Linggo, Setyembre 1, 2013

Katapatan sa pagtupad ng tungkulin ng mga pinuno sa Alaminos, nararamdam ng simbahan

Nararamdaman umano ang sinseridad ng mga pinuno ng syudad ng Alaminos na pinamumunuan ni Mayor Arthur Celeste,  kung pagtupad sa tungkulin ang pag-uusapan.
 
Ito ang ipinahayag ni Father Bob Casaclang ng Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish sa Alaminos City, sa isang panayam bago magsimula ang misa para sa mga empleyado ng LGU Alaminos noong nakalipas na Biyernes.
 
Sinabi ni Casaclang na marami na siyang nakitang mga matatalino at mukhang aktibong pinuno, ngunit ibang iba pa rin umano kung ang isang pinuno ay naninilbihan ng buong puso.
 
Dagdag pa nito, masaya sila at nakaka-inspire na nakikita ang mga leaders na tinutupad ang mga ipinangako noong sila ay nangangampanya.
 
Umaasa si Casaclang na sana’y ipagpapatuloy nila ang kanilang magandang trabaho.
 
Mararamdaman din naman daw ito ng mga tao at tiyak na mae-engganyo silang makipagtulungan  kapag  maganda ang nakikita nilang serbisyo ng mga leaders.
 
Sinabi pa ni Casaclang na nagagalak ang simbahan sa pakikilahok ni Celeste sa mga aktibidad ng simbahan.
 
Ang huling Biyernes sa bawat buwan ay inilaan para sa misa ng mga empleyado ng city government.     
 

Linggo, Agosto 11, 2013

Missing fishermen reported in Pangasinan amid typhoon Labuyo

By Venus May H. Sarmiento
PANGASINAN, Aug 12 (PIA- 12noon) – Two coastal towns reported cases of missing fishermen amid fear of the  wrath of tropical storm Labuyo.
Infanta  town police station reported that fishermen aboard two fishing boats set out to sea on August 5  and 8 with no traces of storm but  has not returned as of today.
The first boat is named Bon-Bon bearing the colors green, white and yellow and left on August 5 with nine crew members. They are boat captain Larry Evangelista and crew members Geronimo Igang, John Malicdem, Oscar Dela Cruz, Reynaldo Corpuz , a certain Pedro, Pablito Evangelista,  Arren Lauren and a certain Bong.
The second boat which set out to sea on August 8,  is named Super Boy bearing the colors yellow and blue, with engine 4D5. It had 10 crew members. They are boat captain Ramil Rosal and crewmen Ricardo Etac,  Iguan Bulig, Balong Nical, Narding Nical, Daniel Maloon, Andy Lebios, Epifanio Rosal, Dodong Rosal and Josoph Aripin.
Said boats left Brgy. Cato, Infanta on said dates but failed to return as of  today.
In Bolinao town, police operatives are on the look out  for  six fishermen who have not yet returned. They are Jose Rolly Bagor, Gerry Barrientos, Rosendo Cas, Rolly Boy Maratas and Manding Caranza.
PNP Provincial Public Relations Officer Ryan Manongdo said PNP Bolinao is conducting follow up investigation. Coordination and confirmation is also being undertaken with barangay officials, coast guards and fishermen in the area.
In eastern Pangasinan, Urdaneta City police reported that as of 10:30 am today, 50 to 60 families from Sitio Pitong Gatang in Brgy. San Vicente, Urdaneta City were evacuated at  a nearby school due to heavy rains caused by typhoon Labuyo.
Pagasa earlier raised public storm signal number 3 in Pangasinan. (VHS/PIA-1Pangasinan)

Missing fishermen reported in Pangasinan amid typhoon Labuyo

By Venus May H. Sarmiento
PANGASINAN, Aug 12 (PIA- 12noon) – Two coastal towns reported cases of missing fishermen amid fear of the  wrath of tropical storm Labuyo.
Infanta  town police station reported that fishermen aboard two fishing boats set out to sea on August 5  and 8 with no traces of storm but  has not returned as of today.
The first boat is named Bon-Bon bearing the colors green, white and yellow and left on August 5 with nine crew members. They are boat captain Larry Evangelista and crew members Geronimo Igang, John Malicdem, Oscar Dela Cruz, Reynaldo Corpuz , a certain Pedro, Pablito Evangelista,  Arren Lauren and a certain Bong.
The second boat which set out to sea on August 8,  is named Super Boy bearing the colors yellow and blue, with engine 4D5. It had 10 crew members. They are boat captain Ramil Rosal and crewmen Ricardo Etac,  Iguan Bulig, Balong Nical, Narding Nical, Daniel Maloon, Andy Lebios, Epifanio Rosal, Dodong Rosal and Josoph Aripin.
Said boats left Brgy. Cato, Infanta on said dates but failed to return as of  today.
In Bolinao town, police operatives are on the look out  for  six fishermen who have not yet returned. They are Jose Rolly Bagor, Gerry Barrientos, Rosendo Cas, Rolly Boy Maratas and Manding Caranza.
PNP Provincial Public Relations Officer Ryan Manongdo said PNP Bolinao is conducting follow up investigation. Coordination and confirmation is also being undertaken with barangay officials, coast guards and fishermen in the area.
In eastern Pangasinan, Urdaneta City police reported that as of 10:30 am today, 50 to 60 families from Sitio Pitong Gatang in Brgy. San Vicente, Urdaneta City were evacuated at  a nearby school due to heavy rains caused by typhoon Labuyo.
Pagasa earlier raised public storm signal number 3 in Pangasinan. (VHS/PIA-1Pangasinan)

Miyerkules, Agosto 7, 2013

Pangasinan Provincial Government Department Head visits Hundreds Islands


Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. (in front) and Alaminos City Mayor Arthur Celeste (right) inspect the area around Quezon Island where dismantling operations on the illegal structures built within the island was conducted last August 3 at the Hundred Islands in Alaminos City. The activity is part of the Alaminos City government's effort to restore the natural beauty of the Hundred Islands defaced by the various illegal structures where Celeste sought the help of the governor in the restoration plans. Gov. Espino said he supports Celeste's plan of restoring the beauty, cleanliness and the pristine waters of the world-famous tourist spot. With the governor and the mayor are some of the provincial government department heads composed of Tourism Operations Division chief Malou Elduayan, Provincial Information Butch M. Velasco, Executive Assistant III Modesto Operana and Special Events Coordinator Marife Acerit. (PIO Photo)


Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. answers queries from the local media during one of the dismantling operations conducted by the city government at the Quezon Island in Hundred Islands,  Alaminos City last August 3. Gov. Espino was at the Quezon Island as a show of support to Mayor Celeste (left) who has asked the governor's help in the pursuit of his plan for the restoration of the Hundred Islands. Dismantling operations on illegal structures at the island which has started two weeks ago was led by Mayor Arthur Celeste. (PIO Photo)

Gov. Espino commends two PSU Culinary Enthusiasts

Lingayen --- Governor Amado T. Espino Jr. in a courtesy call held August 5 commended two Pangasinense culinary enthusiasts who won in the Healthier Rice Challenge (brown rice and other staples recipe) conducted by the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Unitin San Fernando City, La Union on July 12 as part of the nutrition month celebration and observance of the National Year of Rice.
The rice dish “Pinoy Paella” of Jayson Maniago, a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) student of Pangasinan State University (PSU) Lingayen campus,earned the nod of the judges as he was declared 1st placer. He is expected to compete in the national competition which is yet to be announced.
Charles Oliver Livara, also a BSHM student of PSU, was third best in his rice dish “curry brown rice.”
“When we were there, of course we know magagaling ang mga kalaban, but we have gained confidence after seeing that even in plating alone our entries actually stand out,” Maniago said.
          “With our exposure to various culinary cooking trainings and with the guidance of our culinary professor, we were able to make it,” Livara added.
Maniago and Livara bested the dish entries of culinary buffs and restaurant owners sent by the provincial governments of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur and La Union in the cookfest. Consequently, one entry from La Union was declared second placer.
Maniago’s Pangasinan-inspired winning rice dish which is cooked using ingredients that are readily available in the province (bangus, clams, shrimps, kangkong and squash) will soon be featured in a cookbook to be published by the Philippine Rice Research Institute based in Nueva Ecija.
The two were trained by PSUculinary arts professor Rosario Valencerina before they were sent by the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPAg) in the contest.
Home Management Technologist Vilma Bustamante from OPAg said the two culinary majors were personally chosen by Valencerina after OPAg has requested PSU to represent the province in the regional cookfest.
          “Actually, we should have won the second spot, considering the plating and the palatability of our curry brown rice. Nevertheless, we are proud that Pangasinenses made it,” she added.(PIO/Mark Gerry Naval Oblanca)

Pangasinan soon to have DFA Regional Consular Office

LINGAYEN—  Passports and other documents for  Filipinos bound to foreign countries will soon be processed  in Pangasinan.
This was disclosed by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Regional  which said that  a Consular Office will be located at the third floor of Robinson's Pangasinan in Calasiao by the end of this year.
The closest consular office of DFA is in San Fernando, La Union but most OFWs still get their passports and other travel documents.processed in Metro-Manila.
Revealed during the August 5, 2013 Provincial Board regular session, the DFA Regional Consular Office will not cost the national government any rental fee, said Board Member Ranjit Shahani.
The Board Member also remarked that the opening of a DFA office in the province will encourage people to get passports as such are not only travel documents but are means of identification.
"In fact,passports are more effective-as a notary public- than cedula (community tax certificate)," he said.
In addition, Shahani said that Governor Amado Espino Jr. together with  Ex-President Fidel Ramos, Vice President Jejomar Binay, DFA Secretary Albert Del Rosario, and Senator Grace Poe are expected to lead the inauguration of the office in December. (PIO)

SP directs NIA-AARIIP to submit a report on the status of irrigation projects in the province

Lingayen --- “Prepare a report and tell this august assembly what you’ve been trying to say with finality and totality.”
This was demanded by Board Member Ranjit Shahani to Engr. Reynaldo Mencias, Project Manager of the National Irrigation Administration – Agno River Integrated Irrigation Project (NIA-ARIIP), during the August 5 regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, here.
The move was necessary to determine the status of the irrigation component projects in the province and to further elucidate the funding of the Php3.8 billion re-regulating pond built at the estuary of the Agno river in San Manuel.
The NIA-ARIIP opened on July 23 the west bank gate of a 68-hectare  irrigation water reservoir below the  San Roque hydro-electric dam and started releasing irrigation waters  to more than 12,000 hectares of rice lands in central Pangasinan. The reservoir at the mouth of the Agno River was designed to hold 5.5 million cubic meters.
The news media, however, reported last week that the east gate of the pond designed to divert water from Agno to eastern Pangasinan remained closed after the NEDA put on hold the release of funds for the building of a 10-kilometer main canal from the reservoir to irrigation canals going to eight towns in Shahani’s district.
Relative to this, board member Danilo Uy asked Engr. Mencias to address problems  resulting from road widening in Urdaneta City that affected irrigation canals in the city.
“Bago kayo mag-road widening, dapat may gawin kayong alternatives sa mga daanan ng tubig papunta sa mga farmlands, hindi ‘yung tambak kayo nang tambak,” he said.
In response, Assistant Project Manager of NIA-ARIIP Ceferino Sta. Ana said the DPWH is responsible on the road widening. The NIA-ARIIP is studying plans on how to restore the affected irrigation canals and drainage systems,” he added.
Towards the end, BM Uy asked Mencias “to check on the irrigation canals in the districts under their management so that farmers may know which are functioning and not-functioning.”
          With the re-regulating pond which stores volumes of water discharged by the San Roque dam, the province is expected to at least double its rice, corn and vegetable production with irrigation water made available  yearround..
Aside from Pangasinan, San Manuel and Moncada in Tarlac and  Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija  will get irrigated if the Lower Agno River Irrigation System under the ARIIP project will be completed.
During the launching, Mencias told newsmen that in addition to the P420 million funds allotted to build the canal that sucks water from the east bank gate of the water reservoir that was suspended, the project will need another P2.2 billion more to irrigate another 12,000 hectares more in eight eastern Pangasinan towns, the towns of Bautista and Alcala in the third district and the towns in Tarlac and Nueva Ecija.
          BM Liberato Villegas also stirred the attention of Engr. Frida Nidoy, Chief of NIA in San Fabian, to check on reports that the structure of the line canals in San Fabian which were recently built but were said to be  breaking down.(PIO/Mark Gerry Naval Oblanca)

GATE, MVPinkMOU for Lingayen Gulf clean up

Lingayen- - -The provincial government of Pangasinan under the stewardship of Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. has recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, Inc. (MPIF) chaired by Manuel V. Pangilinan  for the implementation of coastal and underwater clean-up campaign for the Lingayen Gulf.Gov. Espino hailed the   project of the foundation dubbed, “Shore-it-Up: Rescue, Restore, Revive  campaign,” as he said that this will serve as a vital support to the Lingayen Gulf Rehabilitation program which is an existing scheme of the provincial government to help revive and regain the natural beauty of the Lingayen Gulf and other waterways in Pangasinan.It can be recalled that the present administration launched the rehabilitation program in 2009 that initially led to the clearing and cleaningof the Lingayen Gulf as well as the various river tributaries.The program has gainfully earned several awards and citations for its environmental and tourism impact.Ma. Luisa A. Elduayan, Tourism Division Chief, said that the highlight of the local government commitment will focus on the manpower requirement and coordinating support during activities and projects of the foundation.Activities for the Shore It Up- Lingayen Gulf Project include the following: Coordinating/Planning Meeting (August 9 and 10), Giant Clam Rearrangement at Hundred Islands in Alaminos City with diving and mangrove planting activities (August 24), and Lingayen Coastal Clean-ups and Environmental Seminar for Children (August 25).The City Government of Alaminos led by Mayor Arthur F. Celeste also signed a MOU, along with other towns and provinces in the country with MPIF.MPIF is a non-stock, non-profit corporation principally engaged in infrastructure projects in the country.Shore It Up campaign is now on its fifth year of implementation.Aside from coastal and underwater clean-up, the campaign likewise involves the conduct of environmental awareness sessions, tree planting activities, waste segregation, and installation of artificial reefs. (PIO/Ruby R. Bernardino)

Sabado, Hulyo 20, 2013

Pangasinan OTOP goes Google

Pangasinan's one town one product is going to be available on our google maps and search engines.
Pangasinan OTOP goes Google

An upcoming event is set on July 29, 2013 where Pangasinan entrepreneurs, selected municipal mayors, Pangsinan's DTI and provincial agriculturists together with the GBG Dagupan members, media partners and volunteers from Pangasinan Bloggers, will gather to create another spontaneous success to improve the province's products.
"Pangasinan OTOP goes Google" was organize with the aim of giving online presence and promote the province's local industry.
Through the event, Pangasinan's one town on product can provide an online platform where small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can do promotion and marketing. This marketing and promotion can showcase not only the products but even the stories and culture which is uniquely Pangasinan. The event was approved by Google SEA.

Helping local entrepreneurs helps a lot in the progress of the province. It also indicates that when everyone helps each other, it also helps improve the whole community. And with this project, every local entrepreneur may be known worldwide. One of which describes the province mission, to make Pangasinan number one. With this one day event, everyone deserves a lot of success. Be the best, Pangasinan!

Martes, Hunyo 25, 2013

Zero casualty target in a disaster is achievable—OCD

By Venus May H. Sarmiento
DAGUPAN CITY, Jun 20  (PIA) –  A zero casualty target in any disaster is achievable in Region I, according to the Office of Civil Defense.
 But this of course can be attained if and when all local government units cooperate and  the public would give in to policies already in-placed, said Regional Director Melchito Castro of the OCD in the Ilocos.
“We always aim for zero casualty target. Kung susundin lang ng mga kababayan natin ang mga polisiya, makakamtan natin yan,” Castro said during the KBP forum held at the Philippine Information Agency office on Thursday.
It is achievable, he said, as they have done it in Region 2 where he was then assigned at the height of  super typhoon ‘Pepeng’ years ago.  Region 2 then earned accolades for zero casualty feat despite the gargantuan devastation brought by the storm, he said.  
“Kung kaya ng Region 2, kaya din ng Region 1,” (If Region 2 made it, Region I can also achieve it), he added.
Castro made the statement  in light of  a  brewing low pressure area in the Visayas which has brought occasional rain showers to Pangasinan and Region I.
He said OCD is paying extra attention to the province of Pangasinan as it is the most prone and most  affected by flooding among the four provinces in the region.
Earlier, the Philippine Coast Guard has issued a gale warning  in the Region. Thus small sea vessels are not allowed to venture out into the sea, he said.
When asked what the government would do with the three boats in Bolinao town which has set out to sea despite the warning, Castro said he is saddened that no law has been passed  to stop fishermen from venturing out into the sea despite a gale warning.
“It is sad but we cannot blame the fishermen because fishing is their only means of livelihood which is why we urge the local government  units to help provide alternative sources of income for the residents in their  respective areas,” he said.
The Office of Civil Defense, as stated in Republic Act 10121 or the Disaster Management  Act of 2012, is designated as the executive director of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.  It thus serves as the coordinator among all member agencies during disasters. (PIA1-Pangasinan)

Biyernes, Hunyo 14, 2013

Pangasinan leaders declare Chan as persona non grata

Lingayen- – -Pangasinan leaders unanimously urged embattled PNP Provincial Director Marlou C. Chan to step down voluntarily as the Sangguniang Panlalawigan declared him persona non grata last June 10. Authored by SP Member Von Mark Mendoza, Provincial Resolution No. 277-2013 formally declared Chan as persona non grata as his appointment as provincial director is in contravention of the PNP laws and the Omnibus Election Code. Despite the majority plea for Chan to step down, he still clings to his post with no apparent intention to step down. It can be recalled that prior to the declaration of persona non grata, a resolution which was authored by BM Alfonso Bince, Jr., was approved. Said resolution (Provincial Resolution No. 243-2013) which was passed on June 3 was entitled, “Expressing the Sense of Concurrence and Support to the Complaint filed by Honorable Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. against PSSupt. Marlou C. Chan, docketed as Civil Case No. 19270 and Urging the Latter to Step Down as Provincial Director of the PNP Pangasinan Police Provincial Office.” BM Mendoza said that unlike past provincial directors, Chan did not give due courtesy to the provincial board by presenting himself and his plans on peace and order. Sixth district board member Alfonso Bince, Jr., on the other hand, said that what happened is the result of Chan’s lack of action.  ”It’s his (Chan’s) own fault that we have to resort to that as early as December and there was already this move for him to step down and we requested the PNP to replace him but nothing happened,” Bince noted. Bince suggested that if Chan continues to stay as provincial commander, the entire provincial officialdom will call on President Aquino via a signed manifesto to look into the matter. Another step,  the senior board member revealed,  is to stage a rally in the Provincial Capitol to press for his ouster. “We have gone too far in asking him to really consider his stubborn position. I think more important here is not the governor in person but the welfare of the people of Pangasinan in so far as peace and order situation is concerned. Imagine the governor (the chairman of the Provincial Peace and Order Council) and the PNP director are not in talking terms?” Bince lamented. (PIO/Ruby R. Bernardino) - See more at: http://pangalatalk.com/pangasinan-leaders-declare-chan-as-persona-non-grata/#sthash.mJ1OdQfy.dpuf

Martes, Hunyo 4, 2013

SP Urges Chan to Step Down as PNP Provincial Chief

Lingayen --- The provincial board led by Acting Vice Governor Jeremy Agerico Rosario has urged Police Senior Superintendent (PSSupt) Marlou Chan “to voluntarily step down as Police Provincial Director of Pangasinan.”
          In asking Chan to relinquish his post, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) in regular session passed SP Resolution No. 1856-2013 on June 3 in support of a complaint filed by Governor Amado T. Espino Jr. before the Regional Trial Court (RTC), here.
          The complaint docketed as civil case no. 19270 sought the nullification of Chan’s designation as provincial police director.
The first hearing of the civil case handled by Acting Judge Caridad Villegas Galvez of Regional Trial Court Branch 69 was reset to June 6, Thursday, after Chan asked the court for representations from the office of the Solicitor General to attend the trial.
          The complaint stated that Chan’s designation violated relevant laws and implementing rules of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the National Police Commission and the Commission on Elections (ComElec).
Earlier, local leaders accused Chan of inefficiency and partisanship in support of local candidates of the Liberal Party during the recent May 13 elections.
          Author of said resolution, 6th District Board Member Alfonso Bince Jr., said, “the overwhelming reelection of Gov. Espino who won over his opponent with more than 500,000 margin of votes is translated to Vox Populi Vox Dei (the voice of the people is the voice of God).”
          Bince added: “It is likewise the sense of SP that PSSupt. Chan must heed and respect this mandate and now peacefully and voluntarily step down as provincial director.”
          Saying that PSSupt. Chan must exercise “a bit of delicadeza,” the board member said “the voluntary step down of Chan will maintain peace and harmony between the chief executive of the province and the PNP provincial office”.
          Bince, who has served the provincial board for more than 25 years and worked with 7 Governors, manifested that, “never in the history of the provincial government that there is an irreconcilable conflict between the provincial governor and the chief of provincial police.”
He recalled that even during the martial law administration of Pres. Marcos, police and civilian authorities exercised mutual cooperation and support “in other words, their relationship was then cordial and peaceful unlike today,” Bince said.
To end the agony and animosity, he said that urging Chan to step down voluntarily is a diplomatic way of expressing courtesy while waiting for the result of the complaint.

Provincial Legal Officer Geraldine Baniqued said the camp of Gov. Espino has “full trust and confidence that the case will be resolved by the court in a most judicious manner.” (PIO/Mark Gerry Naval Oblanca)

Biyernes, Mayo 24, 2013

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Huwebes, Mayo 23, 2013

Pag-IBIG Fund brings its services closer to members


by April M. Montes
DAGUPAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) – The Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund branch here conducts an off-site servicing to cater to loan borrowers who will avail of its multi-purpose loan (MPL) program.
Pag-IBIG Fund has been receiving MPL applications and distributing cash cards released by the Land Bank of the Philippines at the conference hall of Kalantiao Building, Capitol Compound in Lingayen town since May 21 to 23 at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Information Officer Annaliza Natavio said that the off-site servicing intends to reach out to busy members who can’t drop at the Pag-IBIG Fund’s office in Dagupan City to process their applications or to get their cash cards.
“Especially that it’s the peak season, there’s a long queue of loan borrowers waiting in the office as member-applicants have to finance the educational needs of their children as classes will open in June,” said Natavio.
But with services delivered closer to clients, the long queue of members who will apply for the MPL program for their related needs will be reduced, she remarked.
The MPL program is described as an “anti-depressed loan” where members could use proceeds of their loan to relieve stress from work by going on a vacation, shopping or even enrolling in a gym for workouts.
Sometimes referred to as “personal loan,” the MPL is one of two short-term loans available to Pag-IBIG Fund members as the need arises. The other one is the calamity loan.
 The off-site servicing will also be held in various cities and municipalities in Central and Western parts of the province, said Natavio. (MCA/AMM/PIA-1, Pangasinan)

Biyernes, Mayo 3, 2013

Pangasinan LGU Spikers clobber UE Team

LINGAYEN --- A victorious feat for Pangasinan as Team Provincial Engineering Office (PEO) Melanie Carrera and Casandra Leda of Lingayen prevailed and grabbed the championship over University of the East (UE) Pia Sarmiento and Leuseth Dawis in this year’s Petron Ladies Beach Volleyball Tournament held at the Capitol Beachfront last April 30 – May 1.

PEO beat UE who were tied at 20 on the second set and settled at 22-20 in favor of PEO who made two straight wins during the best of three sets in the finals.

This gave Pangasinenses every reason to celebrate and proud.

The game between the two teams that advanced in the battle of the champions was a breathtaking and most anticipated championship match with both teams showing off their strong blocks, net defense and powerful spikes.

Meanwhile, twin sisters Ma. Nieza Viray and Ma. Giziel Viray who played for Pangasinan School of Arts and Trade (PSAT) under the Pangasinan banner also went up to the semi-final round along with Maritoni Basas and Samantha Bawson of Far Eastern University.

More lady spikers from the province were seen in action in this season’s game namely; PEO, PSAT, Estanza, Lingayen A, University of Luzon and Lingayen B while teams from Manila includes UE, FEU, DLSU, LETRAN, MAPUA and Rizal Technological University (RTU).

All teams gave volleyball enthusiasts continued excitement during the 30 matches elimination round.

PEO received a trophy from 2nd District Cong. Leopoldo Bataoil, Executive Assistant III Modesto Operania and event organizer Tisha Abundo while all teams were given certificates of participation.

Bataoil and Operania both expressed gratitude to the organizers, supporters and the various university competitors for playing part in this endeavor which has become a major highlight to the annual celebration of Pangasinan Pistay Dayat. (PIO/Chona C. Bugayong)

Miyerkules, Mayo 1, 2013

Espino denies hand in killing, gets support from mayor’s kin


MANILA, Philippines - Pangasinan Gov. Amado Espino Jr. yesterday formally denied having a hand in last December’s killing of Infanta town Mayor Ruperto Martinez.

Espino submitted his counter-affidavit through his lawyers during the preliminary investigation at the Department of Justice (DOJ) yesterday, saying it was impossible for him to have any motive to kill Martinez who he considered “a personal friend and an ally.”

Espino said the charges linking him and Pangasinan first district Rep. Jesus Celeste to the killing were fabricated by their political rivals.

Espino also questioned the credibility of the 16-year-old witness of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) – incidentally the son of his trusted aide Jaime Aquino – who implicated them in the killing.

He alleged that the young witness is not reliable since he has “a history of duping people for money.”

In yesterday’s hearing, Espino got support from the family of Martinez whose widow, Crisanta, submitted an affidavit asking the investigating panel to drop the charges against the governor and Celeste.

Nation ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1


Mrs. Martinez told the DOJ they have filed a murder case against her husband’s political rival, vice mayoral candidate Florentino Miano, before the Alaminos regional trial court.

She said she had refused to sign the NBI’s complaint as she attested to Espino’s claim that the governor and her husband were close allies under the Nationalist People’s Coalition. – Edu Punay, Eva Visperas
Repost from: http://www.philstar.com/nation/2013/05/01/936833/espino-denies-hand-killing-gets-support-mayors-kin

Linggo, Abril 28, 2013

Globe GoSakto, Soapdish at Kamikazee, nagpasaya sa Pangasinan


Nagpamalas ng galing sa rakrakan ang banda ng soapdish at kamikazee sa naganap na free concert na hatid ng Globe GoSakto. Ito ay kaugnay ng selebrasyon ng Dagupan bangus festival ng taong 2013.
Jhay ng Kamikazee sa Dagupan Bangus Festival 2013, Dagupan City Plaza
            Dinaluhan ng mahigit isang libong manunuod ang naturang free concert. Nagkaroon din ng isang dance contest na sinalihan ng iba’t ibang mga kabataan mula sa iba’t ibang barangay o grupo ng mga kabataan sa naturang lungsod. Nakamit naman ng grupong Gethro Grade Wallop ang unang pwesto sa nasabing dance contest.
Gethro Grade Wallop, ang champion ng dance contest

Hindi nagpaawat ang mga manunuod sa halakhak at hiyawan sa tuwa habang nagpeperform ang mga idolo.
Kasunod nito, isang na namang concert ang magaganap na hatid ng Globe GoSakto.

Ang Globe GoSakto ang pinakabagong serbisyong hatid ng Globe. Ito ang promong nagbibigay kalayaan sa mga subscribers o users ng globe na gumawa at gumamit ng promong swak sa badyet. Maari itong magamit sa pamamagitan ng pagdial sa *143#. Ito ang nagpapadali ng pag-access sa uri ng promo na nais gamitin ng user. Maaari ring gumawa ng iba’t ibang kombinasyon ng text, tawag o surf at kahit sa gaano  ito tatagal.

Photo Credits: Ms. Vanj Padilla & www.grabinformatiions.com


Miyerkules, Marso 13, 2013

Discover Pangasinan, Discover Natividad!


To reach the top is the sole aim of the group.

This served as our battle cry as we patiently walk and reach the peak of a mountain in Natividad, Pangasinan where lies on top the 120 – meter Sky Plaza, the latest attraction in this small sixth district town.
Reaching the top signifies success especially when we saw the breath taking views at the foot of the mountain. We’ve just discovered a perfect hideaway from the dull and droning life.For only P50, a sports enthusiast can already enjoy a zipline ride here. The zipline is just one of the many attractions at the 2.2 hectare Natividad Forest Park. A nursery, water tank and grotto were earlier put up along with a big white cross at the highest peak. I suggest that you should have a strong stamina in climbing the highest peak. Natividad, a fourth class town, also boasts of other attractions. A waterfall is just a
kilometer away from the forest park, and boat rides at barangay Rizal.
Aside from this, Natividad has its different resorts where you can relax and chill after a tiring day. Sirok Manga Resort; Ilocano term for Under the Mango Tree is a new nature resort located in the foothills of the Caraballo Mountains in this small, quiet town which is one of the best resorts in town. The SM Resort is ideal for cam-ping and nature walks. Other facilities set to be built by the municipal government in the Sirok Manga Resort are a social hall which can accommodate seminars by government agencies, a few cottages more and a chapel.
Natividad may not be able to compete with its neighboring towns in urban development but it wants to make its mark as an eco-adventure tourism site.
By: Y4CD/Katrina Myla Breguera

Lunes, Marso 4, 2013

‎'R1AA 2013: Amazing Milestone for the Province' - Torio

Lingayen --- “Mahirap pero naging makasaysayan ang hosting. The Governor was always there to help for the sake of youth not only in Pangasinan, but also for the Region.”
This was how Bartolome T. Teneza, Over-all Head of Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) Secretariat, described the joint hosting of the provincial government of Pangasinan and Department of Education (DepEd) - Schools Division of Pangasinan 1 of the 2013 R1AA Meet during the closing rites of the weeklong sports spectacle held at Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center (NRSCC), here.
Noting the province's hosting of last year's Palarong Pambansa and recently, the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Games, Teneza thanked the provincial government of Pangasinan, saying, “Kahit na tadtad na kayo dito sa Pangasinan sa paghohost, nakangiti pa rin.”
Teneza who represented DepEd Regional Director Teresita M. Velasco, expressed the regional director’s words of gratitude to all people who made the event successful, especially the teachers of the host division.
Elated over the event's success, Governor Amado T. Espino Jr. congratulated all the athletes, technical officials, teachers and organizers as he said: “In Pangasinan, priority po namin lagi ang mga bata."“For those who won, congratulations; and to those who lost, keep on trying next time at sana sa pag-uwi nyo, may maalala kayong magaganda dito sa Pangasinan," the Governor said.Further, the Governor reiterated the provincial government's top three priorities which include helping of the poor people through various poverty-alleviating programs, delivery of quality services and continuity of action programs for the betterment of the future generation.Schools Division Superintendent of Pangasinan 1 Alma Ruby C. Torio who was overflowing with gratitude to the co-host provincial government said “the conduct of the R1AA is an amazing milestone for the province and for the DepEd Pangasinan 1.”Participated in by some 6,000 elementary and secondary athletes and technical officials, Torio said “the event was not possible without the stakeholders and that words are not enough to thank all people who made the event a remarkable undertaking.”She even noted that DepEd Assistant Secretary Tonisito Umali who served as Guest of Honor and Speaker during the opening of R1AA was elated with the good efforts of the provincial government of Pangasinan led by Governor Amado T. Espino Jr. in promoting sports development among young Pangasinenses.“Sa dami ng mga nag-invite kay Asst. Sec. Umali, tayo sa Pangasinan ang pinagbigyan nya,” she added. 

(PIO/Mark Gerry Naval Oblanca)

Linggo, Marso 3, 2013

Tattoo@Purple: Live without Limit



March 1, 2013-Globe tattoo invades Panagbenga 2013 as they brought the best DJ’s of Manila at Purple Bar, DPS Compound Baguio City.

The Globe Tattoo celebrated another event for all its users and all visitors in Baguio City to enjoy great performances of Manila’s Freshest and hippest DJs Patty Tiu of Deuce Manila and Joey Santos.
Gobe Tattoo invades Panagbenga 2013: Globe Tattoo at Purple Bar, DPS Compound Baguio City.
Gobe Tattoo invades Panagbenga 2013: Globe Tattoo at Purple Bar, DPS Compound Baguio City.
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The Purple bar was the first ever bar that I’ve been. That experience was really awesome. I’ve never been a place like bar, I could even say I am k.j. with all I act, I wear, yet I truly enjoy that night. I don’t even expect that the weird ones (like me..lol) can dance with the great mix of sounds by these Djs with a little beer on my lips. That was ridiculous act of surprise but I’d loved it.
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It is a two story building with a stage in the middle connected by two upstairs going to the 2nd floor where that entertaining dancing gay dances. It is where a stressed one must go to. That would be a good stress reliever and a party place where friends of young and old one can go. To meet people, party with people, dance, make a glance drink a beer, and have fun all over and over.
Wish I could do it again, and by next time, I’m gonna be a party lover. :D
Thanks for globe tattoo: Live without limit.
Source: http://grabinformations.com/tattopurple-live-without-limit/