Some 43 Miagaowanon farmers received the indemnity check from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) amounting to a total of P207,838.00 in a distribution held at the DA-CARP Training Center on April 18, 2024.
These rice farmers reported to the PCIC that they were affected by drought, while the livestock owners reported that their animals were affected by bloat, abortion, snake bite, and tetanus.

MAYOR RSG LAUDS AND SUPPORTS BHWS

Through his presence, Mayor Richard Garin showed his support to the Barangay Health Workers (BHW) of Miagao who attended the one-day BHW District Congress hosted by the Municipality of San Joaquin on April 17, 2024.
In his message, Mayor Garin lauded them for their passion to provide quality health service in the barangay.
“Nagapasalamat guid kami sa inyo serbisyo sa mga pumuluyo. Personal ninyo nga kagustuhan ang mag-share kag inyo serbisyo kag kaaram tungod passion ninyo mangin BHW kag nalipay kamo sa obra ninyo,” he said.
The Congress, an annual event for BHWs, allows them to strengthen their bond while they receive updates on the latest health concerns and issuances that are beneficial in their official functions in the barangays.
BHWs provide healthcare services to meet the health needs of their constituents in their barangay.

DOLE TUPAD A NEW

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has identified another set of Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantage/Displaced (TUPAD) workers.
On April 17, 2024, DOLE officials conducted an orientation for some 60 Miagaowanon beneficiaries at the Regional Evacuation Center.
DOLE TUPAD is a community-based assistance package provided to the Miagaowanons through the efforts of Congresswoman Doc Nanay Janette L. Garin.
It offers emergency employment for displaced workers, underemployed, and seasonal workers for a minimum of 10 days.

The local government, represented by OIC Mayor Hon. Cezar Florece and Municipal Health Officer Dr. Rhea Palacios, shared with the best practices and initiatives in service delivery under its Healthy Hearts Program to the national delegates of the National Orientation on the Medium-Term Agenda and Integrated Strategic Plan for Adults and Elderly, and Updating of Non-Communicable Disease Programs on April 18, 2024.

DOLE and MLGU design programs for child laborers

Mayor Richard Garin led the profiling activity of all child laborers and children at risk, totaling 187 from 21 identified barangays, at the SK Covered Court on April 17, 2024.
At the end of the activity, concerned individuals from the MLGU and DOLE will design relevant programs and activities for these vulnerable groups.
In his message, Mayor Garin said that the local government, in partnership with the Office of Congresswoman Doc Nanay Janette Garin, is focused on eradicating child labor through various livelihood programs and projects.

Five Miagaowanons were picked as beneficiaries of the Department of Labor and Employment Government Internship Program (DOLE-GIP).
They will be assigned to various local government offices for six months and will receive compensation.