Author: Neilsen Kisim

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

Post author By Neilsen Kisim
Post date January 20, 2023

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

Post author By Neilsen Kisim
Post date January 18, 2023

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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

Post author By Neilsen Kisim
Post date January 18, 2023

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

Post author By Neilsen Kisim
Post date January 17, 2023

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

Post author By Neilsen Kisim
Post date January 16, 2023

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.

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National, International Benguet Athlete-Medalists, Coaches Feted

Post author By Neilsen Kisim
Post date January 16, 2023

TWENTY SEVEN Benguet athletes who won medals in recent national, and international sports competitions received recognition from Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas during the Jan. 16 flag-raising ceremony at the Provincial Capitol.

Aside from certificates of recognition, the athletes and their coaches also received cash incentives from the Provincial Government.

“Not only your medals or wins that are worthy of recognition, but more so your values of discipline, courage, and willpower as well as your humility and pride as iBenguet,” Governor Diclas said adding the Provincial Government will continue to support them and other Benguet athletes.

The Provincial LGU has been supportive to Benguet athletes who continue to raise the Benguet identity in national and international sports competition.

“On behalf of Team Lakay and the National Kickboxing Team, thank you to the Provincial Government headed by Governor Diclas for your unending support. Maraming maraming salamat po,” Kickboxing Coach Jaybee Ban-eg said in his response message during the recognition ceremony. Taekwondo Coach Danrey Velo also expressed gratitude to “everyone and to the Provincial Government who are very very supportive of us mapapandemic man o hindi.”

Of the 27 athletes, eight are international medalists:

[Southeast Asia Wrestling Championships held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Dec. 16-18, 2022]

Mariane Mariano

– Silver Medalist, Women’s Wrestling

Jason Baucas

– Silver Medalist, Greco-Roman Category

– He was also recognized on winning three gold medals during the Quarterly Wrestling National Open Competition in 2022

[Asian Kickboxing Championship 2022 held in Bangkok, Thailand on Dec. 14-18, 2022]

Claudine Veloso

– Bronze Medalist, Women’s Light Contact

Carlos Alvares

– Bronze Medalist, Men’s Light Contact

Kurt Lubrica

– Bronze Medalist, Men’s Low Kick

Jeanclaude Saclag

– Gold Medalist, Men’s Low Kick

Gina Iniong Araos

– Gold Medalist, Women’s Low Kick

Carol Maguide

– Silver Medalist, Full Contact

Team Lakay is headed by its founder and CEO, Mr. Marquez Sangiao who also heads the Philippine National Kickboxing Regional.

The rest (19) competed in various sports competition in the country:

[2022 Muaythai National Championships held in Subic, Zambales on Nov. 28-Dec. 3, 2022:

Levi Dawaton

– Bronze Medalist, Sr. Male, Novice

Audrel Kitzg Daniel

– Bronze Medalist, Sr. Male, Novice

Ryan Joe Bestre

– Bronze Medalist, Jr. Male, Novice

Art Getrex Potingan

– Bronze Medalist, Male, Wai Kru

Ronaldo Dominguez

– Silver Medalist, Jr. Male, Advance

Pennylope Padcayan

– Silver Medalist, Sr. Female, Advance

– Bronze Medalist, Female, Wai Kru

Erexter Taligan

– Gold Medalist, Sr. Male, Novice

Sarah Garwageo

– Gold Medalist, Jr. Female, Novice

Michael Rimando

– Gold Medalist, Sr. Male, Advance

Blane Mathew Comicho

– Gold, Jr. Male, Novice

Shiander Alley Casel

– Gold, Jr. Male, Novice

Renson Cornell

– Gold Medalist, Jr. Male, Advance

They are under coaches Zaidi Laruan (Advance), Heidel Solis (Novice), and Junjun Benito (Wai Kru).

[2022 PSC Batang Pinoy National Championships held in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur on Dec. 17-21, 2022]

Trisha Lobbonan

– Bronze Medalist, Taekwondo, Children, Female

Xian Craig Eusebio

– Bronze Medalist, Taekwondo, Children, Male

Zhaijan Mryle Corpuz

– Gold, Judo, Juvenile

Taekwondo Coach: Danrey Velo

Judo Coach: Htai Andro Kienh Cudao

[National Classic Bench Press Championship Competition held in Pasig City on Dec. 10, 2022]

Efreny Buslay

– Gold Medalist, Men’s Novice

Denesia Esnara

– Gold Medalist, Women’s 57kg Open Category

– Gold Medalist, Master-1 Women’s 57kg Category

– Adjudged as the Women’s Best Lifter of the Open Division Category

Gregorio Payat, Jr.

– Gold Medalist, Male 59kg Open Category

– Bronze Medalist, Master-1 Men’s 59kg Category

Audie Menzi was also recognized. He is a member of the Philippine Football National Team “AZKALS” and has participated in the 2022 Asian Football Federation Mitsubishi Electric Cup.

The awards and incentives were turn-over by Governor Diclas and Board Member Fernando Balaodan

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BENGUET’S FIRST INTERNATIONAL PAGEANT TITLE

Post author By Neilsen Kisim
Post date January 11, 2023

BENGUET’S FIRST INTERNATIONAL PAGEANT

An iBenguet once again brought pride to the country after winning a recently concluded international pageant.

Kenneth Jhayve Bautista, who hails from Itogon, Benguet, won Mister Model Search International 2023 held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam last January 7. He also won Best in National Costume and Best in Swimwear.

The Model Search International organized by Ruby Company is a modeling competition of candidates from different countries with international awards.

Contestants come from the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, India, Ukraine, and Russia. According to Bautista, they underwent preliminary and elimination rounds which took place in Da Lat City.

“Proud Igorot, Proud Cordilleran, Proud Filipino!” the title holder posted on his social media account. “Believe You Can and You Will.”
A certificate issued by the pageant’s management recognized Bautista for promoting the Philippines’ tourism industry.

Bautista has been actively promoting the cultural dances and traditions of the Cordillera. In fact, he is the founder and president of Binnadang Cultural Dance Troupe, a group comprising of Igorot youth who promote their respective cultural identity.

Bautista first made the country proud after winning Mr. World Universe International 2022 1st Runner-up held at Sky Hoa Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Governor Melchor Daguines Diclas expressed appreciation for the young culture advocate and international title holder for his advocacies and endeavors that continue to inspire his fellow Cordilleran youth.