With Governor Vilma Santos Recto as the highest ruling woman in the province of Batangas, she believes that continuing her advocacies called the H.E.A.R.T.S., will somehow uplift the quality of lives of us Batanguenos.
HEALTH
One of Governor Vi’s priorities for Batanguenos is providing health care acess among her people. Part of this are the following: rehabilitation of district hospitals, the buildings, facilities and equipment, in which are all being refurbished and upgraded to be able to meet the constituents’ medical requirements; the release, to the district hospitals in the province; and the issuance and distribution of, to date, 67,185 Philhealth cards to indigent Batanguenos, prudently identified and selected through the Provincial Social Welfare Office. Parallel to this, the Voluntary Service Responders (VSR), composed by, among others, Barangay Health Workers and Barangay Nutrition Scholars, were accorded honorarimus in recognition of their invaluable involvement in the delivery of health services to intended beneficiaries.
In addition to this, last February 10 the Philippine American Medical Mission of Metropolitan Washington, D.C (Mission of Mercy, USA), a group initiated by Filipino- American medical practitioners, conducted medical and dental procedures at the Lipa City District Hospital. A total of 1,169 patients were treated in the 2-day health assistance project. 12 major operations were performed relative to hernia and thyroid disorders, among others. while 62 inor surgeries were done, including cleft palate and cleft lip repair.
EDUCATION
Governor Vi is now on a mission of enhancing our education. One of the agenda is the construction of 84 new classrooms and renovating 24 existing school buildings, as declared in her HEARTS program of governance. Likewise, day care centers in the province are set to be elevated to Montessori level, the method characterized by an emphasis on self- directed activity on the part of the child.
Moreover, Governor Vi’s educational project has launched at Rosario last February 19. on the whole, almost 7,586 Project Vi Workbooks are given at two school district at Rosario Batangas.
AGRICULTURE
Focus of this program is, likewise, set to fortify Farmer Field School for Rice, Corn and Vegetables, which provides technical and hands-on trainin to farmers; and the Provincial Demo Farm Development, showcasing organic/botanical-based agricultural practices and produce. consolidated efforts are similarly being employed to ensure the success of the Pilot Seaweed Production Project in Balayan, and the release of tilapia fingerlings in rivers and creeks, underscoring the cleanliness of most of the province’s natural waterways.
ROADS
H.E.A.R.T.S project includes the concreting and maintenance of all roads spanning the four districts of the province, particularly the farm-to-market thoroughfares.
TOURISM
Mabini Batangas and Bauan are one of the blessing of nature in Batangas. Best diving sites and the popular Taal Volcano, are here in our province. This program aims to develop and enrich tourist in our province.
SECURITY
H.E.A.R.T.S targets to improve the peacefulness of Batangas. They seek to strengthen the peace and public safety measures that we have in place through regular and explicit interactions with the Philippine National Police and other related agencies. To have a safe community for Batanguenos, and foster an idea haven for tourists ans bussiness people alike.
by: Kimberly Ann P. Catibog
source: batangas.gov.ph