In the observance of this year’s event, there was a grand parade of all women organizations; KALIPI, RIC, BNS, Association of Barangay Captains Spouses and implementers of women welfare programs on March 9, 2002. after the parade, everyone proceeded to the Vigan Youth Center for the fun-filled educational program called “Kapartner sa pangangalaga, “sponsored by Kimberly Clark Philippines Inc., a one hour event which included lectures, free blood pressure check-up, games and entertainment through songs and dances and a raffle activity.

In recognition of women as partners in development, our two (2) lady councilors were given the privilege to preside for this month’s regular SP sessions./MCAgcamaran

In line with the proposed relocation of the garbage dumpsite of the City of Vigan, another public hearing was conducted last February 9, 2002 at Sitio Leongui of Bongtolan and Cabaroan Daya. It is the third of the series of consultations being conducted before the implementation of the project.

Headed by Vice Mayor Franz Ranches, the public hearing was well participated by concerned individuals of the said Sitio. Also present during the meeting was Mr. Glenn Concepcion, Private Secretary to the Mayor and the respective barangay captains of the neighboring areas in the vicinity of the proposed dumpsite: Romeo Adolfo of Brgy. Bongtolan, Sammy Quitoriano of Brgy, Cabaroan Daya and Andring Atinaja of Brgy. Camanggaan.

The meeting started with the viewing of the Vigan documentary and success story of the Sta. Maria/Bustos, Bulacan Solid Waste Management (SWM) Program. Furthermore, Vice Mayor Franz Ranches explained how the entire project would go about. Due to the fact that Sitio Leongui is one of the core places situated near the proposed garbage dumpsite, it was expected that there would be apprehensions on the side of the residents. One major concern raised would be the effect floods might bring during rainy seasons thereby affecting their health. They also look into the possibility of scavengers living near the dumpsite.

In response to their queries, the visiting team properly explained to the group the detailed information in laymen’s term for them to properly understand the entire project, pointing out possibility of source of income through the fertilizers that would be produced out of the processed garbage.

With the assurance that the City Government of Vigan will provide its entire support, Sitio Leongui folks in return assured the visiting team of their cooperation that would aide in making the SWM project a success.

Christopher Singson and Bernard Tabag of Brgy. V and Brgy. VI, Vigan City are vying for top honors in the Philspada-Rotarympics 2002 National Games at the PCS - Phil Sports Complex in Pasig City and UP Diliman on April 5-8, 2002.

The two students under the special Education Program of the Dep-Ed, Vigan District will be representing Region I in the national competition in athletic events such as shot put, 100m dash/hurdles and goal ball. they were selected based on their garnering gold medals in the aforementioned events in the regional meet.

The National Housing Authority, under the office of the president, released P127, 840.00 worth of housing materials for 136 families in Vigan City whose houses were totally damaged by typhoon Feria on June 4-5, 2001. The said assistance was realized through the representation of Congressman Salacnib Baterina, with the NHA as requested by Mayor Eva Marie S. Medina, supported by the City Council headed by Vice Mayor Francisco Ranches, Jr. Housing materials were awarded to the beneficiaries on March 1, 2002 by the City Officials of Vigan. /MCAgcamaran

On February 20, 2002, the City Government of Vigan headed by Mayor Eva Marie S. Medina, Director Cristela A. Absolor of DSWD Region I, Director Catalina Fermin of the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons, awarded to 22 street children of Vigan, their financial food assistance amounting to P20, 000.00 from the Youth and Child Welfare Program of the DSWD. The project aims to provide supplemental food assistance to our street children whose families cannot fully provide their needs because of poverty. These children spend time in the streets earning additional income for their family. /CeliA

  Vigan Potable Water Supply Project Underway

  Vigan Integrated Water Supply & Management System Commences

  A Strategic Planning Workshop for the City of Vigan, "Preserving Vigan's Heritage in the Face of Urbanization"

  Able-disabled Vigan Students compete in the Nat'l. Games

  Emergency Housing Assistance Program

  Food Assistance to Street Children