#TodasDengueWarriors
June 12, 2020 - Isabeleños dropped their scheduled activities since they are expected to be free from any work-related functions because of Independence Day which is a non-working holiday, they enjoined and actively participated the simultaneous and massive clean-up drive to eliminate and stop the spread of dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases.
As early as 6:00 am, barangay officials, the youth, the public and private sector, the police and army, and people in the community were seen cleaning their houses, around streets, parks, and neighborhoods, pruning and clearing trees, as well as esteros and canal clean-up in different parts of the province. This time with their face masks on and strictly observing physical distancing, they left no corner unturned to destroy and eliminate mosquito-breeding sites.
Todas Dengue, Todo Na ‘To, Ikapitong Kagat, now on its seventh year, is the province of ISABELA’s biggest, most aggressive, and most comprehensive campaign against Dengue.
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RDC2 NOMINATES ISABELA GOV. ALBANO AS CHAIRPERSON
The Regional Development Council, Region 02 conducted its 115th Regional Business Meeting on September 27, 2019 at Marco Paulo Hotel in Cauayan City.
The highlight of the RDC meeting was the nomination of Chairperson and Co-chairperson to head the Council for 2019-2022. Governor Rodito T. Albano III, a first-term Governor in Isabela Province, was unanimously endorsed as the lone nominee for Chairperson from the government sector. Former Tourism Regional Director Blessida Diwa from the private sector was also indorsed by the Council as Co-chairman. The names of the two nominees were submitted to the President who appoints the RDC2 Chairperson and Co-chairperson.
“I’d like to thank you for your trust and confidence, and I will try my best to become a real chairman,” said Governor Rodito as his way of expressing his gratitude to the Council for his lone nomination from the government sector.
ISABELA REAPPORTIONED TO 6 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS;
SIX CONGRESSMEN NOW REPRESENTING THE PROVINCE AND THE
SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN NOW COMPOSED OF 12 ELECTED MEMBERS
President Rodrigo R. Duterte, on September 27, 2018 signed into law, Republic Act 11080, An Act Reapportioning the Province of Isabela into Six (6) Legislative Districts.
The first district is now composed of the City of Ilagan and the towns of Cabagan, Delfin Albano, Divilacan, Maconacon, Tumauini, San Pablo, Sta. Maria and Sto. Tomas.
The second district is comprised of Benito Soliven, Palanan, Naguilian, Reina Mercedes, San Mariano and Gamu; while the third district is made up of Alicia, Cabatuan, San Mateo, Ramon and Angadanan.
Santiago City, Cordon, Dinapigue, San Agustin and Jones make up the fourth district. The fifth district is composed of Aurora, Burgos, Luna, Mallig, Quezon, Quirino, Roxas, and San Manuel; while Cauayan City, Echague, San Guillermo, and San Isidro comprise the sixth legislative districts.
The Act, establishing the additional 5th and 6th districts of Isabela originated in the House of Representatives. It was passed by the House of Representatives on May 28, 2018, amended by the Senate on September 3, 2018, and which amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives on September 10, 2018.
The Inauguration and Oath-taking of the 26th Governor of Isabela
“We can, and we will build the future that Isabela deserves. Let us rock the boat to make great things happen in Isabela,” was a remarkable statement of faith and resolve of Governor Rodito T. Albano III in front of elected officials and the people of Isabela during his inauguration as the 26th governor of the province, held at the Queen Isabella Park on June 30, 2019. The oath was administered before the people by the outgoing governor, Hon. Faustino Dy III.
The governor administered the oath of the vice governor, elected mayors and board members while the new vice governor administered the oath-taking of vice mayors and town councilor in the province.
The simultaneous oath-taking ceremony was graced by Senator Maria Lourdes “Nancy” S. Binay who returned to his father’s roots and opted to take her oath here. She was sworn into office by Punong Barangay Maricon Padillo of San Pedro, Tumauini and Punong Barangay Ariel Tabangcura of Alibagu, City of Ilagan. The lady senator was accompanied by members of her family including her father, former Vice President Jejomar Binay who hails from Cabagan, Isabela. Sen. Binay, in turn, administered the oath for the honorable members of the House of Representatives and the members of the House of Representatives and the members of Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Isabela. “I am proud to be recognized as the Senator from the Province of Isabela during the 18th Congress, and I will continue to cherish the support you gave me,” she said in her speech.