Antique to avail mega million pesos of irrigation projects
San Jose, Antique – For a province which rely heavily on rice production and with 20,884 hectares of potential irrigable areas this audacious project brings high anticipation among the Antiqueño farmers as well as with their leaders.
Governor Exequiel B. Javier said that this project will ultimately benefit the farmers in the province and assured the National Irrigation Administration that he will support it. In same light, Congressman Paolo S. Javier was also amenable with the project, particularly the development of communal irrigation systems in the municipalities all over the province.
Last July 29, National Irrigation Administration Region VI Acting Regional Manager Engr. Edilberto F. Lomigo presented the P650 million project proposal for the rehabilitation and construction of irrigation system in the province. The said project is part of the nationwide irrigation development of the National Irrigation Administration which will be funded though a loan from the Japanese Government.
Gov. Javier’s reforestation project kicks off in San Remigio
San Jose, Antique – The father and son duo, Governor Exequiel Javier and Antique Lone District Congressman Paolo Javier, spearheaded the Tree Planting Activity in Evelio B. Javier Memorial National High School, Tubudan, San Remigio last July 17 as a first wave of their provincewide reforestation project.
According to Gov. Javier the reforestation project is the realization of his martyred brother, former Gov. Evelio Javier, “dream for greener Antique”. He said that “Evelio loved the trees and the birds, the rivers and the seas.”
He further that his administration is serious in protecting the environment and that the people have the big role to play. He encouraged the barangay folks to plant seedlings of fruit bearing tress and other variety of trees such as narra and acacia, these seedlings will be bought by the provincial government instead of putting up nurseries in every barangay which is very expensive.
Cong. Javier led the induction of Pupil Government and PTA Officials
San Jose, Antique - Antique’s young solon inducted into office the Supreme Pupil Government and the Parents & Teachers Association (PTA) Officials of the Delegate Angel Salazar Jr. Memorial School on July 19, 2010.
In his inspirational message, Congressman Paolo S. Javier told the pupils, parents and teachers that like him who was elected into office must fulfill their obligations and responsibilities entrusted to them.
San Jose, Antique - The Province of Antique joined the nationwide celebration of the 32nd National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week 2010 on July 23 with a theme “Sa Istructurang Accessible Lahat ay Able.” The celebration aimed to boost the morale of the Persons with Disability (PWDs) in the country and to strengthen the programs and services for the PWDs.
In a program held at Diosdado Macapagal Trade and PromotionCenter, Tradetown, Dalipe, San Jose de Buenavista, Mayor Rony L. Molina said that in San Jose he is initiating the distribution of Person with Disability (PWD) identification card to ensure that PWDs in San Jose can avail discounts in their purchases in different business establishments.
“If business establishment refuses to grant discounts you may come directly to me to complain so we can make appropriate action,” Molina told the PWDs.
“I am encouraging those who are not yet member of PWDs to coordinate now with your MSWD for you to be members of your organization so you can easily avail the services intended for you,” added Molina.
