LGU-Mankayan, Benguet

06/10/2026

Senior Citizen Officers for a Day Receive Recognition and Incentives

The celebration of Elderly Filipino Week 2026 continued with the recognition of the participating Senior Citizen Officers for a Day, who received their certificates of appreciation and commendation, incentives, and tokens during a ceremony held on the afternoon of October 5, 2026.

As part of the program, each participating senior citizen received an incentive or honorarium equivalent to the one-day salary of the municipal official or department head whose role they assumed for the day. This is in accordance with Municipal Ordinance No. 2011-01, “An Ordinance Enacting a Senior Citizen Officer for a Day and Appropriating Funds Thereof.”

Through the initiative, senior citizens were given the opportunity to experience local governance firsthand by taking on selected roles and responsibilities in the municipal government, while also recognizing their continuing contributions and active participation in the community.

The LGU Mankayan extends its appreciation for the collaborative efforts of the Federated Senior Citizens Association of Mankayan, headed by former Municipal Councilor Marciana L. Ambas, whose involvement helped make the activity possible.

Behind the successful conduct of the activity were the MSWD Office, headed by Joan G. Damoslog, and the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA), headed by Adelaida Q. Becasen, which spearheaded the planning and implementation of the activity.

The Municipal Officials of Mankayan, headed by Mayor Hon. Cesar R. Pasiwen, remain committed to supporting initiatives that recognize the contributions of senior citizens and provide them with meaningful opportunities to participate in the affairs of the community.



Tag(s): NCSC-Cordillera Administrative Region

Related post featuring the names of the SCOFAD participants: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DF2c9eG2U/

05/10/2026

Another addition to the LGU fleet!

The LGU Mankayan welcomed a new dump truck today, set to support solid waste management and transport and hauling operations.

The new unit was blessed by Fr. Freddie C. Algona at the Socio-Civic Center grounds in Tabio, with Mayor Cesar R. Pasiwen, municipal officials, and LGU employees in attendance.

The procurement also included a heavy-duty garbage shredder, parachute and canopy tents, a mini generator set, and other equipment to further strengthen the municipality’s DRRM response and operations.

05/10/2026

We received this morning a Plaque of Recognition from the Philippine Statistics Authority - Benguet Provincial Statistics Office (PSA-Benguet) for being recognized as an Outstanding LGU Respondent in the data collection activities for the 2025 Provincial Products Accounts (PPA).

The plaque was personally handed over by Ms. Imelda L. Buyuccan, Chief Statistical Specialist of PSO-Benguet. It was gratefully received by Municipal Mayor Hon. Cesar R. Pasiwen, together with the Sangguniang Bayan Members led by Vice Mayor Hon. Aldrin S. Camiling, MPDC Engr. Joy C. Bocanog and her staff, and LCR Mr. Digno M. Valentin, who were among those involved in the vital collection and submission of data for the PPA.

We thank PSA-Benguet for this meaningful recognition and for acknowledging the LGU’s continued cooperation and commitment to providing quality data. We also value our continued collaboration in promoting accurate statistics that help support sound decisions and development planning.

05/10/2026

As part of the Elderly Filipino Week 2026 celebration today, Julius D. Pulacan of Guinaoang took on selected roles and responsibilities of the Senioir Citizen Officer for A Day - Municipal Mayor, alongside Municipal Mayor Hon. Cesar R. Pasiwen during a photo opportunity at the Mayor’s Office. 😊

05/10/2026

Senior Citizens Take on Leadership Roles at LGU Mankayan for Elderly Filipino Week 2026

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mankayan joined the celebration of Elderly Filipino Week 2026 through the conduct of the Senior Citizens Officers for a Day, giving selected senior citizens the opportunity to experience and take on the roles of municipal officials and department heads.

The activity formally began during the Monday flag-raising ceremony on October 5, 2026, where the selected senior citizens took their oath of office before Municipal Mayor Hon. Cesar R. Pasiwen. For the day, they assumed the respective roles of municipal officials and department heads, gaining a firsthand experience of the responsibilities, functions, and duties carried by the LGU.

Serving as Municipal Mayor was Julius D. Pulacan of Guinaoang, while Joseph S. Galoa-ey of Bulalacao served as Municipal Vice Mayor. The participating senior citizens who took on the roles of Sangguniang Bayan Members were Ignacio D. Apa-an of Taneg, Joseph B. Bayagen Sr. of Bedbed, Domingo B. Ngasfo of Balili, Cynthia F. Kafay of Sapid, Gabriel Buyninan of Colalo, Melita Palangdan of Cabiten, Arcadio K. Bastingo of Paco, William L. Damoslog of Palasaan, Julie P. Ayugat of Sapid, Victoria D. Virtucio of Poblacion, and Agosto G. Salic-o of Guinaoang.

Joining them were Angelita C. Andoy of Taneg as SB Secretary, Bebeng G. Caliga of Cabiten as Municipal Accountant, Petra D. Kis-ing of Paco as Municipal Budget Officer, Johnny T. Compalas of Poblacion as Municipal Treasurer, Josefina C. Padjoan of Colalo as Municipal Agriculturist, Rosita B. Espada of Bulalacao as Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer, Fred B. Soriano of Palasaan as Municipal Assessor, Amelia C. Gawigawen of Tabio as Municipal Civil Registrar, Victor C. Federico Sr. of Bedbed as Municipal Engineer, Peter P. Maitang of Balili as Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator, and Jenny Hidalgo of Tabio as Municipal Health Officer.

The Senior Citizens Officers for a Day activity highlights the valuable contributions, experience, and continuing capacity of older persons in community leadership. More than simply taking on government positions for a day, the activity recognizes senior citizens as active partners in governance and in building a caring and inclusive community.

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Tag(s): NCSC-Cordillera Administrative Region

04/10/2026

To our amazing teachers, this one’s for you!

On behalf of the officialdom and LGU of Mankayan, we extend our warmest appreciation to all our teachers for your tireless dedication, patience, and heart in shaping the lives of our children.

Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom. Thank you for showing up and giving your best, every single day. Happy Teachers’ Day! ♥️

01/10/2026

30/09/2026

Provincial Awards for Knowledge, Distinction, and Achievement (PAKDA) Program

The Provincial Government of Benguet, through its PAKDA Program, is recognizing academic excellence and outstanding achievements of qualified residents across the province.

In line with this, the LGU Mankayan is calling on qualified iMankayan who graduated or had their examination results released from July 2025 to June 2026 for inclusion in the official list to be submitted to the Provincial Government of Benguet.

𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒:
𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝: 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
✅ Board and Bar Examination Topnotchers – Top 1 to 10
✅ Uniformed Services Academy Topnotchers – PNPA, PMA, PMMA, Top 1 to 10
✅ Tertiary Academic Honor Graduates – Magna Cum Laude or Summa Cum Laude

𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐓:
Full Name:
Contact Number:
School/University:
Course/Examination Taken:
Category (Topnotcher/Honor Graduate):
Specific Rank/Honor (e.g. Top 1/Magna Cum Laude):
Rating (For Board Passers):
Month and Year of Graduation/Exam Result Release:

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐨:
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Please use the following uniform email subject:
𝐏𝐀𝐊𝐃𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐢𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐑 – [𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄]

(Deadline for Submission: October 2, 2026 (Friday), at 11:00 AM)

Please note that this is just preliminary data gathering. Submitted entries are still subject to the formal compliance for submission of required credentials during validation.

25/09/2026

Planting Trees, Growing a Legacy

As part of the CSC Celebration the LGU-Mankayan conducted a meaningful tree-planting activity at the Agaki Watershed, Balili, Mankayan, Benguet, planting pine and coffee trees for forest protection, watershed conservation, and sustainable livelihood.

The MENRO provided IEC on environmental stewardship, the DENR-CENRO shared practical guidance on proper pine-tree planting and care, while the MDRRMO imparted basic first-aid knowledge useful in everyday life and emergencies.

More than planting trees, we planted hope, strengthened preparedness, and renewed our commitment to serve and protect the community.