Curbing the Rise of Teenage Pregnancy
From May 2021 to April 2022, ADRA took on the difficult challenge of trying curb the early (teenage) pregnancy rate that was on a continued rise in the province of Camarines Sur.
Organizing the Youth of Itogon to Participate in Local Governing Bodies
DILG defines a Federation as an encompassing political or societal entity formed by uniting smaller, more localized entities such as organizations. A federation can be composed of people’s organizations which are grassroots organizations that advance the economic and social well-being of their members and address concerns relating to a particular sector. The EMPOWER project strongly […]
ADRA Receives Kaunlarang Pantao Award 2022
ADRA PROTECT Project, represented by Project Manager Maria Theresa B. Britanico & BCC Officer Kathleen Tipono, recieved an award from Commission on Population and Development in behalf of ADRA Philippines, in the 2022 Kaunlarang Pantao Award last April 28, 2022. This award aims to recognize the efforts and initiatives of the Local Government Units (LGUs), CSOs […]
Lakbay Aral (Cross-Learning Visit) for Itogon and Pinukpuk LGUs and CSOs
Itogon & Pinukpuk LGUs and CSOs held Lakbay-Aral (cross-learning visit) to Bontoc, Mt. Province to learn from their DRRM-CCAM best practices. As part of the EMPOWER project, LGUs and CSOs of Itogon, Benguet & Pinukpuk, Kalinga traveled for a Cross Learning Visit to Bontoc, Mt. Province, on March 31 to April 1, 2022. They were […]
Municipal-wide Simulation Exercise on rain-induced landslides held in Itogon, Benguet
A Municipal-wide simulation exercise on rain-induced landslides was conducted in Itogon, Benguet, on February 24, 2022. The activity simulated a rain-induced landslide scenario in Barangays Loacan and Poblacion and road accidents in Barangays Poblacion and Tuding. The simulation tested various DRRM areas, including (a) coordination among the MLGU, BLGUs, CSOs, and other agencies and volunteer […]
Itogon Conducts Operational Exercises
Itogon conducts operational exercises on a rain-induced landslide to test the readiness and response capacities of local DRRMCS to face future disasters.
His Excellency European Union Ambassador Luc’ Veron Visits Itogon
The European Union (EU) delegation, led by the Ambassador His Excellency Luc Veron, visited the EMPOWER project area in Itogon, Benguet, last October 22, 2021. The people of Itogon, headed by the Municipal Mayor Hon. Atty. Victorio Palangdan warmly welcomed the delegation. Both heads delivered their message of gratitude to each other for the support […]
Empower Project Enhances BDRRM Plans
The Empower Project held a workshop to enhance the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Plans for Brgys Poblacion and Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet last September 21-23, 2021 at the covered court. This was attended by the LGU and CSO representatives and facilitated by MDRRMO of Itogon, Engineer Cyril Batcagan. The Empower Project is an 2-year EU funded […]
Training on Inclusive Disaster and Climate Risk Governance held at Tuding, Itogon
Members of the BDRRMCs of Barangays Dalupirip, Tinongdan, and Ucab participate in the three-day Training on Inclusive Disaster and Climate Risk Governance held at the Itogon Training Center Tuding, Itogon. The training is the first of the three clusters of the rollout for the barangay DRRM committees of the nine barangays of Itogon. Through […]
Babae Ako, Kaya Ko!
It is again the time of the year when we celebrate the women in our society. With this year’s campaign focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Women’s Month theme is “Juana Laban sa Pandemya: Kaya!”. We recognize and appreciate the participation and efforts of women in this pandemic. As we celebrate this year’s Women’s […]