Pandan, Antique, August 6, 2008 - Pandan’s PLDT-ARC (Patria, Luhod Bayang, Duyong, Tingib Agrarian Reform Community) was adjudged as the Most Progressive Agrarian Reform Community for 2008 during the recognition program of the Department of Agrarian Reform last June 16, 2008 in Diliman, Quezon City. Mr. Ronald Sanchez, the Municipal Agriculturist of Pandan, represented Mayor Plaridel “John” Sanchez, VI to receive the award which was handed by no less than the Secretary of Department of Agrarian Reform, the Honorable Nasser Pangandaman. » more

Bugang River Cultural, Nature and Adventure Tour also known as Bugang River Tour of Pandan, Antique, Philippines was awarded Gold Winner in the 2006 International Green Apple Environment Awards for Environmental Best Practice, Local Authorities and Ecotourism Category.

The awarding ceremony was held at the Churchhill Room, House of Commons, London, England on Monday, November 20, 2006.

Arlene Rodillon Lavery, supported by other Pandananons, Frankie Ausan and Candy Dionela Pabro with their families, received the award in behalf of the Local Government of Pandan, Antique, Philippines. » more

Bugang River Community Based Ecotourism (CBET) Project of Pandan, Antique, Philippines, also called Bugang River Nature, Cultural and Adventure Tour, and simply known as Bugang River Tour, has been chosen as a winner in the International Green Apple Environment Awards for Environmental Best Practice, Local Authorities and Ecotourism Category. » more

Bugang River Cultural, Nature and Adventure Tour of Pandan, Antique, Region VI, was declared 1st runner-up of the “Hiyas ng Turismo 2006″ nationwide search for new and undiscovered tourist destinations in the Philippines. » more

Pandan won the ECD Best Performing Local Government Unit

By PS Mabaquiao
Philippine Information Agency

San Jose, Antique — The province of Antique recently won the Best Service provider Award for two categories in the national search for best implementor of Early Childhood Development Project (ECD). » more