Through the tireless efforts of Congresswoman Janette L. Garin, some 597 Miagaowanons will once again receive essential aid through DOLE TUPAD (Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers).

Mayor Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr., in his speech, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Congresswoman Garin for her unwavering commitment to prioritizing the Miagaowanons and addressing their needs.
He stressed that, in partnership with Congresswoman Garin, he will relentlessly pursue and deliver the services that are vital and necessary for the best interest of the Miagaowanons.
DOLE TUPAD is a community-based package of assistance that offers emergency employment to displaced, underemployed, and seasonal workers for a period of 10 days.
Photographs capture the orientation session for the beneficiaries held on June 18, 2024.

Demonstrating unwavering dedication, Congresswoman Janette L. Garin and Mayor Richard Garin meticulously supervised the third round of the Bantay Kalusugan Health Caravan at the Regional Evacuation Center on June 17-20, 2024.

The third batch of the Bantay Kalusugan initiative is a testament to Congresswoman Garin’s enduring commitment to the health and well-being of the Miagaoanons.
Recognizing the indispensable value of continuous medical support, Congresswoman Garin has reinstated the program to address the ongoing healthcare needs of the community.
RAKU GID NGA SALAMAT, DOC NANAY Dr. Janette Loreto-Garin!

Some 84 Miagaowanons were beneficiaries of the distribution of electronic bikes on June 15, 2024.

The recipients included teachers, midwives, and selected government employees.
In an interview with Congresswoman Doc Nanay Janette Garin, she revealed that the e-bikes are intended to mitigate the rising costs of transportation while also helping barangay officials carry out their responsibilities more efficiently.
RAKU GID NGA SALAMAT, CONGRESSWOMAN DOC NANAY Dr. Janette Loreto-Garin

The local government here faces another challenge in pursuing the Seal of Good Local Governance Awards for 2023, highlighting diverse areas of governance.

The team of evaluators, led by Ms. Ruth Leda Alagban, LGOO VII from DILG Negros Occidental, scrutinized the town’s adherence to several critical metrics:
– Financial Administration and Sustainability
– Disaster Preparedness
– Social Protection and Sensitivity
– Health Compliance and Responsiveness
– Sustainable Education
– Business Friendliness and Competitiveness
– Safety, Peace, and Order
– Environmental Management
– Tourism, Heritage Development, Culture, and the Arts
– Youth Development
Representing Mayor Richard Garin, SB Cezar Florece emphasized that the LGU wholeheartedly embraces all forms of evaluation. He noted that such assessments are instrumental in refining the local government’s ability to implement its plans and programs in alignment with DILG guidelines.