.

Thank you very much, and kudos to all you!”

MELCHOR DAGUINES DICLAS, MDProvincial Governor

[During the 2021 Mental Health Week program conducted by Benguet General Hospital (BeGH)]

FMR Improvement Project In Mankayan Completed

Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas said the improvement of Soysoyan-Alam-am-Ayosep farm-to-market road in Balili, Mankayan, Benguet has recently been completed.

The 0.235-kilometer provincial-government-funded project worth P1.99 million started last July 22, 2021 and was completed on September 2, 2021.

The project is seen to benefit some 85 families of farmers living in the said locality. Vegetables being produced in this area include potatoes, cabbage, wombok, sweet peas, and broccoli.

Governor Diclas has been allocating funds for farm-to-market road development projects in the different municipalities as part of his HEALTHIER Benguet agenda under Agriculture.

#HEALTHIERBenguet#UnitedBenguet

Medical Transport Vehicles for Benguet

Benguet caretaker congressman and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Eric Yap formally turned over to the 13 municipalities and the Benguet General Hospital (BeGH) the 13 luxury medical transport vehicles which he earlier promised to be given to help in enhancing the delivery of health care services to the people, especially those from the rural communities. Receiving the vehicles in behalf of the province and the municipalities are Gov. Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas, Atok Mayor Raymundo Sarac, Bakun Mayor Bill Raymundo, Bokod Mayor Thomas Wales, Jr., Buguias Mayor Ruben Tindaan, Itogon Vice Mayor Adriano Carantes, Jr., Kabayan Mayor Louie Dawal, Jr., Kapangan Mayor Manny Fermin, Kibungan Mayor Cesar Molitas, La Trinidad Mayor Romeo Salda, Mankayan Mayor Frenzel Ayong, Sablan Mayor Manuel Munar, Tuba Mayor Clarita Sal-ongan and Tublay Mayor Armando Lauro. (Photo and caption from Baguio Herald Express)

Benguet Provincial IATF Meeting

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Combined face-to-face and virtual Benguet Provincial IATF meeting chaired by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas.

KOOPERATIBANG MATATAG

The Provincial Government of Benguet and the Benguet Provincial Cooperative Council Join the October 2021 National Cooperative Month Celebration!

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MONTH

“The precious culture and values we inherited and learned from our ancestors are keeping us strong through these challenges brought by the CoVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to our brave and resilient ap-apos.” – Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas.

HAPPY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MONTH!

Assistance for Transport Group

Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas thanked the National Government led by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for their continuous support to Benguet constituents through government programs like cash assistance to affected sectors during this time of pandemic.

Recently, the Department of Social and Welfare Development (DSWD) through its Crisis Intervention Unit distributed P3000 each to drivers and members of the Cordillera Basic Sectors Transport Cooperative (CBSTC) as aid for being affected by the present crisis.

#HEALTHIERBenguet#UnitedBenguet