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The Provincial Government of Pangasinan through the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian distributed financial assistance to the swine raisers affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) in Calasiao. A total of 132 hog raisers from our municipality received financial assistance from the Provincial Government whose hogs were depopulated after being infected with the ASF.

Mayor Joseph Arman C. Bauzon said that the Local Government of Calasiao is in full support with these programs for the Agriculture Sector. Mr. Ramon Morden, Executive Assistant from the Province of Pangasinan stated that the Department of Agriculture compensates a maximum of 20 hogs per owner at 5,000 Php per hog, while the province compensates 1,000 Php per head. In addition, LGU Calasiao thru the Municipal Agriculture Office also aided financial assistance amounting 1,500 php for every culled hog.

Dr. Jovito Tabajeros, Assistant Provincial Veterinarian was also present during the ceremony together with other staff from the Provincial Veterinary Office and 3rd District Board Member Vici Ventanilla also graced the occasion. The distribution of financial aid took place at the Municipal Agriculture Auditorium, Pandayan Gabon, Calasiao, September 22, 2020.

In support to this, the Local Government Unit of Calasiao spearheaded by Mayor Joseph Arman C. Bauzon, provided photocopying machines to the elementary and secondary public schools under DepEd Calasiao I and II. With this, teachers can produce modules, references and learning materials so students can keep track on their lessons as well as relevant information about their enrolled subjects.

The said photocopying machines were handed to the school heads by Mayor JAB, Vice Mayor Mahadeva Das Mesina and Coun. Felipe PJ de Vera, Committee Chairman on Education. The turn over rites was held at the Calasiao Sports Complex on September 15, 2020.