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2 BENGUET ATHLETES WIN 3 GOLD MEDALS IN MALAYSIA

Post author By OJT IT
Post date August 25, 2022

2 BENGUET ATHLETES WIN 3 GOLD MEDALS IN MALAYSIA

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Benguet athletes have once again demonstrated the Cordilleran strength in Martial Arts in a recent international sports competition.

They are Edel Ngina who notched up two golds in Wai Kru and Mae-Mai-Muay Thai, and Clark Fattic who clinched a gold medal in Mae-Mai-Muay-Thai in the recently concluded 2022 IFMA Muaythai Youth World Championships held in Malaysiau2019s capital city on August 9-21.

Ngina and Fattic paid a courtesy visit to Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas at the Governoru2019s Office on Thursday, August 25, where they were recognized on their triumph.

Governor Diclas noted how appreciative and honored he is seeing Benguet athletes raise the countryu2019s flag in international sports competitions.

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u201cEdel and Clark, and all our athletes who have brought prestige to the province in the field of sports, local and international, are true inspirations for virtues of discipline and diligence,u201d the Governor said.

The two will receive financial assistance from the Office of the Governor on top of the incentives they will be given for winning gold medals, according to Dean Mark Monang, Provincial Sports Coordinator.

Ngina comes from Mankayan while Fattic is from La Trinidad.

IFMA or the International Federation of Muaythai Associations has u201c130 member countries worldwide with 5 continental federations, together existing under a single, unified regulatory bodyu201d according to IFMAu2019s website. Further, a post in the same website says u201c[t]he IFMA Youth World Championships is more than just sporting competition,u201d but it also supports educational and cultural exchange.

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GOV’T OFFICIALS SHOW SUPPORT FOR BSU EXTENSION CLASSES IN KAPANGAN

Post author By OJT IT
Post date August 19, 2022

GOV'T OFFICIALS SHOW SUPPORT FOR BSU EXTENSION CLASSES IN KAPANGAN

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Strongly supportive of Benguet State University’s effort in ‘bringing education closer to communities,’ Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas together with Congressman Eric Go yap, represented by Jirah Siddayao, graced the soft opening of BSU extension classes in Kapangan, Benguet on Thursday, August 18.

During the activity, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed by BSU President, Dr. Felipe Comila; DepEd-CAR Regional Director, Estela L. Cariño; Benguet Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Gloria B. Buya-ao, and Kapangan Mayor Manny Fermin, witnessed by Governor Diclas.

Also present during the event are BSU’s vice presidents, executive deans, deans, and directors, and residents of Kapangan.

Governor Diclas expressed words of support as he recognized the significant contribution of closer access to tertiary education through the BSU’s extension classes on social development in the province.

Over 90 students are enrolled in the extension classes. More than 60 of them are taking up Bachelor of Science in Criminology while 20 are enrolled in Bachelor of Elementary Education.

Classes start on August 22 through blended learning.

Recently, BSU has also opened extension classes in Kabayan, Benguet. Moreover, on August 1, President Comila visited Itogon for the proposed BSU Itogon campus.

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Philippine Identification System (Step 2) extends registration until September 30, 2022

Post author By Neilsen Kisim
Post date August 18, 2022

Philippine Identification System Registration EXTENDED Until September 30, 2022

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Republic Act No. 11055, or the Philippine Identification System Act, signed into law by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on August 6, 2018, aims to establish a single national identification system for all citizens and resident aliens of the Republic of the Philippines. The valid proof of identity provided by the PhilSys shall be a means of simplifying public and private transactions, and shall be a social and economic platform that promotes seamless social service delivery and strengthens financial inclusion for both public and private services. As a foundational digital ID system, the PhilSys will transform how services are delivered in the Philippines, and accelerate our transition into a digital economy, including to enable presenceless, paperless, and cashless transactions.

Be Registered!

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4 BENGUET YOUTH AMONG 6 CORDI BETS FOR GREAT MAN OF THE UNIVERSE PH 2022

Post author By OJT IT
Post date August 17, 2022

4 BENGUET YOUTH AMONG 6 CORDI BETS FOR GREAT MAN OF THE UNIVERSE PH 2022

Four u2018greatu2019 young men from the Province of Benguet will be joining two other candidates from Cordillera in showcasing the regionu2019s culture and tourism in this yearu2019s search for the Great Man of the Universe Philippines.

They are Lucas Empiso from Kapangan, Delefher Comising from Itogon, Miguel Jarre Bas-ilen from La Trinidad, and Stephen Harold Lilley, Jr. from Sablan. The two others are Irvin Tan representing Baguio City and Wendell Bona Guway representing Banaue, Ifugao.

The regionu2019s bets presented themselves to Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas during their courtesy call at the Governoru2019s Office on August 17, accompanied by their production manager, Joel Noah Quinto, and Great Man of the Universe u2013 Cordillera Regional Director, Paul Paran, who was also Mr. Philippines Runner-Up in 2018.

Governor Diclas expressed support and appreciation to the young men for taking role in promoting Benguet culture and tourism in advocacy pageants such as the Great Man of the Universe.

Not only do the candidates represent and advertise the province through such activity, but they also become empowered and serve as a role model for community involvement and youth leadership among their fellow Benguet youth, the governor said.

The national pageant will be held in Manila by November this year according to Paran, but he said the candidates will start with their u2018online challengesu2019 next week.

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FOOD PACKS FOR QUAKE-AFFECTED FAMILIES

Post author By OJT IT
Post date August 16, 2022

FOOD PACKS FOR QUAKE-AFFECTED FAMILIES

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Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas expressed appreciation and gratitude for the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte headed by Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc for donating some 1,500 family food packs to the province for families impacted by the July 27 Magnitude 7.0 Northwestern Luzon Earthquake.

The donations were received Tuesday, August 16, by Governor Diclas and Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Juana Bannawe.

These will be distributed in addition to the food assistance earlier extended by the Provincial Government of Benguet and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to various communities.

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Former Rebel Surrenders in Benguet, Gets aid from Gov’t

Post author By Neilsen Kisim
Post date August 2, 2022

Former Rebel Surrenders in Benguet, Gets aid from Gov't

A 30-year-old former rebel officially turned over his M14 rifle at the Governor’s Office Tuesday morning after finally returning back to the fold of the law.

The ex-rebel, a native of Barcelona, Sorsogon and a resident of Mandaluyong City, received relief assistance from the Provincial Government of Benguet Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas said “he (the former rebel) will use at least while he starts a new life.”

A financial assistance under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) of the government in ending armed conflict will also be given to the former rebel after the necessary documents are processed, the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development (OPSWD) said.

The former rebel was recruited in 2012 and eventually took part in the armed wing in 2013 where he was sent to Mountain province until 2020.

Governor Diclas recognized the intensive effort of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in collaboration with all the partner agencies in implementing the whole-of nation approach in ending armed conflict.

Present during the turn-over were Governor Diclas and personnel of the Benguet Provincial Police Office led by Director Reynaldo Delos Reyes Pasiwen.

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DRIVE WITH PRECAUTION

Post author By Neilsen Kisim
Post date August 1, 2022

DRIVE WITH PRECAUTION

Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas is once again warning motorists to take precautionary measures while driving especially during these rainy days.

Another rockslide happened along Alno-Bekes Provincial Road this afternoon.

Personnel from the Provincial Engineering Office (PEO), with assistance from the PDRRMO, immediately conducted clearing on the said road section.

Motorists are further advised to cancel their non-essential travels during rainy hours for their safety.

Dr. Meliarazon Dulay, Provincial Health Officer I, said the National Vaccination Operations Center (NVOC) will ensure that that private and government agency stakeholders collaborate to attain a 90% coverage of senior citizens inoculated with primary series and a 50% coverage of the general population receiving at least a first booster shot, on or before October 8, 2022.

“Once we become successful in all these endeavors, we will come to that time when we remove mask mandates, remove alert level system, and fully reopen school and travels,” Dr. Dulay stated.

Albeit the province has vaccinated 73% of its population against the CoVID-19 virus, Benguet is still under Alert Level 2 as the 70% criteria for the vaccination rate of senior citizens has not yet been met having only inoculated 60.54%.

Meanwhile, three towns in the province are now under Alert Level 1 having met the 70% criteria for the general and senior citizen population, namely, Buguias, Sablan, and Tublay.

Dr. Mercedes Calpitol, DMO V – PDOHO, encouraged the public to ‘fully’ advocate the vaccination program in order to hit the target numbers and finally meet herd immunity.

Vaccination sites in the different towns in the province through their Rural Health Units (RHUs) have been active catering to the general population. House-to-house vaccination is also being conducted for those who cannot go to the designated vaccination sites.

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GOV. DICLAS, VICE GOV FELIPE LEAD PROV’L LAUNCHING OF MARCOS ADMIN’S ‘PINASLAKAS’

Post author By Neilsen Kisim
Post date August 1, 2022

GOV. DICLAS, VICE GOV FELIPE LEAD PROV'L LAUNCHING OF MARCOS ADMIN'S 'PINASLAKAS'

Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas and Vice Governor Ericson Lawagey Felipe together with other Benguet board members led the launching of Marcos administration’s ‘PinasLakas’ CoVID-19 vaccine campaign at the Provincial Capitol on Monday, August 1.

Governor Diclas, Vice Governor Felipe, and board member Joel Timbaoen received their CoVID-19 second booster shot during the ceremonial vaccination of the said campaign.

The ‘PinasLakas’ campaign is president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. administration’s strategy to increase the number of Filipinos given with CoVID-19 booster shot in a bid to maintain the nation’s wall of immunity in his first 100 days as the Philippine president.

“Once we become successful in all these endeavors, we will come to that time when we remove mask mandates, remove alert level system, and fully reopen school and travels,” Dr. Dulay stated.

Meanwhile, three towns in the province are now under Alert Level 1 having met the 70% criteria for the general and senior citizen population, namely, Buguias, Sablan, and Tublay.

Dr. Mercedes Calpitol, DMO V – PDOHO, encouraged the public to ‘fully’ advocate the vaccination program in order to hit the target numbers and finally meet herd immunity.

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RELIEF ASSISTANCE FOR MANKAYAN

Post author By Neilsen Kisim
Post date August 1, 2022

RELIEF ASSISTANCE FOR MANKAYAN

The Provincial Government of Benguet assisted in the delivery of relief goods from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to Mankayan, Benguet last Friday, July 29, following the earthquake that hit Luzon on July 27. Along with these relief goods, Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas also sent several food packs to some 20 families in Mankayan who were evacuated for their safety from the impact of the strong earthquake. Mankayan is among the most hit towns in the province having a large number of affected families during the earthquake according to the Provincial DRRMO.

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Relief Food Packs for Quake-Hit Families

Post author By Neilsen Kisim
Post date July 29, 2022

Relief Food Packs for Quake-Hit Families

Earlier today, Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas sent relief food packs through the Provincial Response Team and the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office to the towns of Kabayan and Atok for the families reported to have been affected by the strong earthquake that hit Luzon yesterday morning, July 27.

Last month, Governor Diclas ordered the release of relief goods to the different municipalities as part of an early prepositioning of relief supplies in preparation for calamities. This is to provide constituents closer and easy access to government assistance in times of disasters. In case of supply shortage, the Provincial Government is set to augment the MLGUs’ resources.