Nueva Vizcaya

WWII Hero Joseph P. Zuraek daughters, Judge Merianthe and Cleanthe Zuraek receive a ceremonial check and the Certificate of Title for the dedicated memorial lot. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY TIMOTHY JOHN REMORCA SOLANO, Nueva Vizcaya (August 18, 2023)—In a poignant ceremony marked by reverence and gratitude, the Northern Valor initiative reached a historic milestone as the Certificate of Title was awarded to the family of World War II hero and veteran Joseph P. Zuraek. The ceremony, held at the newly established "Libingan ng mga Bayani" in Nueva Vizcaya, a First to be established by a Provincial LGU in the Philippines, marked not only a momentous occasion for the province but also a significant step towards recognizing the gallantry and valor of those who fought for freedom during the wa...

In line with the mandate of the Department of Labor and Employment, the Occupational Safety and Health Department of FCF Minerals Corporation in Quezon town, Nueva Vizcaya is conducting a mandatory eight-hour Safety and Health Training Program for the employees of the company. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya (August 10, 2023)—FCF Minerals Corporation through its Occupational Safety and Health Department has conducted a refresher training for its employees to become knowledgeable of safety protocols and procedures. According to Lorne Harvey, FCF Minerals Corp. general manager for operation, the training is in line with the mandate of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) which is a mandatory eight-hour safety and health training program for th...

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...