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Congratulations for Passing the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB)

Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas extends his heartfelt congratulations to the barangay LGUs of Buyacaoan in Buguias, Gadang in Kapangan, Poblacion in Kibungan, Alapang in La Trinidad, Bulalacao in Mankayan, and Camp 4 in Tuba for their excellent governance performance reflected in the recent result of the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB) conducted by the DILG.

3 MEN WHO RETURNED TO THE FOLD OF LAW RECEIVE CASH AID

Three men who left their armed struggle and went back to the government fold received cash assistance from the government, which they will use to start a livelihood as they renew their lives with their family. Two of them are from Kalinga while the other one is from Cavite. Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas through his executive assistant David Cabuten extended his gratitude to the three men for deciding to return to their families and live peacefully.

He also thanked the Philippine National Police (PNP), DILG Benguet, Provincial Social Welfare Development Office (PSWDO), and other partner agencies for working closely with the local government in implementing programs against insurgency. Meanwhile, the three expressed their gratitude for the assistance they received from the government. “Jay inad-adal mi ijay uneg nga jay ibagbaga da nga bulok nga sistema, haan gayam nga agpayso ta makitkita tayo dagiti [programa] nga ipatpatungpal ti gobyerno,” stated one of them. The turn-over of the financial assistance was led by the Provincial LGU; General Krishnamurti Mortela, 702nd Brigade commander; DILG Benguet led by outgoing Provincial Director (PD) Rufina Fegcan and incoming PD Regina Elizabeth Mammag; Benguet PPO headed by PD Reynaldo DR Pasiwen represented by PLTCol Cleff Vencio and PLTCol Dominga Terrado; and PSWDO.

IMPLEMENTATION OF “VEST ORDINANCE” SUSPENDED

IMPLEMENTATION OF “VEST ORDINANCE” SUSPENDED | Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas issued an order suspending the implementation of Ordinance No. 2022-302, an ordinance issued by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan requiring all drivers and riders motorcycle, tricycle, e-bike, and bicycle to wear high visibility vest while travelling along the national highway and in all provincial, municipal, and barangay roads within the province of Benguet, pending its amendments.

Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas welcomes Canada’s Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Peter MacArthur, during his courtesy visit to the Benguet Provincial Capitol

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Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas welcomes Canada’s Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Peter MacArthur, during his courtesy visit to the Benguet Provincial Capitol on Monday morning, June 20, 2022. Both discussed concerns on agriculture, health, tourism, and environment which are part of the current administration’s political thrust.

12 SEA Games medalists from Benguet receive recognition, cash incentive

The Provincial Government of Benguet led by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas during a simple awarding ceremony Monday morning recognized 12 Benguet athletes who notched medals during the Hanoi 2021 Southeast Asian Games held last May. They were also given cash incentives and medals from the PLGU. They are:Jones Llabres Ligligen Inso-Silver medalist, Mens’ Wushu, Taolo Taijiquan-Bronze medalist, Men’s Wushu, Taolo TaijijianHonorio Antonio Banario-Bronze medalist, Men’s Kickboxing, Low Kick, 70kg

Jean Claude Kitong Saclag-Gold, Men’s Kickboxing, Low Kick, 63.5kgEmmanuel D. Cantores-Bronze medalist, Men’s Kickboxing, Low Kick, 60kgGina Nevado Iniong Araos-Gold medalist, Women’s Kickboxing, Low Kick, 60kgClaudine D. Veloso-Silver, Women’s Low Kick, 52kg categoryZephania Pag-a Ngaya-Silver medalist, Women’s Kickboxing, Full Contact, 65kg-Bronze medalists, Women’s Vovinam, 60kgCharmea Kingay Quelino-Silver medalist, Women’s Kurash, 52kgIslay Erika Asiong Bomogao-Gold medalist, Women’s Muaythai Wai Kru MaiJenelyn Dasdas Olsim-Bronze medalist, Women’s Vovinam, 55kgAriel Lee Biadno Lampacan-Bronze, Muaythai, 57kgCarlo Von Basanio Buminaang-Silver medalist, Men’s Vovinam, 65kg Governor Diclas commended the athletes for bringing honor and pride to the country and to the province, and their coaches for their sacrifice and tremendous effort for the athletes’ training. Some medalists were not present during the simple awarding ceremony due to their prior commitment.

Executive Order No. 2022-011

Pending the approval of the request of the Province of Benguet for the amendment of RA 7672, an act declaring June 18 of every year as special non-working public holiday in the Province of Benguet, June 18, 2022 (Saturday) remains a special non-working day. On June 18, 2022, we commemorate the 56th year since the separation of Benguet as sub-province of then Mountain Province.

Municipality of La Trinidad 72nd Founding Anniversary

My earnest congratulations to the Municipality of La Trinidad on its 72nd Founding Anniversary with the theme “Breaking Through @ 72: A Progressive and Resilient La Trinidad.” Your 72 years of growth and prosperity amid crags and bumps is a testament of your immense resilience and collective power that enabled you to beat all odds and become even more progressive. As you take on another year, may you continue to be bound to unity through your shared values and culture taught and passed on by our forebears to hurdle future impediments thrown in your way.

 Albeit you are celebrating this milestone with simple activities due to the CoVID-19 restrictions, it is your renewed commitment to honoring your past and your overwhelming support and active participation in celebrating your heritage that make it great, joyous, and inspiring. Let me take this opportunity to commend all the Municipal officials of La Trinidad led by Mayor Romeo Salda for ensuring the welfare of your constituents and for progressively building a community of public-spirited people with strong sense of purpose.Congratulations! To our fellow iLa Trinidad, here and abroad, have a blessed and healthier founding anniversary celebration! Melchor Daguines Diclas, MDProvincial Governor

BUGUIAS WINS ROAD BEAUTIFICATION CONTEST

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The Local Government of Buguias received P60,000.00 cash prize after the town’s entry for the 2022 road beautification contest of the Provincial Government of Benguet bested 11 other entries from the different municipalities in the province. Coming second with P55,000.00 cash prize is Bakun while Tuba took home P50,000.00 cash prize after settling for third place. [4TH-8TH PLACERS]4TH PLACE: KABAYANPrize: P45,000.005th PLACE: SABLANPrize: P40,000.006TH PLACE: KIBUNGANPrize: P35,000.007TH PLACE: BOKOD and ITOGONPrize: P25,000.00 each8TH PLACE: ATOKPrize: P20,000.00

The winner-LGUs received their cash prizes along with certificates of recognition during the 2022 Road Beautification Awarding Ceremony at the Ben Palispis Hall, Capitol Building on June 15, 2022 where all other participants were also recognized for their participation. Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas congratulated the winners and all the participants for their continued support for the Provincial LGU’s effort for a safer and cleaner environment by their active participation in the Road Beautification Program which is not only a competition but more so as an avenue to strengthen people’s culture of unity toward the preservation, protection, and promotion of a healthy environment. The road beautification activity is an annual program of the Provincial Tourism Office which according to Provincial Chief Tourism Officer Eleazar Carias aims at encouraging every Benguet town to clean and beautify the road sides in their areas of jurisdiction by planting flowers, shrubs and other decorative plants to highlight the identity of their municipality. Carias added that the program is also supporting the Dengue Prevention and Control Program of the DOH “as it emphasizes on the clean-up drive along the roadside to help eliminate mosquito-breeding areas and prevent the possible surge [in] dengue cases.”

600 Meters Road Sections Along Buyagan-Wangal-Banengbeng Provincial Road Improved

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ROAD SECTIONS with an aggregate length of over 600 meters along Buyagan-Wangal-Banengbeng provincial road were constructed with road shoulders to help reduce passing conflicts between motor vehicles and pedestrians as well as to provide space for bicyclists to ride at their own pace. This includes the construction of a retaining wall and a barrier along a 45-meter section in Banengbeng to prevent vehicular accidents. Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas has earlier allocated P5 million for this project as part of the administration’s effort in providing easy and safe road access. IN PHOTO: Joint inspection activity by the Provincial Engineering Office and the Provincial Project Monitoring Committee to assess the quality of the project. Necessary recommendations were given to the construction firm for their appropriate action.