With the onslaught of monsoon rains last month, several farm-to-market roads have been closed making it challenging for farmers to deliver their produce to the market.
Among the affected FMRs is the 1.5-kilometer Tapaya-Mawini-Lab-ang farm-to-market road in Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet.
Recently, Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas has sent personnel of the Benguet Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) to conduct a clearing activity on several portions of the said FMR.
The Provincial Government of Benguet headed by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas is among the National Kabalikat Awardees of TESDA under the Local Government Unit category for its significant contributions to the advancement of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the country.
TESDA recognized all the awardees during the virtual 2021 Kabalikat and Idols ng TESDA Awarding Ceremony on August 24, 2021 as part of the weeklong celebration of their 27th Anniversary with the theme “TESDA@27: Pagbangon, Pag-asa, at Pag-abante sa Beinte Syete”.
The Kabalikat Awards is given to the most active and outstanding partners of TESDA who have assisted the agency in developing, enhancing, and implementing training programs that have resulted in better employability of Filipino skilled workers.
Governor Diclas thanked TESDA for having such program which “truly” motivates the different LGUs and other private sectors to work even better to produce more competent and skilled workers. He also thanked all the personnel of the Benguet Technical School (BTS) and other concerned offices for working in unity to provide quality services to the people of Benguet.
Further, Governor Diclas said the Provincial Governor’s Office through the BTS continues to reach out to the youth and other interested individuals in the province to prepare them for work or employment through the different programs and technical courses.
As investment to Technical Education and Skills Development, the Benguet PLGU has also been funding training expenses and Tech-Voc Education Services in support to scholars who are willing to learn and are in need of employment. Moreover, funds have also been released for support services, building maintenance, and new building improvement at the BTS.
Governor Diclas said the Provincial Government of Benguet will always be ‘fully supportive’ of TVET as it is part of his HEALTHIER Benguet agenda under Livelihood.
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To help decongest the number of students attending school in Pudong, Kapangan, Benguet once face-to-face classes resume when the pandemic will be under control, Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas released funds for the construction of Toplac Barrio School building. The P2.2M-project was completed last June 10, 2021.
The second phase of the Completion of the Palpaltogan Daycare project in Paco, Mankayan, Benguet funded by the Provincial Government of Benguet headed by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas has recently been completed. Once things go back to normal, the P1M project will help provide children safer environment to enjoy and make good memories while learning which is part of the “HEALTHIER Benguet” agenda of the Governor Diclas.
Benguet Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas administered the oath-taking ceremony of the officers of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 groups of Housing Awardees and Home Owners Association of the Benguet Provincial Housing Project at the Benguet Provincial Capitol on August 20, 2021.These two groups will work on the settlement of the issues concerning the land properties in Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet.
As part of his plans for agricultural development, Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas allocated funds for the Improvement of Masala-Sagangasang-Dalumpiit Farm-to-Market Road in Madaymen, Kibungan which has recently been completed. The 1M-project will be a great aid not only to farmers but also to the residents in transporting commodities.
The Bureau of Fire Protection Cordillera Administrative Region (BFP-CAR) celebrated its 30th Anniversary on August 19, 2021 with the theme “Salamin ng nakaraan, Larawan ng Kinabukasan”.
Benguet Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas as the guest speaker thanked the entire family of BFP-CAR for their courageous efforts in protecting people’s lives by bravely responding to disasters and emergencies.
BFP-CAR also expressed their appreciation to the Provincial Government of Benguet under the leadership of Governor Diclas for their support and generosity to BFP by funding the P5 million construction of Bugiuas Fire Station in Buguias, Benguet.
