February 20, 2024 - Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. released three checks for the following projects: 1) water system for Brgy. Tapi-an, Batad (PhP 2 million); 2) water system for Brgy. Cabagohan, Batad (PhP 2 million); and 3) concreting of farm-to-market road in the Municipality of Igbaras (PhP 1.5 million).