Nueva Vizcaya

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP. Nueva Vizcaya Gov. Jose ‘Jing’ Gambito (right) approves a landmark initiative by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in its passage of ‘Ordinance Establishing the Nueva Vizcaya Medical Scholarship and Return Service Program,’ also known as the Nueva Vizcaya ‘Doktor ti Umili’ Scholarship Program, authored by Board Member Patricio Dumlao (center) and Board Member Elma Pinao-an Lejao (left). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO BAYOMBONG (August 7, 2023)—Nueva Vizcaya Gov. Jose "Jing" Gambito approved an initiative by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) upon the passage of an ordinance addressing the shortage of medical professionals in the province. Gambito said the "Ordinance Establishing the Nueva Vizcaya Medical Scholarship and Return Service Program" a...

FCF Minerals Corp. E-Learning Program facilitator, Junita Bayaona conducts her summer class for basic computer literacy with the learners of Barangay Runruno in Quezon town in Nueva Vizcaya from July 31 to August 5, 2023, at the Runruno Community Learning Center. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya (August 6, 2023)—The London-based FCF Minerals Corp. conducted a summer class for basic computer literacy through its Basic Literacy Program (BLP) to some 26 schoolchildren in Barangay Runruno here. Lorne Harvey, FCF Minerals general manager for operations, said their E-Learning Program aims to capacitate the students who are willing to learn and take advanced training in computer literacy at the Runruno Community Learning Center. He said the summer class f...

PHOTO FROM BOARD MEMBER PATRICIO DUMLAO JR. FB PAGE BY TIMOTHY JOHN D. REMORCA BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (July 17, 2023)—In another groundbreaking For-The-People initiative the Sangguniang Panlalawigan has approved an ordinance granting menstrual privilege to female employees and workers of the provincial local government unit (PLGU) in this province. This significant legislation which is the first for a PLGU in the country, dubbed as the “Nueva Vizcaya Empower Ordinance,” authored and proposed by Board Member Patricio Dumalo Jr., represents a progressive step forward in acknowledging and addressing the unique challenges faced by women in the workplace. Dumlao explained that the newly passed ordinance recognizes the physical discomfort, pain and emotional difficulties that many...

Process Plant team of FCF Minerals Corporation conducts benchmarking particularly on safety practices in gold processing and dedication to environmental sustainability at Masbate Gold Project (MGP) of the Filminera Resources Corporation and Philippine Gold Processing and Refining Corporation from July 8 to 9, 2023. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO A TEAM from the London-based FCF Minerals Corporation in Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya visited the Masbate Gold Project (MGP) of the Filminera Resources Corporation and Philippine Gold Processing and Refining Corporation to benchmark its best practices in the mining industry. According to the FCF Minerals Process Plant Team, the MGP’s safety practices in gold processing and dedication to environmental sustainability were truly impressive...

Board Member Patricio Dumlao Jr. PHOTO FROM BOARD MEMBER PATRICIO DUMLAO JR. FB PAGE BY TIMOTHY JOHN D. REMORCA BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (June 28, 2023)—Aimed at addressing the shortage of medical professionals in the province, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) has passed an ordinance establishing the Nueva Vizcaya medical scholarship and return service program. Authored and proposed by Board Member Patricio Dumlao Jr. and Board Member Elma Pinao-an Lejao, the ordinance is also known as the Nueva Vizcaya "Doktor ti Umili" scholarship program which is set to provide aspiring medical students with financial assistance and create a return service program to ensure that ample healthcare services are available for every Novo Vizcayano. Dumlao said the ordinance aims to support tale...

PHOTO FROM BOARD MEMBER PATRICIO DUMLAO JR. FB PAGE BY TIMOTHY JOHN D. REMORCA BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (June 19, 2023)—In a historic move, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan here has unanimously approved the "Nueva Vizcaya Civil Service Examination Topnotcher Ordinance" during its 42nd Regular Session on Monday, June 19, 2023. Authored by Board Member and floor leader Patricio Dumlao Jr., the Ordinance grants a cash incentive of P200,000 along with a plaque of recognition to a Novo Vizayano resident who achieves the top ranking in the Civil Service Eligibility Examination. Dumlao said this financial reward serves as a tangible expression of appreciation for the individual's exceptional performance and commitment to excellence. Director Elpidio Bunagan Jr., CSC Nueva Vizcaya fiel...

Another fulfilling event, the “Search for Talentadong Pamilya ng Quezon 2023" as sponsored by FCF Minerals Corp. during the 7th Tangguyob Festival and 62nd Founding Anniversary of Quezon town in Nueva Vizcaya. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya: After three years of hibernation due to the pandemic, this boom town successfully celebrated its 7th Tangguyob Festival and 62nd Founding Anniversary. With the theme "Pasasalamat, Pagtitipon-Tipon, Pagpupugay," the festivities which kicked off on June 16, 2023 after Mayor Dolores Binwag officially declared the opening of the three-day celebration until June 18, 2023 was joined by the London-based FCF Minerals Corp. MAYOR DOLORES BINWAG OF QUEZON TOWN, NUEVA VIZCAYA FCF Minerals Corp. operates the Runruno ...

Clyde Justine Cayaban (center), the Maintenance Order Processor from the Mobile Maintenance Department of FCF Minerals Corp. during the awarding ceremony of the Tower Awards 2023 at the Fairmont Hotel on May 25, 2023. He is joined by Jesus Pineda Jr., Chairman Tower Awards 2023 Committee, (second from left), Herminio Esguerra, Rotary Club of Manila President (third from left), Ma. Elizabeth Nasol, PMAP president (2nd from right) and Sec. Bienvenido Laguesma, DoLE Secretary (third from right). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO A LONDON-BASED mine worker in Quezon town in Nueva Vizcaya is a recipient of the Tower Award 2023 for developing a system that would forecast inspection and preventive maintenance schedules for heavy equipment. Lorne Harvey, FCF Minerals Corp. general ...