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The members of the Benguet Provincial Inter-Agency Task force for CoVID-19 chaired by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas convene this morning to discuss policies for strict implementation of heath protocols and other restrictions amid the surge in CoVID-19 cases in the province.
On September 13, 1986, the Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CPLA), led by Fr. Conrado Balweg, heeded the call for peace by then President Corazon C. Aquino through the forging of a “sipat” or a peace agreement at the Mount Data Hotel in Bauko, Mountain Province. The Sipat Peacetalks led to the signing of Executive Order 220 and the Constitutional provision for an autonomous Cordillera.
Team dispatched by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas clears Apunan Road in Amlimay, Buguias recently closed due to landslide.
September 13, 2021 is a special (non-working) day in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) to commemorate the 1986 Sipat Peace Talks.
The Provincial Government of Benguet headed by Governor Dr. Melchor DaguinesDiclas has been actively supportive of the implementation of Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the province.
Recently, Governor Diclas allotted almost P600K for the procurement of different fruit and vegetable processing equipment to help in the implementation of fruit and vegetable processing skills trainings in the different municipalities.
This program is part the HEALTHIER Benguet agenda of Governor Diclas under livelihood and education.
Meanwhile, the Benguet PLGU has recently been awarded the National Kabalikat Awards of TESDA for its significant contributions in promoting and strengthening TVET programs which aim at boosting employment opportunities for Filipinos.
Simple turn-over ceremony for the ambulance unit donated by Pitmaster Foundation led by Atty. Caroline Cruz to the Provincial Goverment of Benguet headed by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas.
“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.
