Lt. Governor Mendiola, alongside House Speaker Edmund Villagomez, formally proclaimed February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month during an official observance held at Dandan Middle School. The proclamation underscores the Administration’s commitment to promoting awareness, prevention, and education surrounding teen dating violence, and to ensuring young people are informed about warning signs and available support resources.

For over seven decades, Catholic education in the CNMI has formed hearts, minds, and leaders grounded in faith and service.

This Christmas season, the Lieutenant Governor and I would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to government employees for their hard work and commitment to public service.

Particularly in this difficult time of slow economic recovery and painful austerity measures, the patience and goodwillof our public sector employees are greatly appreciated.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands honors the life and legacy of the late Lieutenant Governor Diego T. Benavente with a State Funeral to be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.