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Kabayan Local Government Unit, Poblacion, Kabayan (2026)

07/10/2026

DTI Benguet formally transfers equipment valued at ₱327,000 to Adaoay NHS

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Benguet Provincial Office has formalized the transfer of ₱327,000 worth of personal property to Adaoay National High School through a Deed of Transfer and Acceptance (DOTA).

The equipment, previously owned by DTI Benguet, was originally procured for use in its Shared Service Facility for Upgrading the Vegetable Processing Industry. The transferred properties include heavy-duty burners, a noodle cutter, heavy-duty mixer, deck oven, dough roller, double impulse sealer, and a stainless work table with undershelf.

Under the deed, DTI Benguet, represented by Provincial Director Felicitas O. Bandonill with the presence of DTI Kabayan represented by Ms. Rashaira Decoran Tome and Ms. Charlene C. Kamora, serves as the transferor, while Adaoay National High School, represented by School Principal Danny Q. Otingey, serves as the transferee.

The transfer is intended to support Adaoay National High School's technical-vocational education and training programs, including skills training and institutional operations.

07/10/2026

LGU- KABAYAN CONCLUDED THE 126TH PHILIPPINE CIVIL SERVICE ANNIVERSARY (PCSA) CELEBRATION THROUGH THE CULMINATING PROGRAM
KABAYAN, BENGUET — The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Kabayan, under the leadership of Municipal Mayor Hon. Rex Alwin G. Aquisan, successfully concluded the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) celebration through a culminating program held on September 30, 2026, at the Municipal Ground, Poblacion, Kabayan, Benguet.
The month-long celebration carried the theme, “Bawat Kawani, Lingkod Bayani: Puso, Dangal at Galing Para sa Bayan.” The observance commemorates the establishment of the Philippine Civil Service pursuant to Public Law No. 5, enacted on September 19, 1900. Further, Presidential Proclamation No. 1050, series of 1987, declared September of every year as Civil Service Month.
The culminating activity commenced with the procession of municipal officials and loyalty awardees. Municipal Vice Mayor Hon. Sario M. Minas warmly welcomed the guest and participants and formally opened the program.
In his message, Mayor Aquisan emphasized that the human resources of the LGU are its most valuable asset. He recognized the dedication, commitment, and significant contributions of civil servants to nation-building and the delivery of quality public service.
As part of the celebration, five employees received the Career and Self-Development Incentive Award for successfully completing a Master in Public Administration (MPA) degree through their own resources while continuing to perform their official functions. The awardees were Ms. Judileen D. Gayaso, Ms. Kimberly K. Dimot, Mr. Fernan A. Bangonan, Ms. Marion Joy S. Gal-od, and Ms. Marilee N. Pacuyan.
One of the highlights of the program was the recognition of employees who have rendered long years of dedicated government service. The Loyalty Awardees were recognized as follows:
• Wildred I. Carap – 10 years of government service
• Joy P. Tomilas – 10 years of government service
• Leonard T. Aguinse – 15 years of government service
• Francisco Discong – 15 years of government service
• Virgilio C. Naisod – 20 years of government service
• Gabriana C. Deban – 35 years of government service
• Rey G. Panas – 40 years of government service
Each awardee received a plaque of recognition, gift certificate, and cash incentive. The awardees likewise shared meaningful testimonies about their experiences in government service and delivered inspirational messages to their fellow employees.
The activity featured PCOL Ruel D. Tagel, Chief of the Regional Community Affairs and Development of the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region, who served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker, who was introduced by PCAPT Crizaldy N. Calpito, Deputy Chief of Police of the Kabayan Municipal Police Station. In his message, PCOL TAGEL underscored the vital role of government personnel in nation-building and emphasized that public service is more than a profession, a selfless service—it is a commitment to serve the people with sincerity, accountability, and dedication.
He encouraged the employees of the LGU to remain faithful to the principles of ethical governance (Practical Wisdom, Temperance, Mission Focus and excellence), uphold the trust of the public, and consistently demonstrate competence and compassion in the performance of their duties. He likewise highlighted the importance of unity and cooperation among government agencies in addressing the needs of the community and ensuring the continued peace, development, and progress of Kabayan.
Meanwhile, Hon. Pelino B. Bugnay, Sangguniang Bayan Member, Chairperson on Personnel and PCSA Ad Hoc Committee, delivered the closing remarks. He expressed his appreciation to all employees for their active participation and contributions to the month-long celebration. He likewise acknowledged the members of the PCSA Ad Hoc Committee for their efforts in planning, coordinating, and managing the various activities.
Adding excitement to the culminating program was the presentation of intermission numbers by the different teams—Plastic Pink, UFO Green, Proton Purple, and Electric Blue Team—who showcased their talents and competed for additional points toward their final standings.
The Pink Panther Team emerged as champion, while the Blue Team placed as First Runner-Up. The UFO Green Team and Proton Purple Team were declared Second Runner-Up and Third Runner-Up, respectively. Plaques of recognition were presented to the winning teams.
The month-long PCSA celebration officially kicked off on September 1, 2026, and featured various activities designed to promote professional development, wellness, camaraderie, and employee engagement. These included an orientation on government services on September 16; a Fun Run with a Cause and One-Day Games on September 18; beauty treatments and wellness activities for municipal employees from September 21 to 23; and the CS Store on September 28. Various indigenous, board, and indoor games were also conducted throughout the celebration.
The successful celebration provided employees with opportunities to participate in meaningful activities, showcase their talents, strengthen camaraderie, and celebrate their shared commitment to public service.
The 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary celebration of LGU-Kabayan concluded on a high note, underscoring the vital role of every public servant as a “Lingkod Bayani”—one who serves with heart, dignity, excellence, and dedication for the welfare of the community and the nation.

05/10/2026

𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 | LGU Department heads, section chiefs, office representatives, and line agency personnel gathered for an executive meeting on October 2, 2026, at the Conference Hall, Municipal Building, Poblacion, to present updates from their respective offices and outline upcoming activities for the week.

The meeting, presided by Mayor Rex Guzman Aquisan, served as a venue for each departments to report on ongoing programs, accomplishments, and operational concerns. Likewise, each office delivered updates highlighting progress in their mandates, while also presenting scheduled activities that will be implemented in the coming days.

The discussions emphasized the importance of coordination and transparency in carrying out municipal initiatives. Hence, the encouragement of Mayor Aquisan to sustain open communication and continue innovating in their approaches to governance.

📸 MBG

05/10/2026

𝐈𝐓 𝐇𝐔𝐁 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐈-𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐏𝐔𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | The Local Government Unit of Kabayan marked another milestone in digital transformation as participants of the “Training on Google-Based Website Development and the Use of Generative AI Tools for Content Creation and Management through the Kabayan IT Hub” formally presented their outputs before municipal department heads and section chiefs and line agency representatives on October 5, 2026, at the Conference Hall, Municipal Building, Poblacion.

The presentation served as the culminating activity of the week-long training held from September 28 to October 2, 2026, under the guidance of Mr. Pierre Ahelo, Catalyst+ Advisor. The program equipped participants with practical skills in using advanced platforms such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Canva, and Google-based website development tools. Sessions emphasized effective prompting, content creation, website planning, and responsible AI use.

During the October 5 presentation, participants showcased prototypes of websites, AI-generated content, and digital communication materials. Their outputs demonstrated how generative AI can streamline public information management, enhance transparency, and improve citizen engagement.

Mayor Rex Guzman Aquisan expressed appreciation for the participants’ dedication and innovation in creating websites for the LGU offices. Mayor Aquisan also underscored that the training outputs form part of Kabayan’s broader initiative to craft an AI Strategic Roadmap, which will guide the municipality in integrating technology into service delivery and organizational systems.

The activity not only validated the skills gained by the participants but also reaffirmed Kabayan’s commitment to harnessing digital innovation for efficient, transparent, and community-centered governance through the publication of its websites personally created by the employees of the LGU.

📸 MBG

05/10/2026

𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏 𝐎𝐀𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 | The Local Government Unit of Kabayan formally opened the month of October 2026 with its first Monday Regular Flag Raising Ceremony on October 5, at the Municipal Grounds, Poblacion, sponsored by the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist.

The program began with the Sharing of the Scripture by Rev. Patricio M. Merino, Jr., who drew his reflection from Luke 6:20–26, wherein he emphasized the “3Ds” — dependence, direction, and danger — reminding everyone to reflect on who or what they trust, where their path is leading, and what truly satisfies their hearts. Rev Merino, Jr. concluded with a thought-provoking question: “Whom are you dependent? What satisfies your heart?”

Following the sharing of the gospel, announcements were delivered from various offices. Municipal Agriculturist Mr. Geofrey B. Binaliw followed with updates on the prevailing African Swine Fever (ASF) cases in nearby communities. He urged the public to avoid sourcing livestock from outside Kabayan to prevent the spread of the disease. Mr. Binaliw also encouraged registration under the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBA). Meanwhile, Nurse II Maria Liza C. Benito presented the October health calendar and reminded employees of the upcoming 3rd Quarter Municipal Health Board-Municipal Nutrition Council (MHB-MNC) meeting scheduled for October 6.

Local governance updates were likewise delivered by Mr. Rolando R. Gonzales, MLGOO, who announced that this month is observed as the Local Governance Month. He also noted that barangay assemblies are expected to be conducted within the period, reiterated reminders on various DILG circulars, and informed that the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Audit will be conducted on October 7 for the municipality.

A highlight of the ceremony was the Oath-Taking of the Municipal Advisory Group for Police Transformation and Development (MAGPTD), administered by PMaj. Denio G. Pacio, Acting Chief of Police of Pnp Kabayan Mps. The advisory group, led by Mayor Rex Guzman Aquisan, is a community-based support body established under the Philippine National Police Patrol Plan 2030. Its roles include providing advisory input, monitoring and evaluation, strengthening community linkages, advocating reforms, and supporting program implementation for local police transformation initiatives.

Honorable Mircoles A. Lamses, Sangguniang Bayan Member, also shared a recap of their participation in the 37th National Statistics Month (NSM) together with Municipal Civil Registrar Magdalena S. Cariño and Private Secretary I Jasmin T. Berting. Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 647 s. 1990, the NSM aims to promote awareness and appreciation of the importance of statistics in society. This year’s theme, “Tuklas Pilipinas: Statistics as Beacon Towards Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Tourism,” highlights the role of data in advancing sustainable development. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Benguet Provincial Statistical Office, in coordination with the Provincial Statistical Committee, has lined up activities throughout October.

In his closing message, Mayor Aquisan expressed gratitude for the Scriptural message shared during the ceremony. He reiterated that the LGU’s direction is to serve the people with good intention and reminded everyone to be mindful of their actions. Echoing his message during Family Day, he emphasized that positions are not what people will remember, but rather how leaders treat those they serve.

05/10/2026

The Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office joined the culminating activity of “Sedsed ni Kebajan: A Capacity Building on Intangible Cultural Heritage for IP Youth” held on October 3, 2026 at the Kabayan Barrio Gymnasium, Kabayan, Benguet. The activity celebrated Benguet’s living heritage through the sharing of traditional dances, songs, and cultural practices, emphasizing the vital role of the youth in preserving and passing on our heritage.

The program was made possible through a grant from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), with the support of the Provincial Government of Benguet under the leadership of Governor Melchor D. Diclas, through the Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office.

02/10/2026

𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐋𝐆𝐔, 𝐓𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍-𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐎𝐃 𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 | On October 1, 2026, the Local Government Unit of Kabayan and Tawangan-Lusod National High School (TLNHS) formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), solidifying their collaboration to implement the Rural Farm School program.

The agreement was signed by Mayor Rex Guzman Aquisan representing the , and School Head Mr. Jomar G. Lesino, representing TLNHS. The partnership was earlier authorized through a resolution by the Sangguniang Bayan.

The MOA outlines shared objectives to provide students with hands-on agricultural training, strengthen community-based agri-fishery education, and foster sustainable local development through institutional cooperation. Under the agreement, the LGU will extend support by providing seedlings, technical guidance, and logistical assistance, while the school will manage immersion activities and ensure proper implementation in line with Department of Education (DepEd) guidelines.

Mayor Aquisan affirmed the program, saying it reflects Kabayan’s commitment to agriculture and education, and that investing in youth through practical learning will empower future generations to sustain and innovate local farming practices.

Meanwhile, Mr. Lesino expressed gratitude to Mayor Aquisan and the LGU for its support to the Rural Farm School program aimed to serve as a platform for students to gain real-world experience and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

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02/10/2026

𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐓: 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | Underscoring the belief that genuine public service is rooted in strong family values, the Local Government Unit of Kabayan gathered municipal officials, employees, and line agency personnel for a vibrant Family Day Celebration on October 2, 2026, at the Municipal Grounds, Poblacion.

The event was held in line with national directives under a Department of the Interior and Local Government memorandum, with an overview presented by Ms. Edelyn M. Pakatiw, Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer. In her rationale, Ms. Pakatiw emphasized that the observance is anchored on Proclamation No. 60 (s. 1992), which declares the last week of September as National Family Week to highlight unity and stability in the Filipino family, and Proclamation No. 326 (s. 2012), which designates the fourth Monday of September as “Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga” Day, encouraging families to share meals together as a means of strengthening connections.

Setting the tone for the gathering, Sangguniang Bayan Committee Chairperson on Social Services, Honorable Ghislyn F. Lucio-Marave delivered the welcoming remarks, underscoring Local Ordinance No. 166-20, a landmark legislation institutionalizing a Family Program within the municipality to safeguard and empower households. Honorable Marave also pledged that the Sanggunian will review the ordinance to ensure proper allocation and to enhance future LGU Family Day celebrations.

Expanding on this vision, Mayor Rex Guzman Aquisan delivered a keynote address that drew parallels between the home and the public service workspace. He reminded everyone that the LGU acts as an extended family, stressing that mutual respect must guide professional and personal interactions regardless of rank or position towards a single purpose, the best@ service for the community.

A message from Pastor Jerson C. Oros, served as the highlight of the celebration. Ptr. Oros anchored his message on everyday family stewardship. He reflected on the family as humanity’s paramount institution—imperfect yet enduring—and explained that strong families naturally cultivate strong communities. He also gave emphasis that children learn more from actions than words, urging parents and guardians to model honesty, respect, responsibility, and compassion. Ptr. Oros further reminded participants that children measure affection through time spent together, concluding with a call to anchor family life in faith in Jesus Christ.

The program also featured heartfelt testimonies from municipal employees, who candidly shared personal family journeys to encourage colleagues balancing the dual demands of career, relationships, and home life. The atmosphere later shifted to a joyful camaraderie through interactive games, fostering deeper bonds among personnel outside their routine administrative duties.

A closing remarks was delivered by Vice Mayor Sario M. Minas, who expressed gratitude to everyone who took part in the success of the event. He further underscored the importance of sustaining the Family Day tradition as a platform for strengthening workplace camaraderie and reinforcing the values of unity, respect, and service that guide the LGU.

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