Governor Atty. Jose V. Gambito expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty for sparing the province of Nueva Vizcaya from the severe damage ca9used by Typhoon Kristine, which recently hit Luzon. During his message at Monday’s Flag Raising Ceremony, Gov. Gambito highlighted the divine protection that shielded their province.
“While other areas in Luzon suffered significant damage from the typhoon, our province experienced only minimal impact, both in infrastructure and agriculture,” Gov. Gambito stated. He further mentioned that the rains brought by the typhoon were actually beneficial to the agricultural sector, as the province experienced only light to moderate rainfall.
Gov. Gambito extended his gratitude to all government employees and volunteers who continued their work despite the storm, ensuring the safety of every Novo Vizcayano. He specifically acknowledged the efforts of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) led by Acting PDRRM Officer King Webster Balawing, the various Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (MDRRMOs), the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Provincial Social Welfare and Development (PSWD), the Provincial Engineering Office, the finance offices of the provincial government, and other national government agencies. The finance offices, in particular, worked overtime to ensure the processing of employees’ salaries, while all these bodies collaborated to maintain essential services during the typhoon.
“We should now switch to work mode after 3 days of work suspension,” Gambito urged. He encouraged everyone to refocus their efforts and continue with their responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of returning to normalcy and rebuilding momentum in the community. “Let us come together and work diligently to maintain the progress and resilience our province has shown,” he added.
Today’s Flag Raising Ceremony was sponsored by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, headed by Vice Governor Eufemia Ang Dacayo. During the event, Vice Gov. Dacayo reported on the accomplishments of the legislative body, highlighting their efforts in passing key legislation that supports the province’s development and resilience. /RMI
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