The Valley Journal

Region 2 aims to become ‘Valley of Milk’ in NLuzon

24May

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Region 2 aims to become ‘Valley of Milk’ in NLuzon

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO CORDON, Isabela (May 24)—It is all systems go for the first retort facility for the sterilization of carabao's milk in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) to serve and boost milk production of Kisaviq dairy zone comprising the provinces of Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino and the region's neighboring provinces of Ifugao, Kalinga and Aurora. Aiming to become the Philippine ‘Valley of Milk,’ the Kisaviq dairy zone has installed the first-ever retort facility for the sterilization of carabao’s milk in Cordon town in Isabela province. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Noime Liangco, owner of the Amancio Nicolas Agri-Tourism Academy, said the facility in this town is seen boosting milk production and marketing in the Cagayan Valley region. "This facility is also expected to fulfill its ...

FCF partners with Barangay Runruno Clinic to boost health services

19May

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Health, News, Nueva Vizcaya

FCF partners with Barangay Runruno Clinic to boost health services

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya (May 19)—To provide information, education and motivation services for primary health care, FCF Minerals Corp. has partnered with Barangay Ruruno, the mining firm’s operations host village. James Carmichael, FCF Minerals Country Manage, said the company donated medical supplies for this quarter to Runruno Barangay Clinic for its services to the residents of the village. FCF Minerals Corp. donates medical supplies to Runruno Barangay Clinic for its services to at least 5,000 local residents. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO “We are supporting the barangay local government of Runruno through theirRrunruno Barangay Clinic for their continuous operation benefiting at least 5,000 local residents,” Carmichael said. FCF Minerals said their support to t...

FCF Minerals Corp. installs water system for school

14May

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Nueva Vizcaya

FCF Minerals Corp. installs water system for school

WATER SYSTEM. FCF Minerals Corporation which operates the Runruno Gold-Molybdenum project under a financial or technical assistance agreement (FTAA) with the Philippine government continues to provide clean and potable water like the installation of a water system in Maddiangat Elementary School in Barangay Madiangat in Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya on May 8, 2021. The project was funded under the 2021 Social Development Program of the company. THE VALLEY JOURNAL

Go sends support to calamity-hit communities

13May

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Nueva Vizcaya

Go sends support to calamity-hit communities

BY LEANDER C DOMINGO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (May 13)—Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go extended aid to typhoon-hit residents here as part of the senator’s ongoing efforts to provide support for the recovery of communities affected by Typhoon “Ulysses” that hit Cagayan Valley last year. On Thursday, Go’s outreach team held relief activities which were conducted in small batches and under strict compliance with the necessary health and safety protocols. Beneficiaries of Sen. Christopher Lawrence Go’s livelihood and financial assistance program listen to the senator’s video message in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya on May 6. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The team also provided meals, food packs, vitamins, masks and face shields to a total of 200 beneficiaries. The Department of Social Welfa...

NVizcaya govt to put-up own Covid testing lab

11May

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Covid-19, Health, Nueva Vizcaya

NVizcaya govt to put-up own Covid testing lab

BY BENJAMIN MOSES M. EBREO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (May 11)—The provincial government will be putting up its own reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) laboratory to hasten monitoring, detection and treatment of suspected coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients. The provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya will be putting up its own reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) laboratory to hasten monitoring, detection and treatment of suspected coronavirus disease 2019 patients. Engineer Edgardo Sabado, Provincial Planning and Development Office chief, said the establishment of the RT-PCR laboratory is one of the priority projects to be implemented at the Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Hospital (NVPH) in Bambang town this year. He said this will i...

10May

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

News, Nueva Vizcaya

DTI shares facilities to NVSU, Solano LGU

BY BENJAMIN MOSES M. EBREO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (May 10)—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently gave shared service facilities (SSF) to two agencies here to help budding entrepreneurs. LGU Solano received two units of Super Jet Filter Machine, a set of Secondary Fermenter (30 pieces Glass Carboy with Econo-Airlock and Rubber Bung), and three pieces of Wine Rack for their Fruit Processing and Development Center (FPDC). The LGU also got one refrigerator as part of the installment delivery series under the DTI. DTI also gave two sets of Stainless Steel Sink with stainless steel gooseneck faucet, two Stainless Steel Working Table with Undershelf and Casters/ Rollers, a set of Hanging Cabinet, and 2 Coffee Percolators for the Nueva Vizcaya State University's (NVSU)...

10May

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Covid-19, Health, Nueva Vizcaya

NVizcaya guv receives 1st vaccine dose

NUEVA VIZCAYA Governor Carlos M. Padilla receives his first dose of Sinovac vaccine on Monday morning at the Capitol Compound in Bayombong town. It was administered by Nurse King Harold Bautista of Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Hospital based in Bambang town. PHOTO COURTESY OF CMP FACEBOOK BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (May 10)—Governor Carlos Padilla received on Monday morning his first dose of Sinovac vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in his office at the Capitol Compound here. Padilla’s first dose was administered by Nurse King Harold Bautista of Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Hospital in Bambang town. Bautista said the governor received his vaccine under A2 priority or as a senior citizen and that the governor is scheduled to receive his second dose...

Bambang town village LGUs awarded in fight vs ASF

9May

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Features, Nueva Vizcaya

Bambang town village LGUs awarded in fight vs ASF

THE VALLEY JOURNAL BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya (May 9)—Mayor Pepito Balgos has led the awarding of barangay (village) staff for guarding the boundaries of the town to combat the dreaded African swine fever (ASF). Mayor Ping Balgos gives awards to barangay local government units in Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya that were successful in their fight against the dreaded African swine fever. BAMBANG LGU PHOTO Balgos expressed his thanks to the village staff for their tireless sacrifices in stopping more damage to the hog industry in the town due to the disease wreaking havoc on hog raisers. He said thousands of pigs have been culled and had affected pig farmers in some municipalities in the province. “But with the courage and unity of Bambang LGU officials led by the municipal agriculture of...

8May

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Nueva Vizcaya, Opinion, Technology

FCF MINERALS GOLDEN RULES OF SAFETY

FCF MINERALS CORPORATION: EIGHT GOLDEN RULES OF SAFETY BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO Visiting a London-based mining company that operates in Runruno village in Quezon town in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, one finds billboards reminding their employees of the company’s Eight Golden Rules of Safety. James Carmichael, FCF Minerals Corporation country manager, said the company’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) department posted those billboards in the mining area to ensure their employees’ safety and remind them that it is everyone’s responsibility. Earlier, FCF Minerals led by the OSH Department launched a training program entitled “8 Golden Rules of Safety: An Empowered Safety Program” to make employees feel empowered to take action and decide for themselves that their safety is i...

Covid affected towns assured of P4-M family food packs

6May

By Leander DomingoNo Comments

Covid-19, Health, Nueva Vizcaya

Covid affected towns assured of P4-M family food packs

PHOTO COURTESY OF CMP BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (May 6)—The provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya assured there is enough supply of food assistance and an additional P4 million worth of family food packs for families severely affected by the pandemic. Flordelina Granada, provincial social welfare and development (PSWD) officer said family food packs procured by the provincial government will serve the needs of Covid-19 affected villages in different municipalities. According to Dr. Edwin Galapon, provincial health office chief, the province has recorded 2,563 confirmed Covid-19 cases in the past nine months starting March 1, 2021 but is down to 342 active cases as of May 3. He said the surge of Covid cases in the province during this period had a posit...