BONTOC, Mountain Province(PIA)-- Governor Bonifacio C. Lacwasan Jr. reported to the people the achievements of the provincial government for the year 2022 and assured continued support to different sectors in his State of the Province Address recently.
In his SOPA held at the Provincial Multipurpose Hall last January 16, the Governor highlighted his banner program,” Barangay Muna: Tuloy ang Serbisyo sa Barangay” which accomplishments include the provision of a total of P3.16 million-worth of assistance to 62 barangays under the subprogram, "Poverty Reduction Program (Assistance to Barangay Development Programs/ Projects)."
Lacwasan reported other accomplishments under said program, among them Assistance to Barangay Health Workers and Provincial Day Care Workers, Plant, Plant, Plant Program sa Barangay, Livestock and Poultry Development Program, Students Financial Assistance Program and Education Support Services Program.
He mentioned that PLGU provided educational assistance amounting to P10.1 million that benefitted 1,021 students. It also spent P2.7M for education-related activities, supplies, and other relevant programs.
The Governor’s report also included accomplishments classified into three sectors namely general public sector, economic sector and social sector.
For the general public sector, he highlighted the accomplishments of all the offices and national line agencies that contributed to the development of the community. He mentioned decrease in crime volume in the province due to intensified police operations
For the economic sector, the Governor narrated development of infrastructure projects, environmental management, agricultural industry and tourism.
He cited six major completed road constructions including three projects under the Support to the Barangay Development Program of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflic in Brgy. Tamboan, Besao. Eleven ongoing projects are also expected to be completed this year.
In terms of support to farmers, the governor highlighted trainings, dispersal of animals, and provision of materials and equipment for farming production.
For the social sector, achievements on disaster risk reduction management, health and nutrition, and assistance by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office were presented.
He assured continuous support to the different sectors.
Lacwasan also appealed to the government agency partners, other stakeholders and to everybody for their continuous support and cooperation as together they will catapult the province to greater heights. (JDP/VJLT-PIA CAR, Mt. Province)
