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Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas graced the culmination program of Tuba’s 113th Foundation Anniversary with a message of support to all i-Tuba today, December 11, with the theme. ” Sihad Tuba”

The Province of Benguet has officially achieved first-class province status, as announced in Department Order No. 074, Series of 2024, issued by the Department of Finance (DOF).

This milestone recognizes provinces with an average annual regular income of at least ₱1.5 billion, a threshold that Benguet still met under the leadership of Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas, with the province recording an annual regular income exceeding P2.04 billion in 2023, more than P2.35 billion in 2022, and over P1.94 billion in 2021.
Benguet had been a second class province.

Governor Diclas reaffirmed his commitment in sustaining the growth of Benguet and ensuring that all iBenguet reap the benefits of the improved fiscal standing of the province under the present administration’s HEALTHIER Benguet agenda.

It can be recalled that Benguet received several recognitions from DOF including ranking 2nd nationwide in the year-on-year growth of locally sourced revenues for fiscal years 2020-2021. In 2022, Benguet was also awarded as the top-performing province in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) for the “Highest Locally Sourced Revenues” category. Additionally, the province earned national recognition for the fiscal year 2019-2020 by placing 7th among the top 10 local government units (LGUs) in terms of year-on-year growth rate.

Last year, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 11964, known as the “Automatic Income Classification of Local Government Units Act,” institutionalizing the automatic classification of LGUs to enhance local autonomy and development.

With 395 medals, including 192 gold, 100 silver, and 103 bronze, the defending champion, La Trinidad district, was declared champion in the 2024 Benguet Provincial Athletic Meet (BPAM) during the closing ceremony held on Saturday, December 7.

With the theme, “Empowering Future Champions,” the BPAM ran from December 3-7.

Tuba district clinched 2nd Place with 60 gold, 55 silver, and 67 bronze medals, while Itogon garnered 3rd Place with 39 gold, 55 silver, and 77 bronze medals.

The other municipalities were ranked as follows:

4th place: Mankayan

5th place: Tublay

6th place: Buguias

7th place: Bokod

8th place: Kibungan

9th place: Kabayan

10th place: Kapangan

11th place: Sablan

12th place: Atok

13th place: BSU

14th place: Bakun

Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas, through his executive assistant David Cabuten, extended his congratulations to all athlete and coaches, underscoring that everyone was a winner because of the experiences gained.

He also thanked Deped-Benguet led by Concurrent SDS Estella P. Leon-Cariño and ASDS Samuel T. Egsaen Jr. and all working committee for the successful conclusion of the BPAM, wishing for the same success in hosting the CARAA meet in February.

Photo by: Deped Tayo Benguet/ Lorna M. Yaco

A total of 13 grantees from the different municipalities inked contract with the Provincial Government of Benguet led by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas for the Study Now, Pay Later (SNPL-Medicine) Program on Thursday, December 4.

Study Now, Pay Later (SNLP) is a program of the provincial government, loaning grants to individuals who wish to pursue Doctor of Medicine Degree.

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