Atty. Johannes A. Amuasen

Atty. Johannes A. Amuasen Public Servant committed to responsible governance, sustainable mining, and empowered Barangays in the Province of Benguet.

March 24, 2026 | Punong Barangays from across the province gathered for the “Barangay Kamustahan: An Orientation on Bara...
25/03/2026

March 24, 2026 | Punong Barangays from across the province gathered for the “Barangay Kamustahan: An Orientation on Barangay Development and Governance” conducted by the Liga ng mga Barangay–Benguet Chapter at the Benguet Sports Complex Gymnasium, Wangal, La Trinidad.

The activity served as a continuing orientation and dialogue platform for barangay leaders as frontliners in local governance, focusing on community concerns, policy updates, and emerging development challenges affecting their respective barangays.

Orientation sessions were delivered by invited resource speakers including Ms. Lailani A. Cortez, OIC PARPO II of the Department of Agrarian Reform–Benguet, who discussed the operational guidelines and functions of the Barangay Agrarian Reform Committee (BARC), and Ms. Daisy A. Payang, Provincial Director of the Department of the Interior and Local Government–Benguet, who led the DILG Hour.

In the afternoon, a wellness program was conducted, providing medical and other basic health services to participants in support of the province’s vision of a Healthier Benguet.

Also in support to this activity were Governor Melchor Diclas - Benguet with the Sangguniang Panlalawigan members, Liga ng mga Barangay President Hon. Oliver K. Paus, and Hon. Johannes A. Amuasen.

📞 : (074) 620 5785
📱 : +63910 0033 335
✉️ : [email protected]
📍 : 2nd Floor, Legislative Building, Capitol Compound, Poblacion, La Trinidad, Benguet

30th Regular (5th Out-of-Town) Meeting of the 12th Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Benguet was held on March 16, 2026, at Bo...
16/03/2026

30th Regular (5th Out-of-Town) Meeting of the 12th Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Benguet was held on March 16, 2026, at Bobok-Bisal, Bokod, Benguet. The meeting was presided over by Hon. Marie Rose T. Fongwan-Kepes, Provincial Vice Governor and Presiding Officer.
LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS TAKEN DURING THE REGULAR MEETING:

I. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS APPROVED ON ITS 3RD AND FINAL READING:
1. Provincial Ordinance No. SP12-20, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE STRENGTHENING THE COFFEE INDUSTRY IN THE PROVINCE OF BENGUET, PROVIDING SUPPORT MECHANISMS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." (Authors: Hon. Marie Rose T. Fongwan-Kepes, Hon. Benjamin G. Palbusa and Hon. Neptali B. Camsol; Co-authors: Hon. Ruben L. Tinda-an, Hon. Alexander T. Fianza, Hon. Romeo K. Salda, Hon. Johannes A. Amuasen, Hon. Armando I. Lauro, Hon. Lady Charmaine S. Molintas-Likigan, Hon. Thomas K. Wales, Jr., Hon. Jim G. Botiwey, Hon. Oliver K. Paus, Hon. Meica B. Cayat, and Hon. Reachelle C. Takinan-Balagsa; Sponsor: Committee on Agriculture)

II. RATIFIED CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS:
1. Contract for Security Services between the Provincial Government of Benguet and Carlomaximus Security Agency Incorporated, effective from March 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
2. Contracts of Service between the Provincial Government of Benguet and thirty (30) Emergency Employment Program beneficiaries from Kibungan, Benguet.

III. AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE:
1. Memorandum of Agreement with Tranquil Funeral Homes, represented by its Funeral Director, Ms. Sheryl Grace P. Capia-ao.

IV. RESOLUTION/S ENDORSED TO THE LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE:
1. WOFAD Resolution No. 2026-001, entitled: "A RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE PROVINCIAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF BENGUET HEADED BY HON. MELCHOR D. DICLAS, MD, PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR, AND THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF BENGUET TO ESTABLISH, A SPED CENTER FACILITY IN ALL THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BENGUET.”
2. WOFAD Resolution No. 2026-002, entitled: "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR, HON. MELCHOR D. DICLAS, MD, AND THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF BENGUET TO MANDATE ALL BARANGAYS TO CONDUCT "WOMEN OFFICIALS FOR A DAY" (WOFAD) AS A PART OF THE ANNUAL NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH CELEBRATION."
3. WOFAD Resolution No. 2026-003, entitled: "RESOLUTION REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR, HON. MELCHOR D. DICLAS, M.D., AND THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF BENGUET, TO SUPPORT THE WOMEN'S COFFEE WINE PRODUCTION AND COFFEE-BASED PRODUCT LIVELIHOOD PROJECT."
4. WOFAD Resolution No. 2026-004, entitled: "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HONORABLE MELCHOR D. DICLAS, M.D., PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR, AND THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF BENGUET TO PROVIDE TRAININGS AND SEMINARS IN SUPPORT TO WOMEN'S ACCESS TO DIGITAL LITERACY AND ONLINE SAFETY AWARENESS IN THE PROVINCE OF BENGUET."

V. FAVORABLY REVIEWED MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES:
1. Mankayan Municipal Ordinance No. 2026-06, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MANKAYAN INTEGRATED CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM."
2. Bakun Municipal Ordinance No. 04-2026, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE POLICY GUIDELINES ON THE PROPER MANAGEMENT, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF SERVICE VEHICLES OWNED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF BAKUN, BENGUET," subject to amendment of section 5.
3. Mankayan Municipal Ordinance No. 2026-07, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ENHANCING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AT CROSSWALKS BY MANDATING A FIVE-SECOND STOP OR SIGNIFICANT SPEED REDUCTION FOR MOTOR VEHICLES APPROACHING PEDESTRIAN LANES AND SETTING FORTH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MANKAYAN," subject to conditions.
4. Buguias Municipal Ordinance No. 01-2026, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CASH INCENTIVES TO INDIVIDUALS, PAIRED OR GROUPS AND COACHES EXCELLING IN SPORTS COMPETITIONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR."
5. Buguias Municipal Ordinance No. 02-2026, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE OBSERVANCE OF SCOUT OFFICIALS FOR A DAY (SOFAD) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BUGUIAS, PROVINCE OF BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR."

VI. OTHER MATTERS WERE REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE SP STANDING COMMITTEES FOR REVIEW AND APPROPRIATE RECOMMENDATIONS.

📞 : (074) 620 5785
📱 : +63910 0033 335
✉️ : [email protected]
📍 : 2nd Floor, Legislative Building, Capitol Compound, Poblacion, La Trinidad, Benguet

SP Conducts Writeshop on Proposed Amendments to Benguet Revenue CodeCommittee on Ways and Means spearheaded a writeshop ...
12/03/2026

SP Conducts Writeshop on Proposed Amendments to Benguet Revenue Code
Committee on Ways and Means spearheaded a writeshop on the proposed amendment of the 2023 Revised Revenue Code of the Province of Benguet on March 11, 2026, focusing on the presentation of proposed amendments from concerned offices and the technical discussion and harmonization of proposed fees and charges.
The activity was facilitated by Committee on Ways and Means Chairperson Hon. Thomas K. Wales Jr., with the support of Committee Member Hon. Romeo K. Salda. Also present were Hon. Oliver K. Paus, Hon. Johannes A. Amuasen, Hon. Lady Charmaine S. Molintas-Likigan, and Hon. Jim G. Botiwey.
Participating in the writeshop were representatives from the Provincial Engineering Office (PEO), Provincial Budget Office (PBO), Provincial Accounting Office (PAccO), Provincial Legal Office (PLO), Provincial General Services Office (PGSO), Benguet Technical School, Benguet General Hospital, Provincial Assessor’s Office (PAssO), Provincial Veterinary Office (PVET), and staff of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
📞 : (074) 620 5785
📱 : +63910 0033 335
✉️ : [email protected]
📍 : 2nd Floor, Legislative Building, Capitol Compound, Poblacion, La Trinidad, Bengue

12/03/2026

Atty. Johannes A. Amuasen serves as a Member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Benguet. He currently chairs the Committee on Rules and the Committee on Mining and Energy, working toward responsible legislation, sustainable development, and stronger support for local communities and small-scale miners.

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