“Agiyaman kami Governor Diclas ta narikna mi iti suporta yu para kadagiti Child Development Workers tayo”, said Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Juana Bannawe during the turn-over of packs of milk and toys to representatives from each of the 13 municipalities of Benguet on September 9, 2021.
Governor Dr. Melchor DaguinesDiclas and Ms. Bannawe led the distribution of packs of milk and learning materials which will be used by daycare pupils in the different Child Development Centers (CDCs) in the province.
This is under the yearly Food-for-Growth Program and Provision of Daycare Learning Materials Program of the Provincial Government through the Office of the PSWDO.
According to Ms. Bannawe, the boxes of milk will benefit over 8,200 children in the different municipalities. This is part of the office’s aim at maintaining normal or improving the nutritional status of children aged four and below who are enrolled at CDCs.
Further, the age-appropriate learning materials will be delivered to the 460 CDCs in the province which will be used to help promote the optimum growth and development of daycare children.
Governor Diclas allotted P1.8M for the Food-for-Growth Program and another P1.1M for the Provision of Daycare Materials Program as part of his HEALTHIER Benguet agenda.
Meanwhile, Governor Diclas expressed his appreciation to the CDWs who continue to sacrifice as they ensure learning among the children even amid the CoVID-19 pandemic, as well as to the office of Ms. Bannawe for their successful implementation of the government programs.
Typhoon “#KikoPH” (CHANTHU) Issued at 5:00 AM, 09 September 2021 Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11:00 AM today
TYPHOON “KIKO” RESUMES ITS INTENSIFICATION OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA EAST OF CENTRAL LUZON • Location of Center (4:00 AM)The center of the eye of Typhoon “KIKO” was located based on all available data at 785 km East of Baler, Aurora (15.5°N, 128.9°E) • IntensityMaximum sustained winds of 185 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 230 km/h, and central pressure of 935 hPa • Present MovementWestward at 20 km/h • Extent of Tropical Cyclone WindsStrong winds or higher extend outwards up to 180 km from the center
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS IN EFFECT • TCWS No. 1(Strong winds prevailing or expected within 36 hours)\ LUZON:The eastern portion of Cagayan (Buguey, Lal-Lo, Santa Teresita, Gonzaga, Santa Ana, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca) and the northeastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, San Pablo, Cabagan, Palanan)
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS Heavy Rainfall • Beginning tomorrow evening, heavy to intense with at times torrential rains due to the typhoon may be experienced over Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, and northern Isabela. Moderate to heavy with at times intense rains may also be experienced over Batanes and the rest of Isabela. • Under these conditions, scattered to widespread flooding (including flash floods) and rain-induced landslides are possible especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazard as identified in hazard maps.
Severe Winds • Winds reaching strong breeze to near gale in strength (i.e, strong winds) with occasional gusts will be experienced within 36 hours within the areas where Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) #1 is in effect. This may result to up to very light damage to structures and vegetation. However, it must be noted that as the typhoon progresses towards Extreme Northern Luzon, higher wind signals will be hoisted in some localities within Northern Luzon. • Based on the latest track and intensity forecast, TCWS #4 remains the highest wind signal that will be hoisted for this typhoon.Coastal Inundation • Due to the strength of this typhoon, coastal inundation associated with high waves near the coast and storm surge may affect several coastal municipalities in Northern Luzon. The public and disaster managers, especially those in localities of Northern Luzon are advised to monitor for updates.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS • In the next 24 hours, moderate to very rough seas (1.5 to 2.8 m) initially and becoming rough to very rough seas (2.5 to 5.0 m) will prevail over the eastern seaboard of Northern Luzon. Sea travel is risky for most sea vessels over these waters. Mariners without the proper experience should immediately seek safe harbor. Due to the strength of this tropical cyclone, sea condition over the aforementioned waters will further worsen tomorrow, making sea travel risky for all types of seacrafts. • Moderate to rough seas (1.2 to 2.8 m) will be experienced over the northern seaboard of Northern Luzon and the eastern seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon. Mariners of small seacrafts are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea. Inexperienced mariners should avoid navigating in these conditions.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK • Typhoon “KIKO” is forecast to move west northwestward or northwestward today through Saturday, with periods of short-term wobbling in its movement. On the forecast track, the typhoon is forecast to pass very close to northeastern Cagayan and cross the vicinity of Babuyan Islands between tomorrow afternoon and Saturday early morning. The typhoon will then pass to the south and west of Batanes between Saturday early morning and Saturday afternoon. • Given the recent southward shift in the track forecasts of “KIKO” from the previous bulletins, the possibility of landfall over mainland Cagayan is not yet ruled out. As such, the public is advised to continue monitoring for possible changes in the track forecast in the succeeding bulletins. • After traversing the Babuyan Islands and Luzon Strait, the typhoon is forecast turn north northwestward and northward on Sunday through Monday morning as it passes near the southwest and west coasts of Taiwan and move over the Taiwan Strait. For the remainder of Monday through Tuesday morning, “KIKO” will turn north northeastward and make landfall in the vicinity of southeastern China. • KIKO” is forecast to continue intensifying and may reach a peak intensity between 185 and 205 km/h tomorrow evening while passing close to mainland northern Luzon and over the Babuyan Islands. Weakening is forecast to begin by Sunday as the typhoon passes close to and begins to interact with the rugged terrain of Taiwan. Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division. The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 11:00 AM today. DOST-PAGASA
SOME 385 farmers in Kabayan, Benguet received financial assistance from the government to help them cope with the challenges brought by the present pandemic.
Each of the farmers received P5,000 .
Benguet Governor Dr. Melchor DaguinesDiclas and Congressman Eric Go Yap continue to source out funds for financial assistance programs to aid people in need especially during this pandemic.
Aside from the CoVID-19 crisis, farmers have also experienced challenges brought by the onslaught of the past typhoons.
Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas said the Improvement of J204 Bekes-Lusong Farm-to-Market Road project in Buyacaoan, Buguias, Benguet has been completed and is ready to serve the farmers in the said locality.
The P1 million project started in May 2021 and was completed in June 2021.This is among the road development projects for which Governor Diclas allocated funds as part of his HEALTHIER Benguet agenda.
The 170-meter road will benefit almost 300 farmers in the said barangay and other nearby localities who deliver various kinds of highland vegetables to different markets.
Farmers in the benefitting community produce cabbage, onion leeks, carrots, potatoes, and cut flowers among others.
Governor Diclas said more road development projects will be implemented in the province to provide farmers easy access to the market especially that agriculture is one of the major industries in Benguet.
Another farm-to-market road has been improved in Mankayan, Benguet.
The 425-meter stretch Lungog-Pankikan Farm to Market Road in Balili, Mankayan, Benguet has recently been improved to help farmers transport their products to the nearest market without having difficulty driving on rough road especially on rainy days.
Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas allotted funds under the General Fund for Calendar Year 2021 for the improvement of the said farm-to-market road as part of his HEALTHIER Benguet agenda under infrastructure and agriculture.
The improvement of the road worth P2M is seen to benefit 70 farmers and other residents passing through the road.
The agricultural products being produced by the benefiting locality are highland vegetables such as cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and others.
Governor Diclas thanked the Provincial Engineer’s Office (PEO) and other offices concerned for the successful implementation of the project.
He said he hopes more FMRs will be improved to help keep the quality of agricultural products being transported to the market.
Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas calls meeting early today with chiefs of hospitals from the different district hospitals in the province including Benguet General Hospital (BeGH) together with the provincial finance team to allocate funds for emergency procurement of needed supplies such as oxygen and PPEs as said medical supplies are being depleted due to the surge in CoVID-19 patients. Governor Diclas also eyes hiring of additional staff to augment manpower at the BeGH.
Here are the guidelines for General Community Quarantine (GCQ) as per the latest Omnibus Guidelines. Benguet will be under GCQ from September 08, 2021 to September 30, 2021.
Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas advises the public to stay vigilant especially that the province is experiencing surge in CoVID-19 cases.
Governor Melchor DaguinesDiclas sent team to clear Guioeng and Takap Road in Buguias, Benguet recently closed due to slide. The said road is cleared at 9:00 this morning and is open to traffic.
Last night with the report of BeGH getting overwhelmed with CoVID-19 patients, Governor Dr. MelchorDaguines Diclas coordinated with DSWD for the provision of tents to be set up at the hospital while the Health Cluster of the Provincial IATF plans in response to the surge in number of CoVID-19 patients seeking medical care at BeGH.
