An elder suggested that by some destiny or some weird design, an elected Governor in Benguet will always have to face a great crisis that is very close to his/her heart or being, example:
1. Former Governor Nestor Fongwan , from Barangay Puguis, La Trinidad had to confront the deadliest landslide brought by Typhoon Pepeng in 2009 near his own backyard out of all places at (Little Kibungan village), Puguis, La Trinidad, which claimed about 200 of his constituents.
2. Former Gov. Crescencio Pacalso also had to do the same: respond to a very tragic landslide two years ago brought by Typhoon Ompong, in his very own hometown in Itogon, which also claimed close to a hundred lives.
3. Our present governor, Gov. Melchor Diclas, a medical doctor, has to face this global "Public Health Crisis" (Covid19 Situation) which is a challenge related to his area of inclination --a Doctor-Governor in a Heath Emergency.
Despite said challenging crisis, it seems that there will always be glimmers of hope in Benguet: that the 'Right People' seem to be in the 'Right Place, at the Right Time'.
This coincidence may be comforting for some, but frightening for others. Anyway, let us all pray for our beloved province!
"This is Benguet rose of the northern mountains,
May God keep her safe and forever free.
Land of the brave where no evil foot could wander,
Home of the free where brotherhood is sown.
Hail to thee! Province of Benguet…my own!"
