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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.

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LINKOD BAYAN Diaries: Dr. Eleanor A. Javonillo

Post author By Neilsen Kisim
Post date December 6, 2022

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ADIVAY MASS WEDDING CEREMONY

Post author By OJT IT
Post date November 9, 2022

ADIVAY MASS WEDDING CEREMONY

A total of 34 couples tied the knot during the Adivay Mass Wedding ceremony at San Jose Husband of Mary Parish Church in Poblacion, La Trinidid, Benguet on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022.

The wedding ceremony was officiated by Rev. Fr. Mario Tambic, Rev. Fr. Vincent Bunagan, Rev. Fr. George De Castro, and Rev. Fr. Bede Lee, and was graced by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas, Vice Governor Ericson Lawagey Felipe, and Board Member Alexander Fianza.

Another mass wedding is scheduled on November 18 in Itogon, Benguet where 14 couples are set to be wed.

The mass wedding ceremonies, spearheaded by the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development (OPSWD), are part of the monthlong celebration of the 122nd Foundation Anniversary of the Province of Benguet through Adivay Festival with the theme: “Benguet Adivay: A People’s Festival of Culture, Nature, and the Future.”

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INTER-REGION MARKET ENCOUNTER

Post author By OJT IT
Post date November 7, 2022

INTER-REGION MARKET ENCOUNTER

MSMEs from regions CAR, I, III, V, and XI are participating in this year’s Inter Regional Market Encounter which is part of the Benguet Adivay Festival in celebration of the 122nd Foundation Anniversary of the Province of Benguet.

The market encounter was opened through a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas, Vice Governor Ericson Lawagey Felipe, and Congressman Eric Go Yap at the Provincial Capitol Covered Court on November 7.

Governor Diclas is inviting the public to support the MSMEs by buying local products. The market encounter is open on Nov. 7-9 and on Nov. 14-15. The covered court is located at the back of the Provincial Capitol.

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BENGUET ADIVAY HAS OFFICIALLY STARTED

Post author By OJT IT
Post date November 7, 2022

BENGUET ADIVAY HAS OFFICIALLY STARTED

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Benguet Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas on Monday, November 7, officially declared the opening of the 2022 Benguet Adivay Festival which is in celebration of the 122nd Foundation Anniversary of the Province of Benguet with the theme: “Benguet Adivay: A People’s Festival of Culture, Nature, and the Future.”

The kick-off program was led Gov. Diclas, Cong. Eric Go Yap, Vice Gov. Ericson Lawagey Felipe and all other provincial and municipal officials together with officials from various national line agencies.

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MR. AND MS. BENGUET 2022 CANDIDATES

Post author By OJT IT
Post date November 7, 2022

MR. AND MS. BENGUET 2022 CANDIDATES

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Candidates for Mr. and Ms. Benguet 2022 flaunted their ethnic attire during the Benguet Adivay 2022 Kick-Off program at the Provincial Capitol on Monday, November 7.

The candidates will be showing off their talent and sportswear during the pre-pageant on November 18 at the Ben Palispis Auditorium. The final night is scheduled for November 25 at the Benguet Sports Complex (BSC), Wangal, La Trinidad.

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ADIVAY FUN SHOOT 2022

Post author By OJT IT
Post date November 4, 2022

ADIVAY FUNSHOOT 2022

The Province of Benguet led by Hon. Melchor D Diclas, Governor, and Benguet Police Provincial Office under the supervision of PCOL DAMIAN D OLSIM, PD, invites all interested gun owners, shooters and enthusiasts in the Adivay Funshoot at Camp Major Dennis Molintas, Bangao, Buguias, Benguet on November 11 to 13, 2022

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ITALIAN AMBASSADOR MARCO CLEMENTE’S COURTESY VISIT

Post author By OJT IT
Post date November 4, 2022

ITALIAN AMBASSADOR MARCO CLEMENTE'S COURTESY VISIT

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Italian Ambassador Marco Clemente’s courtesy visit to Benguet Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas at the Provincial Capitol on October 28, 2022.

Ambassador Marco Clemente and his family were welcomed by the Provincial LGU through a Benguet traditional dance.

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BIYAG CREATIVE WRITING FELLOWSHIP SPEAKER WINS PALANCA AWARD

Post author By OJT IT
Post date November 4, 2022

BIYAG CREATIVE WRITING FELLOWSHIP SPEAKER WINS PALANCA AWARD

Heather Ann Pulido who wrote a children’s story about her grandmother and her “half-house” in Kapangan, Benguet won third place in the 2022 Palanca Awards.

Pulido was one of the panelists during the 2022 BIYAG Creative Writing Workshop Fellowship organized by the Provincial Governor’s Office headed by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas.

According to the Palanca awardee, her story tells about “two kids navigating the loss of a parent with their grandma’s help” and is written for “my brothers and all the children with ‘half-families’ like ours.”

In her Facebook post, Pulido thanked her friends for their encouragement and for reading “my drafts and gave valuable feedback.” The writer also said she dedicated her win to her grandmother Lupao and Mama Susan “who taught me that half is okay. Half is great. Half is whole.”

“The story includes Kankanaey dialogue. Cheers to more Cordilleran children’s literature in the mainstream,” Pulido added.

The Palanca Awards or Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature is the Philippines’ most prestigious and most enduring literary awards and is dubbed as the “Pulitzer Prize” of the Philippines.

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Scholarship

Post author By OJT IT
Post date October 27, 2022

SCHOLARSHIP

Some 147 college students signed contract with the Provincial Government of Benguet, headed by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas, as scholars under the 16th Batch of the Benguet Provincial Scholarship Program during the scholars’ orientation at the Ben Palispis Auditorium on Oct. 27.

One-hundred forty (140) of the scholars were qualified under the regular program (one barangay, one scholar) and four were qualified for their sports achievement and technical skills. They will be receiving P10,000.00 per semester, while the remaining three qualified students who opted for technical vocational courses will be receiving P7,000.00 per semester.

The screening for the 17th Batch of the Scholarship Program will start next school year.