BIÑAN CELEBRATES 14th CITYHOOD ANNIVERSARY

THOUSANDS of Biñanenses on Friday (February 2, 2024) joined the celebration of the city’s 14^th charter anniversary.

Mayor Walfredo “Arman” R. Dimaguila Jr. and Vice Mayor Gel Alonte led the grand parade in the city plaza, which was joined by the people of Biñan, students, government employees, policemen, firefighters, and other stakeholders.

Photos courtesy of the City of Biñan FB post

The parade was followed by the inauguration of the PUP-Biñan College of Information Technology and Engineering (CITE) building in Bgy. Canlalay  for senior high school students.

In a press conference, Dimaguila highlighted the accomplishments of his administration, including the construction of the PUP- Biñan CITE, the provision of internet connection to 9,000 households that would greatly help the Biñanenses, particularly the students, and the giving of financial grants to qualified enrollees of the city.

Dimaguila also initiated the putting up of television in all classrooms in the city’s public schools, which he said would help teachers in educating their students.

The mayor also mentioned other accomplishments such as the Binan City Science and Technology solar energy facility, and the acquisition of lands for the planned Biñan City government hub.

Dimaguila also reported that he signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Batangas Medical Center, making it the 4th hospital for the Health Assistance Program for Indigent Families (HAPI) HAPI Card accreditation of the Biñanenses.

The other three are the Biñan Doctors, Perpetual Help Hospital and Ospital ng Biñan.

“Ang atin pong HAPI Card ay maaari na ring magamit sa Batangas,” Vice Mayor Alonte announced.

Meanwhile, the city is also celebrating its 79th Liberation Day and 277th Foundation Anniversary.