Dagupan and Urdaneta Cities, and Pangasinan Province [Archive] - Page 60

saintm

August 12th, 2011, 05:37 PM

BSL BATS FOR SANITARY LANDFILL IN EACH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
by D' Dagupan Dream on Friday, August 12, 2011 at 4:24pm

DAGUPAN CITY (http://www.facebook.com/notes/d-dagupan-dream/bsl-bats-for-sanitary-landfill-in-each-legislative-district/233647166672950) – " Every legislative district in the Philippines should have its own sanitary landfill to arrest the worsening garbage problem."
This was proposed by Mayor Benjamin S. Lim when he addressed the Replication Inception Workshop sponsored by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) at the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council Office here on August 9 to11 this year.
"I plan to suggest to President Noynoy Aquino that funds for the construction of the sanitary landfill projects may be drawn from the pork barrel of congressmen and senator, I hope the President would listen to me," Lim said.
The seminar was attended by representatives of peer model local government units from San Fernando City,La Union and Balanga, Bataan, San Mateoi Isabela and Dagupan.
Lim presented the city’s road map involving the best disaster response team in the country , earning accolades for its exemplary practices being observed in the barangays, which are keeping pace with the adverse effects of climate change
. The seminar sought to imbibe upon the partricipants the LGU develop schemes in ensuring effective disaster risk management systems..
After the open forum, the trainees headed to Barangay Mangin for the practicum and to observe how the city implements its community-based disaster risk management approach and the barangay’s early warning system..
At the Dagupan Village Hotel, the trainees were oriented by the DILG’s focal persons for Regions 1, 2 and 3 on managing systematic emulation for learning LGUs.
(CIO - Rex Marion C. Laguerta)

saintm

August 12th, 2011, 05:39 PM

Mayor Benjamin S. Lim with BFAR Dir. Asis G. Perez
By D' Dagupan Dream
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Bfar Dir. Atty. Asis G. Perez with Dir. Nestor Domenden meets with Mayor Benjamin S. Lim re status of the Fish Processing Plant after DA Sec. Proceso J. Alcala promised Lim to resolve the matter in 60 days when he visited Pangasinan recently.

saintm

August 12th, 2011, 05:44 PM

Cosplay Registration Form - August 14, 2011
By SM City Rosales
Hey, guys! So this will be on August 14, from 10 AM to 5PM. (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.227803903928415.51203.149360131772793&type=1)

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HOWEVER, from 10AM to 1PM, we will be having the registration and will arrange the toy display. All other activities will start at 1PM. We will be having the event at The Event Center so we will have dressing rooms. Please do have your buddies look after your valuables, OK? There will be quite a crowd at the back alley that day and we couldn't secure everyone's bags and what-nots. :)

Here's the list of activities:

ANIME TOY DISPLAY

We will be placing tables with stanchions where you can display your toys. For purposes of inventory, we have opened a discussion about this. Please check the discussion page.

SHOOT AND PRINT AREA

Free picture print, just purchase anything from SM City Rosales. We will set the amount on the day of the event. Pero all of you can have photos naman with the cosplayers from the group of Otaku.

MANGA WORKSHOP

Same as last time. :)

ART CONTEST

1/4 illustration board will be provided. Please bring your art stuff. GCs will be given away.

COSPLAY COMPETITION

There will be three winners. Please refer to another topic for the full mechanics.

COSPLAY PARADE

MINI GAMES

- Ballon Dart (Win anime posters and stickers!
- Mini Maid Cafe (Otaku will be serving drinks and pastries. Since there will be a limited supply, we will be requiring a minimum purchase.
You can refer to the link below for the look of the maid cafe:
- http://ronaldguanzon.wordpress.com/2010/03/19/ozine-maid-cafe-at-karate-kid-grand-opening/

See? It will be a fun-filled day at The Event Center on August 14. See you guys!

saintm

August 12th, 2011, 07:07 PM

De Venecia eyes modern fish port in Dagupan City
Posted by admin2 on Aug 12th, 2011

By PNA and U.S. News Agency / Asian (http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/provincial/de-venecia-eyes-modern-fish-port-in-dagupan-city/)
Pangasinan Fourth District Representative Gina de Venecia is pushing for the establishment of a modern fish port in Dagupan City.

She bared her project when she came to Dagupan in a joint undertaking with Pfizer, a leading international pharmaceutical company, that vaccinated 500 children from Barangay Pantal, Dagupan City against the deadly pneumoccocal disease (PD).

“Most iconic of Dagupan is its title as the Bangus Capital of the World,” she said, “but despite the strength of its fishing industry and after 64 years as a city, Dagupan still lacks a modern fish port to support this major industry.”
Admitting she filed a bill in Congress seeking the establishment of the fish port, De Venecia said a modern fish port would boost Dagupan’s fishing industry.

She said while a modern fish processing facility was opened in Dagupan last year, the city also faced difficulties in bringing the fish harvest to the plant.
“This calls for a dire need to establish a fish port within the city, where the fish processing facility is located, she said.

The congresswoman said: “Moreover, with the presence of both the fish port and fish processing facility, the export of local fish to international markets will soon be greater than before.”

De Venecia expects that the construction of the fish port will improve the income of fisher folks and fish processors in the city, thereby ensuring the sufficiency of fish supply in the whole province.

Under her proposed act, the Department of Agriculture, through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority shall formulate the rules and regulation necessary to effectively implement the project.

De Venecia successfully defended her proposal at the hearing of the Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries at the House of Representatives last week.

Once passed, the fish port is expected to benefit bangus growers and other fishpen operators in Dagupan and the whole of Pangasinan.

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

saintm

August 12th, 2011, 09:11 PM

Gov. Espino sees no immediate need to place Pangasinan under state of calamity due to dengue

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Aug. 12 (PNA) (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=365779)-- Governor Amado Espino Jr. said on Thursday he sees no immediate need to place the province of Pangasinan under a state of calamity due to the mosquito-biorne disease dengue.

He made the statement despite the fact that based on records of the Provincial Health Office (PHO), there are now more than 1,000 persons afflicted with dengue with 10 recorded fatalities in the province so far from January to August 9, this year. The number is 300 percent higher than the 323 cases with five deaths registered for the same period last year.

Espino said though that the situation is still not alarming and well within manageable level.

Nevertheless, he called on mothers that at the first sign of dengue on their children, they ought to bring them to the nearest hospital as a late response could endanger the lives of their kids.

At the same time, he ordered the 14 district hospitals of the province to give priority to dengue patients and ensure that they are given sufficient medicines and medical care.

Moreover, Espino ordered barangay chairmen to spearhead cleanliness and sanitation drives in their areas, noting that dengue is caused by mosquitoes that thrive in areas that have stagnant water.

Meanwhile, Fourth District Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Jeremy Agerico Rosario, chairman on health of the provincial legislative body, said the latest report from the PHO stated that there were 1,046 persons already downed by dengue with 10 deaths already registered.

Most of the patients afflicted were male children from 10 to 15 years old.

Rosario believes that because of the high awareness of the Pangasinan people about the disease, they are now undertaking preventive measures against the disease by cleaning their surroundings and destroying all known breeding places of mosquitoes.

He noted that there is an acute supply of blood from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and called on all those needing blood platelets, especially dengue patients, to bring donors with them.

Dr. Michael Canto, director for external affairs of Region 1 Medical Center, said that overnight on August 9, there were 25 children admitted to the pediatric wards of their hospital.

There were 52 other patients added the next day, which had overcrowded the pedia wards intended just for 60 patients, leaving some patients without a bed to occupy anymore.

“It was good that our director, Dr. Roland Mejia, undertook urgent emergency measures so that all patients had beds to stay on while under treatment,” he said,

Confirming that dengue cases increased by 100 percent at R1MC, Canto said the hospital registered 155 cases of dengue from August 1 to 9 alone as compared to 155 for the whole month of August last year. (PNA)

saintm

August 12th, 2011, 09:12 PM

Banela Bridge completion on top of DPWH-1 priority

MANILA, Aug. 12 (PNA) (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=365803)- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 1 Office is prioritizing the completion of the Banela Bridge Project in Umingan, Pangasinan.

According to DPWH-1 Director Veniedo O. Reyes, the bridge which is being constructed over Banela River, connects the towns of San Quintin and Umingan.

Director Reyes recently inspected the project together with DPWH Regional Maintenance chief Cornelio G. Amita, project engineer Jimmy Reyes and resident engineer Alfredo Cayabyab to see the progress of works for the project which when completed, will not only serve the eastern province of Pangasinan but also the nearby Nueva Ecija province.

Construction of the new bridge will replace the old dilapidated reinforced concrete deck girder bridge, which was constructed by the provincial government of Pangasinan.

The project is in line with the DPWH target set by the leadership of Secretary Rogelio L. Singson over the period of six years (2011-2016) to make permanent all temporary bridges along national roads.

“We will work on national roads and bridges upgrading in terms of quality and safety to improve the overall performance of Philippine infrastructure,” said Secretary Singson.

Phase 1 of the Banela bridge, with the contract amount of P144.251 million includes all substructures, girders, diaphragms, partial slope protection and embankment at approach ‘A’, was completed on March 17, 2010.

Under CY 2011 DPWH Infrastructure Program, P70 million was released for the implementation of Phase 2 to complete the bridge including the approaches and river dike protection.

The project is implemented by the Construction Division of the DPWH-Region 1 Office. (PNA)
LAP/FFC/PR/mec

saintm

August 12th, 2011, 09:13 PM

Pangasinan LGU, PRC ink MOA on professional online verification

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, August 12 (PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=48623)-- The provincial government has forged partnership with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) for producing excellent human resources and preventing “fake professionals.”
The province, represented by Vice-Gov. Jose Ferdinand Calimlim, Jr. entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the PRC for the adoption of the Online Verification of Eligibility System (OVES) on Monday at the Pangasinan Training and Development Center here during the launching of the year-long “Agew na Propesyonal” (Professional Day), a program that aims to professionalize the bureaucracy and attain excellent public service.
Calimlim thanked the PRC thru Regional Director Teofilo Gaius Sison for serving as an active partner of the provincial government in professionalizing the bureaucracy.
Sison, on the other hand, commended the provincial government for initiating the program making Pangasinan as the first province in the region to venture into such undertaking.
The OVES was designed to ensure fast and reliable verification of credentials of professionals applying for any position in the provincial government. It is now being utilized by the Civil Service Commission (CSC), Department of Education, Department of Labor and Employment and local governments.
Through the system, Sison bared that the CSC and the PRC have discovered two fake professionals applying for government positions. This method, according to him, is an effective tool to determine the genuine from the fake professionals.
It will be recalled that the present administration discovered some fake professionals employed under the past administration.
He said the project does not only benefit the local government unit by tracking fake professionals but it serves as a big relief to the local professionals, as well, especially for those who are renewing their professional IDs or applying for exams. “They don’t need to file leave of absence from work and they can save on travel expenses because PRC is bringing its services closer to them.”
Pangasinenses can transact with the PRC on August 26 at the Pangasinan Provincial Hospital in San Carlos City, October 7 at the Urdaneta District Hospital, October 12 at the Eastern Pangasinan District Hospital in Tayug, and December 2 at the Western Pangasinan District Hospital in Alaminos City.
Services being offered are renewal of professional ID card, issuance of certificate of good standing, releasing of available board certificates, and processing of applications for the various examinations such as nurses, criminologists, teachers, accountants, among others. (ANL/DOS-PIO/PIA 1 Pangasinan)

saintm

August 12th, 2011, 09:14 PM

San Carlos City has less dengue cases – health officer

by Venus H. Sarmiento
SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan, August 12 (PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=48628) -- With the growing number of dengue cases all over the country, the health office of this city claims it is lucky to have very few cases this rainy season.
Dr. Edwin Guinto, city health officer, said San Carlos registered only three cases this August despite having 86 barangays—the biggest in the province.
“Compared to other cities and towns, we are luckier because we have very low cases of suspected dengue patients but of course, we cannot afford to be complacent dahil malapit lang yung mga bayan na may maraming kaso,” Guinto said.
Guinto said from January to December last year, the city registered a total of 125 dengue cases but the bulk started in the month of August which saw 18 cases.
This year, a total of 52 cases was listed from January to August 5 broken down as follows: January-15; February- 8; March-13; April-3; May- 2; June-5; July-3 and Aug-3.
Aside from the intensive information campaign conducted by the city, Guinto said San Carlenians actively follow the ‘4S campaign’ of the DOH which means, seek and destroy, seek early consultation, self-protection and say no to indiscriminate fogging, which may have contributed to the decrease.
Guinto said the city health office is open even in the wee hours including five (5) main health centers and barangay health centers.
“Ang mga symptoms, nakikita na agad at nabibigyan na agad ng karampatang lunas at nagagamot na kaagad kaya hindi na lumalala,” he said.
His team of health education promotions officers religiously visit the barangays to teach them not only about dengue prevention but also with W-I-L-D which stands for water- borne diseases, influenza, leptospirosis and dengue, the diseases prevalent during rainy seasons.
The health officer assured the public that his office has adequate supplies of medicines allocated by the city government for various diseases.
Guinto is also ecstatic that the city is not included in the list of top 10 towns and cities in the province with the most number of dengue cases as released by the Provincial Health Office. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

saintm

August 12th, 2011, 09:22 PM

Dagupeña serves the best of Pangasinan cuisine

Posted at 7:54 pm August 12, 2011

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By Alexander Villafania

DAGUPAN CITY, PANGASINAN (http://loqal.ph/food-and-beverage/2011/08/12/dagupena-serves-the-best-of-pangasinan-cuisine/) – Among the most lasting image of Dagupan affluence was Dagupeña, a restaurant put up by Ignacia Caliolio Bernal.

Bai Inacia, as she was known to most Dagupeños even until now, put up her restaurant in 1928. Back then, it was a small diner that was already serving some distinct Pangasinan and Ilocano food such as pinakbet and sinigang na baboy, and igado.

These dishes were already cooked at home by residents but the fact that these took some time to prepare and cook made Dagupeña a popular establishment to eat home-cooked meals without frills. Essentially, Dagupeña became somewhat a precursor to fast food in the city.

In the past several decades until 2005, Dagupeña stayed at a small spot in AB Fernandez Avenue. During those days, people lined up during lunch or dinner to have a taste of the establishment’s delectable selection of Pangasinan cuisine and a few updates in their already impressive menu.

Among these is the addition of new varieties of bangus, binagoongang crispy pata, breaded hito, enselada, puso ng saging, and igado. The current owner is Bai Inacia’s daughter Emma Bernal-Castro.

Six years ago, Dagupeña moved its location from downtown Dagupan to McArthur Highway, Calasiao, about 5 kilometers from its previous location. The move was both strategic and necessary: Dagupeña was already growing its customer base. It was also built near a huge lot where a new Robinsons Mall is being put up. This, not only gives Dagupeña a lot of space, it also allows it to be visited by a much bigger human traffic.

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The new restaurant is much bigger and can seat at least 300 people. The place also retains the traditional wood-and-brick look of the old Dagupeña, including the sliding wooden windows with tainted glass.

Lining up the walls are old photographs of Bai Inacia’s family. The lights had a warm hue, which retained the look and feel of the old restaurant. There is even a small garden at the back of the restaurant for those wanting to have some fresh air while waiting for their food to be prepared and served.

Of course, the menu is still the reason why people would go to the new Dagupeña.

Dr. Anthony Castro, son of Emma and the one who manages the day-to-day operations of the restaurant said that despite the rich and classy feel, the restaurant remains true to its dictum of being a price-conscious diner for residents especially those who have grown accustomed to Dagupeña’s cooking style. He said that people do not have to pay high for good food.

Despite changes in the eating habits of people, especially with the increasing number of fast food restaurants in Dagupan City, Castro, a practicing ophthalmologist, said he believes people will continue to be drawn to the allure of classic food fare that cannot be matched by even the volume amount of fast food.

“It’s even surprising to know that Dagupeña also has a reputation among people from Manila. I’ve had encounters with people who tell me what they’d want to do in Dagupan when they come and visit: buy bangus or eat at Dagupan. It gives us pleasure that the reputation of Dagupeña remains strong even through these years,” Castro said.

Even with the success of Dagupeña, Castro said they are still wary about expanding their operations. While franchising could have positive effects on their business, he said that having only one helps him and his family maintain the quality of food that made Dagupeña a success story.

“Only God knows what we’re going to do next but right now, we’re only trying to maintain our business. The restaurant is as close to us as family,” Castro said.

Get more information about Dagupeña (http://loqal.ph/food-and-beverage/2011/08/12/dagupena-serves-the-best-of-pangasinan-cuisine/)

saintm

August 12th, 2011, 09:24 PM

PIA Press Release
Friday, August 12, 2011

VP Binay asks support from LGUs for housing programs

by Freddie G. Lazaro
VIGAN CITY, August 12 (PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=48561) -- Vice President Jejomar Binay had asked the maximum cooperation of all local government units (LGUs) in Ilocos Region to ensure the success of the housing programs in the grass roots level, it was reported Thursday here.
Binay, who is the current chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), aired his appeal during his short visit at Fort Ilocandia Resort in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte last Tuesday for the eight leg of the Pabahay Caravan in Northern Luzon provinces.
The eighth leg of the Pabahay Caravan was attended by the mayors and mayors’ representatives of all towns and cities from the provinces of Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte.
He cited the significant role of the LGUs in the implementation of housing program in the community to provide the safe shelter for the poorest of the poor.
“Our LGUs are the most significant sectors that will help ensure the success of the housing programs of the national government because they had direct contact with the people in the grass roots level, they are the key players in the public- private partnership program promoted by the present administration for project implementation,” Binay said.
“With the counter-parting system between and among the LGUs, the national government and the private sector, this will be effective for the immediate implementation of our country’s housing programs,” he added.
To instutionalize the housing programs in the local level, Binay urged the creation of the shelter department or committee in every town or province.
“This shelter department will be responsible in the implementation of house programs and problems for the local folks,” he said.
Binay also cited the importance of shelter for every Filipinos considering that it is one of their three basic needs in life. The other basic needs are food and education.
Meanwhile, Binay announced the approval on the allocation of P14 million for the construction of 350 housing units for members of the Aeta community in Floridablanca, Pampanga.
He said that this is part of the National Housing Authority's (NHA) housing program for Indigenous Peoples (IP).
“Initially, we have allocated P14 million for this project for the construction of 350 housing units for members of Aeta community,” Binay said.
Binay said the housing project will benefit the Tribung Ayta ng Nabuklod (TAN) association, whose members are residents of Floridablanca, Pampanga.
He added that aside from housing, the HUDCC will also tap the private sector to provide jobs and livelihood opportunities for IPs near their housing sites. (ANL/FGL-PIA 1 Ilocos Sur)

saintm

August 12th, 2011, 09:24 PM

PIA Press Release
Friday, August 12, 2011

CSC to process exam applications in Alaminos City on Aug 18

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, August 12 (PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=48534)-- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) Lingayen field office will conduct processing of applications for career service eligibility examinations at the Alaminos City covered court on August 18.
Senior personnel specialist Romulo Nabua said applicants from the 10 towns of the first district will benefit because they will no longer travel to this capital town just to file their applications.
Nabua clarified that applicants from other parts of the province can also file their applications in Alaminos. Both the career professional and sub-professional exams will be held on October 16 with the Lyceum-Northwestern University and the Dagupan City National High School being considered as testing schools.
Nabua said the deadline for filing of application for both the professional and sub-professional exams is on September 1.
Only those who have complete application forms will be processed, he said, adding that applicants will no longer receive school and room assignments upon filing of application. Instead, school and room assignments can be accessed online at http://webapp.csc.gov.ph/noa/Main_notice.htm or examinees may call the CSC field office at 542-6641.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application, a citizen of the Philippines, of good moral character and with no criminal record or have not been convicted of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude and have not taken the same level of CS examination in less than three months.
Exam fee is P500.00. Applicants can visit the CSC offices at the provincial Capitol compound and in Urdaneta City or text 09295050668 for further information. (ANL/DOS-PIO/PIA 1 Pangasinan)

saintm

August 12th, 2011, 09:25 PM

PIA Press Release
Friday, August 12, 2011

Dagupan artists to art exhibit protesters: ‘Why only now’

by Danny O Sagun
DAGUPAN CITY, August 11 (PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=48483) -- “Bakit ngayon lang.”
Patrick Fernandez, president of the Dagupan Artists Circle (DAC), made this comment in connection with the violent reactions to the alleged sacrilegious works of art exhibited recently at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CPP).
Fernandez pointed out that the controversial art exhibit has been there since 2002. “Andyan na yong exhibit noong 2002 pa, naipakita na yon sa University of the Philippines museum, sa Ateneo at sa ibang gallery with all those decorations,” he said referring to the religious symbols combined with phallic objects crafted by artist Mideo Cruz.
He wondered if somebody was behind such protests. “Kung hindi na yan pinansin, di wala nang kontrobersya,” he told the KBP Forum Thursday at the Philippine Information Agency.
Because of the outrage especially from the Catholic hierarchy, the CCP board decided Monday to withdraw the art exhibit. The CCP visual arts director resigned later after several senators called for the resignation of the CCP board.
Fernandez said artists are responsible for their works. “Di ko puedeng sabihin na mali ang ginawa nya,” he said, adding that it is up to the viewer to appreciate or not any works of art. “Depende na ‘yan sa tumitingin.”
His comment drew strong reaction from Pablo de Venecia, local chapter president of the Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals, who also guested at the weekly media forum.
Describing Cruz as “sira ulo,” De Venecia said artists should also consider the sensibilities of persons or institutions that may be affected. He said such artwork like Cruz’s should have been confined in his private room and not exhibited for public consumption.
He also pointed out that the freedom of expression has its limitations.
DAC was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2007 with some 30 members. (JCR/DOS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

saintm

August 12th, 2011, 09:33 PM

Cabalitian Island, Sual Pangasinan (http://everythingniceunderthesun.blogspot.com/2010/07/cabalitian-island-sual-pangasinan.html)

ready for the boat ride?!

wear first the life jacket and secure everyone's seat

the first 3 minutes of the ride, i was a bit scared because of high waves that bumped into our boat. I said to myself, its just a part of a great adventure! =D

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picture was taken while we were on the boat

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as seen in the picture, the water was so clear you can even see the corals and some fishes underwater.

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Island hopping is one of the things i really wanted to try and that dream came true!
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the island was not yet that known but when I was there I can't explain the good feeling I had. It was so peaceful and relaxing!

*There were already cottages intended if you want to stay on the Island.

boat ride: around 500.00 Php
6 persons/boat including the driver

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saintm

August 12th, 2011, 09:34 PM

PIA Press Release
Friday, August 12, 2011

Mayor to help Muslims acquire lot for cemetery; assures equal treatment

by Redjie Cawis
BAGUIO CITY, Aug. 12(PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=48650)- - Mayor Mauricio Domogan vowed to help the Muslim community in the city to acquire a lot to be used as their private cemetery.
Domogan in his weekly press briefing, said that the Muslim community through the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Director for Luzon, Hadja Alnahar Pungutan – Lazo requested assistance in acquiring a lot that would be used as a cemetery.
The Muslim community in Baguio bring down and bury their dead in a Muslim cemetery in Alaminos, Pangasinan.
Domogan said he is eyeing a lot in the municipality of Sablan that could be purchased by the Muslim community. He made clear that the Muslim community would pay for the lot which they will develop into a cemetery.
The mayor also offered the Muslim community a housing project at Cypress in Irisan but they should comply with the requirements.
At the moment, the city has more than 10, 000 Muslims and most of them are traders from Mindanao.
Meanwhile, Domogan stressed that the Muslims in the city are being treated equally and rightfully like any other people.
Several times, Muslims complain of not being treated well. The mayor described a situation where Muslim vendors were complaining that were caught because they are Muslims.
Domogan explained that vendors particularly those who are illegal and not following the laws of the city are being apprehended because they are violating laws and not because they are Muslims.
“Huhulihin kayo pag iligal ang ginagawa nyo, Muslim ka man, Ilocano ka man, Igorot ka man, huhulihin kayo kasi mali ang ginagawa nyo” said Domogan.
He added that the city is facing problems and Muslim brother and sisters should also cooperate to have a better city to live in.
He said that people in Baguio City are treated equally whatever their religion or wherever they came from.
The Mayor greeted the more than 10, 000 Muslims living in the city in their celebration of the Holy Month of Ramadan. He said that may the Muslim community internalize the true meaning of the Ramadan and live with it.*(JDP/RC-PIA CAR)

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 12:12 PM

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saintm

August 13th, 2011, 12:16 PM

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 12:22 PM

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saintm

August 13th, 2011, 12:37 PM

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August 13th, 2011, 12:45 PM

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saintm

August 13th, 2011, 03:15 PM

Luyag na Pangasinan, asinger lan ideklara na eco-tourism zone

Saturday, 13 August 2011 09:24
Pangasinan News

DAGUPAN CITY-- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71593-luyag-na-pangasinan-asinger-lan-ideklara-na-eco-tourism-zone)Manisya so luyag na Pangasinan na asinger lan nai-diklara bilang sakey na eco-tourism o economic zone kasumpalan na limma at nai-evaluate na duwaran opisyal na Philippine Economic Zone Authority say arom na proyekto ed say eco-tourism zone diad luyag.

Ed panbisita diad luyag nen Mr.Elmer San Pascual say Group Manager na Public Relation Group tan Mr. Emmanuel Cortero say Manager ng Eco Zone Development Department na PEZA ed nila da tan ninengneng so gagawaen dan proyekto ed eco tourism diad luyag parikular so Sual Industrial estate, Pangasinan eco tourism zone ng Lingayen, Agro export processing esate ng Villasis, Eastern Pangasinan agro industrial estate ng Sta. Maria, tan say International seaport constuction na kasalukuyan gagawaen ed baley na Sual.

Onong ed kinde Butch Velasco say Provincial information officer na pangasinan, akanengneng so duwar na opisyal na saray magagangana na development diad abitlan saray proyekto tan kuanto na akatutok natan so pambansan pamahalaan diad luyag na Pangasinan ed eco tourism zone no enet sakay labat yan gagawaen piyan naideklara bilang eco tourism so luyag.

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 03:20 PM

TESDA, manisyan naitagey so bilang na makasapat ya iskolars ed unsublay ya training

Saturday, 13 August 2011 13:13
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71624-tesda-manisyan-naitagey-so-bilang-na-makasapat-ya-iskolars-ed-unsublay-ya-training)-Manisya so Technical Educational and Skills Development Authority o TESDA Provincial Office diad luyag na Pangasinan na naitagey da so bilang na saray makasapat ya iskolars ed unsublay na training.

Aya et diad ginawang panmomonitor ed saray eskwelaan ya rehistrado ed TESDA tan pansisguro na saray trainor ya naala da so certification o assesment na manlapud ed opisina na TESDA.

No nanonotan, nanproblema so opisina da ed inleksab na saray akasapat ed sikara na singa

anggapo usar na ginawa dan training.

Lapud saya, walay paseminar ed saray trainor ompian nasiguro na saray module et susto para makasapat tan no kasumpal na graduation ipapatonton so tracking system piyan aga labat anggad training iraya tan makaaalmo iray trabaho.

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 03:30 PM

Very Good and Effective Justice System vs. crime

Saturday, 13 August 2011 15:10
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY -- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71641-very-good-and-effective-justice-system-vs-crime) Ultimo Remedyo ed aray krimen nya nagagawa ed bansa et say kiwala na maabog tan epektibon sistema na hustisya.

Impalapag nen dating Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Cruz, naamperan labat so krimen no ongawan mas epektibo so panpatonton na hustisya.

Inyalimbawa to ray krimen ya agni alutas anggad natan tan man-aanap ni hustisya et say masulok lan sakey taon ya Maguindanao Massacre, no iner say nasasangkot et ag ni adusa , aray carnapper ya ikukulong balet makakapaway ya tampol tan dakel nira.

Imbaga ton aliwan epektibo ed sayan aspeto so kapulisan, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) tan arum ni.

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 04:00 PM

Binatilyo aksidente kunon apaltog so sarili to, inatey

Saturday, 13 August 2011 18:41
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CIT (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71664-binatilyo-aksidente-kunon-apaltog-so-sarili-to-inatey)Y---Tampol ya inatey so sakey katorse anyos ya binatilyo nen aksidente kunon apaltog so sarili to legan ya walad loob na abong ya kaabay da diad baley na Bayambang, Pangasinan.

Kinabat so biktima na si Ricky Camorongan, residente na barangay Hermosa diad abitlan baley.

Diad imbestigasyon na pulisya, mibabantay ya telebisyon so biktima diad kaabay dan si Paos De Vera nen bigla iran akanggel na putok ya paltog diad loob ya abong da.

Dia la anengneng so akahandusay ed sala so dalaan na biktima ya walay tama na bala diad moling to.

Inbatik da met ed ospital so biktima balet inatey la ya. Arekober ed akagawaan na insidente so sakey kalibre 38 ya paltog na walay duaran bala tan sakey ni ya basyo na bala.

Aantaen la na saray pulis no nan bikkel o andi so biktima.

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 04:01 PM

Cash advanced aga ni naliliquidate nanlapu nen 1988

Saturday, 13 August 2011 07:11
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71568-cash-advanced-aga-ni-naliliquidate-nanlapu-nen-1988)- Aga ni naliliquidate anggad natan so saray cash advance na saray datin opisyal tan empleyado na lokal ya gobyerno na siyudad na Dagupan.

Unong ed kinen Teresita Manaois City Accountant Officer na siyudad na Dagupan, saray cash advance ya manlapu ni nen taon na 1988 anggad 2008 ya manbili na P 6 million.

Ginamit iya dyad pan unla ed arum ya bansa , dyad nanduruman babayaran tan ed saray miscellaneous fees na saray opisyal tan empleyado ng lokal na gobyerno na siyudad.

No ener et nepeg nen ipanengneng si rsebo na pinangastusan na abetlan cash advance.

Inyarum met nen Manaois ya pati saray contractual tan aliwan regular ya empleyado na siyudad et akala na abetlan cash advance ya aga papayagan na say Commission on Audit.

Balet kwanto to nanlapu nen sikao et unirong nen 2009 et agto la iya pinayagan ta tutumbuken da la so panuntunan na COA.

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 04:01 PM

Panpigil ed saray Fraternity, mansasansya so pansasagawa

Saturday, 13 August 2011 18:34
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71656-panpigil-ed-saray-fraternity-mansasansya-so-pansasagawa)--Mansasansya so gagawaen ya pakikitungtong ed saray pulis ed saray maestra na saray eskwelaan ya singa say Mangaldan Nat'l High School diad luyag na Pangasinan ompian naiwasan tan napigilan so sarayn kriminal ya siber-siber tan lanang na manbibiktima na saray estudyante, tan ompian napigilan so saray nanduruman fraternity ya mangiter na pangkapulyanan na saray estudyante.

Onong ed kinde Police Supt. Mateo Casupang na Mangaldan PNP, ya lanang iran manpaapwit na saray pulis ed abitlan eskwelaan kabwasan man o pansempet na saray estudyante tan onliliber met ira gamit da so police patrol ompian nasiguro na anggapo so makalusot na saray kawatan tan saray mangagawa ya gulo ed abitlan eskwelaan.

Inyarum nen Casupang, na aga labat pangugulo na saray gang so nenengnengen da anggano saray estudyanten mangasaliw na sigarilyo partikular ed saray menor de edad tan saray estudyanten onloloob ed saray Internet Cafe ed oras na klase.

Diad katuwaan, wala lay naerel dan saray estudyante na aawiten ed guidance ofice tan ipapatawag so saray atateng ompian bangatan na leksyon. Iigpitan da met saray manlalako ya sigarilyo na asinger ed eskwelaan ompian aga makasaliw so saray estudyante.

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 04:02 PM

Anggan iner basta naikutkut la

Saturday, 13 August 2011 15:12
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71643-anggan-iner-basta-naikutkut-la) -- Anggan iner iponpon la ompian makaain awa la ... saya so reaksyon nen datin Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz ed isyu na panponpon ed kinen datin Presidente Ferdinand E. Marcos.

Imbaga to ya abayag lan panaon so apala bas kanyang itulor laya tan agla pababayagen ni no iner no diad Libingan ng mga Bayani o diad Ilocos Norte.

No panpapagaan so kaso to lapud ill gotten wealth, tan pansumlang ed Karapatang Pantao wartan met so pamilya ton anggad natan et uuselan na gobyerno lapud abetlan kasalanan.

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 04:03 PM

Panukalan panbilay ed death pentalty, natatalusan balet ag papaburan

Saturday, 13 August 2011 15:09
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71640-panukalan-panbilay-ed-death-pentalty-natatalusan-balet-ag-papaburan)- Natatalusan kuno nen datin Lingayen Dagupan Arch. Emeritus Oscar Cruz so pan;abay na pigaran mambabatas ya bilayen so Death Penalty lapud ondedenden ya krimen ya nagagawad lipunan singa say massacre, rape tan illegal drug trade.

Balet impalapag nen Arch Cruz, ya mairap ya esilan so abetlan panukala , lapud wala ni a rum ya problema no saya so natuloy singa say disfunctional justice system ed bansa lapud batas ya onpapabor labat kunod mayayaman.

Imbaga nen Cruz ya aliwan garantiya ya no naipatunton so death penalty et ontunda la so rape, massacre tan drug trade.

Imbaga to ya anggapoy kanepegan na gobyerno ya bawiin so bilay na sakey ya pinalsan too ta aliwan sikato so angiter.

Anto tonya et impanukala nen Navotas Rep. Tobby Changco so panbilay na Dealth Penalty lapud mas masibeg la natan iray krimen ya nagagawa.

phoenicians

August 13th, 2011, 04:05 PM

by D' Dagupan Dream on Friday, August 12, 2011 at 5:29pm (http://www.facebook.com/notes/d-dagupan-dream/what-can-you-say/233657656671901)

Vice-mayor Belen T. Fernandez expressed apprehension that city taxmen could be using harassment and other similar tactics to make sure that they meet collection targets.

questions:

is performance of duties and functions by collecting personnel a form of harassment?

how many times had the sp questioned the tax collection rate for rental of market? was it not them who howled because of the huge amount of subsidies the city has to spend for the operation of the market?

is it not bad precedent to allow poor sales as an excuse not to pay rental? what if all businessmen uses the same excuse? are we to allow them the privilege not to pay taxes?

what is more worse? closure of business due to failure to pay taxes or not allowing a business (investor) to do business in the city?

hindi ba unfair sa mga marunong magbayad ng tax na sila nag-cocomply while some are not?

KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR ang dating ni Madam B..:lol:..alam mo naman Pa POGI points yan sa nga dagupenos:nuts:

phoenicians

August 13th, 2011, 04:11 PM

MART OFFICER DENIES HARASSMENT CHARGE
by D' Dagupan Dream on Friday, August 12, 2011 at 6:32pm

DAGUPAN CITY (http://www.facebook.com/notes/d-dagupan-dream/mart-officer-denies-harassment-charge/233676036670063) – Market Division Chief Carlito Vallo cannot remember applying harassment while fulfilling his mandated task in accordance with the city ordinance enacted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in the closure of nine stalls for non payment of tax inside the Malimgas Public Market.
Vallo was referring to the news item published in a local newspaper quoting Vice Mayor Belen T. Fernandez as having expressed apprehension that city taxmen could be using harassment and other similar tactics to make sure that they meet collection targets.
He expressed readiness to face anyone who can prove that indeed harassment is being applied by revenue personnel in their taxation duties.
Vallo explained that the city has been very considerate to the stallholders who have records of continuous failure of non-payment of their obligation to the city.

“On the part of the market, stallholders know how we perform our task especially sa mga konsiderasyon na ibinibigay namin sa kanila,” he said.
He explained that only nine stalls have been closed these past weeks because of their failure to settle their obligation.
“In doing so, we observed due process by issuing delinquent notices reminding them of their debts to the city. Usually, delinquent stallholders are given five days to settle their account, but most often out of consideration the five days deadline is extended to 15 days after which we issue a final demand letter.," he said.
"If again they failed to answer our call, then a notice to vacate is given so that others may also have the chance to occupy some space in the Malimgas,” Vallo added.
He said that even if a notice to vacate had been issued to them, " we still give them the chance to settle their account for five days for as long as there is a promise to pay on their part.".
“Meeting our quota is not even a problem to us because there are other businessmen who are good payers. Now if we are not going to do this we fear that good payers may do the same and the city will be at a loss,” said Vallo. (CIO – Joseph C. Bacani)

:ohno:ewan ko ba basta pag me mga ganyan di kaaya aya na balita about sa
Lim administration eh lagi me mga di maganda comments ang Good Vice:)...hay naku

phoenicians

August 13th, 2011, 04:17 PM

^^talaga? kung alam ko lang po earlier nakita ko sana... kaso sa perez blvd dumaan yung sasakyan kanina nagpunta kami ng Rubys kanina bumili ng pastries.. btw sarap talaga ng caramel bars nila ha!!! parang caramel bars sa Max's pero the price mas super mura which i like better its cheaper though same quality ha yum yum..

my next question? kelan naman po target opening date??? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

:)hehe..for your question madam..target opening nila is by Mid -Sept.2011:)

[nightfury]

August 13th, 2011, 04:55 PM

ongoing projects in
PEZA(Philippine Economic Zone Authority)
Province of Pangasinan

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[nightfury]

August 13th, 2011, 05:05 PM

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[nightfury]

August 13th, 2011, 05:09 PM

Luyag na Pangasinan, asinger lan ideklara na eco-tourism zone

Saturday, 13 August 2011 09:24
Pangasinan News

DAGUPAN CITY-- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71593-luyag-na-pangasinan-asinger-lan-ideklara-na-eco-tourism-zone)Manisya so luyag na Pangasinan na asinger lan nai-diklara bilang sakey na eco-tourism o economic zone kasumpalan na limma at nai-evaluate na duwaran opisyal na Philippine Economic Zone Authority say arom na proyekto ed say eco-tourism zone diad luyag.

Ed panbisita diad luyag nen Mr.Elmer San Pascual say Group Manager na Public Relation Group tan Mr. Emmanuel Cortero say Manager ng Eco Zone Development Department na PEZA ed nila da tan ninengneng so gagawaen dan proyekto ed eco tourism diad luyag parikular so
1. Sual Industrial estate
2. Pangasinan eco tourism zone ng Lingayen
3. Agro export processing esate ng Villasis
4. Eastern Pangasinan agro industrial estate ng Sta. Maria
5. International seaport construction na kasalukuyan gagawaen ed baley na Sual.

Onong ed kinde Butch Velasco say Provincial information officer na pangasinan, akanengneng so duwar na opisyal na saray magagangana na development diad abitlan saray proyekto tan kuanto na akatutok natan so pambansan pamahalaan diad luyag na Pangasinan ed eco tourism zone no enet sakay labat yan gagawaen piyan naideklara bilang eco tourism so luyag.

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^^ :D mainit sa mata basahin :nuts: :cheers:
ongoing construction na yan lahat! as in sabay sabay..hehehe..

jcruze057

August 13th, 2011, 05:55 PM

malakas lase ya maung so Sual akin et aambunan dan maung na investment ah?

bladeguard

August 13th, 2011, 06:45 PM

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 06:56 PM

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saintm

August 13th, 2011, 07:10 PM

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 07:16 PM

KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR ang dating ni Madam B..:lol:..alam mo naman Pa POGI points yan sa nga dagupenos:nuts:

:ohno:ewan ko ba basta pag me mga ganyan di kaaya aya na balita about sa
Lim administration eh lagi me mga di maganda comments ang Good Vice:)...hay naku PA POGI POINTS TALAGA HA!!!! :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Aba ewan ko ba im praying sana mawala na sya sa political scene at mag concentrate nalang sya sa negosyo.. mas effective sya sa pagnenegosyo.. sana ang dragon magisip na mag branch out sa ibang lugar like Tarlac, Nueva Ecija or even Cagayan Valley sobrang well known ang CSI.. mas mura pa kesa sa Puregold.. mag branch out na sana sila.. Gawa nalang sya ng Foundation at palaganapin ang Social Responsibility ng CSI para kahit wala na sya sa political scene nakakatulong parin sya noh... SUPER NAGING LIABILITY NA SYA SA MGA TAO NG DAGUPAN :bash::bash::bash::bash::bash:

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 07:20 PM

:)hehe..for your question madam..target opening nila is by Mid -Sept.2011:)

Thank You po.. aba ang bilis ha hindi ko natunugan ito.. basta im super happy na masmadali saken magpunta sa 168 kesa sa Urdaneta. wala po direct na byahe mula Malasiqui papunta ng Urdaneta... about this sana magbukas ng franchise ang LTFRB ng routa San Carlos to Urdaneta.. super rami pa naman ng tao d2

bladeguard

August 13th, 2011, 07:53 PM

ngeh, kaya pala nahihirapan ang Urdaneta na pagandahin ang lugar nila kase subra dami ng Bangko, I bet nasa prime locations yang mga yan katulad ng Dagupan, ang dami nga bangko stagnant naman ang development ng luugar, kulang sa pintura mga bldgs, walang pera sa bangko parang janitorial services lang ang mga yan

:lol::lol: Maxado namang BITTER ang comment mo Sir... I thought this forum was made for Dagupan and Urdaneta Cities and Pangasinan Province?? And merely intended to support the progress and development of the entire province?? Pero bakit parang Dagupan lang ang gusto mong umusad? I bet your beloved city of Dagupan was trying to promote tourism... mag seminar ka muna kaya sa kanila on how to properly promote a specific "goods" in a right and humane way...kasi sir kung kasing askad at gaspang lang ng ugali mo ang makikita at mararamdaman ko sa pagbisita sa pino-promote na tourist spot, e di na ako lalayo pa kc npakarami namang kagaya mong "Isip-Talangka" sa Seafood Markets sa Maynila..:lol::lol:

Sir, I also had the chance browsing one of your previous comment regarding Earthquake that recently struck Japan.. Ikinatuwa mo pa talaga ang nangyaring yun dahil lng sa bias and baseless mong idea na maraming kinita at kunurakot c GMA at ang "boyfriend nyang Hapon" sa De Venecia Flyover ba yun...Mukhang kailangan mo atang kumuha ng Masteral sa Good Manners and Right Conduct Sir... I pity you for such barbaric way of thinking...nsa Urbanized City ka ng Dagupan right? pero mukhang daig mo pa ang lumaki sa bundok ng Sierra Madre kung umasta at magisip...O sadyang lagi ka lang absent sa skul pag GMRC na ang subject???:banana::banana:

Remember Sir, Dagupan was once hardly hit by a destructive earthquake...and from what I heard and read before, the city is sinking a bit each year.. (God Forbids).. I don't know how credible the report was, but if it really was..then we have to start praying instead of what you were doing-- ipinag-sasaya pa ang pagbagsak at pagkasira ng iba... a very Filipino way of being Crab Mentality.. Learn to be more sympathetic with others Sir..

At kahit saang anggulo mo pa tignan ang comment and post mo about "Bisaya", still, it was degrading and insinuating something that you can never deny...Please be tactful and sensitive..Hindi lahat ng nagbabasa sa forum na ito e nasa grade skul para di makuha at di maintindhan if it was a commendation or just an act of retaliation.

I have nothing personal against you Sir, but I think there has to be sum1 pulling the trigger, for you to have some realizations and wake you up from your "bad dreaming" stance.. In any ways that I have offended you and hurt your ego..I don't really mean it....I wont ask for an apology either... I just think and do things the rational way..and rational people simply uses the God-given Wisdom gift to humans..Bottomline- Sir, Isa lang akong simple at ordinaryong tao na gus2ng pumabor sa tama at wasto hangga't may pagkakataon kung hindi man sa lahat ng oras...And if there's anybody that I have offended in 1 way or another, my apology... Godbless Pangasinan and the Philippines! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 10:20 PM

Pangasinan to join nation in celebrating Nat'l Tourism Week

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Aug. 13 (PNA) (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=6&rid=366004)-- The province of Pangasinan will join the whole nation in celebrating the National Tourism Week slated September 16 to 30.

Governor Amado Espino Jr. enjoined all local government units, national agencies and the private sector to actively support and participate in the week-long activity.

This year’s theme is “World Wetland’s Day 2011 - Forest of Water and Wetland."

The governor created the provincial steering committee of the 2011 National Week Celebration to plan, coordinate and implement programs and activities in line with the theme.

He said the observance of the National Tourism Week is aimed at instilling national consciousness on tourism as an instrument of progress towards and accelerated national development, unity and identity as a nation.

The province of Pangasinan, he added, puts tourism development as a priority concern, stressing that due to the various tourism development efforts that have already been done, Pangasinan has now gained the reputation as a favorite tourist destination in the region.

Named by Espino as chair of the steering committee for the 2011 celebration is Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim Jr., with chief tourism operations officer Maria Luisa Elduayan as co-chair.

Members of the committee include Butch Velasco, provincial information officer; Dalisay Moya, officer-in-charge, provincial agriculturist office; Marife Acerit, OIC-chief of the Special Events Team; Col. Samuel Labadia, OIC-chief of the Environment and National Resources Office; Dr. Aurora Domingo, division schools superintendent of Pangasinan I; Dr. Virginia Raguindin, Dr. Rowena Banzon, Dr. Alma Ruby Torio, Dr. Ma. Celia Fernandez, Dr. Oscar Tadeo, all from the Department of Education; Leduina Co, OIC provincial director of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office; Peter Mangabat, provincial director of the Department of Trade and Industry; Dasol Mayor Noel Nacar, Pangasinan League of Mayors president; San Quintin Councilor Bayani Villar, Martin Valera, regional director, Department of Tourism, Region 1; Dr. Caridad Abuan, acting director of CHED Region 1, and Howie Cham, president of Pangasinan Tourism Council. (PNA)

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 10:20 PM

Austerity measures eyed in Pangasinan next year

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Aug. 14 (PNA) (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/Austerity_measures_eyed_in_Pangasinan_next_year.shtml)--Governor Amado Espino Jr. hinted that the province of Pangasinan may adopt austerity measures next year due to the possible reduction of the province's share from the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) by some P80 million.

Espino gathered that the province's IRA share may be reduced next year when he attended the League of Governors of the Philippines (LGP)meeting in Manila early this week.

In that meeting, he said, the governors were informed by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) that the IRA shares of all Local Government Units (LGUs) may be reduced by at least 4.8 percent because of the anticipated shortfall in revenue collection.

He calculated that this will mean P80 million reduction from the IRA share of the province, which he said, is huge amount reduced for programs and projects.

But nevertheless, the provincial government will make do with whatever money it has so programs and projects would not be jeopardized, Espino added.

The governor said belt-tightening is an option that could be undertaken, adding that this may call for a little sacrifice on the part of the officials and employees. (PNA)

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^^ ANG GALING TALAGA NG ABNOYNOY ADMIN LALO NA NG MGA YELLOW SUPPORTERS.. IMBES NA AT LEAST SANA SAME ANG COLLECTION.. SABI PO NILA TATAPUSIN ANG CURRAPTION AT PATATAASIN ANG COLLECTION.. BUMABA PA... GRABEEEE RECORDBREAKING NA MATAAS OVERALL TAX COLLECTION SA PANGASINAN, SANA GANUN DIN PO SA IBA:bash:

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 10:20 PM

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Pangasinan to join nation in celebrating Nat'l Tourism Week

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Aug. 13 (PNA) (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=6&rid=366004)-- The province of Pangasinan will join the whole nation in celebrating the National Tourism Week slated September 16 to 30.

Governor Amado Espino Jr. enjoined all local government units, national agencies and the private sector to actively support and participate in the week-long activity.

This year’s theme is “World Wetland’s Day 2011 - Forest of Water and Wetland."

The governor created the provincial steering committee of the 2011 National Week Celebration to plan, coordinate and implement programs and activities in line with the theme.

He said the observance of the National Tourism Week is aimed at instilling national consciousness on tourism as an instrument of progress towards and accelerated national development, unity and identity as a nation.

The province of Pangasinan, he added, puts tourism development as a priority concern, stressing that due to the various tourism development efforts that have already been done, Pangasinan has now gained the reputation as a favorite tourist destination in the region.

Named by Espino as chair of the steering committee for the 2011 celebration is Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim Jr., with chief tourism operations officer Maria Luisa Elduayan as co-chair.

Members of the committee include Butch Velasco, provincial information officer; Dalisay Moya, officer-in-charge, provincial agriculturist office; Marife Acerit, OIC-chief of the Special Events Team; Col. Samuel Labadia, OIC-chief of the Environment and National Resources Office; Dr. Aurora Domingo, division schools superintendent of Pangasinan I; Dr. Virginia Raguindin, Dr. Rowena Banzon, Dr. Alma Ruby Torio, Dr. Ma. Celia Fernandez, Dr. Oscar Tadeo, all from the Department of Education; Leduina Co, OIC provincial director of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office; Peter Mangabat, provincial director of the Department of Trade and Industry; Dasol Mayor Noel Nacar, Pangasinan League of Mayors president; San Quintin Councilor Bayani Villar, Martin Valera, regional director, Department of Tourism, Region 1; Dr. Caridad Abuan, acting director of CHED Region 1, and Howie Cham, president of Pangasinan Tourism Council. (PNA)

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 10:21 PM

P12.3B for floods, P7.5B for disasters in 2012 budget
13-Aug-11, 2:21 PM | InterAksyon.com

MANILA, Philippine (http://www.interaksyon.com/article/10894/p123b-for-floods-p75b-for-disasters-in-2012-budget)s -- Getting ready for brutal climate change, the national government has earmarked some P12.3 billion in fresh funds to fight floods and another P7.5 billion to support communities that may be hit hard by disasters.

The LPG/MA Party said both amounts are contained in the proposed P1.816-trillion General Appropriations Act for 2012.

This developed as LPG/MA Rep. Arnel Ty bared a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) report indicating that one-third of Metro Manila and between 20 to 80 percent of the land areas of at least 19 provinces are “susceptible to floods.”

Citing a DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau report, Ty said some 33.2 percent of the National Capital Region’s land area is vulnerable to floods.

He identified the 19 provinces most susceptible to floods, and the percentages of their respective land areas deemed threatened as: Pampanga (79.5 percent); Nueva Ecija (51.2 percent); Pangasinan (48.1 percent); Tarlac (47.1 percent); Maguindanao (42.5 percent); Bulacan (39.9 percent); North Cotabato (30.1 percent);

Mindoro Oriental (28.7 percent); Ilocos Norte (27.9 percent); Iloilo (26.7 percent); La Union (26.3 percent); Cagayan (25.5 percent); Sultan Kudarat (24.4 percent); Ilocos Sur (23.4 percent); Bataan (23.1 percent); Leyte (20.8 percent); Davao del Norte (20.2 percent); Compostela Valley (also 20.2 percent); and Camarines Sur (19.2 percent).

“As weather conditions become more extreme, we’re afraid that more communities are at risk of getting distressed by flooding in the years ahead,” Ty warned.

In the proposed 2012 national budget, he said some P12.3 billion has been put aside to construct 8,000 lineal meters of flood barriers, mostly along main river systems and key basins.

To lessen the buildup of trash in waterways, Ty said another P793 million has been allocated for the Metro Manila Development Authority’s Solid Waste and Disposal Management Project.

The project would provide extra garbage elimination services to local governments in Metro Manila, the lawmaker added.

“Due to harsh climate change, fast and reliable weather forecasting has become absolutely imperative,” Ty pointed out.

He said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration would get an additional P367 million for automation.

The Laguna de Bay Institutional Strengthening and Community Participation Project and the Pasig River Rehabilitation Project would get P485 million and P173 million respectively, according to Ty.

Due to Laguna de Bay’s surging water level, Eastern Metro Manila and parts of Southern Luzon continue to reel from recurring and prolonged flooding during the wet season.

The rise in the water level at the country’s largest lake has been attributed to the unchecked accumulation of silt.

Meanwhile, Ty said some P7.5 billion has been put in the Calamity Fund for next year. This is 50 percent greater than the fund’s P5-billion allocation this year, he said.

The fund provides aid, relief and rehabilitation services to communities hit by man-made and natural calamities, including disease outbreaks, crises due to armed conflicts, insurgency, terrorism, and other catastrophes, which may arise during the budget year or those that occurred in the immediately preceding year.

Ty said P4.85 billion of the Calamity Fund has been reserved for the “repair and reconstruction of permanent structures, including capital expenditures for pre-disaster operations, rehabilitation and other related activities.”

He said the P2.65-billion balance would be used for “aid, relief and rehabilitation services to communities/areas affected by calamities, including training of personnel, and other pre-disaster activities.”

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 10:22 PM

CHED affirms legitimacy of PSU Alaminos campus
Posted by admin on Aug 13th, 2011 (http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/provincial/ched-affirms-legitimacy-of-psu-alaminos-campus/)

All doubts pertaining to the Pangasinan State University (PSU) campus here may now be put to rest following a memorandum of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) affirming its legitimacy.
The memorandum of CHED Executive Director Julito D. Vitriolo addressed to Director Caridad O. Abuan of Region 1 dated June 17, 2011, which was only made public by the first week of August, stated that PSU Alaminos can now continue offering all of its six existing collegiate courses.
Alaminos City Mayor Hernani Braganza hailed the CHED memorandum as a clear vindication to the youth of Alaminos City seeking affordable yet quality education after PSU Alaminos was questioned by Ruben Morante, owner of the PASS College, also based in Alaminos.
In his memorandum, Vitriolo said that PSU-Alaminos “has met the requirements” and may offer the following courses: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Bachelor in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Programs.
Its other courses, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management, which were deferred by the PSU this current semester, may now be reinstated “because it is mandated in the charter of PSU per Presidential Decree No. 1497, Series of 1978,” the memorandum further stated.
Mayor Braganza considers the prompt action of the CHED in granting the application of the Alaminos City campus, especially for the three suspended courses, as “a huge victory for the Alaminian youth.”
“CHED’s confirmation of the legality of PSU-Alaminos to operate these courses empowers the city to fulfill its mandate to provide quality, affordable and relevant college education to all Alaminians especially the poor. That mandate is anchored on our belief that education for all is a right and not a privilege,” Braganza said.
PSU Alaminos campus is a joint project of PSU and the Alaminos City government which has so far attracted 1,200 students not only from Alaminos but from the adjoining towns in western Pangasinan, including Zambales.
He said state universities like PSU-Alaminos offer as low as P5,000 in tuition fees every semester unlike most private colleges which offer 300 to 500 percent higher.
“The dreams and hopes of a bright future for our youth here in Alaminos and other localities in Western Pangasinan are now within their reach,” Braganza said.
Braganza said he is hoping that allegations of illegality in the operation of the university by some owners of private colleges may now finally come to rest.
Morante also filed an administrative case against Braganza before the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Pangasinan, anchored on his belief that PSU Alaminos was operating illegally but this was dismissed by the provincial legislative body for lack of jurisdiction.
In dismissing the case, Sixth District SP Member Alfonso Bince Jr., chairman of the blue ribbon committee, advised Morante to file his case before the Office of the President which has jurisdiction over officials of component cities.
Thus after the issue has been finally settled, Mayor Braganza invited students to take up their studies in the university which is now undergoing further expansion with the construction of PSU-Alaminos Phase II which costs P12.5 million.
Just recently, an agreement was reached between the city government and the PSU for the conversion into a hotel of the Bayanihan Center for Rural Development and its use for PSU students as training ground for students taking up Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management.
The BCRD will also be utilized as classrooms, offices, training center, catering services area, dormitory for teachers and selected students and visitors of PSU and the LGU.
The number of enrolees is expected to double or even triple next year following the approval by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Alaminos of the proposal of Braganza to allocate P10 million for the provision of scholarship grants to 1,000 poor but deserving high school graduates.

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 10:23 PM

PIA Press Release
Saturday, August 13, 2011

Public told to be wary of diarrhea

by Venus H. Sarmiento
SAN CARLOS CITY, August 13 (PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=48747) -- While dengue seem to be the most dreaded ailment this rainy season, the city health office (CHO) advised the public to also be wary of another killer disease —diarrhea.
City Health Officer Edwin Guinto said the main cause of diarrhea is unsafe or unclean water and food. The disease could be fatal, he said, if the patient becomes too dehydrated.
With the city’s 86 barangays, almost half have no potable water supply but water refilling stations abound in the city, he noted.
“Karamihan, level one lang yung pinagkukuhanang poso pero yung maka-afford bumili sa water refilling stations ay bumibili na lang,” Guinto said in a radio interview.
But water from such stations cost so much with a container costing P30 and more or less four to five containers are consumed in a week, he said.
While pipelines for potable water have not yet reached some areas, the city government offered a way to purify water from deep wells.
Hydrochloride solution or hyposol is being given for free, said the health officer.
“Parang chlorinated water din ang labas nun. In a 20 liter water, pour 3.5 ml of hyposol, leave it for 30 minutes at safe nang inumin,” he explained.
Guinto said the CHO prioritizes barangays without potable water in the distribution of hyposol. (JCR/VMS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 10:26 PM

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 10:30 PM

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saintm

August 13th, 2011, 10:33 PM

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saintm

August 13th, 2011, 10:33 PM

Pangasinan ups PhilHealth indigent enrollees to 111,005

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LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Aug. 13 (PNA) (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=7&rid=366011) -- The province of Pangasinan continues to be the leading Local Government Unit (LGU) throughout the country with the most number of indigent families that it sponsored with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).

Records show there are now 111,055 active PhilHealth card holders ensured by the province with PhilHealth, with the latest beneficiaries, enrolled only last week, comprising 1,548 indigents from Binmaley town and another 386 from Sison.

The latest PhilHealth cards were distributed by Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim Jr., accompanied by Executive Assistant Ramon Morden and teams from the Provincial Population Office and Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO).

Way back in year 2006, there were only 26,000 indigent families that were sponsored with PhilHealth by the combined provincial government and other LGUs in Pangasinan.

But when Governor Amado Espino Jr. took over the reins of the province in 2007, he made Pangasinan the leading LGU in the whole country in the number of indigents sponsored with PhilHealth so these families need not worry if any of their members get sick.

Calimlim said the governor has continuously set his sight on uplifting the living condition of Pangasinenses by implementing programs such as health development to bring to reality his goal of transforming Pangasinan as the “home of the healthiest Filipinos.”

Morden, on the other hand, said that the Sangguniang Panlalawigan has approved an additional P40 million this year to bankroll the premiums of indigent PhilHealth holders

He also urged all Pangasinenses to patronize the services of the 14 provincial government-owned hospitals which underwent improvement and renovation of their physical structures and facilities under the present provincial administration to put them at par with private hospitals in the province.

Morden bared that community and district hospitals are now equipped with maternal health care unit so that all pregnant women in Pangasinan can now give birth in hospitals.

It is the vision of Governor Espino that henceforth, no more pregnant mothers will give birth in their homes where their life and that of their babies will be in great risks. (PNA)

saintm

August 13th, 2011, 10:35 PM

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saintm

August 13th, 2011, 10:38 PM

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We will be serving Chocolate Chiffon and Earl Grey Tea. (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150280196793376&set=o.149360131772793&type=1&ref=nf)

[nightfury]

August 14th, 2011, 01:38 AM

Urdaneta's First Electronic Billboard

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Brightly flashing and flickering above the Urdaneta City's latest icon of progress, the Carabao.

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:banana::banana: The Best Is Yet To Come... Your Growth Was Simply Phenomenal!! Great Transformation and Outstanding Economic Achievements Have Been Taking Place..Constantly, Continuously...In Just A Span of 13 Years from its Cityhood!! Keep Growing Our Beloved Urdaneta! :banana::banana:

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:"The Diamond City of the Region" :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

oh eto pa! ang bangis ng Urdaneta! deserving talaga ang alias na "The Diamond City" :cheers:

:lol::lol: Maxado namang BITTER ang comment mo Sir... I thought this forum was made for Dagupan and Urdaneta Cities and Pangasinan Province?? And merely intended to support the progress and development of the entire province?? Pero bakit parang Dagupan lang ang gusto mong umusad? I bet your beloved city of Dagupan was trying to promote tourism... mag seminar ka muna kaya sa kanila on how to properly promote a specific "goods" in a right and humane way...kasi sir kung kasing askad at gaspang lang ng ugali mo ang makikita at mararamdaman ko sa pagbisita sa pino-promote na tourist spot, e di na ako lalayo pa kc npakarami namang kagaya mong "Isip-Talangka" sa Seafood Markets sa Maynila..:lol::lol:

Sir, I also had the chance browsing one of your previous comment regarding Earthquake that recently struck Japan.. Ikinatuwa mo pa talaga ang nangyaring yun dahil lng sa bias and baseless mong idea na maraming kinita at kunurakot c GMA at ang "boyfriend nyang Hapon" sa De Venecia Flyover ba yun...Mukhang kailangan mo atang kumuha ng Masteral sa Good Manners and Right Conduct Sir... I pity you for such barbaric way of thinking...nsa Urbanized City ka ng Dagupan right? pero mukhang daig mo pa ang lumaki sa bundok ng Sierra Madre kung umasta at magisip...O sadyang lagi ka lang absent sa skul pag GMRC na ang subject???:banana::banana:

Remember Sir, Dagupan was once hardly hit by a destructive earthquake...and from what I heard and read before, the city is sinking a bit each year.. (God Forbids).. I don't know how credible the report was, but if it really was..then we have to start praying instead of what you were doing-- ipinag-sasaya pa ang pagbagsak at pagkasira ng iba... a very Filipino way of being Crab Mentality.. Learn to be more sympathetic with others Sir..

At kahit saang anggulo mo pa tignan ang comment and post mo about "Bisaya", still, it was degrading and insinuating something that you can never deny...Please be tactful and sensitive..Hindi lahat ng nagbabasa sa forum na ito e nasa grade skul para di makuha at di maintindhan if it was a commendation or just an act of retaliation.

I have nothing personal against you Sir, but I think there has to be sum1 pulling the trigger, for you to have some realizations and wake you up from your "bad dreaming" stance.. In any ways that I have offended you and hurt your ego..I don't really mean it....I wont ask for an apology either... I just think and do things the rational way..and rational people simply uses the God-given Wisdom gift to humans..Bottomline- Sir, Isa lang akong simple at ordinaryong tao na gus2ng pumabor sa tama at wasto hangga't may pagkakataon kung hindi man sa lahat ng oras...And if there's anybody that I have offended in 1 way or another, my apology... Godbless Pangasinan and the Philippines! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

sa palagay ko po, taga San Carlos City sya :lol: lagi nya po kasing pinagmamalaki ang VMUF at yung Sports Complex nila :lol:
about sa paglubog ng Dagupan..yup, tama po, taon taon po lumulubog sya..ewan ko kung ilang centimeter yun every year, nakalimutan ko na kasi yung tinuro sa amin ng prof ko.

Austerity measures eyed in Pangasinan next year

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Aug. 14 (PNA) (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/Austerity_measures_eyed_in_Pangasinan_next_year.shtml)--Governor Amado Espino Jr. hinted that the province of Pangasinan may adopt austerity measures next year due to the possible reduction of the province's share from the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) by some P80 million.

Espino gathered that the province's IRA share may be reduced next year when he attended the League of Governors of the Philippines (LGP)meeting in Manila early this week.

In that meeting, he said, the governors were informed by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) that the IRA shares of all Local Government Units (LGUs) may be reduced by at least 4.8 percent because of the anticipated shortfall in revenue collection.

He calculated that this will mean P80 million reduction from the IRA share of the province, which he said, is huge amount reduced for programs and projects.

But nevertheless, the provincial government will make do with whatever money it has so programs and projects would not be jeopardized, Espino added.

The governor said belt-tightening is an option that could be undertaken, adding that this may call for a little sacrifice on the part of the officials and employees. (PNA)

:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:
^^ ANG GALING TALAGA NG ABNOYNOY ADMIN LALO NA NG MGA YELLOW SUPPORTERS.. IMBES NA AT LEAST SANA SAME ANG COLLECTION.. SABI PO NILA TATAPUSIN ANG CURRAPTION AT PATATAASIN ANG COLLECTION.. BUMABA PA... GRABEEEE RECORDBREAKING NA MATAAS OVERALL TAX COLLECTION SA PANGASINAN, SANA GANUN DIN PO SA IBA:bash:

abNoy talaga:bash: haaay. dibale 80 million lang naman yan :nuts: mataas naman ang income ng Pangasinan baka katiting pa lang yang 80 million kung idadagdag sya sa malaking income ng probinsya :cheers:

jcruze057

August 14th, 2011, 03:32 AM

;82863136']oh eto pa! ang bangis ng Urdaneta! deserving talaga ang alias na "The Diamond City" :cheers:

sa palagay ko po, taga San Carlos City sya :lol: lagi nya po kasing pinagmamalaki ang VMUF at yung Sports Complex nila :lol:
about sa paglubog ng Dagupan..yup, tama po, taon taon po lumulubog sya..ewan ko kung ilang centimeter yun every year, nakalimutan ko na kasi yung tinuro sa amin ng prof ko.

abNoy talaga:bash: haaay. dibale 80 million lang naman yan :nuts: mataas naman ang income ng Pangasinan baka katiting pa lang yang 80 million kung idadagdag sya sa malaking income ng probinsya :cheers:

kaalyado yan nga bisaya ang dami kaya bisaya dito nagpretend na taga-pangasinan sila, nag-comment sya kase may nagpost ng OT sa Downtown threads kaya umaatake

[nightfury]

August 14th, 2011, 04:40 AM

kaalyado yan nga bisaya ang dami kaya bisaya dito nagpretend na taga-pangasinan sila, nag-comment sya kase may nagpost ng OT sa Downtown threads kaya umaatake

di ko nagets:nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts:

saintm

August 14th, 2011, 09:35 AM

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Over P100,000 in prizes! Register now to secure a slot!

BA-ILE
SM City Rosales’ NORTH LUZON Dance Festival 2011
September 3 and 4, 2011, The Event Center (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=232958550079617&set=pu.149360131772793&type=1)

Categories:
Creative Folk Dance Category
Modern Dance Category
Interpretative Dance Category

GENERAL GUIDELINE:

Participants must submit the following:
o Duly accomplished application form
o Endorsement letter from a School Head
o Complete list of the following: members, props (including specifications), support team (e.g make-up artist)
o Picture of group in printed and soft copies
o Proof of purchase: P300 worth of receipt from any SM City Rosales outlet dated August 1 to 19, 2011

CREATIVE FOLK DANCE CATEGORY
A dance performance recreating a Philippine scenario or expression using authentic folk dance and transformed into an innovative production.

GUIDELINES
o Contest is open to all high school or college folk dance troupes in Pangasinan, La Union or Ilocos provinces or a combination of community-based dance organizations.
o The presentation should be composed of a medley of rural dances portraying Pangasinan and Ilocano culture only. This medley shall depict a local scenario.
o Each group shall use any of the existing Philippine Folk Dance music of Pangasinan or of Ilocano origin. Use of Filipino commercial music other than the prescribed by the organizers will lead to disqualification.
o The rural dances should be creative and inspired from any folk dances from the region.
o Composition should run for eight (8) minutes (minimum) to ten (10) minutes (maximum). Time starts once the musical notes or the first choreographed movement is played.
o The group should be composed of at most sixteen (16) dancers, male or female or combination of both.
o Deadline for submission of entries will be on AUGUST 21.
o Criteria for judging will be the following:

Choreography (concept, dance movement and routines) 40%
Production Design (costume & scenery) 35%
Deportment (mastery, demeanor & discipline) 20%
Popularity Votes 5%
Total 100%

PRIZES AND AWARDS AT STAKE
CHAMPION 15, 000 Php + plaque for the school/org
2nd Place 10, 000 Php + plaque for the school/org
3rd Place 5, 000 Php + plaque for the school /org
4th Place/ 5th Place 2, 000 + Certificates

MODERN DANCE CATEGORY
Hiphop, Modern Jazz, Techno and Krumping.

GUIDELINES:
o Open to all dance groups whether school-based or community-based
o Groups must consist of minimum of eight to a maximum of 15 members.
o Dance performances must not exceed 6 minutes.
o Acrobats, stunts and free-standing props must not exceed 4.2 meters.
o Costumes must be of good taste/decent.
o Dance performances may be in medley or single music. Music should be saved in a CD.
o The use of pyrotechnics and other similar props is not allowed. The organizers will screen all props to be used.
o Make-up and visual enhancements should be wholesome.
o For this category, elimination round will be conducted on September 3.
o Only Top 5 will perform during the finals on September 4.
o Deadline for submission of entries will be on AUGUST 21.
o Criteria for judging:

Choreography 45%
Style, Spank and Attitude 20%
Visual elements – Costume and Props 20%
Audience Impact 10%
Popularity Votes 5%
Total 100%

PRIZES AND AWARDS AT STAKE

CHAMPION 10,000 Php +2, 000 Gift Certificates
2nd Place 7, 000 Php + 2, 000 Gift Certificates
3rd Place 5, 000 Php + 2, 000 Gift Certificates
4th Place/ 5th Place 2, 000 Php each and 1, 000 Gift Certificates each

INTERPRETATIVE DANCE
Any of the following types: contemporary, cultural, show dance, dance drama, jazz, ballet, ethnic, emotion dances, and theatrical dance performance.

GUIDELINES
o Contest is open to all high school or college dance troupes in Pangasinan, La Union or Ilocos provinces or a combination of community-based dance organizations.
o The group may be composed of a minimum of 8 to a maximum of 20 members, including props men.
o No further restriction as to the age limit of participants.
o Performance should not exceed 8 minutes, and should not be shorter than 2 minutes.
o Music may be in a form of live or recorded sounds. Musical instruments will be allowed but must be coordinated to the management and should be indicated in the list of props.
o Narration will be allowed but will be counted as part of the performance in reference to the time limit imposed.
o The presentation should not have won any national or international recognition.
o Deadline for submission of entries will be on August 21, 2011.
o Criteria for judging:
CHOREOGRAPHY AND ARTISTRY
Artistic movements, fluidity of routines, degree of difficulty and timing. 35%
ORIGINALITY
Uniqueness and creativity of theme or concept, story 25%
VISUAL ELEMENTS
Appropriateness of costume, props and make-up, convincing facial expressions and emotions 30%
AUDIENCE IMPACT 10%
Total 100%

PRIZES AND AWARDS AT STAKE
CHAMPION 15,000 Php + 2, 000 worth of GCs + Plaque for the school
2nd Place 10,000 Php + 2, 000 worth of GCs + Plaque for the school
3rd Place 5, 000 Php + 2, 000 worth of GCs+ Plaque for the school
4th Place/ 5th 2, 000 Php each and 1, 000 worth of GCs

Call (075) 6530259-60 for more details.

Special thanks to DICKIES and WATSONS.

saintm

August 14th, 2011, 09:48 AM

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PUREGOLD DAGUPAN UPDATE!!!

Agga aapuraen so SP ed pangilako na gusalin kayarian na syudad - mayor

Sunday, 14 August 2011 00:08
Pangasinan News

DAGUPAN CITY (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71710-agga-aapuraen-so-sp-ed-pangilako-na-gusalin-kayarian-na-syudad-mayor) - Inburi nen Mayor Benjie Lim agda aapuraen so Sangguniang Panlungsod na Dagupan ya aprubaan la so pangilako na Macador Building ya kayarian na syudad.

Paliwawa nen Mayor Lim, agda aapuraen so konseho pero lapod akaawt ira ya alok na walay labay na mangaliw ed saya kanian inpawit da ed saraya so sulat tapian panaralan da.

Inbaga to na say Sangguniang Panlungsod so walay kapangyarihan ya mangiter ed say opisina ya Mayor no iya et ilako da o di no andi.

Inbaga to ni ya apatiran simba la ed say opisina da iya balet anggad natan agga ni ra akaawat ya abiso ed saraya.

Anggad imbitasyon kuno ya sakey inquiry ed sikada o di no say assessors office et anggapo met.

Nepeg kuno ya tepetan da so Assessors Office onong ed saya.

Say tepet kuno no antoy gagaween na konseho lapod apatiran simba la so linmabas anggapo ni so gagaween da.

Anto kunoy gaween da say itiwangwang la kuno so say gusali.

saintm

August 14th, 2011, 09:52 AM

saintm

August 14th, 2011, 09:53 AM

Dagupan City mayor, inpanukala to ya na magkaroon ya sanitary landfill ed buon bansa

Sunday, 14 August 2011 00:12
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY-- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71712-dagupan-city-mayor-inpanukala-to-ya-na-magkaroon-ya-sanitary-landfill-ed-buon-bansa) Gabay nen Dagupan City Mayor Benjie Lim ya walay sanitary landfill ed bawat distrito dyad buon bansa. Imbaga nen Lim so panukala to ya ed reflecation inseption workshop na binmayag ya taluran agew dyad tanggapan ya City Disaster Risk Management dyad syudad ya Dagupan luyag na Pangasinan.

Unong ed kendi Lim say pondo ya gamitin ed bawat sanitary landfill alain da ed pork barrrel ya kongresista tan senador,unaasa met ya say panukala to et dengelen ya kasalukuyang administrasyon.

Legan to ya, say naturan workshop et dinaluhan ya ibat iban lalawigan dyad buon bansa no ener so sponsor to et Department of Interior and Local Goverment o DILG.

saintm

August 14th, 2011, 09:53 AM

Anggan iner basta naikutkut la

Saturday, 13 August 2011 15:12
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY -- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71643-anggan-iner-basta-naikutkut-la) Anggan iner iponpon la ompian makaain awa la ... saya so reaksyon nen datin Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz ed isyu na panponpon ed kinen datin Presidente Ferdinand E. Marcos.

Imbaga to ya abayag lan panaon so apala bas kanyang itulor laya tan agla pababayagen ni no iner no diad Libingan ng mga Bayani o diad Ilocos Norte.

No panpapagaan so kaso to lapud ill gotten wealth, tan pansumlang ed Karapatang Pantao wartan met so pamilya ton anggad natan et uuselan na gobyerno lapud abetlan kasalanan.

saintm

August 14th, 2011, 10:14 AM

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DASOLAND: A FAMILY ADVENTURE PARK
Brgy. San Vicente, Dasol, Pangasinan
Tel: 816-3875. Mobile number: (0917) 545-5343. E-mail:dasoland@yahoo.com

saintm

August 14th, 2011, 10:16 AM

Panpigil ed saray Fraternity, mansasansya so pansasagawa

Saturday, 13 August 2011 18:34
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71656-panpigil-ed-saray-fraternity-mansasansya-so-pansasagawa)-Mansasansya so gagawaen ya pakikitungtong ed saray pulis ed saray maestra na saray eskwelaan ya singa say Mangaldan Nat'l High School diad luyag na Pangasinan ompian naiwasan tan napigilan so sarayn kriminal ya siber-siber tan lanang na manbibiktima na saray estudyante, tan ompian napigilan so saray nanduruman fraternity ya mangiter na pangkapulyanan na saray estudyante.

Onong ed kinde Police Supt. Mateo Casupang na Mangaldan PNP, ya lanang iran manpaapwit na saray pulis ed abitlan eskwelaan kabwasan man o pansempet na saray estudyante tan onliliber met ira gamit da so police patrol ompian nasiguro na anggapo so makalusot na saray kawatan tan saray mangagawa ya gulo ed abitlan eskwelaan.

Inyarum nen Casupang, na aga labat pangugulo na saray gang so nenengnengen da anggano saray estudyanten mangasaliw na sigarilyo partikular ed saray menor de edad tan saray estudyanten onloloob ed saray Internet Cafe ed oras na klase.

Diad katuwaan, wala lay naerel dan saray estudyante na aawiten ed guidance ofice tan ipapatawag so saray atateng ompian bangatan na leksyon. Iigpitan da met saray manlalako ya sigarilyo na asinger ed eskwelaan ompian aga makasaliw so saray estudyante.

[nightfury]

August 14th, 2011, 10:48 AM

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:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
BAILE talaga noh? :D nga pala, sa mga Ilocano speakers dito sa Pangasinan thread, BA-ILE din po ang term niyo sa SAYAWAN?

saintm

August 14th, 2011, 04:38 PM

‘Urduja’ comes home
By Gabriel Cardinoza
Philippine Daily Inquirer (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/18984/%E2%80%98urduja%E2%80%99-comes-home)

URDUJA, an oil painting on canvas by leading postwar muralist Antonio Gonzales Dumlao, will soon adorn the walls of the Urduja House, the official residence of the Pangasinan governor in Lingayen town.
Two weeks ago, the provincial board authorized Gov. Amado Espino Jr. to buy the 40” x 30” painting, which is now owned by Luis Villanueva.
Provincial administrator Rafael Baraan says Villanueva offered to sell the painting to the province upon the behest of his aging mother, prewar magazine journalist and socialite Corazon Grau Villanueva, who told him that was “where it rightfully belongs.”
“As the old Villanueva lady wishes, and which we think is the right thing to do, the governor is planning to put it inside the Urduja House to serve as one of the major cultural pieces that will be displayed,” Baraan says.
Princess Urduja was a legendary warrior believed to have ruled the dynastic Kingdom of Tawalisi, a vast area lying by the shores of the Lingayen Gulf and the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).
In his attestation, Villanueva says the painting of the half-naked Urduja was acquired by his parents from Dumlao himself at the close of the 1954 Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) exhibit in Manila. The painting won third prize in the conservative painting category in the AAP annual contest.
“For years, it hung at the Villanueva family’s weekend farm retreat in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. It was eventually transferred to my parents’ private gallery … where it remained prominently displayed for three decades,” Villanueva says.
He received the the painting as a gift on his 47th birthday.
Baraan says the price offered for the painting is P650,000. “We are still negotiating. I think it’s a good price for a rare and old painting by a famous artist of national and international prominence. I think this is very cheap,” he says.
An old reproduction of the “Princess Urduja,” by Fernando Amorsolo, hangs on the wall of the governor’s office at the Urduja House.
In his blog (http://antoniodumlao.wordpress.com), Dumlao’s grandson, Albert, says his grandfather, who studied at the University of the Philippines’ School of Fine Arts in 1923, was also a famous restoration artist.
“When Juan Luna’s ‘Spoliarium’ was shipped over from Spain, the canvas was rolled in three portions so that the oil cracked and the work was badly [damaged]. Dumlao took up the major restoration job from July 1960 to 1961 at the [Department of] Foreign Affairs on Padre Faura. Dumlao also restored several other Lunas, Hidalgos, and Amorsolos,” the young Dumlao says.
In 1979, Dumlao was invited to New Orleans in Louisiana to sign his mural, “Philippine Dances,” which was exhibited in the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
Dumlao died in 1983.

saintm

August 14th, 2011, 04:41 PM

INQUIRER NORTHERN LUZON
Fish farm pioneers in bio-security tech
By Gabriel Cardinoza
Philippine Daily Inquirer (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/39045/fish-farm-pioneers-in-bio-security-tech)

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NYLON ropes radiating from center posts stop birds from descending into the fish ponds, protecting the stocks in the process. GABRIEL CARDINOZA

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FARMERS remove “pompano” fish harvested from one of the ponds.CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

To a passerby, the ponds in a sprawling fish farm along the highway in Barangay Tocok in San Fabian, Pangasinan, seem odd but attractive enough to merit a close look.
Each pond is covered with what looks like giant canopy of mosquito nets. Up close, however, these are really small,
orange nylon ropes radiating from the top of a concrete pole at the center toward the perimeter mud dikes.
“That’s part of our bio-security measures here,” says Diosdado Crisostomo, president and chief executive officer of Tiger Property Developers’ Group Inc., which owns the seven-hectare farm that produces and sells “pompano” (silver pomfret) and “bangus” (milkfish) fingerlings.
Bird deterrent
The nylon strands actually serve as bird deterrent. Their net-like arrangement discourages birds from landing on the farm by making them believe that the area is dangerous to them.
“Scarecrows no longer work these days. Birds are not afraid of them anymore,” Crisostomo says.
With the new spread, he says, birds would no longer feast on the fingerlings.
“But more importantly, our stocks would remain healthy and protected from fish diseases because we have eliminated the possibility of contamination from disease-causing bacteria that birds may be carrying,” Crisostomo says.
But he points out that his farm’s bio-security measures are not confined to threats coming from the air alone. They include protecting the ponds from possible intrusion of water coming from nearby fish farms.
“That’s why we have installed nets at the farm’s entrance canals and we regularly monitor the river because there are times when the neighboring ponds release water. We don’t want this water to get into our ponds,” Crisostomo says.
Visitors are also only allowed limited access to the area as a bio-security precaution.
Recognition
The system seems to pay off. After barely 10 months of operation, the fish farm has attracted not only curious motorists but also national and international agricultural agencies and enterprises.
“What is fast gaining recognition is the technology that we are adopting, our openness to new fish pond technology. They have recognized the business that we have undertaken to develop fish culture in Pangasinan,” Crisostomo says.
“I believe that when our customers see this, they know that we are serious in our business,” he says.
As a result, he says, these agencies and enterprises have ordered fingerlings for distribution to towns in the Ilocos region, particularly those in Pangasinan and La Union.
The fish farm has impressed officials of a private agricultural corporation based in Thailand when they explored possible business ventures in the area.
Crisostomo says he has been receiving invitations to various agricultural forums all over the country to talk about their experience.
But while most Pangasinan fish farmers ventured into bangus or tilapia raising in their ponds and cages, Crisostomo’s group went into high-value fish culture, beginning with pompano. He says it is their share in promoting growth and development of the fishery industry in the province.
If everybody raises bangus and tilapia, he says, there will be an oversupply and prices will go down.
“Bangus and tilapia are the easiest fish to grow. And it’s not only in Pangasinan but in other provinces as well. We believe there is also a potential market for other fish varieties,” he says.
Pompano, he says, may not be saleable in the public market because it is expensive. But he says its potential is in the region or Asian market.
“The Chinese market in Asia is a vast potential market. The Chinese all over Asia are fond of fish, especially during special occasions,” Crisostomo says.
BFAR support
“So, somebody has to try, somebody has to lead. Next year, we’re going to other species, such as sea bass and lapu-lapu (grouper),” he says.
Crisostomo says what has fueled their enthusiasm to go into the high-value fish production business is the encouragement and support given to them by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ regional office.
“We attended their training; they provided us information and shared experiences with us,” he says.
Nestor Domenden, BFAR regional director, has encouraged fish farmers in Pangasinan to shift to high-value fish culture, saying the bangus industry is already “super-saturated.”
“Pangasinan is already producing bangus more than what we consume. Besides, we would like them to have higher profit through high-value species, which are priced two or three times higher than bangus. And the difference of producing them is not that big,” Domenden says.
More than a business
Crisostomo says that as it improves its fish farm, his company is also committed to taking care of the environment around them.
“We have dredged the Bolasi River to allow free flow of waters coming from the hills and then to the ocean. That will also be a deterrent to the flooding in the area. We have to take care of the rivers because that’s the source of life of the fishponds,” he says.
He says the company has already started to plant mangroves surrounding the area, with the help of village officials of Tocok and Bolasi.
“So this is not just business. We also want to give our share, together with the residents of the community, to protect the environment that sustains us,” he says.

saintm

August 14th, 2011, 04:54 PM

DasoLand (http://mvlnunez.blogspot.com/2011/04/destination-pangasinan-part-7-dasoland.html)

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Leaving Lingayen, we passed by a developing theme park/resort named DasoLand. Owned and operated by Menardo Jimenez, Jr. It is not like a theme park you can compare with EK.

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After a delicious lunch provided by the staff, we started with the Santa Nativity Village, where you can walk the path and see the life-size scenes of the Nativity as it is chronologically arranged. After Nativity walk, we entered Santa’s House which is actually a Santa Clause museum where you can find mostly Santa Claus dolls and memorabilia from all shapes and sizes.

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Our next part of the tour was the Butterfly Garden. We through a hall where there are preserved butterflies before going to the actual habitat. This was my first time to take picture of a butterfly up close.

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Our next stop was an old-style house with antique furniture. Being here was like you’re on a set of a filming a movie set in 1800’s. We also see old devices or simple machinery from era when there was no technology yet but depends on muscle power drawn by cattle like carts. After the devices were the military vehicles from the Second World War. In my next blog post about Pangasinan, I will continue with the rest of the DasoLand tour.

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Read more: http://mvlnunez.blogspot.com/2011/04/destination-pangasinan-part-7-dasoland.html#ixzz1V0yJHIx9

jcruze057

August 14th, 2011, 06:33 PM

San Fabian locals hope to develop Nibaliw River as tourist attraction

Posted at 6:14 pm August 12, 2011

By Marjorie Gorospe

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SAN FABIAN, PANGASINAN (http://loqal.ph/travel-and-outdoors/2011/08/12/san-fabian-locals-hope-to-develop-nibaliw-river-as-tourist-attraction/)–Cruising the Nibaliw River offers visitors a view of the surrounding coastal communities and mountains in this town. No wonder the locals of San Fabian know that this little-known river can have a potential for tourism.

Erlinda “Lynn” Ang, owner of the nearby Ang Castillo Place resort, says that although the Nibaliw River is not as commercialized as other attractions in Pangasinan, the river has so much to offer.

“The magnificent view from here shows the merging waters of the river and the sea while you can also see Mount Caraballo. I feel that this is one thing unique in this place aside from the fact that this place is not as crowded as other places,” Lynn says.

The Nibaliw River is relatively shallow at 12 feet deep. It divides two communities and visitors can see some residential area, including a small church, as they cruise on a motorized banca.

According to Lynn, the river has a rich marine life including bangus, malaga, bulasi, lapu-lapu, tilapia, shrimps, and talaba, among others. She adds that the river can also be a venue for swimming.

She says a few years ago, the river was surrounded by fish fences built by locals and other informal settlers. But with the help of concerned residents and the political will of the local government, the fences were replaced by mangroves.

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Lynn says that the local government is collaborating with resort owners and residents so that they could come up with a sustainable eco-tourism plan which would be beneficial in giving locals an alternative livelihood.

“Hopefully when this materializes, we can have stations along the river for souvenir shops. The tourists can go fishing and dine on cruises since the water is rich with marine life,” Lynn says.

She says “the place has so much potential and this can really help our locals find an alternative income through tourism.”

As of the moment, visitors can rent banca by referral only but Lynn says locals are hopeful that the Nibaliw River can become another popular destination in Pangasinan.

Get more information about Ang Castillo Place (http://loqal.ph/travel-and-outdoors/2011/08/12/san-fabian-locals-hope-to-develop-nibaliw-river-as-tourist-attraction/)

wow, beautiful! may maipagmamalaki din naman pala ang San Fabian

dancethingy

August 15th, 2011, 12:42 AM

I have to say, Pangasinan is one of the most tourism focused provinces in this forum. Pangasinan should be commended, I think with further progress Pangasinan can be a great example for other provinces.

[nightfury]

August 15th, 2011, 01:54 AM

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 09:19 AM

^^^^^^^^^^:lol::lol::lol:

Yeah.. well aside sa Bangus, yung tita ko nagaalaga ng Malaga at Pingaw uuuuh sarap nun sa sinigang!!!

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 09:20 AM

Dagupan City mayor, inpanukala to ya na magkaroon ya sanitary landfill ed buon bansa

Sunday, 14 August 2011 00:12
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71712-dagupan-city-mayor-inpanukala-to-ya-na-magkaroon-ya-sanitary-landfill-ed-buon-bansa)-- Gabay nen Dagupan City Mayor Benjie Lim ya walay sanitary landfill ed bawat distrito dyad buon bansa. Imbaga nen Lim so panukala to ya ed reflecation inseption workshop na binmayag ya taluran agew dyad tanggapan ya City Disaster Risk Management dyad syudad ya Dagupan luyag na Pangasinan.

Unong ed kendi Lim say pondo ya gamitin ed bawat sanitary landfill alain da ed pork barrrel ya kongresista tan senador,unaasa met ya say panukala to et dengelen ya kasalukuyang administrasyon.

Legan to ya, say naturan workshop et dinaluhan ya ibat iban lalawigan dyad buon bansa no ener so sponsor to et Department of Interior and Local Goverment o DILG.

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 09:24 AM

Kaso na dengue diad region 1, papadisiran ya wala lad 5,000

Sunday, 14 August 2011 23:54
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71799-kaso-na-dengue-diad-region-1-papadisiran-ya-wala-lad-5000) Papadisirana ya wala lad limam libo so kaso na dengue diad region 1

Onong ed kinen Dr. Raquel Magalong na Department of Health Region 1, iilaloan ya untagey ni so kaso na dengue lapud panuuran uran.

Onong ed kinen Magalong, sangkarakelan ya kaso na dengue diad luyag na La Union tan unkukumaduwa so Pangasinan.

Nilirad saya. panaalwaren nen Magalong so publiko.

Inkuwanton sanayen so panlinis na laman tan itdan na screen so bintana diad saray eskuwelaan piyan naiwasan so dengue mosquito.

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 09:24 AM

1 inatey, 3 sugatan diad aksidente

Sunday, 14 August 2011 23:50
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71797-1-inatey-3-sugatan-diad-aksidente) Inatey so sakey ya too legan ya sugatan so taloran arum nira kayarin aksidenten abangga na bus so niluganan dan motorsiklo diad baley na Bayambang diad luyag na Pangasinan.

Onong ed inisyal na imbestigasyon, kaleganan ya unbabatik so luluganan dan motorsiklo y a walay sidecar ya imamaneho nen Gideon Naron, walay asawa tan residente na barangay Ambayar diad abitlan baley, lugan so backrider ya si Luis Austria, 49 anyos kaaiba so duwaran arum nira ya sikara di Jovelyn Austria, 37 anyos tan Genalyn Austria, 11 anyos diad karukuyan na barangay San Vicente nen aksidenteng binmangga diad benegan da so sakey ya bus ya imamaneho nen Arnold Paz, 41 anyos tan residente na barangay Roxas , Anda.

Diad peles na impakabangga to so binmantak iray lugan na motorsiklo tan tampol ya inat ey so backrider ya si Austria.

Kaleganan tonya, say driber na bus so boluntaryong sinmuko ed Bayambang PNP legan ya patuloy so imbestigasyon na kapulisan diad abitlan insidente.

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 09:33 AM

Ateneo spikers, shuttlers shine

By Charles Raymond A. Maxey
Sunday, August 14, 2011 (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/sports/2011/08/14/ateneo-spikers-shuttlers-shine-172975)

THE Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) Blue Knights didn't win just one but four gold medals in the 15th Milo Little Olympics staged August 6 and 7 in Cagayan de Oro City.

Aside from topping the elementary football, Ateneo de Davao also ruled the girls volleyball and girls badminton for a total of three-team golds.

John Marvin Miciano collected an individual gold of his own for Ateneo when he went perfect in chess, winning all his seven matches to share top honors.

The Blue Knights also bagged the silver in the boys badminton and seized the bronze medal in the boys volleyball.

The football team is coached by Albert Ryan Lim while the volleyball and badminton squads are mentored by Ronnel V. Tibay and Reynald Queben, respectively.

Members of the triumphant volleyball girls team include Rychel Marie M. Constantino, Rose Ann C. Camise, Jyryll Kaye A. Moskito, Janine Louise Z. Lomarda, Faith Janine Shirley M. Nisperos, Catherine Jane S. Santos, Maria Isabel Pelayo, Jessica Lanusa, Clarize Quisido, Karissa Parcon and Dannielle Marañan.

The winning badminton girls are Jianlu Denia, Sofia Enriquez, Keanna Adlao and Danielle Trespeces.

All the gold medal winners in Cagayan de Oro will represent Mindanao in the Milo National Finals slated in Pangasinan this November.

The kids were accompanied by their parents in the Cagayan de Oro trip and Ateneo de Davao Grade School sports supervisor Mark Paul Samante.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on August 15, 2011.

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 09:33 AM

Wood industry in deep trouble
BY MADELAINE FAYE D. CABRERA (http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug15/busi2.html)

DEATHS from landslides happen every year at the feet of mountains made bald by illegal loggers. In addition to deaths, the wood industry now claims it is paying for crimes it did not commit.

Alfonso Keh Jr., executive vice president of the Philippine Wood Producers Association, claims that the indefinite log ban and plywood smuggling have reduced profits of members of the group to a point where they were forced to reduce installed capacity by about 50 per cent.

According to Keh, the indefinite log ban imposed by President Aquino to preserve the watersheds is cutting them two ways.

First, they run out of raw materials to process. In fact, some furniture makers import hard wood from as far away as Brazil.

Second, the order of the President, Keh says, has encouraged the smuggling of plywood. As a result, some plywood companies have cut production capacity by half while a few have stopped operations, according to Keh.

In the early 1960s, the Philippines was the biggest log exporter to Japan. Now the country imports timber.

With the peso rising to P42 to $1, China-made plywood becomes more attractive, PWPA noted, and this has compounded the problems of an industry that has seen sales plummet by 30 percent.

"It now poses a serious and present threat to the local wood industry," said Maila R. Vasquez, deputy director of PWPA.

The industry employs more than 30,000 workers.

Executive Order 23 banned logging while the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is in the process of reviewing all existing logging agreements.

The agency is tasked to immediately cancel the concessions of logging companies that have violated forest laws. The EO also prohibits the DENR from issuing and renewing logging contracts and tree-cutting permits in all natural and residual forests.

The PWPA said the Philippine Product Safety and Quality Foundation, together with Bureau of Product Standards and the Department of Trade and Industry’s regional offices, have begun monitoring hardware stores since June.

As of July 26, the teams had visited Batangas, Cavite, Pangasinan, Laguna, and National Capital Region’s Las Piñas City, and Quezon City.

Out of 55 hardware stores inspected, 18 were found to be non-compliant as their wood products do not comply with product standards.

Keh warned that without help from a technical working force to undertake active market monitoring, the industry could face a bleak future.

"If government does not stop the smuggling of plywood, they would be subjecting the wood processing industry to suicide," Keh added.

He said that industry cannot compete with cheaper but sub-standard smuggled plywood.

PWPA revealed that industry losses from smuggling are placed at up to P500 million monthly.

Vasquez said that in May, from 400 to 500 containers of plywood entered the country illegally.

"One container is equivalent to a million pesos. Imagine how much the loss is," said Vasquez.

Industry members said an estimated 16 local workers will be losing their jobs for each smuggled container van of plywood.

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 09:34 AM

Powerhouse Webmasters, surprising CIT-U grab lead
By Dale G. Rosal
Cebu Daily News
6:44 am | Sunday, August 14th, 2011 (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/41273/powerhouse-webmasters-surprising-cit-u-grab-lead)

The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters and the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) took off to sizzling starts in the first day of the 16th Milo Little Olympics-Visayas Regional Finals yesterday at the Cebu City Sports Center.
The powerhouse UC squad, 15-time champions in this annual school-based, multi-sporting event, immediately showed its supremacy in the secondary level by taking the lead in the medal standings. CIT-U, which finished fifth last year, is the current leader in the elementary division.
UC hauled 13 gold, eight silver and five bronze medals at the start of the event yesterday.
The Webmasters banked on their vaunted athletics team and also pulled off surprise wins in swimming over the powerhouse University of San Carlos (USC).
CIT-U, meanwhile, leaned on its new recruits to dominate the track and field events of the elementary division for a 4-4-0 (gold-silver-bronze) tally.
UC sprinter Roy Villahermosa led the medal haul for the Webmasters as he snatched three gold medals after dominating the 110-meter hurdles, 400m run and 400m hurdles.
UC also topped the long jump girls division, and 200m run and high jump boys.
In swimming held at the Cebu City Aquatics Center, UC finished off the first day with six gold medals, three silver and two bronze medals.
The gold medals came from Michael Ichiro Kong (200m individual medley), Danielle Mae Ballesteros (200m breast stroke), Robilyn Nina Ignacio (200m back stroke) and Bethmay Arellano (100 meter butterfly). UC’s 4x50m medley relay boys and girls teams also topped their categories.
USC, which dominated the swimming event in the past editions of this meet, struggled since some of its tankers already graduated to college.
USC managed three gold medals, two silvers and three bronze medals to place them in the second in the partial medal tally as of yesterday.
FIRST GOLD
CIT-U’s 11-year-old rookie Jon Dean Durano captured two gold medals yesterday, including the first gold medal of this year’s event in the discus throw early yesterday. His other gold was from shot put competition.
Basak Elementary School has a 3-3-0 tally to place second while Siliman University of Dumaguete won two gold medals, one silver and one bronze to stay at third.
Defending elementary champion USC-Basic Education Department (BED) started slow as it only managed two gold medals and a bronze.
In the football event, defending champion Abellana National School bolstered its bid for a stint in the Milo Nationals as it defeated University of Southern Philippines-Foundation (USP-F), 8-0.
Rogelio Castellano Jr., Reynald Amante and Kerth Ryan Aranguez contributed goals for Abellana.
In another game, the Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC) blanked Mandaue Institute of Technology (MIT), 8-0.
DBTC will face Sacred Heart School-Ateneo De Cebu (SHS-AdC) today in the quarterfinals followed a game between ANS and PAREF-Springdale.
SHS-AdC beat PAREF Springdale yesterday, 5-3.
Top contenders in the elementary division, DBTC and Canduman Elementary School also showed impressive performances yesterday by defeating defending champion PAREF Springdale and Cebu City Central School, respectively.
Canduman Elementary School stunned the heavily favored Cebu City Central School, 6-0, while DBTC downed PAREF Springdale, 2-0.
Points from each sporting event will be tallied starting today.
Winners in this met will represent back-to-back champion Team Visayas in the National Finals slated Nov. 12, 13 and 14 in Linggayen, Pangasinan.

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 09:35 AM

Pangasinan farmers, fishermen get training
By MARVYN N. BENANING
August 14, 2011, 4:45pm

MANILA, Philippines (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/330644/pangasinan-farmers-fishermen-get-training) -- Farmers and fishermen in Pangasinan are now learning the ropes of budget making, particularly in local government units (LGUs) in the province.

Last week, the La Liga Policy Institute (La Liga) sponsored a pioneering seminar-workshop on LGU budget making.

“This is the first time that citizens groups representing the different sectors of society took part in a process that will determine the budget priorities of LGUs,” La Liga managing director Roland Cabigas said.

The seminar-workshop, dubbed “Knowledge Skills Sharing and Action Workshop on MDG Integration into 2012 Annual Investment Plan (AIP),” was held in Alaminos City from August 8-10, 2011.

More than 100 citizen-leaders, including LGUt officials led by the city planning officers of Alaminos City, Bani, Burgos and Dasol, joined the workshop.

Local chief executives of the four Pangasinan LGUs have agreed to integrate the outputs of the seminar-workshop in their 2012 AIP.

Traditionally, LGU planning offices prepare the draft AIP.

As part of the process, participants were asked to identify and agree among themselves priority projects that they believe needs to be integrated in the 2012 AIP.

They also pegged the amount for each proposed project and agreed on the roles they will play in the passage of their proposals as well as in the monitoring of approved AIP items.

During the activity, they were given orientation on how projects are classified according to the AIP category, which were then matched with the corresponding Millennium Development Goals (MDGs.)

The local chief executives together with the planning officers of the four LGUs served as the resource persons of the workshop.

According to Cabigas, the citizens workshop will be followed by another workshop on the 2012 AIP where other officials of the local governments and members of the Sanggunian together with citizen leaders will come together to make a more detailed AIP preparation.

These series of workshops can be described as a parallel process to the formal and official AIP process.

The AIP is the guide of LGU development efforts.

Through resolutions, the municipal councils approve funding based on priorities identified by the city or municipal planning development office.

The seminar-workshop is one of the more expected outcomes of the MDG Pathways Project being implemented by La Liga in partnership with the four LGUs.

A significant number of the citizen leaders who attended the workshop are actual members of the local development councils from the four LGUs.

They represent the basic sectors including professionals, local business, the academe, farmers and fishermen.

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 09:37 AM

PIA Press Release
Monday, August 15, 2011

Prov’l govt distributes Philhealth cards in Binmaley, Sison

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, August 15 (PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=48918)-- A total of 1,548 health insurance cards have been distributed in the towns of Binmaley and Sison, 386 of them are new enrolees while 1,162 are renewals.
As of the latest count, there are now 111,055 active card holders of the Philippine health Insurance Corp. under the sponsorship of the provincial government.

Last year, the province had a total of 265,000 indigent families enrolled with Philhealth which include the sponsorship of other local government units and non-government entities. That made Pangasinan number one in the PhilHealth sponsorship program for indigent families.

In 2006, only 26,000 indigent families were enrolled with PhilHealth.

“PhilHealth is a small card that gives big relief to the sick and indigent people in the community,” said Vice Gov. Jose Ferdinand Calimlim, Jr., who joined the distribution along with the provincial population office and the provincial social welfare and development office

Executive Assistant. Ramon Morden, who represented Gov. Amado T.Espino, Jr. said that the sangguniang panlalawigan has approved an additional P40 million this year for Philhealth premiums.

Morden urged all Pangasinenses to patronize the services of the 14 provincial government-owned hospitals.

He bared that all the community and district hospitals are now equipped with maternal health care facilities. (ANL/DOS-PIO/PIA 1 Pangasinan)

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 09:40 AM

PIA Press Release
Monday, August 15, 2011

CHED OK’s all courses offered by Pangasinan State U-Alaminos

ALAMINOS CITY, August 15 (PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=48922) -- It’s official: The Pangasinan State University (PSU) campus in this city can now formally offer all of its six courses with the affirmation by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
In his June 17 memorandum to Regional Director Caridad O. Abuan, Executive Director Julito D. Vitriolo of the CHED central office said that PSU-Alaminos “has met the requirements” and may now offer the following courses: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Bachelor in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Programs.
BSBA, BSIT and BSHM offerings which were earlier deferred by the PSU this semester may now be reinstated “because it is mandated in the charter of PSU per Presidential Decree No.1497 s. of 1978,” said Director Vitriolo.
In granting the application, the Commission also recognized PSU as Level II- Accredited University by the AACUP and as a Center of Development (COD).
In a statement, Mayor Hernani Braganza hailed the prompt action of the CHED saying the decision to grant the campus application especially for the three suspended courses “is a huge victory for the Alaminian youth.”
“Ched’s confirmation of the legality of PSU-Alaminos to operate these courses empowers the city to fulfill its mandate to provide quality, affordable and relevant college education to all Alaminians especially the poor.
That mandate is anchored on our belief that education for all is a right and not a privilege,” Braganza said.
State universities like PSU-Alaminos offer as low as P5,000 in tuition fees every semester unlike most private colleges which charge tuition fees 300 to 500 percent higher.
“The dreams and hopes of a bright future for our youth here in Alaminos and other localities in western Pangasinan are now within their reach,” the mayor said.
Braganza said he hoped that allegations of illegality in the operation of the university by some owners of private colleges coaxed by political adversaries may now finally come to rest.
Expecting more enrollees, Braganza invited students to take up their studies in the university which is now undergoing further expansion with the construction of PSU-Alaminos Phase II which costs P12.5 million.
Recently an agreement was reached between the city government and the PSU for the conversion of the Bayanihan Center for Rural Development into a hotel for use by PSU hotel management students.
The BCRD will also be utilized as classrooms, offices, training center, catering services area, dormitory for teachers and selected students and visitors of PSU and the city.
The PSU campus, a joint project of the state university and the city government, enrolled this year alone around 1,200 students.
The number is expected to double or even triple next year following the approval by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of a proposal by Braganza to allocate P10 million for the provision of scholarship grants for the poor but deserving 1,000 high school graduates. (ANL/DOS-CIO/PIA 1 Pangasinan)

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 09:44 AM

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Photography with a Difference
August 26 to 28, 2011 (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=233938579981614&set=a.150495718325901.24196.149360131772793&type=1&ref=nf)

A photo exhibit with a heart and soul. This series of photos will focus on the kids with special needs as captured by ace photographer John Chua and other top-notch lensmen. Be moved by the images of extraordinary moments immortalized in a series of frames.

Stories in Pixels: A Photography Workshop
August 28, Sunday

A holistic approach on photography as top photographers Roy Van Morales, Orville Calicdan and members of the Pangasinan Photographers Club (PaPhoC) discuss the basics and the intricacies of effectively relating stories in every single pixel of a photo.

Morning session, from 11AM to 1PM, will be for beginners who want to discover the hidden functionality of their cameras and discover the magic of freezing perfect moments in a single frame.

Afternoon session, from 2PM to 5PM, will be for serious hobbyists who want to learn the newest trend in photography and who are interested to advance their craft.

*We won't be requiring any fees, but we encourage participants for the photography workshop to share their extras. Kindly bring used or brand-new clothes, books or other extras which will be donated to kids with special needs.

For inquiries, call (075) 6530259-60 or e-mail smcity.rosales@gmail.com.

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 09:48 AM

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Dagupan
Ground Floor, CSI The City Mall, Lucao District, Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Telephone:
(075) 522-9255
Fax : (075) 522-7772
Store hours: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday to Friday; 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
Services: Gift Wrapping, Lamination, Photocopying
Email Address: nbscsidagupan@nationalbookstore.com.ph

SM City Rosales
Ground Floor, SM City Rosales, MacArthur Highway, Carmen East, Pangasinan
Telephone:
(075) 653-0240 to 41
Fax : (075) 653-0239
Store hours: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Services: Gift Wrapping, Lamination, Photocopying
Email Address: nbssmrosales@nationalbookstore.com.ph

Urdaneta
Ground Floor, CB Mall, MacArthur Highway, Nancayasan, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan
Telephone:
(075) 656-2793, (075) 656-2883
Fax : (075) 656-2978
Store hours: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Services: Gift Wrapping, Lamination, Photocopying
Email Address: nbsurdaneta@nationalbookstore.com.ph

amigable

August 15th, 2011, 01:17 PM

[nightfury]

August 15th, 2011, 01:45 PM

^^ di ata magpapatalo si VM Taba :lol:

christian joe

August 15th, 2011, 02:21 PM

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 02:31 PM

Dagupan City update:

The first 3D Cinema in the region will not be in Robinsnons Place Pangasinan sa Calasiao, kundi sa CSI the City Mall. Under construction na siya. Opening na October or November. Yehey! =)Aba umaariba si Madame B!!! At sana naman ang maintenance PLEASE lang pagbutihin nila ha hindi yung kadugyutan nila na malagkit yung floor ng sinehan at ang mga chairs stcky rin at amoy karekare :lol::lol::lol::lol: Anyway Congrats CSI!

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 02:34 PM

;82898312']^^ di ata magpapatalo si VM Taba :lol: OO nga.. kaso nakakatakot sya.. baka gawin nya uking dalhin yan para i-convince SP members na hindi approbahan ang SM Dagupan dahil comfleto na ang Dagupan.. echoz!

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 02:43 PM

^^ Thank u for those kind and encouraging words.. it makes us, the Pangasinense volunteers in this forum, feel very happy and also inspired to showcase more of our hometown:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

http://www.pixelhubcreative.com/work/pangasinan/facebook-pangasinan-final.jpg

The Official Facebook Page of the Province of Pangasinan and its People. (http://www.facebook.com/pangasinan.gov.ph?sk=app_208281765881992)

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http://www.dagupantourism.com/

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

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I have to say, Pangasinan is one of the most tourism focused provinces in this forum. Pangasinan should be commended, I think with further progress Pangasinan can be a great example for other provinces.

[nightfury]

August 15th, 2011, 03:06 PM

:banana::banana::banana:
ramdam na ang competition... kailangan nang makipagsabayan ni VM
pinaghahandaan na nya ang CSI-NEPO-ROBINSONS-SM rivalries :lol:

Aba umaariba si Madame B!!! At sana naman ang maintenance PLEASE lang pagbutihin nila ha hindi yung kadugyutan nila na malagkit yung floor ng sinehan at ang mga chairs stcky rin at amoy karekare :lol::lol::lol::lol: Anyway Congrats CSI!

Madame B??? Madam Babs? joke..peace ta VM :lol: nung bago pa ang CSI Lucao, maganda pa at sobrang daming tao lalo na pag weekend.. sana maibalik na sa dati nitong ganda :cheers:

OO nga.. kaso nakakatakot sya.. baka gawin nya uking dalhin yan para i-convince SP members na hindi approbahan ang SM Dagupan dahil comfleto na ang Dagupan.. echoz!

:D tapos na po..naaprobahan na ng SP at sabi sa balita(Business Mirror) na napost dito eh bumubili pa sila ng lot sa paligid ng property nila sa Tambac :)

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 03:14 PM

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 03:17 PM

PIA Press Release
Monday, August 15, 2011

Former World Youth Day delegate reflects on the event’s goodness

by Venus May H. Sarmiento
DAGUPAN CITY, (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=49061) August 15 (PIA) -- The World Youth Day (WYD) promotes positive effect on the mingling of the youth with other nations, says an apostolate.
Brother Marcelo Vistro, Bible apostolate and lay leader of the St. John Cathedral in the city and archdiocesan coordinator of the Lingayen-Dagupan archdiocese, reminisces his group’s inclusion in the World Youth Day delegation in Israel way back in 1996 where they got the chance to see Pope John Paul II in person.
“Maganda ang epekto ng pakikisalamuha ng mga bata sa ibat-ibang bansa. Magandang pagkakataon yun ng pagkakaunawaan kahit iba’t-iba ang pinagmulan,” Vistro said.
This year, delegates can have the chance to reflect the WYD 2011 message of Pope Benedict XVI and see him in person, he said.
Daryl Lomibao, president of the Youth Ministry in Pangasinan, said the WYD is important for the youth to know the different cultures and appreciate these.
He said even if he has not seen the Pope in person, he will continue to fulfill his church duties as it is his way to serve Him.
“Sa world youth day kasi, there are different cultures, so its an avenue for the youth to share experiences and to be one,” Lomibao said.
Lomibao also advised the youth who have been astray to change for the better. “Hindi pa huli ang lahat at puwede pang magbago at mahal sila ng Diyos,” he said.
The World Youth Day, a youth -oriented Catholic event, extends the invitation even to non-Catholic youth. This year, the event will be held in Madrid, Spain on August 16-21 anchored on the theme: “Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith.” (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 03:21 PM

PIA Press Release
Monday, August 15, 2011

Awarding of Good Housekeeping Seal to 52 LGUs highlights latest Tapatan Roadshow

MANILA, Aug. 15 (PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=48970) -- Not less than 52 fourth to fifth class municipalities were among the latest to receive the DILG's Seal of Good Housekeeping, the agency said in a statement.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said the awarding rites for the 52 local government units of Region 1 highlighted the Tapatan Roadshow on Full Disclosure Policy held at the Oasis Country Resort recently.
DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo, who was guest of honor during DILG Region 1’s “Tapatan: A Celebration of P.A.R.T.nerships towards Good Local Governance,” personally awarded the certificates of SGH to the 52 local government executives.
“The department owes Region 1 a total of P58 million for the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) of these SGH awardees,” Robredo said.
The DILG Secretary was assisted by DILG Region 1 Director Manuel V. Biason, provincial governors Amado Espino of Pangasinan, Luis “Chavit”Singson of Ilocos Sur, La Union OIC Governor Sanggunian Panlalawigan Member Francisco Ortega, and Ilocos Norte provincial administrator Atty. Windell Chua.
Mayor Silverio D. Alarcio of Laoac, Pangasinanan, City Mayor Hernani A. Braganza of Alaminos, and City Vice Mayors Lourdes D. Baquiran and Alfonso D. Singson, of Vigan and Candon, respectively, took part in the ceremonial awarding of the PCF checks amounting to P1 million for the 4th - 5th income class municipalities and P3 million for the cities belonging to same income class.
A total of 272 local officials and representatives from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), national government agencies (NGAs) and media attended the DILG Region 1 Tapatan, exceeding the expected participants.
During the event, Robredo led the covenant signing among the local chief executives and other stakeholders to strengthen their commitment towards good local governance.
He said that the Department’s Full Disclosure Policy requiring the posting of budget and finances, and bids and public offerings of local government units is a mandate from the Local Government Code of 1991. “Ito ay kaakibat ng ating responsibilidad bilang mga public servants”, he said.
Robredo also led the text voting in support of the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) campaign to become one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
He gave the local chief executives these instructions: “Bago magtapos ang inyong mga talumpati sa anumang programa sa inyong mga lokal na pamahalaan, himukin muna ninyo ang mga tao na bumoto at suportahan ang Puerto Princesa Underground River."
On the other hand, Director Biason said the event was a timely occasion to celebrate good local governance, highlighting the gains of local autonomy through sharing of good practices, and recognition of performing local government units in line with the Seal of Good Housekeeping.
“This is also an opportune time for all local governance stakeholders to interface with the DILG Secretary,” he said.
The Tapatan Roadshow was initially conceived to pave the way for the Secretary to personally advocate the DILG’s Full Disclosure Policy. He has been going around regions all over the cHernani A. Braganza of Alaminos City, Pangasinanountry engaging in dialogues.
Other highlights of the Tapatan include the sharing of good practices of LGUs. Mayors Benjamin S. Lim of Dagupan City, Pangasinan, Alfredo P. Valdez Jr. of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte and , meanwhile, served as the resource speakers. (RJB/JCP-PIA NCR)

[nightfury]

August 15th, 2011, 03:25 PM

Isama mo pa yung PUREGOLD MALL.. WALTERMART WALA NA MASYADO BALITA DUN HA...
kahit wag na mga yun :) dapat eh yung masasabing may class :D hehehehe..
eh kung mapilit po talaga kayo...sige na nga :D isama niyo na rin ang 168 Dagupan, BHF Family Plaza, CSI Market Square, Magic Club... :D

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 03:34 PM

Have a late-night ‘pigar-pigar’ at Galvan Street in Dagupan (http://loqal.ph/food-and-beverage/2011/08/11/have-a-late-night-pigar-pigar-at-galvan-street-in-dagupan/)

By Alexander Villafania

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DAGUPAN CITY, PANGASINAN – Aside from the famous bangus (milkfish), this city also boasts of a unique delicacy called pigar-pigar.

Pigar-pigar in the local dialect means “turning over,” which could refer to either the process of cutting the fat and connecting tissue (commonly referred to as litid) off the fresh meat or the process of cooking the meat itself, which requires constant turning over in cooking oil.

The most commonly used type of meat is beef though there are also cooking recipes that require carabeef (or carabao meat). Usually, the quarter, brisket, or rear flank are preferred meat parts as these have larger amounts of muscle with less fat.

The process of making pigar-pigar is simple: the fat in the choice meat is removed with a sharp knife. Almost no fat is left on the meat, which is then cut into small, finger-sized pieces and deep fried.

It is stirred constantly – hence the name — and later served on a sizzling plate and topped with cabbages, onions, cauliflower and broccoli. Other types of side dishes are added upon request of diners.

Pigar-pigar is gaining such a reputation that just saying the word in Dagupan City would already connote one place: Galvan Street. It is here that several entrepreneurs have put up pigar-pigar shops, which only start operating at dusk. Even some shops that operate as traditional businesses become pigar-pigar diners at night.

One such operator is Aracelli Zabala de Guzman who owns a tailoring shop along Galvan St. During daytime, she provides tailoring services, though she quickly converts her shop to accommodate diners. She puts out tables and chairs. Outside is a kitchenette where her cooks prepare the ingredients.

“We started a few years ago when pigar-pigar was only starting to become popular. At first, there were only a few shops but now the business is booming and late-night workers stop by to eat,” de Guzman said.

Even when competition seems intense, de Guzman said each of the shops have different approaches in preparing their dishes. Of course, the basic preparation and cooking methods are the same and only the side dishes are different.

She said pigar-pigar will only become more popular among the residents of Dagupan and nearby towns. In fact, plans are underway to have a pigar-pigar festival to match the annual bangus festival.

“Even if we don’t have any other items in our menu, I think we can still earn from just serving pigar-pigar,” de Guzman said.

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saintm

August 15th, 2011, 03:44 PM

‘Transform tourist spots into world class attractions’ -Gov Espino to Architects
by Amado Totaan Espino Jr on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 9:31pm

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Select dept heads, staff and representatives of SP members, BM Von Mark Mendoza, VG Ferdie Calimlim listen as Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) officials brief Pangasinan Officials. Positioning Pangasinan as the preferred investment destination.

LINGAYEN–- (http://saguntostar.com/2011/08/pangasinan-positions-itself-as-investment-destination/)Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. has urged members of the United Architects of the Philippines Pangasinan-Dagupan Chapter (UAP-PDC) to take an active role in developing the cultural and economic potentials of Pangasinan.

Speaking before the UAP members at their 37th induction and turn-over ceremonies last July 29 at the Star Plaza Hotel in Dagupan City, Gov. Espino asked the UAP-PDC to build livable communities for Pangasinan’s fast growing population, transform tourist spots into world-class attractions and develop the province’s economic zones and industrial estates into attractive investment locations and generators of worthwhile economic activities and employment opportunities for Pangasinenses.

Gov. Espino said the provincial government has remained focused on exerting best efforts to deliver the best possible service to the people as he said that “we are inspired to keep going because there are organizations such as the UAP that are ready and willing to go with us all the way.”

“Excellence is crucial factor for survival in this global village,” the governor said citing with pride the various achievements gained by the provincial government that made Pangasinan an acknowledged regional leader in the local governance following the receipt of awards as top winner in the recently concluded competitions launched by the Regional Development Council where Pangasinan emerged winner in 7 out of categories in local governance.

Towards this end, Gov. Espino thanked the architects for their loyalty and continuing support to the common vision of making Pangasinan as the “best place to invest, work, live and raise a family” even as he stressed the important role of the UAP in the collective effort to pursue the present administration’s proclaimed mission to make Pangasinan number one.

“It is such a relief that in the midst of the overwhelming demands for coping with this fast-paced, highly competitive world, you have managed to make room for service as the basic orientation of architecture,” the governor said.

As this developed, Gov. Espino reiterated his call to the UAP-PDC to continue to find creative ways and means to help transform and maintain Pangasinan as the best place to invest, work, live, and raise a family.

“Indeed, everyone including the UAP, has a unique role to play and can contribute significantly in this tedious task to develop and realize our collective dreams and aspirations for our province,” the governor said.

As he congratulated the newly elected officers of the UAP led by Joel F. Santos as new chapter president, Gov. Espino left the architects with a challenge as he said, “just remember that if you do not become the best performing chapter of the UAP, you will be guilty of dragging the entire province down with you. For if you do not become number one, then Pangasinan will not become number one.” (PIO/ Angeline D. Villanueva)

SOURCE: Facebook page of Gov. Espino (http://saguntostar.com/2011/08/pangasinan-positions-itself-as-investment-destination/)

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 04:12 PM

Japanese couple prepares poor moms for employment
By Yolanda Sotelo
Inquirer Northern Luzon
8:02 pm | Monday, August 15th, 2011

DAGUPAN CITY— (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/42189/japanese-couple-prepares-poor-moms-for-employment)Every 12:30 p.m. thrice weekly, Masaru Okumoto and his wife, Shizuko, take a 10-minute boat ride to Pugaro, a poor community in this city.
Their mission: To teach 15 unemployed mothers how to sew so they can find jobs or be self-employed after the yearlong training.
When they reach the village, their students, some of whom have children in tow and clutching sewing kits and pieces of cloth, are already in the appointed place. In one recent afternoon, the class was held outside the barangay hall.
The Okumotos, both retirees, are among the volunteers of the Nippon Skilled Volunteers Association (Nisva), a nongovernment, nonprofit Japanese organization which recruits elderly Japanese willing to work as volunteers in Southeast Asian countries.
The volunteers aim to contribute their practical knowledge and skills in supporting the host countries’ economic and social development. They also promote mutual understanding and goodwill between the host countries and Japan.
Shizuko, 66, says she decided to become a volunteer after watching a television program that featured a jobless mother abandoned by her husband. She could not find a job because she lacked education and training.
“I want to help women in similar circumstances,” says Shizuko, who worked in a garments factory in Japan.
The trainees have welcomed the Okumotos’ help.
“This gives us a chance to learn and use the skills so we can earn,” says Cristina Caguioa, 26, a mother of three.
“[They are] patient and repeat instructions if we do not understand them,” Jovy Idos, 29, says.
Peruvian Gabriel Alfaro, also a Nisva volunteer, acts as interpreter to help breach the language barrier between the Japanese teachers and their Filipino trainees.
Shinji Ukumura, Nisva Philippines bureau chief, says the volunteers are between 50 to and 70 years old and are retired skilled workers who want to make a difference.
“Around 300 volunteers are waiting to be assigned where there is a need for their skills. We are hoping to partner with nongovernment agencies in the Philippines for their assignments,” Ukumura says.
Aside from the Okumotos, eight other volunteers help poor communities in Pangasinan. They are Fuse Kazuaki, 68, and couple Tomohide, 56, and Mihoko Kubo, 52, who teach heavy machinery operation; couple Takashi, 69, and Koko Agatuma, 68, who teach sewing, management and marketing; Yoshio Suzuki, 64, who teaches welding; and Hatano Hitoshi, 58, a Nihongo teacher. Shoji Harada, 69, works as a volunteer at the Nisva office in the province.

[nightfury]

August 15th, 2011, 04:12 PM

Cacupangan Cave, Mabini, Pangasinan

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[nightfury]

August 15th, 2011, 04:13 PM

Patar Beach, Bolinao, Pangasinan

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[nightfury]

August 15th, 2011, 04:15 PM

Patar Beach, Bolinao, Pangasinan

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[nightfury]

August 15th, 2011, 04:17 PM

[nightfury]

August 15th, 2011, 04:18 PM

jcruze057

August 15th, 2011, 04:20 PM

;82900322']kahit wag na mga yun :) dapat eh yung masasabing may class :D hehehehe..
eh kung mapilit po talaga kayo...sige na nga :D isama niyo na rin ang 168 Dagupan, BHF Family Plaza, CSI Market Square, Magic Club... :D

I think ok lang na may mga ganyan, pero dapat pag-tuunan ng City Govt how make each bldg in the downtown earn sustainable income para may pang-maintain sila sa kani-kanilang bldg, hindi naman kailangang maging mataas ang bldg para matawag ang isang ciudad na munlad, basta malinis tignan ang mga ito at halatang nililinisan dahil may pera. Yung mga basic na tinitignan ng mga torista, walang masyadong nakalawit na wires sa kalye, masaya ang mga tao milinis na kapaligiran at well maitained na bldgs, kahit maliliit ang mga kalye basta milinis at well maitain ayos na yun at tsaka nasa talentato at abilidad na rin yan ng mga tao kung papano talaga nila papaunlarin ang bayan nila

phoenicians

August 15th, 2011, 04:33 PM

;82899934']pinaghahandaan na nya ang CSI-NEPO-ROBINSONS-SM rivalries :lol:

Madame B??? Madam Babs? joke..peace ta VM :lol: nung bago pa ang CSI Lucao, maganda pa at sobrang daming tao lalo na pag weekend.. sana maibalik na sa dati nitong ganda :cheers:

:D tapos na po..naaprobahan na ng SP at sabi sa balita(Business Mirror) na napost dito eh bumubili pa sila ng lot sa paligid ng property nila sa Tambac :)

UPDATE: SM DAGUPAN IN 2013 :).:).:)

CSI CINEMAS to Upgrade its viewing Pleasure.3d cinema at Cinema 3 which is Under Construction...uunahan ang Robinsons Cinema Calasiao..( nervous na nervous na si VM Tabachingching kaya panay facelift at renovation mga CSI Malls niya :lol:

ROBINSONS DAGUPAN to continue operation despite the forthcoming Opening Of Robinsons Place Pangasinan (calasiao).:)

Puregold Dagupan still on hold due to some legal matters:ohno:..paging SP members:)

max300jmm

August 15th, 2011, 04:42 PM

max300jmm

August 15th, 2011, 04:44 PM

yung time and date sa digicam ko mali ata huhuhu. pero nung sunday ko lang to kinuhanan

[nightfury]

August 15th, 2011, 05:03 PM

^^ good job :D parang T-shaped ung mall, tama ba ung tingin ko?:D

max300jmm

August 15th, 2011, 05:12 PM

yung nasa persperctive na pinost dito dati unti unting nakikita na ang pagkakahawig.

makalasyan

August 15th, 2011, 06:27 PM

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:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Mabilis humarurot ang bus kaya eto lang nakuha ko n.n

wow nice update! i knew it, parang t-shape nga yung mall...kasi naman pina-gitnaan ng honda at dagupena resto, ayaw nila umalis hehe :lol:

makalasyan

August 15th, 2011, 06:36 PM

UPDATE: SM DAGUPAN IN 2013 :).:).:)

CSI CINEMAS to Upgrade its viewing Pleasure.3d cinema at Cinema 3 which is Under Construction...uunahan ang Robinsons Cinema Calasiao..( nervous na nervous na si VM Tabachingching kaya panay facelift at renovation mga CSI Malls niya :lol:

ROBINSONS DAGUPAN to continue operation despite the forthcoming Opening Of Robinsons Place Pangasinan (calasiao).:)

Puregold Dagupan still on hold due to some legal matters:ohno:..paging SP members:)

ahh i see, kaya pala closed yung cinema 3 kahapon when i went there..i hope isunod nila i-renovate yung remaining cinemas, ayusin nila CR, upuan, sound system, pati aircon na bulok...

i also noticed the floor dun sa may warehouse grocery area, pinalitan na ng white tiles ala SM, kaya lang low quality yata ang ginamit madungis na kasi tignan kaya ayun mukha pa ring warehouse :lol: but in fairness, dinagdagan na ng ilaw kaya lumiwanag :nuts:

siguro next nila ire-renovate yung loob mismo ng mall

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 06:38 PM

;82901528']Patar Beach, Bolinao, Pangasinan

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^^^^ang ganda po talaga dyan virgin pa ha!!! :banana::banana::banana:

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 06:40 PM

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:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Mabilis humarurot ang bus kaya eto lang nakuha ko n.n

yung time and date sa digicam ko mali ata huhuhu. pero nung sunday ko lang to kinuhanan

ganda ng update sana po umabot sa December:cheers:

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 06:43 PM

ahh i see, kaya pala closed yung cinema 3 kahapon when i went there..i hope isunod nila i-renovate yung remaining cinemas, ayusin nila CR, upuan, sound system, pati aircon na bulok...

i also noticed the floor dun sa may warehouse grocery area, pinalitan na ng white tiles ala SM, kaya lang low quality yata ang ginamit madungis na kasi tignan kaya ayun mukha pa ring warehouse :lol: but in fairness, dinagdagan na ng ilaw kaya lumiwanag :nuts:

siguro next nila ire-renovate yung loob mismo ng mall

sana may expansion pa yung mall.. pwede pa po sa likod sa may entrance gitna ng Gloria Maris ar HeadZONE pwede pa po expansion dun.. tapos sana gumawa sila ng outdoor area para sa bars, cafe at restaurants.. yun po ang kelangan nila para malabanan nila matinding competisyon pagdating g Robinsons at SM

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 06:45 PM

makalasyan

August 15th, 2011, 08:13 PM

parang ganito ata magiging shape ng mall....

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jcruze057

August 16th, 2011, 03:41 AM

malaki rin pala Robinson's pero di kaseng laki ng CSI Lucao, marami pa pwede gawin sa CSI Lucao in terms of expansion, I noticed, yung design ng Stadia is similar to UP-Ayala Technohub, sosyal din, kulang lang ng picturial para sa promotion, they can still improve it by putting a bigger bldg beside it para magmukhang imposing...di sya talaga sayang...it can still achieve world class status

phoenicians

August 16th, 2011, 08:17 AM

yung nasa persperctive na pinost dito dati unti unting nakikita na ang pagkakahawig.

:)Yup ganun nga sa perspective plan nila yun ang hitsura...Habol siya sa December in time for Christmas holidays :banana:

phoenicians

August 16th, 2011, 08:23 AM

ahh i see, kaya pala closed yung cinema 3 kahapon when i went there..i hope isunod nila i-renovate yung remaining cinemas, ayusin nila CR, upuan, sound system, pati aircon na bulok...

i also noticed the floor dun sa may warehouse grocery area, pinalitan na ng white tiles ala SM, kaya lang low quality yata ang ginamit madungis na kasi tignan kaya ayun mukha pa ring warehouse :lol: but in fairness, dinagdagan na ng ilaw kaya lumiwanag :nuts:

siguro next nila ire-renovate yung loob mismo ng mall

:ohno:tamang tama ka diyan dapat lahat irenovate nila lahat from chairs, sound system, aircon and esp. the restroom grabeh:nuts:..matagal na ako di nanonood ng movie sa CSI dahil sa conditoion ng cinemas nila:nuts::nuts::nuts:

Syempre renovate and facelift ni madam b. CSI in anticipation ng upcoming Robinsons opening...pag di niya pinaayos yun CSI mall niya..hah.sorry na lang siya lapit lang Dagupan sa Robinsons Place:lol:

bcl4me

August 16th, 2011, 09:52 AM

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 11:03 AM

parang ganito ata magiging shape ng mall....

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san po yung parking dito? open ground ba sya or multi story? hmm

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 11:19 AM

Dairy farm provides livelihood for farmers in this small Pangasinan town
Posted at 3:30 pm August 15, 2011
By Alexander Villafania

LAOAC, PANGASINAN (http://loqal.ph/business-and-finance/2011/08/15/dairy-farm-provides-livelihood-for-farmers-in-this-small-pangasinan-town/) – A dairy farm is providing an alternative livelihood for residents of this small, fourth-class municipality, which has subisted on farming for decades.

The sprawling 5.5-hectare farm is located near the border of Laoac and Urdaneta City. It is one of the first cow farms that is dedicated to dairy as many other livestock farms in Pangasinan are abbatoirs (or meant for slaughter).

The Laoac Dairy Farm, established by former Congressman Mark Cojuangco, is also among the few of its kind in the province that is run as a cooperative.

Already, the farm has at least 600 heads of cows, most of which are dairy cows imported from Australia and New Zealand. These include the breeds Indicus, the Australian Friesian Sahiwal, and the more widely known Holstein with the white and black patches.

The farm itself could be used for cross-breeding purposes to make new breeds of cows that produce more milk and are resistant to diseases.

Rolly Casaway, a manager at Laoac Dairy farm, said each cow produces between 18 to 23 liters of milk a day. Their daily average for the entire farm is around 1,100 liters. While traditional cow milking is done by hand, the farm utilizes machines for milking.

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The milk is pasteurized and bottled in the farm. The milk is so fresh that letting it stay chilled for two days could curdle and form white particles, which is cheese in its earliest form. Of course, it is safe to consume, though it is recommended that milk must be consumed within four days of its purchase to retain its freshness. The farm itself also makes kesong puti and sold along with pasteurized milk.

There are several dozen workers, mostly from Laoac, who work as farm hands. They also collect the hay that they use to feed the cows. These are stored in huge silos.

Much of their products are sold to nearby towns and other major districts in Pangasinan. Casaway said plans are underway to market their products to other regions.

“Congressman Cojuangco is also giving free fresh milk to some schools as contribution to their health programs. This way, people will also know that they have a fresh source of milk,” Casaway said.

Casaway emphasized on the importance of having the dairy farm in Laoac, which helps build an industry in their district and builds its economic capacity. He said that the farm can employ people who are mostly subsistence farmers.

Plans are underway to establish similar dairy farms in Alcala, Villasis and Sison. He said these should expand the milk industry in Pangasinan.

“Not only do we have bangus (milkfish), but we should also be a major producer of milk,” Casaway said.

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saintm

August 16th, 2011, 11:21 AM

PetroEnergy posts first-half profit of $1.3 M
By: Amy R. Remo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
12:55 pm | Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
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MANILA, Philippines (http://www.google.com.sg/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCYQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbusiness.inquirer.net%2F13213%2Fpetroenergy-posts-first-half-profit-of-1-3-m&ei=WjZKTsyIE4v0mAXNoPiECA&usg=AFQjCNEel0iReFPBFg49S1AK4rmmqZ0G1g)—Publicly listed PetroEnergy Resources Inc. posted a 63-percent surge in its net income to $1.345 million in the first semester due largely to higher oil production and prices during the period.
In a report to the Philippine Stock Exchange, PetroEnergy explained that it registered total oil revenues of $6.688 million, up by 39.6 percent to $4.791 million year-on-year.
This increase can be attributed to the higher number of barrels produced (4.1 million barrels) at an average price of $111.15 per barrel as of end-June this year. In the first half of 2010, the company registered a production of 3.576 million barrels at an average price of $75.04 a barrel, the company explained.
PetroEnergy’s main source of revenues would be the oil fields in Gabon, West Africa, particularly Etame oil field, through its share in the oil production. The company currently holds a 2.525-percent working interest in the Etame Marin Production Sharing Contract.
Vaalco Inc., operator of this particular project, and the members of the consortium have already identified new wells that can be drilled in order to further increase production at the Etame oil field.
Operating expenses increased by 17.73 percent in the first half to $2.655 million due to higher royalty payments, brought about by higher production prices. General and administrative expenses almost doubled this year due to expenses incurred for the wind and geothermal projects.
Apart from its stake in the West Africa oil field, PetroEnergy also has interests in several projects. It currently holds renewable energy service contracts for its proposed wind farm projects in Sual, Pangasinan, and Nabas, Aklan, and for a planned 20-megawatt geothermal power plant on Mt. Makiling.
Through a vehicle company called Maibarara Geothermal Inc., PetroEnergy and its partners Trans-Asia Oil and Energy Development Corp. and PNOC Renewables Corp. expect the P2.8-billion integrated steamfield and power plant to start commercial operations by late 2013.
PetroEnergy also has interests in four petroleum service contracts namely SC 6A (Octon Malajon block) and SC 14C2 (West Linapacan), both in Northwest Palawan; SC 47 in offshore Mindoro; and SC 51 in the East Visayan Sea.

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 11:42 AM

PIA Press Release
Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Power Plant visit enlightens inter-agency group on alternative power supply

by Michael Vincent D. Cajulao
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Aug. 16 (PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=49174)– A visit to the country’s biggest and most cost-efficient coal-fired power plant in Sual, Pangasinan gave a multi-sector group from the city a glimpse of the vast potential of having an alternative power supply in the city.
The San Ramon Power Incorporated, which belongs to Conal Group Holdings, Incorporated, eyeing to put a coal-fired power plant inside Zamboanga Ecozone property, west of this city, invited a group from the academe, concerned government agencies, and representative from the city’s electric cooperative for a tour at Sual Power Plant to brief them on its operations and to quell apprehensions on the effects of a power plant to the environment.
National Electrification Administration (NEA) Observer Engineer Sonny Navarro pointed not only on the city’s need for a back-up power supply but the country as a whole.
“WE need a large power plant not only in Zamboanga City but in the entire country”, Navarro said.
The group also saw that with proper operation of a power plant, environment will still be protected.
Environment Management Bureau of Department of Environment and Natural Resources 9 Chief Ninie Ramos said, “We support the idea as long as it conforms to the environmental standards”.
Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative District 8 Board Member Elbert Atilano was also surprised at how environmental-friendly the power plant is. He said the city needs power plant like that of Sual’s.
Sual Mayor John Rodney Arcinue said he understands that some people might be against the putting up of a power plant here citing environmental destruction as it was also the sentiments of his people before the plant was constructed in 1996.
“It was not proven, and our municipality became a first class municipality because of it”, the mayor said.
Conal Consultant Engineer Ruben Conti said putting up a power plant will not only address the city’s power woes but it will also open job opportunities, which was also echoed by Western Mindanao State University Political Science Professor Edgar Araojo.
“This is for the people to decide as this will create employment benefits for Zamboagueños, Conti said. (JPA/MVC/PIA9-Zambo City)

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 11:52 AM

PIA Press Release
Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Pangasinan State U complements, not compete with private colleges -Dean

by Alex Romeo R. Fernandez
DAGUPAN CITY, August 16 (PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=49192) -- The Pangasinan State University (PSU) does not compete with the private colleges but rather complements their programs.
Simeon C. Cabansag, dean of the PSU Sta. Maria campus, made this statement in reaction to allegations that the Alaminos campus has been operating illegally and is only profit-oriented.
The Commission on Higher Education on June 15 issued a memorandum declaring legal all courses offered by the Alaminos campus—Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, and Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management.
“May desisyon na nga ang otoridad, may nagrereklamo pa rin,” he said in a radio interview Monday.
Cabansag said that the commission had seen the merit and advantages of the partnership between the city government and the PSU that led to the establishment of the Alaminos campus. Such joint effort is a model that can be followed in the country.
Cabansag said that prospective enrollees are required to take an entrance examination. “May mga quota kami. Limited ang enrollment namin para hindi kami makipag-compete sa ibang colleges. Kung cutthroat competition ‘yan iya-accommodate namin lahat ang mga estudyante,” he explained.
The Alaminos campus started operating last year but lacked certain requirements.
This prompted Ruben Morante, Pangasinan Accountancy and Science School College, to file a complaint with the Pangasinan provincial board against the PSU administration and Mayor Hernani Braganza.
The provincial board dismissed the complaint for lack of jurisdiction and instead asked Morante to bring the complaint to the Office of the President.
Morante reportedly declined to pursue his complaint further.
The Alaminos campus is now undergoing expansion under the PSU-Alaminos Phase II project, which costs P12.5 million. (ANL/ARRF-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 11:53 AM

PIA Press Release
Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Villasis municipal board picks vice mayor’s son as 8th councilor

by Venus H. Sarmiento
VILLASIS, Pangasinan, August 16 (PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=49199) -- The 20-year old son of this town’s vice-mayor was picked to sit as councilor of the Sangunniang Bayan when the latter succumbed to cardiac arrest last month.
Centinielo Ramon Costales Jr. formally took his oath yesterday as the eighth councilor of Villasis town after the town’s council approved the Nationalist People’s Coalition and Biskeg-Pangasinan (NPC/BP) party recommendation for him as their representative for the vacant position as accordance to the local government code law of succession. His father, Vice-Mayor Centinielo Rizal Costales, a member of NPC/BP died on July 20 this year.
The number one councilor, Hon. Paz Rafanan, replaced the elder Costales as vice mayor.
The new councilor may be the youngest member of the SB but he is not new to politics. He served as the Sangguninag Kabataan chairman of barangay San Nicolas and later advanced into being a barangay councilor.
“Wala rin naman sa edad yan kundi nasa puso para maglingkod sa bayan. Nasa kabataan ang focus ko,“ Costales said.
On his first day, a discussion forum and a special session greeted him.
Incumbent councilors welcomed the younger Costales saying they expect a great public servant in him as he is carrying the name of his vice mayor father and grandfather who was also a former mayor of the town .
Vice Mayor Paz Rafanan advised the new councilor to work and continue to do good deeds. “Magtrabaho at ipagpatuloy ang gawaing maganda para sa ikabubuti ng bayang Villasis.” Rafanan said. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 11:55 AM

PIA Press Release
Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Dagupan issues regulatory stickers for tricycles

by Venus H. Sarmiento
DAGUPAN CITY, August 16 (PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=49195)-- Tricycle drivers and operators are advised by the Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) to complete the requirements for the issuance of regulatory stickers before proceeding to the city plaza to avoid delays.
POSO chief Robert Erfe -Mejia said some tricycle drivers were not given regulatory stickers because of lack of paper requirements and even the essential parts of the vehicle.
“Yung mga iba, walang busina, walang headlights, meron pang walang permit. Determining factors ang mga yun para mabigyan ng sticker. Pag kumpleto naman, nire-release agad yung sticker,” Erfe- Mejia said.
Paper requirements include the Mayor’s permit, Land Transportation Office registration, and a copy of the driver’s license. The tricycle’s body must be painted largely with yellow and green for the linings, he explained.
Ronnie Quinto, president of the city’s Tricycle Operators and Drivers’ Association (Dagupan TODA) said he met with his members to inform them of the issuance which is being given out annually.
He likewise advised his fellow drivers to abide by the existing laws and submit complete documents.
“Sa mga kasamahan ko na tricycle drivers, para di tayo madelay, tignan at isaayos nating mabuti ang mga tricycle natin para di na tayo maabala,” Quinto said.
The regulatory sticker, which is issued on the tricycle’s coding day for the whole month of August, is deemed important as a vehicle is considered colorum without it. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 12:14 PM

Tinakayanan Falls
LABRADOR, PANGASINAN

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saintm

August 16th, 2011, 12:15 PM

Manaoag Dump Site Rehabilitation
[manaoag.gov.ph]
Friday, 12 August 2011 11:13 (manaoag.gov.ph)

The Open Dump Site of Manaoag has been close for rehabilitation....

The pictures shows the improvement of the Dump Site done by the team work of the LGU Head Departments and the utility boy's known as the zaido boy's.

Mayor Napoleon Sales, M.D's presence and support also gives them inspiration to do the job as quick as possible.

The Dump Site Before:

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The Dump Site After:

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saintm

August 16th, 2011, 02:12 PM

PIA Press Release
Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Tax exempt coops affect tax collection, says BIR

by Danny O. Sagun
DAGUPAN CITY, August 16 (PIA) -- (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=49197) The tax exemption granted to big time cooperatives has affected the collection efficiency of revenue district offices, it was revealed Tuesday.
Lawyer Beverly Milo, who heads revenue district No. 6 based in Urdaneta City, said that the Pangasinan Electric Cooperative (Panelco) which used to pay P3 million to P4 million a month is now paying only P100,000 to P200,000 a month in taxes.
Panelco, which services eastern Pangasinan, was registered with the Cooperative Development Authority. It used to be under the National Electrification Administration.
Milo noted that a new law which was implemented last year relaxed the requirements for tax exemptions. "We cannot do anything but issue their tax exemptions in 15 days," she said.
Two other factors have also affected tax collections by the revenue districts especially those that could no longer expand their tax base, she said during the Pantongtongan Tayo radio program of the Philippine Information Agency Tuesday over Radyo ng Bayan-DZMQ.
Milo, who before her assignment as district officer was assistant chief for assessment at the regional office, said there was decrease in the remittance by government agencies due to fewer infrastructure projects being implemented.
She cited the situation in her district where it registered the highest leap in collections last year because of the rehabilitation projects for the damaged river dikes and other projects implemented by the National Irrigation Administration. "We don't have a similar scenario now."
The Tax Identification Number-based tax collection system also affected the collection efforts of some revenue districts, she said. "Kung saan kinuha yong TIN doon magbabayad yong taxpayer," she said, adding that business owners pay their taxes at their base of operations and not at the branches.
Big mall firms like SM and the Dagupan-based CSI have their branches in eastern Pangasinan.
The revenue district suffered a decrease in collection for July by 16.51 percent when compared with its collection for the same period last year and failed to meet its goal by 14.67 percent.
The revenue district based in Alaminos City also failed to meet its goal for July by 17.39 percent for similar reasons.
"But we do not surrender, we need to survive," she said, noting that the bureau has more than four months more to step up its collection efforts. (ANL/DOS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 02:13 PM

PIA Press Release
Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Former five-star hotel not being sold at P68 million—Mayor Lim

by Alex Romeo R. Fernandez
DAGUPAN CITY, Aug. 16 (PIA) -- (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=49196) The McAdore Palace, formerly a five-star hotel, is not being sold by the city at P68 million, as previously reported.
Mayor Benjamin S. Lim clarified that the price offered by the Arbros Realty, based in this city, is not the final price for which the property, including its lot, is to be sold. “It is lower than what I expect as its market value,” he said in a radio interview Monday.
“Nonetheless, I informed the sangguniang panlungsod about this offer so that it will trigger a study to determine its [McAdore] fair market value,” he said.
He said the amount determined by the city council should only serve to establish the price floor, or the minimum selling price, for other interested buyers.
Lim also belied allegations that he “concocted the price to get commission.”
Vice-Mayor Belen T. Fernandez said the city council has to study other expenses when the city bought the property so it can make a better estimate of the property’s value.
In its April 5, 2011 letter to Lim, Arbros specified that it would only shoulder the tax on transfer and registration.
McAdore was bought by the city in 2002 during the first term of Mayor Lim for P50 million at P10 million a year installment. It was fully paid in 2007.
The structure was planned for renovation to house the city hall and some national offices, but it never materialized, due to various reasons. (ANL/ARRF-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

12jairien14

August 16th, 2011, 02:58 PM

[nightfury]

August 16th, 2011, 03:00 PM

12jairien14

August 16th, 2011, 03:07 PM

buti pa kayo meron na niyan :)

[nightfury]

August 16th, 2011, 03:14 PM

buti pa kayo meron na niyan :)

lahat tayo magkakaroon nyan :okay: hehehe

12jairien14

August 16th, 2011, 03:32 PM

;82932882']lahat tayo magkakaroon nyan :okay: hehehe
dito sa lugar namin?
sana nga!
:lol:
:okay:

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 03:37 PM

buti pa kayo meron na niyan :)

long overdue na po, dapat matagal ng meron kaso dahil sa politics bumagal po ang investments kasi sila nagcocontrol ng major businesses sa metro dagupan.. sana hindi ganun nangyayari sa zamboanga.. super malaking city at HUC pa po dyan.. Sana after SM GenSan dyan na po ang sunod.. Robinsons, SM, Ayala... :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 03:40 PM

:okay:

http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/images/stories/topstories3startsfeb1411/sual-picture---2-columns.jpg
Inter-agency group visits Sual Power Plant in Pangasinan
Tuesday, 16 August 2011 11:12
http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/news/13-top-stories/5816-inter-agency-group-visits-sual-power-plant-in-pangasinan.html
:okay::okay::okay::okay::okay::okay::okay:

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 03:44 PM

Today is Tuesday, August 16, 2011
A trek to 100 island in Pangasinan (Second part of 'A visit to Sual Power Plant') (http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/entertainment/mila-at-large/5833-a-trek-to-100-island-in-pangasinan-second-part-of-a-visit-to-sual-power-plant.html)

It was a sunny Monday afternoon last August 8, 2011, when the 24-man Inter-Agency Energy Team arrived in Alaminos, for a 3-day educational tour of the country's largest and cost-effective Sual coal-fired Power Plant in Pangasinan.

Upon arrival for hotel accomodation, the team immediately rode two motorized pumpboats for a thirty minute travel to 100 islands - one of Alaminos tourist destinations.

The team arrived at Governor's island and trekked the highest peak overlooking different shapes of the isles including Sual municipality and its neighboring sitios.

The group had the chance to enter Imelda's cave at Marcos island with bats hanging at the stalactite (roof of the cave).

Quezon island is the most developed among the isles with complete facilities for diving and snorkeling with its crystal clear water and white sand with a cultured clams and colorful corals.

The islands are being maintained by inter-government agencies including Department of Tourism - City of Alaminos and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) with affordable entrance fees for vacation. Here are some of the photos taken by Monch L. Follosco)

http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/images/stories/mila314feb11/milaaugust162011big.jpg
http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/entertainment/mila-at-large/5833-a-trek-to-100-island-in-pangasinan-second-part-of-a-visit-to-sual-power-plant.html

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 03:45 PM

:okay:

Today is Tuesday, August 16, 2011
A trek to 100 island in Pangasinan (Second part of 'A visit to Sual Power Plant') (http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/entertainment/mila-at-large/5833-a-trek-to-100-island-in-pangasinan-second-part-of-a-visit-to-sual-power-plant.html)

It was a sunny Monday afternoon last August 8, 2011, when the 24-man Inter-Agency Energy Team arrived in Alaminos, for a 3-day educational tour of the country's largest and cost-effective Sual coal-fired Power Plant in Pangasinan.

Upon arrival for hotel accomodation, the team immediately rode two motorized pumpboats for a thirty minute travel to 100 islands - one of Alaminos tourist destinations.

The team arrived at Governor's island and trekked the highest peak overlooking different shapes of the isles including Sual municipality and its neighboring sitios.

The group had the chance to enter Imelda's cave at Marcos island with bats hanging at the stalactite (roof of the cave).

Quezon island is the most developed among the isles with complete facilities for diving and snorkeling with its crystal clear water and white sand with a cultured clams and colorful corals.

The islands are being maintained by inter-government agencies including Department of Tourism - City of Alaminos and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) with affordable entrance fees for vacation. Here are some of the photos taken by Monch L. Follosco)

http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/images/stories/mila314feb11/milaaugust162011big.jpg
http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/entertainment/mila-at-large/5833-a-trek-to-100-island-in-pangasinan-second-part-of-a-visit-to-sual-power-plant.html

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 03:54 PM

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12jairien14

August 16th, 2011, 03:56 PM

long overdue na po, dapat matagal ng meron kaso dahil sa politics bumagal po ang investments kasi sila nagcocontrol ng major businesses sa metro dagupan.. sana hindi ganun nangyayari sa zamboanga.. super malaking city at HUC pa po dyan.. Sana after SM GenSan dyan na po ang sunod.. Robinsons, SM, Ayala... :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:
:cheers:
lahat talaga dahil sa politics

http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/images/stories/topstories3startsfeb1411/sual-picture---2-columns.jpg
Inter-agency group visits Sual Power Plant in Pangasinan
Tuesday, 16 August 2011 11:12
http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/news/13-top-stories/5816-inter-agency-group-visits-sual-power-plant-in-pangasinan.html
:okay::okay::okay::okay::okay::okay::okay:
:cheers:

Today is Tuesday, August 16, 2011
A trek to 100 island in Pangasinan (Second part of 'A visit to Sual Power Plant') (http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/entertainment/mila-at-large/5833-a-trek-to-100-island-in-pangasinan-second-part-of-a-visit-to-sual-power-plant.html)

It was a sunny Monday afternoon last August 8, 2011, when the 24-man Inter-Agency Energy Team arrived in Alaminos, for a 3-day educational tour of the country's largest and cost-effective Sual coal-fired Power Plant in Pangasinan.

Upon arrival for hotel accomodation, the team immediately rode two motorized pumpboats for a thirty minute travel to 100 islands - one of Alaminos tourist destinations.

The team arrived at Governor's island and trekked the highest peak overlooking different shapes of the isles including Sual municipality and its neighboring sitios.

The group had the chance to enter Imelda's cave at Marcos island with bats hanging at the stalactite (roof of the cave).

Quezon island is the most developed among the isles with complete facilities for diving and snorkeling with its crystal clear water and white sand with a cultured clams and colorful corals.

The islands are being maintained by inter-government agencies including Department of Tourism - City of Alaminos and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) with affordable entrance fees for vacation. Here are some of the photos taken by Monch L. Follosco)

http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/images/stories/mila314feb11/milaaugust162011big.jpg
http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/entertainment/mila-at-large/5833-a-trek-to-100-island-in-pangasinan-second-part-of-a-visit-to-sual-power-plant.html
:cheers:

[nightfury]

August 16th, 2011, 05:29 PM

dito sa lugar namin?
sana nga!
:lol:
:okay:

oo naman..800K na population ng ZC..kayang kaya kaya na magtayo ng Robinsons, SM, Ayala :D

[nightfury]

August 16th, 2011, 05:30 PM

Metro Plaza, Dagupan City

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by Bernadette Ferreol

source: http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/292532_2272462293091_1294671229_2671203_1757122_n.jpg

[nightfury]

August 16th, 2011, 05:30 PM

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 06:52 PM

20 anyos ya anak na andi lad bilay ya vice mayor na Villasis, inmirong la bilang konsehal

Tuesday, 16 August 2011 20:57
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72123-20-anyos-ya-anak-na-andi-lad-bilay-ya-vice-mayor-na-villasis-inmirong-la-bilang-konsehal) Pormal lan immirong bilang konsehal so 20 anyos ya anak nen vice mayor Centinielo Rizal Costales dfiad baley ya Villasis na inatey ed cardiac arrest.

Si Centinielo Ramon Costales Jr. so inpasen ya kumawalon konsehal diad Sangguniang bayan na Villasis alinsunod ed nagmaliw ya disisyon na saray lider na Nationalist People’s Coalition tan Biskeg-Pangasinan.

No nanonotan say ama tonyan si vice Mayor Centinielo Rizal Costales so inatey nen July 20.

Kaleganan tonya, say number one councilor ya si Paz Rafanan so insalat ed say matakken ya Costales bilang vice mayor.

Say balon konsehal so sangkaogawan ya membro na Sangguniang Bayan.

Aliwa metlan balo ed ogaw ya Costales so inloob tod pulitika. Nansirbi metla iya bilang Sangguniang Kabataan chairman na barangay San Nicolas tan nagmaliw ya barangay councilor.

Diad unaan ya agew tod trabaho, ampetang so impangaksubid sikato na saray kapara ton konsehal.

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 06:53 PM

DTI,ingiit na halos gawan lokal so saray school supplies

Tuesday, 16 August 2011 07:32
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72001-dtiingiit-na-halos-gawan-lokal-so-saray-school-supplies)-Inpasuot na opisina na Department of Trade and Industry o DTI na anggapo so ipampaga na saray manasaliw na saray school supplies lapud halos na saraya et gawan lokal katon anggapo so halo ton kemikal na manlalapud saray arom na bansa na singa lead na ilalaok ed saray school supplies na mandudulot na panganib ed saray estudyante.

Onong ed kinde Provincial Director Peter Mangabat na DTI, na halos saray minomonitor dan saray school supplies et locally manufactured onong ed saya dayset so saray imported products na aga pan-masa o aga mabili et likod tonya na imported lapud mabli tan anggapoy katiyakan to raya na ligtas o anggapoy halo ton kemikal na tatawagen na "lead".

Kaplesan tonya na anggapo ni so advisory so FDA likod tonya na anggapo so dapat ipangamba so saray managsaliw na saray school supplies tan no wala et sikada mismo so mangibaga tan mangawa na paraan ompian aga nabiktima na saray produkton walay halon toxic kemikal.

No nawalaan na toxic kemikal o lead so saray school supplies diad luyag na Pangasinan, manunan-manuna na man- analyze so opisina na Food and Drug Administration o FDA lapud sikara so makaanta na brand at produkto na walaan na toxic kemikal tan manre-release na advisory ompian ungalaw so opisina na Department of Trade and Industry o DTI lapud anggapo so kinalaman na FDA ed panmomonitor ed merkado tan panaralan no anto so gawen da ed saray
produkton walay halon toxic kemikal.

Inyarom nen Mangabat, na anggapo so nae-encounter da partikular diad luyag na Pangasinan na walay abiktima na saray estudyante na toxic kemikal tan mansasansya so panmomonitor ed saray school supplies ompian naiwasan so makaloob ed luyag na Pangasinan so saray produkton gawa ed arum na bansa na walay halon kemikal partikular so "lead" na maapekto ed kalusugan na saray estudyante.

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 06:54 PM

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 06:55 PM

Local Gov't na Dagupan aga pinansin so idudulog ya ideya na sakey ya concern citizen

Tuesday, 16 August 2011 07:30
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71999-local-govt-na-dagupan-aga-pinansin-so-idudulog-ya-ideya-na-sakey-ya-concern-citizen)- Aga pinansin na lokal na gobyerno na siyudad na Dagupan sakey ya Korean war vetererant ya imaginger ed tanggpan da umpan iyasinger so ideya to no panunton nasugpo so ageyet ya mangeeter na sakit partikular la na dengue.

Unong ed kinden Mr. Glecerio de Catabuna sakey ya Korean war vetererant na siyudad na Dagupan, sikato et linma ed opisina na lokal na gobyerno na siyudad umpan eter so sulat to balet anggapo so ebat ed saya na abetlan opisina.

Kwanto met ya singa sikato et panbabawalan da lan unla ed opisna da tan babalewalaen met so ideya to misesengeg ed abetlan tungtungan.

Inyarum met nen Catabuna ya sikato et binmarong ta agda labat iya initdan na pagkakataon ya nabaga no anto so naantaan to.

Kwanto met ya gabay to labat ya makatulong ed problema na siyudad patungkol ed pantagey na kaso na dengue dyad siyudad balet aglabat naitdan na panaon .

Inpaliwawa to met ya base ed sayantipikon paraan so ideya to tan anggapo so nepeg ya bayaran na siyudad ed saya tan sarag to ni iyan pankwartaan.

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 06:56 PM

Unkekerew na permit hinggil ed panputer na kyew dyad luyag na Pangasinan undarakel - CENRO

Tuesday, 16 August 2011 07:29
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71998-unkekerew-na-permit-hinggil-ed-panputer-na-kyew-dyad-luyag-na-pangasinan-undarakel-cenro) Undarakel natan so unkekerew na permit patugnkol ed panputer na kyew syag luyag.

Unong ed kinen Engr. Raymundo Gayo, pangulo na Community Environment and Natural Reasources o CENRO Dagupan,sakey iyan maong ya indikasyon ya wala la so anta na saray Pangasinense patungkol ed say batas na panputer na kyew dyad luyag.

Mangeeter so opisina da ya permit no anggad 1 anggad 10 piraso na kywe so puturen na sakey ya too.

No ayaet simobra ed 10 anggad 20 ed dyad opisina la na Provincial Environment and Natural Resources tan no limagpas la iya ed 20 ed yad opisina la na Regional office nepeg ya mangalay permit.

Inyarum to met ya wala met so saray kyew ya nepeg ni na special permit ya manlapu ed secretary da kapara la na kyew na Molave antes eran payagan ya manputer na sayan kyew.

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 07:01 PM

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saintm

August 16th, 2011, 07:04 PM

Climate change tan kaandian na sanitasyon, sengegan na itatagey na dengue cases

Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71948-climate-change-tan-kaandian-na-sanitasyon-sengegan-na-itatagey-na-dengue-cases)Say panuman uman na klima tan kaandian na sanitasyon so ituturonm sengegan na Provincial Health Office no akin patuloy so itatagey na kason dengue diad luyag na Pangasinan.

Saya so ebat na Provincial Health Officer Dr. Anna De guzman nilirad sauy patuloy ya itatagey na kaso na dengue diad luyag ed inyarap tonya diad regular session na Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

Onong ed kinen de guzman, papadisiran ya 1,214 so kaso la na dengue diad sayan taon legan ya samplora so inatey kumpara nen imbeneg ya taon ya 310 labat so kaso na dengue tan limara so inatey.

Nilirad saya, papadisiran ya labin limang baley so walad watchlist na Provincial Health Office ya babantayan da diad panunaan na ciudad na Dagupan ya walay sangkarakelan ya kaso na dengue.

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 07:05 PM

P5 rollback, kekerewen na ACTO

Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/71947-p5-rollback-kekerewen-na-acto) Mas baleg ni so iilaloan ya rollback na langis nen Alliance of Concerned Transport Organization o ACTO president Efren de Luna

Onong ed kinen de Luna, P5 so iilaloan dan rollback ta mamurala so contract price diad world market. Inkuwanton melag so P1.50 anggad P2 ya imbawas ed presyo na langis

Maniilalo ran wala ni katombokan na rollback ta aminpiga lan nantagey ira na presyo.

Kaleganan tonya,impalapag nen de Luna, ya no nakaokolan so napilitan iran mangawa na rally piyan kalampagen iray oil company ya mangileksab na presyo.

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 07:06 PM

Brgy. kagawad, narel lapod agga inpanbayar ya SSS contribution na sa ray empleyado to

Tuesday, 16 August 2011 16:20
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY - (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72084-brgy-kagawad-narel-lapod-agga-inpanbayar-ya-sss-contribution-na-sa-ray-empleyado-to) Inerel so sakey barangay kagawad diad syudad na Dagupan lapod say agga panre-remit ya kontribusyon diad Social Security System o SSS na saray empleyado to ed apalabas na taloy taon.

Inerel so suspek na si Barangay Kagawad Sidney Lomboy na Barangay Tapuac tan sakey met ya negosyante diad pinasanib ya operatiba na Criminal Investigation and Detection Group o CIDG tan Dagupan City PNP.

Akabatan na agto inremit diad SSS kontribusyon na saray empleyado to nanlapod Pebrero taon 2007 anggad Agosto 2010.

Kasumpalan na narel iya inbaga to na aayusen to lan bayaran so kontribusyon na saray empleyado to.

Onaabet ed masulok P68,000 so agga abayaran na kontribusyon na saray empleyado to diad SSS.

urdanetaboy

August 16th, 2011, 07:09 PM

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August 16th, 2011, 07:13 PM

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saintm

August 16th, 2011, 07:14 PM

BSP relaxes bank rules in typhoon-hit areas

MANILA, Philippines – (http://www.interaksyon.com/article/11088/bsp-relaxes-bank-rules-in-typhoon-hit-areas) Regulators relaxed the strict guidelines for lending and accounting for loans in areas affected by typhoon Juaning in July, in recognition of the difficulties faced by borrowers in repaying the banks.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said a statement on Tuesday that loans in affected areas that were declared as past due are now exempt from the computation of past due loans, on condition that these are later restructured.

With the exempt status, banks are relieved from a requirement to set aside part of their assets as buffer funds for potential losses, a requirement that cramps their ability to give out more loans.

Part of the relaxation of guidelines is the reduction of the ratio for general provisioning for banks in typhoon-devastated areas. Now, they need only to set aside 1, instead of 5 percent, as general provisioning for the restructured loans. Such relief will free up even more funds for loaning out.

Banks in affected areas are also temporarily relieved from monetary penalties for failing to observe deposit reserve levels. Such penalties pile up quickly and further restrict the ability of banks to loan out funds.

Typhoon Juaning, which was closely followed by typhoon Kabayan, damaged P1.7 billion of infrastructure and agricultural products in the Bicol region, the hardest hit region based on government reports.

Juaning actually cut across a wide swathe of areas in Luzon, from Metro Manila, to Northern, Central and Southern Luzon.

Countryside lenders are usually not exempt from tough BSP regulations that are imposed on larger and more profitable commercial and universal banks. Among these regulations are those requiring them to keep deposit reserves, soured loans and buffer funds for bad loans at specified levels always, with monetary penalties and other sanctions imposed on violators.

Relief for rural banks on rehab, too

Meanwhile, rehabilitating rural, thrift and cooperative banks in the affected areas also got relief from paying regulators the usual monthly fees, since a moratorium has been declared. Lenders are also now allowed to book on staggered basis the allowance for probable losses over a stretch of five years.

Other forms of relief lined up by BSP include: exempting affected banks from penalties from delays in the submission of supervisory reports; allowing banks to extend financial aid to officers and employees without incurring penalties even if such assistance is not covered by BSP-approved fringe benefit programs; and extending to 60 days the grace period for settling outstanding rediscounting obligations.

The relief measure also allow banks to restructure with the BSP, on a case-by-case basis, the outstanding rediscounted loans of borrowers affected by Juaning.

The relief measures cover those in areas identified by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on 4 August 2011: NCR: Las Piñas City, Muntinlupa City, Pasay City and Quezon City; CAR: Benguet, Ifugao and Kalinga; Region I: La Union and Pangasinan; Region II: Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino; Region III: Aurora, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija and Pampanga; Region IV-A: Batangas and Quezon; Region IV-B: Marinduque and Romblon; Region V: Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate and Sorsogon; Region VI: Iloilo and Antique; Region VII: Siquijor and Cebu; Region VIII: Leyte and Eastern Samar; and Region X: Lanao del Norte.

saintm

August 16th, 2011, 07:15 PM

Gov't sets P12.3-B vs flood in 2012
By Lilybeth G. Ison

MANILA, Aug. 16 (PNA) (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Main_News_1/Gov_t_sets_P12_3-B_vs_flood_in_2012.shtml)-- The national government has earmarked some P12.3 billion in fresh funds to fight floods and another P7.5 billion to support communities that may be hit hard by disasters due to climate change.

LPG/MA party-list Rep. Arnel Ty said both amounts are contained in the proposed P1.816-trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2012.

Ty cited a report from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and Geoscience Bureau (DENR-MGB) indicating that one-third of Metro Manila and between 20 to 80 percent of the land areas of at least 19 provinces are "susceptible to floods."

The report further revealed that around 33.2 percent of the National Capital Region’s (NCR) land area is vulnerable to floods.

The 19 provinces most susceptible to floods and the percentages of their respective land areas deemed threatened are: Pampanga (79.5 percent); Nueva Ecija (51.2 percent); Pangasinan (48.1 percent); Tarlac (47.1 percent); Maguindanao (42.5 percent); Bulacan (39.9 percent); North Cotabato (30.1 percent); Mindoro Oriental (28.7 percent); Ilocos Norte (27.9 percent); Iloilo (26.7 percent);

La Union (26.3 percent); Cagayan (25.5 percent); Sultan Kudarat (24.4 percent); Ilocos Sur (23.4 percent); Bataan (23.1 percent); Leyte (20.8 percent); Davao del Norte (20.2 percent); Compostela Valley (also 20.2 percent); and Camarines Sur (19.2 percent).

"As weather conditions become more extreme, we’re afraid that more communities are at risk of getting distressed by flooding in the years ahead," Ty warned.

In the proposed 2012 national budget, the LPG/MA party-list solon said some P12.3 billion has been put aside to construct 8,000 lineal meters of flood barriers, mostly along main river systems and key basins.

To lessen the build-up of trash in waterways, Ty said another P793 million has been allocated for the Metro Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) Solid Waste and Disposal Management Project, which would provide extra garbage elimination services to local governments in Metro Manila.

"Due to harsh climate change, fast and reliable weather forecasting has become absolutely imperative," he said.

Ty said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) would also get an additional P367 million for automation.

The Laguna de Bay Institutional Strengthening and Community Participation Project and the Pasig River Rehabilitation Project would also receive P485 million and P173 million, respectively, fresh funding for next year.

Ty said some P7.5 billion has also been put in the Calamity Fund for 2012. This is 50 percent greater than the P5-billion allocation this year.

The fund provides aid, relief and rehabilitation services to communities hit by man-made and natural calamities, including disease outbreaks, crises due to armed conflicts, insurgency, terrorism, and other catastrophes, which may arise during the budget year or those that occurred in the immediately preceding year, he said.

Of the total calamity fund, some P4.85 billion will be reserved for the repair and reconstruction of permanent structures, including capital expenditures for pre-disaster operations, rehabilitation and other related activities.

The P2.65-billion balance would be used for aid, relief and rehabilitation services to communities/areas affected by calamities, including training of personnel, and other pre-disaster activities. (PNA)

agay_met_la_tan

August 17th, 2011, 01:19 AM

;82936493']Metro Plaza, Dagupan City

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wow parang typical na bldg sa libis or tomas morato, ganyan na lang dapat innstead na malalaking malls ang ipatayo

agay_met_la_tan

August 17th, 2011, 01:59 AM

oo nga napansin ko nga rin, ang ganda rin pala, dapat madaliin na nila pag-renovate bago magsi-alisan ng tuluyan ang kanilang customers

pag napaganda ng CSI ang mga malls nila, duon pa rin ako m amimili most of the time kase parang part na rin sya ng history ng Pangasinan sa subrang tagal nila sa Pangasinan, pero kung di nila mapaganda, baka 15% na lang ng budget ko ang ipa-pannpamili ko dun

lightz

August 17th, 2011, 05:12 AM

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:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Mabilis humarurot ang bus kaya eto lang nakuha ko n.n

nice! May latest update ulit sa construction sa robinsons calasiao. May improvement na pala, makakahabol yan sa December :banana: :cheers:

lightz

August 17th, 2011, 05:14 AM

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:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Mabilis humarurot ang bus kaya eto lang nakuha ko n.n

nice! May latest update ulit sa construction sa robinsons calasiao. May improvement na pala, makakahabol yan sa December. :banana: :cheers:

lightz

August 17th, 2011, 05:22 AM

lightz

August 17th, 2011, 05:41 AM

;82901528']Patar Beach, Bolinao, Pangasinan

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ang ganda naman dyan.kumpleto na lahat may white sand, dagat, ilog, pti bundok..

lightz

August 17th, 2011, 05:44 AM

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lightz

August 17th, 2011, 05:49 AM

Bonuan
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12jairien14

August 17th, 2011, 05:49 AM

;82936460']oo naman..800K na population ng ZC..kayang kaya kaya na magtayo ng Robinsons, SM, Ayala :D
:lol:
:okay:

lightz

August 17th, 2011, 06:00 AM

Sual Power Plant
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lightz

August 17th, 2011, 06:12 AM

ito ba yung sa harap ng CSI Square? Ang ganda, siguro gumanda overall ang lugar dyan....hows da sidewalks? malinis na rin ba? sayang ang starbucks, sosyal ang lugar di makakasira sa image nila

city hall po yung tapat nyang metroplaza pero malapit lang sya sa csi square. Luminis na din yung sidewalk dyan, bawal na kasi magtapon ng basura kahit saan saan dyan sa mga sidewalk, may manghuhuli hehe..

bcl4me

August 17th, 2011, 08:09 AM

pag napaganda ng CSI ang mga malls nila, duon pa rin ako m amimili most of the time kase parang part na rin sya ng history ng Pangasinan sa subrang tagal nila sa Pangasinan, pero kung di nila mapaganda, baka 15% na lang ng budget ko ang ipa-pannpamili ko dun

I am sure marami pa ring loyal sa CSI kahit ganun ang itsura ng Mall, pero baka unti-unti pag nakita nila mas convenient ang mag-shopping sa Robinson's unti-unti na sila mapupunta dun at maba-bypass na lang parati ang CSI, pero sa tingin ko may pagka-Ilongo ang mga Fernandez kase di nawawala ang Ilonggo Grill at Inasal sa mga malls nila

[nightfury]

August 17th, 2011, 09:23 AM

[nightfury]

August 17th, 2011, 09:25 AM

ang ganda naman dyan.kumpleto na lahat may white sand, dagat, ilog, pti bundok..

+ waterfalls, saka yung lighthouse :)

bcl4me

August 17th, 2011, 11:04 AM

city hall po yung tapat nyang metroplaza pero malapit lang sya sa csi square. Luminis na din yung sidewalk dyan, bawal na kasi magtapon ng basura kahit saan saan dyan sa mga sidewalk, may manghuhuli hehe..

wow, inaalagaan na talaga ng City Govt ang paligid ng Downtown, maganda rin kase gawing tourist attraction ang downtown.:banana:

[nightfury]

August 17th, 2011, 11:31 AM

MuKnGTuQ7s8

:lol:

lightz

August 17th, 2011, 11:49 AM

;82958595']+ waterfalls, saka yung lighthouse :)

kumpletos rekados :cheers:

lightz

August 17th, 2011, 11:53 AM

dagdag ko pa mga to...
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^^Bolinao

lightz

August 17th, 2011, 02:21 PM

Pangasinan Provincial Hospital, San Carlos City, Pangasinan
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saintm

August 17th, 2011, 05:15 PM

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 05:22 PM

PIA Press Release
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Pangasinan solon favors ‘loterya’ to bring projects to the people

by Venus H. Sarmiento
PANGASINAN, August 17 (PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=49346) -- Fifth district Congresswoman Carmen ‘Kimi’ Cojuangco favors the idea of bringing the ‘Loterya ng Bayan’ to the province saying it is one numbers game where its generated incomes can be redirected to fund government projects and benefit the people unlike ‘jueteng’ where only a few get wealthier.
“Kung gusto ng mga tao ang sugal, sa loterya na lang, babalik pa ang pera sa kanila,” she said.
She noted that there is no real drawing of winners in ‘jueteng’ which explains why only a few are winning.
Cojuangco dismissed the allegations that she is one of the incorporators of ‘loterya’ saying that the reason Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office chair Margie Juico sought an audience with congressmen was because the district representative s can directly talk to mayors and barangay captains to support government endeavors.
“Hindi ako incorporator (ng loterya). I can tell you pointblank. Sorry to say, hindi ko kailangan ang pera dun. Pinanganak na akong mayaman. Reality yun,” the lady solon said.
She said she will make sure the money earned from loterya will go back to the people in terms of projects. (ANL/VHS/PIA-Pangasinan)

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 05:22 PM

PIA Press Release
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Pangasinan news: ‘Flood resistant’ ya bini, oosaren la na dumaralos

nen Venus H. Sarmiento
PANGASINAN, Agosto 17 (PIA) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=49376)-- Oosaren la na kabiangay dumaralos so tatawagen ya ‘flood resistant’ ya bini na pagey
Aya so indalatdat nen Agriculture Undersecretary Joel Rudinas ed agawan Communication and News Exchange forum na Philippine Information Agency nen niman.
Onong ed si Rudinas, diad ginawan panag-aral na Rice Research Institute, asokayan so klase na bini ya ‘flood resistant’ o ‘flood tolerant.’
Imbaga to ya pararakelen la na saray dumaralos so abitlan klase na bini pian naosar ed panaon na mamaoran. (ANL/VHS/PIA-Pangasinan)
Gist: Ginagamit na ang mga magsasaka ang flood resistant variety ng palay na natuklasan sa pananaliksik ng Rice Research Institute. Sinabi ni Agriculture Usec Rudinas na ito ay pinapadami na ng mga magsasaka upang magamit sa tag-ulan.

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 05:27 PM

2 members of 'Spaghetti' gang engaged in cable wire theft neutralized in Pangasinan

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan Aug. 17 (PNA (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=366797)) -- Two of three members of the so-called "Spaghetti" gang believed responsible for a series of cable theft incidents in Malasiqui and adjacent towns of Pangasinan were neutralized in an operation conducted by the Malasiqui police at dawn Tuesday.

Caught red-handed while cutting cable wires of Digital Communication of the Philippines (Digitel) attached to a concrete post were brothers Armando and Harold Cabardo, 25 and 28, respectively, both of Barangay Polong, Malasiqui.

Found from the possession of the two were six pieces of cable wires measuring 5.5 meters, 17.4 meters, 17.9 meters, 5.37 meters, 9.58 meters and 9.57 meters with total length of 65.32 meters, one 13-inch long stainless kitchen knife, one 12-inch steel saw and one Swiss knife measuring 8.25 meters.

Three other suspects were able to elude arrest. They are Virgilio Cabardo, Renato Cabardo and Cesar Macaraeg, who are now the subject of manhunt by the police.

Cases of theft are now being prepared by the police against the suspects. (PNA)

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 05:31 PM

Dagupan City set to build own primary hospital

DAGUPAN CITY, Aug. 17 (PNA) -— (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=7&rid=366934) Despite the slated expansion of the Region 1 Medical Center (R1MC) here from 300 to 600-bed capacity, Mayor Benjamin Lim is bent on pushing his plan to put up a children’s and lying-in hospital to exclusively serve Dagupenos.

Speaking during the ‘Media in Action’ Forum of the Pangasinan Press Club, Lim bared that the proposed facility will be built at the present lot occupied by the Juan P. Guadiz Elementary School on A.B. Fernandez Avenue West which is owned by the city government.

The proposed hospital was one of the projects identified to be funded by the city’s 20 percent development fund.

Lim said he just talked to City Schools Superintendent Alma Ruby Torio and discussed with her the eventual transfer of the 281 pupils of the Juan P. Guadiz Elementary School to the adjacent West Central Elementary School (WCES).

“There are options that we talked about and one of these is the splitting of classrooms so that we can transfer the 281 pupils of Juan P. Guadiz Elementary School and eventually construct the hospital

Lim said the 3,100 square meter Juan P. Guadiz Elementary School is a very appropriate location for the primary hospital.

Once in place, the hospital will be able to cater to children from 12 years and below, including pregnant mothers delivering their babies, he added.

But he said mothers needing ceasarian operation will be referred to R1MC and to other tertiary hospitals in the city.

Lim expressed hope that the facility could hopefully provide rehabilitation assistance, like physical therapy to senior citizens aside from blood chemistry analysis and x-ray tests.

The mayor, however, stressed the need for the hospital to socialize its services by charging in full the patients who can afford to pay to sustain operations and give discounts of at least 25 percent to poor citizens.

Lim said Dagupan needs to build its hospital which cannot be served anymore by R1MC due to congestion of patients coming from the province and Region 1. (PNA)
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August 17th, 2011, 05:31 PM

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August 17th, 2011, 05:32 PM

Dengue cases not alarming in Dagupan yet - mayor

DAGUPAN CITY, Aug. 17 (PNA) (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=7&rid=366887) — Mayor Benjamin Lim admitted that dengue cases in Dagupan had increased by 60 percent but added that this is not alarming because parents have learned to bring their children to the hospitals at the first sign of dengue.

“We have not reached a point when a sick child is only brought to the hospital when he or she already needs blood transfusion,” said Lim, speaking during the "Media in Action" Forum of the Pangasinan Press Club (PPC) Wednesday.

He said because of his program "Nurse in Every Barangay", the residents have learned how to recognize dengue and are bringing their children immediately to the hospital.

All dengue cases, when diagnosed at an early stage, is easy to treat/manage, he added.

Noting that dengue mostly afflicts children of poor families, Lim said that the city’s nurses deployed in all barangays are now educating parents to adopt healthy and hygienic practices at home as precautions against dengue.

But the mayor recognized the need to put up a blood reserve since the Philippine Red Cross chapter has admitted short supply of blood.

With this, the City Disaster Risk Management Reduction Council (CDRRMC) has scheduled a blood-letting on Aug. 25 to put up a blood reserve.

According to Lim, he is getting periodic report from the city health office (CHO) which is in touch with the Region 1 Medical Center where most of the dengue patients are being brought. (PNA)

jcruze057

August 17th, 2011, 05:35 PM

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August 17th, 2011, 05:43 PM

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Tourists flock to Hundred Islands even during rainy days

ALAMINOS CITY, Aug. 16 (PNA) (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=6&rid=366703) -- Tourists continue to flock to the Hundred Islands in droves notwithstanding the rainy season.

This was disclosed by Alaminos City Administrator Wilmer Panabang who estimated the daily arrival in the province's number tourist spot to 200 and more than 1,000 during weekends.

In fact, he said, the number of tourist arrivals in the Hundred Islands improved this year as compared to last year and in 2008 and 2009 which were marked by down trend in tourism due to the effects on the industry wrought by Tyhoons "Ondoy" and "Pepeng".

Thus, even during the rainy season, tourists--mostly domestic, are arriving in droves, he added.

The number of foreign tourists arriving has not increased though but there was no downtrend in their number too. Most of the foreign tourists are Koreans and Japanese and a few Americans and Europeans.

Panabang said that more tourists will come to the Hundred Islands if they can cut their travel time in going to Alaminos from Manila which is five hours to only 40 minutes by means of air travel.

This can only be realized, he said, if the Pangasinan Airport, which is now undergoing construction, will soon be completed.

The project, initiated by Alaminos City Mayor Hernani Braganza, has the backing of President Benigno S. Aquino III and Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas.

To date, land acquisition and earth movement are now ongoing at the proposed Pangasinan Airport using initial P200 million released by DOTC.

Panabang said of the amount, P50 million formed the first trance and the second trance amounted to P150 million. All these were used to acquire 80 hectares of land that will form part of the airport's runway of 150 hectares.

"Hopefully, the third trance of another P60 million will be released in the next few weeks, good for another 60 hectares of land to be acquired," Panabang said.

If completed, the Pangasinan airport will first serve domestic tourists and later expanded to an international airport. With a 150-hectare runway, excluding its access roads, the Pangasinan Airport will be bigger than the Laoag International Airport which is only 70 hectares.

He said a foreign investor is also keen on building an 18-hole golf course in Alaminos to complement the airport project. (PNA)

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saintm

August 17th, 2011, 08:07 PM

Cooperative Building, apuulan; P1.7-M so damage

Wednesday, 17 August 2011 18:21
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72260-cooperative-building-apuulan-p17-m-so-damage)- Inupot na apoy so Cooperative Building ed Bayambang National Highshool ed baley na Bayambang, Pangasinan.

Ginmapo so poul antis na alas-4:00 na palbangon.

Walad loob na sayan building so kantina na eskuwelaan.

Impalapag nen SFO1 Raymund Palisoc na BFP Bayambang, overloading ed outlet na koryente so nanlapuan na puol lapud diad saksakey ya outlet labat akasaksak so ankakabaleg ya refrigirator.

Abayagan na sakey oras so poul antis ya narep na dwaran firetruck na baley.

Susumaen ya P1.7 million so damage na agawan insidente na poul.

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 08:07 PM

Sakey so inatey, sakey so asugatan diad aksidente

Wednesday, 17 August 2011 22:48
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72301-sakey-so-inatey-sakey-so-asugatan-diad-aksidente) Inatey so sakey ya laki legan ya asugatan so backride kasumpalan ya naaksidente diad motorsiklo diad baleya na Asingan, Pangasinan.

Kinabat so biktima ya si Edwin Estayo, 42 anyos , walay asawa legan ya say backrider ya asugatan so kinabat ya si Mel Alcantara, 31 anyos, walay asawa tan parehon residente na barangay Cabalatyan diad abitlan baley.

Onong ed PNP Asingan, akalugan na motorsiklo so duwara diad karukuyan na provincial road tan tan nen akasabi rad barangay Dumampot so biglan atumba so motorsiklo tan binmantak diad gilig na kalsada iray biktima.

Akagamor iray biktima na sugat tan gasgas diad nanduruman parte na laman. Imbatik iraya diad Asingan Community Hospital bangbalet, indeklaran dead on arrival si Estayo legan ya kritikal si Alcantara.

Akabatan na pulisya ya akainom so duwaran biktima nen agawa so aksidente.

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 08:08 PM

Pilipinas, tuloy so koordinasyon ed Syrian government - DFA

Wednesday, 17 August 2011 15:47
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY - (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72236-pilipinas-tuloy-so-koordinasyon-ed-syrian-government-dfa) Patuloy so koordinasyon na gobyernoy Pilipinas diad Syrian government onong ed say nagagawan gulo ed abitlan bansa.

Onong ed kinen Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesman Raul Hernandez, diad esklusibon inpituyaw ed sikato mas minaletan ni na say gobyerno so koordinasyon da ed saray opisyal na Syria laot la natan na magulo diman.

Nen linmabas ya duay agew mismon si Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario so nanpawit ya sulat diad Syrian government ya itunda la so panoosar ya dahas laban ed saray manaaklas ya mamamayan da san manpatupad ya reporma tapian naresolba so krisis pampulitikal ed bansa da.

Kalegenan ton nia saray labay dan mituyaw na personal ed DFA tapian antaen so kalagayan na kanayon da ed Syria, nayari iran ontawag ed nu meron (02) 834-3333 o hot line diad Damascus na 00-963-11613-2626.

Inmuna ed saya inpasipor la na DFA ya ligtas so walad 17,000 Pilipino ed Syria.

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 08:09 PM

'Panlikas na gobyerno ed saray Pilipino diad Syria, agga sapat'

Wednesday, 17 August 2011 15:45
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY - (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72235-panlikas-na-gobyerno-ed-saray-pilipino-diad-syria-agga-sapat)Agga sapat so ipapalakar tan pagpapatupad na voluntary repatriation o panlikas ed saray Pilipinon walad Syria natan onong ed say gulo ed abitlan bansa.

Diad esklusibon inpituyaw na Bombo Radyo Dagupan ed kinen Migrante International Chairman Garry Martinez, kikirewen dala ed Presidente Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III ya mangawa na say tatawagen na blueprint o say lugar no iner nayarin onlaan na saray Pilipino ed Syria tapian naiwasan ya naiipit ed gulo.

Natan kuno et sisikapen na say opisina da ya laot la saray coordinator da ya mituyak ed say ka-alyado da ed Syria tapian makala iray kaaruman ya impormasyon balet bigo ni ra.

Agga ni kuno onsasagot ira ya ed say text messages da san say tawag da.

Mainam kuno ya mantalaga na ligtas ya lugar o safe zone so gobyerno ya nayarin onlaan na saray Pilipinon naiipit ed gulo.

Bukod ed saya nepeg ni kunon mantalaga na hotline so saray Department of Foreign Affairs ya nayarin tawagan na saray kababayan ya labay dan makalay impormasyon ed kalagayan na saraya kanayon dan mantatrabaho ed Syria.

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 08:10 PM

San agi angipawil ya pitakan adokdok diad gasolinaan

Wednesday, 17 August 2011 12:29
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY - (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72206-san-agi-angipawil-ya-pitakan-adokdok-diad-gasolinaan) Katapatan so inpamalas na san agi ya akadokdok na sakey pitaka kasumpalan ya nakplag iya na sakey laki diad gasolinaan diad baley na Lingayen, Pangasinan.

Agga nanduaran isip so san aggi na di Enrique Flores, 19-anyos, tan Jet Paul Flores, 17-anyos, residente diad baley na Bugallon tan parehon mangaala na kurson Criminology diad sakey unibersidad diad syudad na Dagupan.

Anengneng dan nakplag iya na sakey laki ya akalugan ed motorsiklo ya tutumbuken da.

Inasingeran da met ira kuno na pigaran kalangweran ya lalaen da so pitaka balet tinmaggi ira ya san inbaga da na kabat da so akan gawa kanian personal da lan inyakar ed estasyon na pulis so pitaka.

Agga kuno balet sinmagi ed isip ya ya iyamot iya no agga inyeter da la ya saray pulis.

Manpapasalamat met so say akangawa na say pitaka ya kinabat na si Regie Manom lapod nipawil ed sikato so pitaka to ya walay kargan P1,090, driver's license tan importante ran dokumento.

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 08:11 PM

Aman nantikel na anak to, niloko tan insalat ed arum kuno na misis to?

Wednesday, 17 August 2011 12:07
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY - (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72191-aman-nantikel-na-anak-to-niloko-tan-insalat-ed-arum-kuno-na-misis-to) Panlalaki na misis to so nanengneng na say opisina ya Women and Children Concern Desk o WCPD na Lingayen PNP no akin agawa na sakey ama ya tikelen so say duay bulan ton anak nggol na anak diad baley na Lingayen, Pangasinan nen inbeneg ya agew.

Onong ed kinen PO3 Liezel Lomiguil na WCPD ya wala kunoy kalaguyo na misis ya suspek na si Mariano Bautista ya Barangay Balococ so ibabagan rason ya inpanakit ya ama ed ogaw.

Agga kuno naaksubi na suspek so inpila na misis to diad sakey laki kanian apanbalingan na sama na loob to nia ed say onaakis ya anak to.

Sinmenpet balet so ina ya ogaw ya ginetma ya iapela so kaso na mister tapian makalaya balet naisegep la so kaso ed korte.

Natandaan ya mismon say agi na suspek so dinmulog ed pulisya tapian iya et idalem ed ginawan pananakit ed anak to balet say depensa ton nia na nairita iya nen abangon ed akis ya anak to lapod agga ya nandem lapod irap na bilay da.

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 08:13 PM

Taluran ogaw tan sakey ni , asugatan ed vehicular accident

Wednesday, 17 August 2011 20:23
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY - (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72286-taluran-ogaw-tan-sakey-ni--asugatan-ed-vehicular-accident)Apateran too kaibay taluran ogaw so asugatan nen nakaran ya binangga na sakey ya L-300 Van sa luluganan dan trisikel ed baley na Lingayen, Pangasinan.

Diad kasel na impakabangga et binmantak ed taneman na pagey ed Domalandan West so trisikel ya niluganan na aray biktiman sikara di Arnold Sanchez, 12 anyos, Alez Sanchez, 10 anyos, Wendy Louise Gayuma, dway taon tan driver ya si Erin Gayuma, 28 anyos, parehon residente na abetlan lugar.

Batik so driver na van ya walay plaka ton ACZ 582.

Inawit met ya tampol iray biktima ed patambalan ya akagamor na sugat tan sereg ed laman da tan natan et manpapa-abig la.

Kaplesan ni gagaween ya panaanap na aray pulis ed driver na van ya akabangga ed saray biktima.

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 08:17 PM

Taskforce, tinugyep parad pinatey ya abugado

Wednesday, 17 August 2011 20:20
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72284-taskforce-tinugyep-parad-pinatey-ya-abugado)- Alabas so paneermen ta malet ya kokondinaen na Integrated Bar of the Phils. (IBP) Pangasinan Chapter so ginawang impamatey na ag kabat iran salarin ed kinen Atty. Leonardo Jimenez na Aguilar, Pangasinan.

Impalapag nen IBP Pangasinan Chapter Vice President Atty. January Ragudo, aliwan makatunugan so ginawang impanpatey ed kinen Jimenez.

Imbaga to ya wala met so korte ya nayarin pangisegepan na antukaman ya aliwan leleknaen ed sakey ya too Aminado iyan naaalarma so IBP ed nagagawan extrajudicial killings ed saray abugado.

Agda kuno tondaan so ayan insidente anggad agya nareresolba kanyan tinugyep da so Taskforce ya ontulong ompian maples ya naresolba so inpanpatey ed Atty. Jimenez.

Nanunutan ya pinapaltog ed loob na opisina to ed baley na Aguilar si Jimenez, legan ton manbabasa na peryodiko.

Sansya ni so gagaween ya imbestigasyon ed saya na aray pulisya.

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 08:27 PM

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saintm

August 17th, 2011, 08:30 PM

Manay Gina bats for fish port in Dagupan

August 18, 2011 (http://northwatch.wordpress.com/2011/08/18/manay-gina-bats-for-fish-port-in-dagupan)

Fourth District Representative Gina de Venecia is pushing for the establishment of a modern fish port in Dagupan City.

“Most iconic of Dagupan is its title as the Bangus Capital of the World,” she said, “but despite the strength of its fishing industry and after 64 years as a city, Dagupan still lacks a modern fish port to support this major industry.”
She said that while a fish processing facility was opened last year to aid the fast processing of fish harvest, there is a difficulty in transporting and bringing the fish harvest to the plant.

“This calls for a dire need to establish a fish port within the city, where the fish processing facility is located, she said.

She added, “Moreover, with the presence of both the fish port and fish processing facility, the export of local fish to international markets will be greater than before.”

She expects that the construction of the fish port will improve the income of fisherfolks and fish processors in the city thereby ensuring the sufficiency of fish supply in the whole province.

Under this act, the Department of Agriculture, through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority shall formulate the rules and regulation necessary to effectively implement its provisions.

The proposal was successfully defended by Rep. De Venecia, last week, at the hearing of the Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries at the House of Representatives.

Once passed, the fish port is expected to benefit bangus growers and other fishpen operators in Dagupan and the whole of Pangasinan.

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 08:31 PM

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Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez (right), Councilor Dada Reyna and members of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Dagupan Inc. pay a visit to Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) inmates during JCI Dagupan Inc.’s “Beyond Prison Wall” project launch in Bonuan Tondaligan on Augu

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August 17th, 2011, 08:34 PM

Calasiao has areas for other investors

August 18, 2011

By Mortz C. Ortigoza

CALASIAO (http://northwatch.wordpress.com/2011/08/18/calasiao-has-areas-for-other-investors/)– With the expected influx of investors after giant mall Robinson opens anytime from now, the mayor here said that the town has areas reserved for other investors.

Mayor Mark Roy Macanlalay said Barangays San Miguel and Mancup are the commercial districts that could accommodate investors.

He said that it was no longer necessary to pass a new Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) in this town’s legislative body for the advent of the new economic development.

“Madugo ang proseso noon. Pupunta ka sa maraming dadaanan nito,”he said.
He said that Brgy. Mancup is a good haven for investors because they can expand development up to the subdivision that borders Brgy. Buenlag.

An economic expert said this rice-cake producing town can be likened to what ensued in the town of Bayambang which after Grand Royal Mall opened, immediately attracted Manila and provincial based investors who put up shops at stalls there.

Macanlalay believes that Robinson would be a catalyst for business not only here but for the neighboring towns of Malasiqui and Sta. Barbara.

He said that many investors are mulling to invest here than in the already congested Dagupan City.

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 08:36 PM

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August 17th, 2011, 08:39 PM

National Youth Cross visits ALD (http://rcald.org/?p=476)

Dagupan City – 10 August 2011. The Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan welcomed the National Youth Cross last August 6-10, 2011. The Cross which goes on a pilgrimage throughout the country is made of wood and hand painted depicting on the vertical bar, the story of Emmaus and on the horizontal bar, the faces of young people representing the 14 region of Catholic Youth Ministry in the Philippines. The National Youth Cross is the first ever Cross created for the Philippine Catholic Youth Ministry. The Episcopal Commission on Youth, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, decided to come up with a cross which will have a pilgrimage all over the Philippines.

Motorcade to and from Alaminos

The Youth Ministers of the Archdiocese together with Rev. Fr. Manuel Delos Santos, Jr., the Archdiocesan Youth Director, went on a motorcade to Alaminos City, Pangasinan last August 6, 2011 to fetch the National Youth Cross. A Send-off Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral was celebrated at 2PM with the Most Rev. Marlo M. Peralta, DD, Bishop of Alaminos as celebrant. Rev. Fr. Jonas Centeno, the Diocesan Youth Director of Alaminos, endorsed to the youth ministers of Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan the National Youth Cross.

Young people and other youth ministers were at the St. John, the Evangelist Cathedral, Dagupan City to welcome the National Youth Cross. Most Rev. Renato P. Mayugba,DD, the Auxiliary Bishop of Lingayen-Dagupan, presided at the Welcome Eucharistic celebration at 6:00 o’clock in the evening. A public veneration of the Cross followed until 10:00 o’clock that night.

Visit to the Vicariates

The National Youth Cross started its journey within the Archdiocese on August 7, Sunday. St. Therese Parish was the first parish visited by the National Youth Cross. It was enthroned in the gymnasium of the Divine Word Academy of Dagupan for the young people of Vicariate I. Mr. Daryl Rev E. Lomibao, Vicariate I Youth Coordinator encouraged his audience to embrace the Cross and look at it as a blessing rather than a burden. The program ended with Taize prayer meditation. The Youth Coordinators of Vicariate II came to fetch the Cross. Rev. Fr. Jasper Hebron, Vicariate II Youth Director gave the final blessing to the assembly after the Cross had been turned-over to them.

For its journey to Vicariate II, the Cross was brought to Most Holy Rosary Parish, Calmay via Fluvial Parade across the river. From the riverbanks, it was joyfully welcomed by animators dancing to the tune of “Make A Stand”, the CBCP-Year of the Youth theme song. And as it made its way toward the parish church, it was greeted with sprays of confettis and a playing Drum and Lyre Corps. The Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Fernan Estrada celebrated the Welcome Mass for the Cross. After the Mass in Calmay, a motorcade going to its host-parish in Vicariate II followed. After the enthronement, the young people and community of Jesus, the Nazarene Parish, Dulag welcomed the Cross with a Mass presided by Rev. Fr. Edmond Galicia, MMHC, Rev. Fr. Augustine Aldana, MMHC and assisted by Rev. Cyril Jalandoon and Bro. Alex. Supper followed afterwards, and then a program was held which includes a talk by Ms. Janice R. Hebron.

On August 8, Monday, the Cross was brought to St. Rose of Lima Parish, Domalandan, Lingayen. Students from St. Columban’s Institute and a public school lined along the streets leading to the parish church while waving colourful flaglets. A Holy Mass was celebrated with Rev. Fr. Romwel O. Fabregas, after which the students were given time to venerate the Cross while offering flowers. For some minutes, the Cross stayed then afterwards it travelled again going to Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Lingayen where, once again it was welcomed joyfully with colourful pop-up confetti and playing Drum and Lyre Corps. A Holy Mass attended by the students of schools located in Lingayen was celebrated with Rev. Fr. Francis Posadas. After the Mass, the Cross stayed for a while to give the young people a chance to venerate it. By 11:30 that morning it travelled to its last parish destination in Vicariate II, Our Lady of Purification Parish, Binmaley. Mild rain showers that afternoon did not dampen the enthusiasm of the young people, composed mainly of students from Binmaley Catholic School, public school and Seminarians from Mary, Help of Christians Minor Seminary who lined the streets and throwing sprays of flower petals as the Cross passed. A short orientation about the Cross was given by Ms. Lorena Luna, the designated guardian of the Cross in its travel to the Northern Luzon Region, then veneration followed after the praying of the CBCP-Year of the Youth Prayer.

The Cross was taken on a motorcade to catholic schools and parishes of Vicariate IV. The Cross was finally brought to its host-parish in Vicariate IV, Holy Family Parish, Tandoc, San Carlos City. Taize prayers and overnight vigil by the youth were celebrated. Both the Welcome and Send-off Mass were presided by Rev. Fr. Hernan Caronongan.

On August 9, Tuesday, the youth ministers of Vicariate III came to fetch the Cross. It travelled all the way to St. Joseph, the Patriarch Parish, Mapandan where the students of Mapandan Catholic School and young parishioners attended the 10:00 am Mass which was presided by Rev. Fr. Antonio Ray Quintans. By 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, the Cross was again brought on a motorcade to visit the Catholic Schools of Vicariate III. Orientation about the Cross, prayers and veneration also accompanied the visitation.

Send-off Ceremonies to La Union

A Send-off Mass in St. Joseph Parish at 6:15 am on August 10, Wednesday,was celebrated before the Cross was brought back to St. John, the Evangelist Cathedral in Dagupan City. The Send-off Mass and Turn-over Rites was presided by Most Rev. Socrates B. Villegas, DD, Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan. Rev. Fr Jasper R. Hebron, Rev. Fr. Eric Galivo, Rev. Fr. Edilberto Calderon, Rev. Fr.Manuel delos Santos, Jr. and the Diocesan Youth Director of San Fernando de La Union, Rev. Fr. Gari Zaldy Patiag concelebrated.

Three T’s

In his homily, the Archbishop Villegas gave 3 T’s about the symbol of the Cross: Truth, Total and Temporary. He said that the Cross should remind us of the truth that God gave his only Son to die on the Cross for us because of the total and unconditional love He has for us. The Cross should remind us that all our burdens and trials are temporary because through it we could hope for the life to come just as Jesus conquered death on the Cross and granted us salvation.

Rev. Fr. Manuel delos Santos, Jr. together with the youth ministers of the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan endorsed the National Youth Cross to the youth ministers of Diocese of San Fernando de La Union.

The convoy of motorcade going to Basilica Minore of Santa Monica in Agoo, La Union left the St. John Cathedral at 1:30 in the afternoon.

Dennis C. Oaing is the Archdiocesan Youth Coordinator.

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saintm

August 17th, 2011, 08:41 PM

Ched allows PSU to offer six programs

By Yolanda Sotelo
DAGUPAN CITY – (http://northwatch.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/ched-allows-psu-to-offer-six-programs/)The Commission on Higher Education has allowed Pangasinan State University-Alaminos City campus to offer six programs, including the three programs questioned by a private university owner in the city.

Ched Executive Director Julito Vitriolo, in a memorandum to Ched Ilocos Region Officer in Charge, said the newly-established state-run university may offer BS Elementary Education, BS Secondary Education and BS Agriculture.
“Based on documentary compliance submitted to this office, PSU may offer the programs… having met requirements on the level of accreditation (level II by the Association of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines) and being identified as a Center for Development for (the) programs,” Vitriolo said in a memorandum dated June 17, 2011.

The PSU may also offer BS Business Administration, BS Information Technology and BS Hospitality Management “as mandated by the charter” of the university, Vitriolo said.

Under the PSU charter, all courses of the state-supported institutions of higher learning were transferred to the university. Eight state-run colleges comprised the PSU which was chartered in 1981, and PSU-Alaminos, opened in June 2010, was the latest addition.

PSU President Victorino Estira earlier requested for a visit by a technical panel, and said the deficiencies in the requirements have been complied with.
Alaminos City Mayor Hernani Braganza said the Ched decision was a “welcome development” for the almost 1,200 enrollees of the university, most of whom cannot afford expensive college education. The city government provides financial grants for most of the students, he said.

It will be recalled that the offering of the three programs was questioned by Pangasinan Accountancy and Sciences President Ruben Morante who charged Alaminos City Mayor Hernani Braganza and Estira at the Pangasinan Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP).

The SP however, dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction over component cities. SP Member Alfonso Bince advised Morante to file the case at the Office of the President, but Morante said he was no longer interested.

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 08:42 PM

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The light coming from the eco-friendly solar bottle bulb personally installed by Illac Diaz, founder and executive director of MyShelter Foundation Inc. yesterday brings out the best smiles of the members of a fisherfolk family in Alaminos City,as the household could now save on their monthly electric bills while easily doing their domestic chores during day time. (http://northwatch.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/lights1.jpg)

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 08:50 PM

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August 17th, 2011, 08:55 PM

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saintm

August 17th, 2011, 09:45 PM

Riders test new Zambales-Pangasinan road
Home Updated August 17, 2011 01:14 PM 1 comment to this post

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Riders brave the dirt road connecting the provinces of Pangasinan and Zambales. Anthony Bayarong

ZAMBALES, Philippines (http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=200&articleid=717740)-- Amid rains, extreme sport enthusiasts from Central Luzon traversed the newly created road connecting the provinces of Zambales and Pangasinan.

Off roaders maneuvered over 54 kilometers of dirt road from Mangantarem town in Pangasinan to Sta. Cruz town in Zambales.

“The trail was easy; I’ve been through worse, but this is my first time in a trail of this elevation. I felt the pressure in my ears.” said Endure ‘King’ Jimbo Marcelo of RSM motocross racing team.

Marcelo added that “the challenge was provided by the very slippery mud” while enjoying the scenery.”

“There were clouds below us,” he said.

The local governments of Zambales and Pangasinan organized the expedition to promote the new road as a major gateway between the two coastal provinces.

Joining the riders were Zambales governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. and Pangasinan Rep. Leopoldo Bataoil.

The Mangantarem section provided scenery that will be likened to Baguio while the Zambales area provided driving through the dense forest. The expedition team traversed the road for seven hours.

Ebdane said the project started in 2009 when he was still with the Department of Public Works and Highways.

“This is a trailblazing project....its promise of catalyzing trade and development,” Ebdane said, while adding that the new road will shorten the travel time between the two provinces. Anthony Bayarong/Subictimes.com

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 10:45 PM

Alaminos wins 1st SGH Award, bags P3M reward (http://www.alaminoscity.gov.ph/news/newsdetails.aspx?newsid=716)

Already a model in good governance, the City of Alaminos was stamped with another symbol of excellence- the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH).

Alaminos was awarded a SGH by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in recognition of the city’s excellent performance in local governance and for its efforts in advancing the principles of accountability and transparency in local governance.

No less than Interior Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, who personally conferred the award to City Mayor Hernani A. Braganza during yesterday’s TAPATAN Roadshow held at the Oasis Country Resort Hotel in San Fernando City, La Union.

Braganza was later informed by the DILG secretary that Alaminos will be getting P 3M grant for earning a Seal of Good Housekeeping.

The P 3M is part of the 2011 Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) which the City of Alaminos is now qualified to access for passing the national assessment on Good Housekeeping.

The PCF is an incentive fund given to LGUs in the form of counterpart for projects to be financed from the 20% component of the LGU’s Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA).

It was learned that Alaminos is one among the only five cities in the entire country belonging to 4th to 6th class cities to achieve this remarkable feat. Other awardees under the cities category include Candon and Vigan Ilocos, Sur, Passi, Iloilo and Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat.

“This is the first time that our beloved city bagged such prestigious award,” said Mayor Braganza in an interview with the local media right after the awarding rites.

“The award is a testament to our hardwork, dedication and commitment in realizing our unique and creative programs and projects as well as our adherence to the set of guidelines laid out by DILG which focuses on good governance,” he continued.

“I share his humble achievement to our co-workers in the city’s development. Surely, this will inspire all of us in exploring new and better ways of serving best our constituents.”

The Seal of Good Housekeeping is a mechanism comprising a set of criteria aimed at recognizing Local government Units (LGUs) with good performance in internal housekeeping particularly in the areas of Planning, Sound Fiscal Management, Transparency and Accountability, and Valuing Performance Management.

The two key components of the SGH criteria are the compliance to the mandates of the Anti-Red Tape Act and the Full Disclosure Policy of the DILG. Also, LGUs with SGH should have “no adverse” report from the Commission on Audit.

Alaminos, a fourth class city and the youngest and the fourth largest economy in the province of Pangasinan, continues to make names in good governance through its One System One Government (OSOG).

OSOG, one of the best practices of Alaminos, is locally-developed software technology that provides information at your fingertips, promotes transparency in governance and empowers public officials for planning, budgeting, and administrative functions. It also customized to the needs and requirements of the local government and interconnects the entire city base in public schools.

Among the system developed under the said program include Police Clearance System, BFP Information and Clearance System, Integrated Business Permit and licensing System, Building and Clearance System, Zoning Clearance System, Integrated Cashiering System Real Property Tax Administration System, Occupation Permit System, Community Tax Certificate Issuance System, Personal Information System, Household Profile System, Nutritional Status Tracking System, Health, Sanitation Permit and Clearance System, and Enrollment Tracking System, Bank Check Issuance, RPTs Archiving, Technical Description-GIS Conversion, Project Monitoring and Tracking System, Biometric Daily Time Recording System, On-Line Indicator Management and Birth Registry.

Braganza, who offered the local softwares to other LGUS as early as June last year and with three serious takers now,presented the OSOG as the city’s success story of governance during the TAPATAN Roadshow.

The third termer visionary chief disclosed that the city saved between Php 40-50M in developing its own system which is being continuously improved.

“Leaders come and go, but the bureaucracy remains,” stressed the concurrent secretary general of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP). "We developed this system because we believe that correct information is equal to informed and better decision.”

“All LGUs provide the same type of services LGUs and what is applicable to Alaminos is also applicable to other LGUs in the country.”

“We will definitely continue to share this best practice to other LGUs to help them deliver public services that their constituents really deserve,” he finally quipped. (CIO)

saintm

August 17th, 2011, 10:49 PM

Team Alaminos bags 33 golds in 2011 Luzon Milo Little Olympics (http://www.alaminoscity.gov.ph/news/newsdetails.aspx?newsid=717)

The high-spirited Team Alaminos continue to emerge as a new sports powerhouse in Region I with yet another dominating performance in the recently 2011 Luzon Milo Little Olympics held in concluded held in Lingayen and Dagupan City.

Anchored by perennial champion Telbang Elementary School (TES), Team Alaminos bagged home a total of 33 gold, 48 silver, and 29 bronze medals in four sports disciplines namely athletics, table tennis, lawn tennis, badminton, taekwondo.

For the third consecutive year, TES reigned supreme in the athletics elementary division hauling 18 gold, 9 silver, and 9 bronze medals in the two-day sporting event.

On the other hand, Telbang National High School (TNHS) which collected 7 golds, 13 silvers and 2 bronze medals came close to dethroning Baguio National High School (BNHS) also in athletics as it only trailed the eventual champion with two points.

Also contributing the team’s winning cause were Alaminos City National High School with a gold, 5 silver and 9 bronze medals; Alos Elementary School with 3 gold, 6 silver and 8 bronze medals; Alaminos Central School 4 gold, 10 silver, 2 bronze medals and Shekainah Grace School with 2 silvers and a bronze medal.

Dr. Oscar C. Tadeo, OIC-Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, lauded the whole delegation’s amazing feat.

“We congratulate our athletes and coaches for a job well-done," he stressed. "You made your school, our division, your citymates and top benefactor-City Mayor Hernani A. Braganza proud anew."

“This is indeed a timely and worthy gift of our athletes to our beloved chief executive who actually celebrated his 47th birthday last Sunday, August 7,” he continued.

Dr. Tadeo disclosed that members of Team Alaminos were on fire and extra motivated to win in their respective events to give Mayor Braganza their best birthday presents.

The team’s win, according to city division chief, is also dedicated to Elvis Sison, the longtime city sports consultant and adviser of the Hundred Islands Youth and Sports Council who just passed away last month.

Dr. Arturo Viray, the city division’s sports coordinator, said the athletes will take a break for few days before they shift to high level practice sessions in preparation for the 2nd National Milo Olympics slated this November.

He said gold medal winners will automatically represent the Luzon area in the national finals.

“Our city could send around 33 of our athletes based on the number of golds won by our team. We are still waiting for the final confirmation from MILO but definitely Team Alaminos be competing with the blessing and full support anew of Mayor Hernani A. Braganza.”

The partnership between Alaminos City Division and the City Government through its Hundred Islands Youth Sports Council (HIYSC) had put the city back into the map of sports excellence in Region I.

Said collaboration coupled with comprehensive and sustainable sports development program initiated by the Braganza administration not just produced competitive and talented athletes but also to eventually winners in life. (CIO)

bcl4me

August 18th, 2011, 12:42 PM

[nightfury]

August 18th, 2011, 01:06 PM

Bayambang
One of the most populous and progressive town in Pangasinan

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:ohno: daming trikes, dangling wires, street vendors :ohno:

bcl4me

August 18th, 2011, 02:33 PM

dapat i-expand na nila yung downtown nila

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:32 PM

;82993351']Bayambang
One of the most populous and progressive town in Pangasinan

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:ohno: daming trikes, dangling wires, street vendors :ohno:
DAMI NGA PO NG TRIKE!!! :lol::lol::lol:

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:33 PM

Ama, binugbog tan pinatuyungan na paltog so anak tan asawa to

Thursday, 18 August 2011 18:27
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY -- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72469-ama-binugbog-tan-pinatuyungan-na-paltog-so-anak-tan-asawa-to) Akakulong natan so sakey ya puto vendor nen nakaran ton binugbog so dilin anak to tan pinatuyungan na paltog so asawa to lapud inkabuwek diad syudad na San Carlos, luyag na Pangasinan.

Sinmempet ed abong da so abwek ya suspek ya si Reynaldo Maninding , residente ed San Carlos City insan nangulo.

Binano iya na anak ton si Reynaldo Jr, balet nakaran toyan ginulpi.

Agni ya akuntento et nakaran to nen pinatuyungan na paltog so asawa ton si Feledia Maningding.

Nalad saya so homemade cal. 38 ya walay dwaran bala to tan arekober so basyo na bala na abetlan paltog nen saya et nanpaltog.

Kason parricide tan illegal possession of fire arms so aarapen natan na aray suspek.

Say idadalem balet na aray kakaabay na suspek et lanang to lan sasakitan so saniina no kada saya et akainom.

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:34 PM

4 kubrador na jueteng narel

Thursday, 18 August 2011 18:30
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY -- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72472-4-kubrador-na-jueteng-narel) Arestado so apateran lalaki nen sikara et naaktuan ya manpapataya na iligal na sugal ya jueteng ed syudad na Urdaneta , diad luyag na Pangasinan.

Naaktuan ira na saray pulis, legan dan manpapataya ed loob na tindaan iray suspek suspek ya sikara di Mel Vergara, 25 anyos, residente na Cabaruan Urdaneta City, Ernesto Ocampo, 44 anyos, residente na San Vicente East, Rolly Salazar, 43 anyos, residente na Poblacion, tan Miguel Dasana, 67 anyos residente na Brgy. Anonas.

Nalad sikara so masulok ya 394.00 tan pigaran illegal jueteng paraphernalia.

Senegepan laraya na kaso.

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:34 PM

Managsigay ed Sual, nalner inatey

Last Updated on Thursday, 18 August 2011 20:40
Thursday, 18 August 2011 20:08
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72491-managsigay-ed-sual-nalner-inatey)- Inatey kasumpalan ya nalner so sakey ya managsegay ed baley na Sual , diad luyag na Pangasinan.

Kinabat so biktima ya si Alejandro Vidal, 32-anyos, residente na Brgy. Bakewen, Sual.
Onong ed pulisya, linmayad dayat kaibay pigara nen managsigay ompian mangrel na sira.

Tinmaboy tan sinmisir ed dalem na dayat so biktima balet agla linmetaw.

Kinmerew la na tulong ed aray otoridad iray managsigay tan apalabas so 30 minutos et nanap lay laman to.

Inawit da niyad ospital balit indeklaran dead on arrival na aray doktor ya nannegneg ed saya.

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:37 PM

Dagupan mmalabon naabet so target collection na buwis ed sayan

Thursday, 18 August 2011 05:37
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72336-dagupan-mmalabon-naabet-so-target-collection-na-buwis-ed-sayan) Sarago ton aga naabet na lokal ya gobyerno na siyudad na dagupan so target collection da ed buwis ed sayan taon.

Unong ed kinen Romelita Alcantara City treasurer officer na siyudad, daekl natan so agda nasisingil ed siyudad kaiba la ra so eskwelaan tan pigaran stablisyemento tan saray fishpen owners ya dati lan manbabayar na buwis nen arum eran taon .

Kwanto ya partikular ed saray fishpen owners et unaabet ed 3.5 million kada taon so nasisingil da ed saraya balet natan t aga ni iya imabet ed 50,000.

Kiling to ya inhabot ne era ed target da ed sayan taon balet aminado iyan malabo la yan nagawa.

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:37 PM

Sanasawa,nanpeke na pirma piyan makapan kayaryan na dalin

Thursday, 18 August 2011 12:13
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY - (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72391-sanasawananpeke-na-pirma-piyan-makapan-kayaryan-na-dalin) Nanpeke na pirma so sakey ya sanasawqa piyan makapankayaryuan na dalin na sakey ya marikit diad baley na Bugallon, Pangasinan.

Inreklamo nen Angelita Orate, 30 anyos, marikit tan residente na barangay Salasa, Bugallon so sanasawan sikara di Larry Santos tan Renelyn Santos, residente na barangay Quibaol, Lingayen.

Say abitlan dalin so pankayaryan nen Angelita bangbalet akabatan ya akangaran lad sanasawa lapud asaliw dala kono ed say biktima diad kantidad ya P50,000 bangbalet anggapo met so umman ya transaksyon.

Akabatan ya akasangla diad bangko so lote diad kantidad ya P145,00 tan agmetla nanengneng so sanasawa.

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:38 PM

Principal na Rosales, pinaandian na mauges so balak na panpapagawa na balon ospital

Thursday, 18 August 2011 05:40
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY-- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72338-principal-na-rosales-pinaandian-na-mauges-so-balak-na-panpapagawa-na-balon-ospital)Pinaandian na Principal na Rosales 1 South Central Elementary School na si Principal III Midred Espiritu ed baley na Rosales diad luyag na Pangasinan, na mauges so balak na Mayor da na manpagawa na balon ospital ed loob mismo na eskwelaan lapud igawaan na atagey na alar ed pegley na eskwelaan tan balon gawaen na ospital.

Onong ed kinde Principal III Mildred Espiritu, na gawaan da na atagey na alar ed abitlan ipagawa na ospitalompian aga nanengneng na saray estudyante tan aga nasingob so saray tambal na manlapud ospital tan arapan met na simbaan so balak dan gawen na entrance o looban ya ospital na medyo arawi ed abitlan eskwelaan.

Balet,onong ed kinde Espiritu, no sikato so naonor et agto labay na diman da ipalagey so balak dan ospital lapud ed mansasansyan pandakel na saray mana-aral ed eskwelaan da lapud say abitlan dalin et sarag ton gamiten na panpapagawa na saray kwarto na eskwelaan.

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:39 PM

60% kulang ya dalad Pangasinan

Thursday, 18 August 2011 18:25
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY - (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72466-60-kulang-ya-dalad-pangasinan) Unabot ed 60 % so kulang ya supply na dala Phil. Red Cross diad luyag na Pangasinan, ipalapag nen Flora Mae Magalong, say pinuno na PNR Pangasinan.

Lapud saya et nakaran da la kunon pinaelet so pantatawag da rad saray toto ya man-donate na dala tan pakasilen so blood letting activities.

Amin na klase na dala et nakaukulan da ompian natulungan iray totoon mankakaukulan da aloor iray dengue victims.

Impaliwawa to balet ya ipo-proseso da so nanaalan dala ed apateran parte ed napamegley na centrifuge machine tan ombayag so dala depende ed by-product tono saya et whole blood, o platelet concentrate.

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:41 PM

Health workers slam DOH for calling Dengue outbreaks “normal”
ANTIPOLO City, August 18, 2011 (http://www.cbcpnews.com/?q=node/16617)—It is not normal that Filipinos are dying in preventable and curable diseases. This was the reaction of two community health workers as the Department of Health (DOH) calls the annual dengue outbreak “normal” despite the fact that there are ways to prevent fatalities in connection with the mosquito-borne disease.

“When a loved one dies or gets critically ill because of dengue, is it not painful to hear from public health executives, whom the people expect to find solutions to raging epidemics, to merely call the incident normal? This callous statement only goes to show how complacent the DOH is on the dengue outbreak,” says Esther Solidum of the Parañaque-Wide Community Health Workers’ Association in a press statement.

Within seven months, dengue cases from all over the country reached a whopping 45,000 where 34,652 cases are reported in Luzon; 5,091 in the Visayas; and 5,590 in Mindanao. However, according to statistics, it is 33.5 per cent lower compared to dengue statistics last year.

“The decline from last year’s statistics should not be seen as an improvement on the government’s end,” says Luzviminda Solayao, a community health worker from Isla Puting Bato in Tondo, Manila and president of AHON-Isla, a people’s organization of urban poor settlers in Tondo.

She says that while the number of reported dengue cases seems to decline, the regional statistics skews rapidly. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) says that in the Ilocos Region, the number of cases rose by 222 per cent. From 1,450 cases in 2010, the number of dengue victims shoots up to 4,665 this year. Most of the victims hospitalized due to dengue came from Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan and La Union.

In Metro Manila, the number of dengue patients reached 10,847—or double of the number of dengue cases last year which is 5,416. One-third (1/3) of that number came from Quezon City, known to have the “super health centers”.

“One death is too many, one outbreak is too many. It is unacceptable to have this disease kill hundreds every year and yet our government does not do anything to significantly eradicate the problem,” said Solayao.

What is left unnoticed is the fact that most of those who endure plagues or disasters are the poor.

“One characteristic that places where dengue has been declared an outbreak is that these communities are poor and people’s economic and political capacities are low such as in Tondo and Parañaque. Dengue Express Lanes [in pubic hospitals] cannot suffice to address the escalating problem either,” she said.

She also said that deaths related to such kind of disease are not only to be attributed to the disease per se, but to the incapability of the patient to get enough medical attention because he or she cannot pay the hospital and medicine bills.

“Since majority of the patients come from impoverished families, they cannot afford to pay for procedures such as complete blood count with monitoring of the platelet count nor can they afford to pay for needed laboratory procedures for blood transfusion,” she said. (Noel Sales Barcelona)

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:42 PM

Threat of lawsuit by Dagupan private schools welcomed by the city government
Posted by admin2 on Aug 18th, 2011 and filed under Provincial.
By Leonardo V. Micua, PNA and U.S. News Agency / Asian (http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/provincial/threat-of-lawsuit-by-dagupan-private-schools-welcomed-by-the-city-government/)
The threat of lawsuit by private schools demanding refund of the business tax paid by them in previous years was welcomed by Mayor Benjamin Lim.
“We welcome it (lawsuit) so that by the end of the day, the issue will be resolved by the proper court,” said Lim, speaking during the ‘Media in Action’ forum of the Pangasinan Press Club (PPC).
In that forum, the mayor acknowledged receiving a demand letter signed by all presidents of private schools in the city demanding their refund of business taxes, threatening to go to court if the city government refuses.
This was after the private schools finally ascertained that the city government imposed business taxes on them without any legal basis at all in the face of a statement by former Councilor Michael Fernandez, author of Ordinance No. 1055 or the City Tax Code of 2006, that they were not contemplated to be covered by the ordinance.
Corollary to this, City Treasurer Romelita Alcantara was quoted at saying that the decision of the private schools not to pay business taxes henceforth will have a big implication to the finances of the city government next year.
She said they will try to reach the target revenue collection up the end this year as the business tax of private schools was already included in their computation but foresees a bigger problem in the finances of the city next year.
In the forum, Mayor Lim stuck to his claim that based on their interpretation of the law or what is in the ordinance (No. 1055), “it says that we should collect (from the private schools.”
But he said if there is a gray area in the ordinance, the private schools could appeal to the city council to repeal the ordinance but insinuated that such a move might be construed by the public as a sort of class legislation since it is virtually giving the educational sector a special treatment so that they can enjoy tax exemption.
“Under the law, if you are non-stock and non-profit organization, necessarily you don’t have to pay taxes. But if you are not, which is provided for in our ordinance, we ought to collect from you. And this is our job,” Lim added.
He said there is only one school in Dagupan that is a non-profit corporation, the Colegio de Dagupan, which is exempted from paying business taxes.
He said if the other private schools want to be exempted from paying business taxes, then they should change their articles of incorporation with the Securities and Exchange Corporation (SEC) and convert themselves into non-profit, non-stock corporations.
But for as long as they are earning and paying dividends to their stock holders, the city government will collect business taxes from them, he said.
At the sale time, Lim questioned the purported claim of some of the private schools that because of their role in educating the youth of Pangasinan, they are the ones bringing people to Dagupan, and ought to be exempted from paying business taxes.
Lim said this is not necessarily so since everybody else has a role to play in bringing people to Dagupan, adding even the smallest balut vendor as well as bebengka vendors are doing this in their own way.
Dagupan, since the turn of the 19th century, was the melting pot of the whole of Pangasinan.

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:43 PM

PASS College Reacts re: article
Posted by admin on Aug 18th, 2011 and filed under News Flash, Provincial.
By U.S. News Agency / Asian (http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/provincial/pass-college-reacts-re-article/)
Editor’s Note: In the interest of Fair News and Fearless Views, PASS College, who was mentioned in this article reacted regarding the story and made clarifications regarding the written article, falsifying alleged claims and pointing out certain facts.
The following is their formal reply;
To whom it may concern,
This has reference to an article written and published online on your website entitled “CHED AFFIRMS LEGITIMACY OF PSU ALAMINOS CAMPUS” which was posted on August 13th 2011.
LINK: http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/provincial/ched-affirms-legitimacy-of-psu-alaminos-campus/
Anchored on your banner tagline as “Fair News and Fearless Views” and “Champion in Democracy”, we humbly ask your office to please conduct a thorough investigation on the laid claim of PSU Alaminos’ legitimacy by virtue of the CHED Memorandum issued by Executive Director, Atty. Julito D. Vitriolo, on June 17, 2011, that served as a concluding basis for PSU Alaminos’ legality. The said published article even went further as to claim that CHED Executive Director Vitriolo said PSU Alaminos has met the requirements of CHED.
We firmly believe and can attest that all these claims are false, consequently rendering your published report as awfully misleading to the reading public.
We believe that whoever is the writer of the said article may have committed the following blunder:
1. Either, the author of the article has never seen nor read the June 17 CHED Memorandum and just took hook, line and sinker what was fed to him/her without responsibly verifying the claims.
2. Or, the author of the article may have seen and read the June 17 CHED Memorandum but omitted, either un-intentionally or on purpose, vital truths from the said Memorandum.
For the record, there is nothing wrong with the content of the CHED Memorandum per se. We have a copy of the said June 17, 2011 Memorandum of the CHED Executive Director, Atty. Julito D. Vitriolo, and have attached the evidences herewith for your convenience. We hope that your news agency will fix the “False news” that was published, for it to be finally considered as “Fair news”.
The CHED Memorandum was provided to us by none other than CHED Region – I as they too were surprised that whoever presented the Memorandum has TOTALLY misread (un-intentionally or on purpose) the content of the same. Nevertheless, we are giving the benefit of the doubt to your writer hence our elucidations on the Memorandum and on the other evidences that are herein below presented, as follows:
1. On the letter, it clearly states that PSU Alaminos “MAY” offer the courses – BUT subject to the conditions, as cited by the CHED Executive Director, Atty. Vitriolo.
2. Again for the record, there is nothing wrong with Atty. Vitriolo’s Memorandum. What we find disturbing though is how in the world can anyone misinterpret such a very clear and literal letter and misconstrue it as a grant of authority by the CHED. Not one single shred of sentence or any word or comprehensible derived meaning from the Memorandum that was issued did CHED Executive Director, Atty. Vitriolo, allowed/legitimized/approved/OKd the course offerings of PSU Alaminos, contrary to what your headline states.
3. The last paragraph, THE MOST VITAL PIECE OF EVIDENCE, was lacking in your published article. CHED Executive Director Atty. Vitriolo, stressed that AN OCULAR VISIT OF THE MENTIONED PROGRAMS (OF PSU ALAMINOS) IS VITAL BEFORE ISSUANCE OF ANY GOVERNMENT PERMIT TO OPERATE, THIS IS TO DETERMINE CHED COMPLIANCE. This translates as a marching order to CHED Region-I by the Executive Director that PSU Alaminos should observe the policies, standards and guidelines (PSG) of CHED, which they have completely railroaded from the very beginning, by operating first (since 2010) and apply permit later (that is very evident since they are only complying now). Truth is that up to now, PSU Alaminos has not been issued any single government authority to operate any courses or programs, yet they have been conducting classes since June of 2010.
4. We have also attached herewith a letter of the CHED Chairperson, Honorable Secretary Patricia B. Licuanan, that she issued on JUNE 28, 2011, which was addressed to PSU President Dr. Victoriano C. Estira and copy furnished to Alaminos City Mayor Hernani Braganza. This June 28, 2011 letter obviously supersedes the June 17, 2011 Memorandum as it was issued and signed by (none other than the boss of CHED Executive Director Vitriolo) CHED Chairperson, Hon. Sec. Patricia B. Licuanan.
The letter clearly states and shows evidence that the PSU President and the Mayor of Alaminos are very much well informed that PSU Alaminos is NOT COMPLIANT WITH THE PSG OF CHED as this was reiterated by the CHED Chairperson Licuanan in their June 21, 2011 meeting where both the PSU President and even the City Mayor of Alaminos were present.
Thus, it is very absurd for Mayor Braganza to assert that the Memorandum has proven PSU Alaminos’ legitimacy in its course offerings when in fact they are still deficient and have not completely complied with the CHED requirements. As a result, not one single CHED permit has been issued. This was verified and confirmed by CHED RO-I Acting Director, Dr. Caridad O. Abuan.
The CHED Chairperson even repeated again the CHED order that was agreed upon by PSU President and the Mayor of Alaminos that, and I quote, “NO NEW STUDENTS FOR THE DEGREE PROGRAMS WILL BE ADMITTED DURING THE 1ST SEMESTER, SY 2011-2012. THIS IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS AND COMPLIANCE TO THE STANDARDS ARE IN PLACE BEFORE THE ADMISSION OF NEW STUDENTS IS MADE IN THE UNVERSITY.”
5. Lastly, fresh out of the mailbox and attached herewith, is a very recent official letter from the CHED Chairperson herself, Hon. Sec. Patricia B. Licuanan, dated JULY 15, 2011, RECEIVED BY OUR OFFICE AUGUST 17, 2011, reaffirming the CHED’s stand on the issue, and I quote, “PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE COMMISSION CONTINUES TO UNDERTAKE CORRECTIVE MEASURES TO ENSURE THAT PSU COMPLIES WITH CHED REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPENING OF EXTENSION CLASS/OFFERING OF PROGRAMS”. Again, this is a clear indication that reinforces our claim that ever since they started conducting classes since June of 2010, they have never been granted authority to operate associate and degree courses/programs, since it is ONLY NOW that they are trying so desperately to comply and correct the violations that PSU Alaminos committed under the responsibility of Dr. Victoriano C. Estira, PSU President, and Dr. Elena R. Barcelona, Campus Dean.
It is, therefore, very clear from the evidences presented (herewith attached) that whoever wrote the article that was published in your website has made a very grave mistake of irresponsibly publishing a one sided story, ultimately deceiving the reading public.
We reiterate that our crusade is for the poor parents and students (of Alaminos City in particular and Western Pangasinan in general) who are continuously being kept in the dark through a mass dis-information campaign in the media on what is truly happening behind the curtains. The people of Alaminos deserve better, they do not deserve however a university filled with illegalities, vested interests, and peddling of downright lies.
This could have been averted if only that the writer of the article followed your tagline “Fair News and Fearless Views, Champion in Democracy” by hearing both sides of the story. Or better yet, the writer of the article should have confirmed the claims from CHED directly or even probed PSU by asking evidences in the form of physical/tangible “CHED PERMIT OR CERTIFICATE/S OF COMPLIANCE” of the courses/programs they are already conducting classes on since June of 2010.
As the proverbial adage dictates, it is better to hear it directly from the horse’s mouth rather than hear hot air blowing out of someone’s ass. In short, wag makinig sa mga nagpapa-UTOT lamang lalong lalo na sa (as President Noy calls them) mga UTAK WANG-WANG.
In all seriousness though and to put it simply, PSU Alaminos (under the helm of Victioriano C. Estira, PSU President, and PSU Alaminos Campus Dean, Elena R. Barcelona), should present once and for all, NOT a Memorandum, NOT even claims by a political figure, but rather their OFFICIALLY ISSUED CHED PERMIT TO OPERATE EACH OF THE PROGRAMS/COURSES THEY ARE OFFERING.
We pray and look forward for an impartial investigation on this matter and hope for a rectification on the misleading article published at your respectable news agency.
Thank you and more power,
Very truly yours,
Sgd. Ruben D. Morante, CPA, MDM
PASS College President

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:44 PM

2 members of ‘Spaghetti’ gang engaged in cable wire theft neutralized in Pangasinan
Posted by admin2 on Aug 18th, 2011 and filed under Provincial.
By PNA and U.S. News Agency / Asian (http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/provincial/2-members-of-spaghetti-gang-engaged-in-cable-wire-theft-neutralized-in-pangasinan/)
Two of three members of the so-called “Spaghetti” gang believed responsible for a series of cable theft incidents in Malasiqui and adjacent towns of Pangasinan were neutralized in an operation conducted by the Malasiqui police at dawn Tuesday.
Caught red-handed while cutting cable wires of Digital Communication of the Philippines (Digitel) attached to a concrete post were brothers Armando and Harold Cabardo, 25 and 28, respectively, both of Barangay Polong, Malasiqui.
Found from the possession of the two were six pieces of cable wires measuring 5.5 meters, 17.4 meters, 17.9 meters, 5.37 meters, 9.58 meters and 9.57 meters with total length of 65.32 meters, one 13-inch long stainless kitchen knife, one 12-inch steel saw and one Swiss knife measuring 8.25 meters.
Three other suspects were able to elude arrest. They are Virgilio Cabardo, Renato Cabardo and Cesar Macaraeg, who are now the subject of manhunt by the police.
Cases of theft are now being prepared by the police against the suspects.

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:46 PM

Taskforce, tinugyep parad pinatey ya abugado

DAGUPAN CITY - (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72466-60-kulang-ya-dalad-pangasinan) Alabas so paneermen ta malet ya kokondinaen na Integrated Bar of the Phils. (IBP) Pangasinan Chapter so ginawang impamatey na ag kabat iran salarin ed kinen Atty. Leonardo Jimenez na Aguilar, Pangasinan.

Impalapag nen IBP Pangasinan Chapter Vice President Atty. January Ragudo, aliwan makatunugan so ginawang impanpatey ed kinen Jimenez.

Imbaga to ya wala met so korte ya nayarin pangisegepan na antukaman ya aliwan leleknaen ed sakey ya too Aminado iyan naaalarma so IBP ed nagagawan extrajudicial killings ed saray abugado.

Agda kuno tondaan so ayan insidente anggad agya nareresolba kanyan tinugyep da so Taskforce ya ontulong ompian maples ya naresolba so inpanpatey ed Atty. Jimenez.

Nanunutan ya pinapaltog ed loob na opisina to ed baley na Aguilar si Jimenez, legan ton manbabasa na peryodiko.

Sansya ni so gagaween ya imbestigasyon ed saya na aray pulisya.

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:47 PM

HILING NG MGA NEGOSYANTE KAY PNOY:
‘Tapusin ang mga infra projects sa Norte’
By Dino Balabo

Aug 18, 2011

LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS (http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/11959/Volume-5-No-48/Headlines/HILING-NG-MGA-NEGOSYANTE-KAY-PNOY-br-%C2%91Tapusin-ang-mga-infra-projects-sa-Norte%C2%92) – Hiniling ng mga negosyante sa pamahalaang pambansa na tiyaking magpapatuloy at matatapos sa takdang panahon ang mga proyektong pang-imprastraktura upang magpatuloy ang kaunlaran sa hilaga ng kalakhang Maynila.

Ang kahilingan ay itinala sa isang resolusyong pinagtibay ng may 300 negosyanteng lumahok sa dalawang araw 20th North Luzon Area Business Conference na isinagawa sa St. Agatha Resort and Country Club sa lungsod na ito na natapos noong Biyernes, Agosto 12.

Kabilang sa mga proyektong tinukoy sa resolusuon ay ang Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) sa Clark Freeport, Proyektong North Railways, rehabilitasyon ng Macarthur Highway, konstruksyon ng Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEx), Sual Seaport at Alaminos International Airport.

Kaugnay nito, sinabi ng Bulacan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) na naging matagumpay ang kumperensya dahil sa aktibong pakikilahok ng mga negosyante na bumuo ng balanseng resolusyon.

Konstruksyon ng Lingayen Gulf Coastal Highway, pagpapalawak ng North Rail Project hanggang Pangasinan, pagtatapos ng Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX), konstruksyon ng tunnel road o mono trail na mag-uugnay sa Gitnang Luzon at Cagayan Valley, at konstruksyon ng dagdag na dam sa Magat River na tutugon sa pangangailangan sa irigasyon.

Ayon sa mga negosyante, kapag natapos ang mga nasabing proyektong pang imprastraktura, higit na kaunlaran ang makakamit ng mga pamayanan sa rehiyon ng Ilocos, Cordillera, Cagayan Valley at Gitnang Luzon.

Binanggit din nila na ilan sa mga nasabing proyekto ay matagal na dapat natapos at napakinabangan, tulad ng DMIA at NorthRail project.

Kaugnay nito, sinabi nina Felicito Payumo ng Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), at Ramoncito Fernandez ng Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) na ang pagkakaantala sa NorthRail na nagpapabagal sa kaunlaran ng DMIA at Gitnang Luzon.

Sinabi nila na hangga’t hindi natatapos ang NorthRail, hindi matutupad ang buong potensyal ng DMIA dahil wala pa ring pasilidad ng transportasyon na mag-uugnay sa nasabing airport at sa Kalakhang Maynila sa loob ng isang oras.

Bukod dito, sinabi nila na dapat desisyunan ng gobyerno kung gagawing high speed o commuter train service ang NorthRail.

Nilinaw ni Fernandez na kung magiging high speed ang NorthRail matitiyak na makakarating sa Maynila ang mga pasahero mula sa Clark sa loob ng isang oras.

Ang pagkakaroon ng isang pasilidad sa transportasyon na titiyak sa isang oras na biyahe sa pagitan ng Kalakhang Maynila at DMIA ay isa sa mga hinihiling ng mga malalaking kumpanya ng eroplano bago nila ilipat sa DMIA ang kanilang operasyon.

Bilang tagapamahala naman sa 20th North Luzon Area Business Conference, sinabi ng BCCI na naging matagumpay ito.

Ayon kay Mara Bautista ng BCCI, ang tagumpay ng anumang business conference ay masusukat sa mga gresolusyon ipinasa ng mga lumahok.

Sinabi niya na naging balanse ang pagbuo ng mga resolusyon dahil sa aktibong pakikilahok ng mga dumalo.

Lahat ay nagparticipate, kaya hindi lang concern ng Bulacan o certain areas ang nabigyang pansin, kundi concern ng bawat lugar na sakop ng North Luzon na lumahok,” ani Bautista.

Iginiit pa niya na ang mga kumperensiya na katulad ng NLABC ay nagsisilbing tinig ng mga negosyante.

“Hindi isang social club o social gathering ang NLABC, it’s the place where businessmen voice out their concern,” ani Bautista.

^^^^^^^^^^

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

***NEW MEGA PROJECT***
Lingayen Gulf Coastal Highway

[nightfury]

August 18th, 2011, 03:49 PM

thread 15 la kabaleyan! :D

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:55 PM

Toral: Growing tech hub in Pangasinan

By Janette Toral
Digital Filipino
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2011/08/17/toral-growing-tech-hub-pangasinan-173681)

ALMOST every other month, I find myself visiting Pangasinan and finding at least four entrepreneurs who are active in promoting e-commerce, blogging and digital marketing to small businesses and the youth community there.

During these trips, I gradually got exposed to the culture and top destinations in the area that have colorful history worth knowing and revisiting.

These entrepreneurs are making a difference in terms of boosting the competitiveness of Pangasinan youth by being aware on skillsets that are important today to make them employable and improve their respective businesses.

My trip this week allowed me to visit two note-worthy spots. The first one was Our Lady of Manaoag, which is an affiliate basilica of Papal Basilica of Saint Mary in Rome. People come here from various locations just to have their cars blessed.

Attending a mass here can give a churchgoer a different experience. Being a pilgrimage site and run by Dominicans, there is special part of the mass where it recognizes the role of the Virgin Mary as an intercessor to God. The place is also known among the religious as an apparition site, making it even more special.

Launched last February was the Dawel River Cruise in Dagupan City. It is a two-kilometer cruise that visitors can currently take for free.

In these visits, I realized that technology plays an important role to make these locations accessible. For instance, I relied on on Google Maps running on my iPhone for directions in going to Our Lady of Manaoag from Manila.

There were two paths to the church and, unfortunately, these were closed at that time for construction. Instead of turning back and exploring the other route, we moved on to pursue the next possible path as shown on the map. This made me realize that mapping services such as Google need to partner with entities like the Department of Public Works and Highways to plot non-passable areas so that people who rely on these technologies won’t be caught off-guard.

Being new, the Dawel River Cruise doesn’t have that much information posted online.

The first one appearing in search engine results shows a Foursquare page. But since its map space is too small, it doesn’t give that much info on how to get there. These are times when Google Maps wasn’t that helpful and I had to rely on locals to get information on its exact location and how to get there.

As I usually do an online check-in when in these spots, I added the Dawel River Cruise to Facebook, Gowalla and Scvngr. Hopefully, those who get to visit it will be able to share the same experience to their friends by simply checking-in.

If you haven’t been to Pangasinan, I suggest you check it out. You’ll be amazed as to how this simple and quiet place is bustling with activities of its homegrown entrepreneurs who are making the place worth investing in.

(http://digitalfilipino.com)

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on August 18, 2011.

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 03:57 PM

yeah done hihihihi may magandang proposal mga friends natin from central luzon, super endorse po nila mga projects in pangasinan.. dun na tayo uzap sa thread 15 ha see ya!!! mwauhugz

[nightfury]

August 18th, 2011, 05:18 PM

Milo Little Olympics - Luzon
Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center

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source: http://www.facebook.com/pangasinan.gov.ph?sk=photos

[nightfury]

August 18th, 2011, 05:19 PM

Happy 15th Thread Pangasinan :D

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agay_met_la_tan

August 18th, 2011, 05:43 PM

thread 15 na pala ang bilis ang dami kase na-post si madam na news hehehe

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 05:49 PM

Data Bank na saray OFWs, ikukurang na PESO

Thursday, 18 August 2011 14:20
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72436-data-bank-na-saray-ofws-ikukurang-na-peso) Ikukurang na Provincial Employment and Services Office o PESO so ikiwaloa na data bank na saray OFWs.

Onong ed kinen Art Ferrer, chief na PESO, gegemtan toyan nakabatan so pamilya na saray OFW tan naantaan met la no pigara iray OFW dad man tan nawalaan na organisasyon sao kada baley piyan mainumay ya nakontak iray OFW.

Papadisiran ya duwara anggad taloy taon so target piyan saya so nagawaan.

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 05:50 PM

Pondo ng DOH region 1, nipaway la

Thursday, 18 August 2011 13:37
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72420-pondo-ng-doh-region-1-nipaway-la) Nipalima la diad Department of Health o DOH region 1 so pondo da parad sayan taon.

Onong ed kinen DOH regional director Valeriano Lopez,nipaway la so pondo parad sweldo na saray empleyado anggad katapusan na taon.

Impalapag tonin balak dan kerewen diad kongreso ya tageyan so pondo da ed ontombok ya taon.

Mas kailangan da natan so mas baleg ya pondo lautla la tuloy tuloy so programa da nilirad say pangipapasen ed saray registered nurse diad saray ospital tan RHU.

Immunad saya, impalapag na national government ya no agga naitdan na trabaho iray registered nurse ya akma ed trabaho da so agga ipaway sa pondo ng DOH region 1.

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 05:51 PM

Bilang na saray dayuan ya estudyante diad Pangasinan,agni naantaan

Thursday, 18 August 2011 12:11
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY- (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72389-bilang-na-saray-dayuan-ya-estudyante-diad-pangasinanagni-naantaan) Anngad sarayam bekta anggapo ni datus na Bureau of Immigration nilirad say bilang na saray foreign students diad luyag na Pangasinan.

Onong ed kinen Alberto Garcia, Alien Control officer na Bureau of Immigration diad luyag,agdani amta no dinmakel o dinmaiset so bilang daray dayuan ua estudyanye ta anggapo ni insumitin listaan na saray eskuwelaan ya mangaawat na saray foreign students.

Inyarum tonin, iialoan dan niiter la ed manontombok ya agew so abitlan listaan ya nakaokolan piyan nanengneng so bilang na saray dayuan ya estudyante diad luyag.

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 05:52 PM

Pansasagawa na tax mapping na BIR, mansasansya ni

Thursday, 18 August 2011 05:38
Pangasinan News
DAGUPAN CITY - (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/72337-pansasagawa-na-tax-mapping-na-bir-mansasansya-ni)Mansasansya ni so pangagawa na tax mapping operation na Bureau of Internal Revenue o BIR Dist. 4 ed baley na Calasiao diad luyag na Pangasinan.

Onong ed kinde OIC Asst. Dist. Officer na si Charmaine Dela Torre ng BIR Dist. 4 Calasiao, na no aga naideklara na saray establsihemento so suston buwis na hanggan 30% so walay posibilidad na naipasara no aga ira ununor ed patakaran na opisina ya BIR ompian nantaan na wadtan so BIR na lanang na akabantay ed sikara.

Inyarom to nen Dela Torre, na mansasagawa ra ed labin- apat na baley yan duwaran siyudad diad luyag na Pangasinan ompian nabantayan so saray establishemento ya saray aga man-iisyu na resibo ed saray kustomer tan mansasagawa met iray survellance operation ompian mansansya so panbabantay ed saray negosyante na aga mansusumite na suston buwis ed opisina da.

Kuanto, lanang so panpapa-alala da ed saray establishemento na mangiter na resibo tan mandeklara na suston buwis ed opisina ompian agara nasaraan.

jcruze057

August 18th, 2011, 05:52 PM

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 07:44 PM

ngayon ko lang narinig yung Coastal Hiway, hahaha sa western pangasinan ulet yan, samantalng sa Bayambang-Basista-San Carlos-Malasiqui route never na nag-aspire ng mga mega infra sila talagang mega attention nakukuha Dream on! maria la del barrio naman po kasi ang drama sa mga nabangit mo na lugar. tulad nito oh...

;82993351']Bayambang
One of the most populous and progressive town in Pangasinan

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:ohno: daming trikes, dangling wires, street vendors :ohno:

pagbutihan nalang ang agricultural production para maging #1 in productivity and sufficiency.. like the saying goes you cant have them all :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 07:46 PM

PIA Press Release
Thursday, August 18, 2011

Dagupan mayor pushes for city hospital project

by Alex Romeo R. Fernandez
DAGUPAN CITY, Aug. 17 (PIA) —- (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=49692) Mayor Benjamin S. Lim said the city is pushing thru with the plan to construct its own hospital at the compound of the Juan Guadiz Elementary School, which covers about 3,000 square meters in barangay Poblacion Oeste.
Lim said he had already discussed with Schools Division Superintendent Alma Ruby Torio about the plan to relocate the more than 200 pupils of Juan Guadiz Elementary School to the nearby West Central Elementary School I and II.
Once finished, the hospital will provide such services as x-ray, blood testing, maternal and child care, and rehabilitation, he said.
Lim clarified, however, that the maternal ward will be for city residents only and will not handle caesarian operations.
The project, he said, is intended “to help the poorest of the poor in Dagupan City so they can have immediate medical attention if there is a need.”
He noted that while the Region 1 Medical Center here and Pangasinan Provincial Hospital in San Carlos City offer relatively inexpensive medical services, they cannot handle the volume of patients who are coming from the entire province.
Lim clarified that discounts will be given to the poor but those who can afford must pay hospital fees.
Meanwhile, the 39 nurses deployed to the 31 barangays are about to complete the medical and health profile of the city.
Lim said the barangay nurses have been tasked in their first 30 days of work to gather medical and health data of children 12 years old and below, people with disabilities and senior citizens.
Parameters included in the survey are incidence of malnourishment, nutritional needs, prevalence of diseases, number of stroke patients, and kinds of handicaps.
The city, he said, intends to build a database to analyze the health needs of the city so that proper actions can be taken. (JCR/ARRF-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

saintm

August 18th, 2011, 07:47 PM

PIA Press Release
Thursday, August 18, 2011

PSU-Alaminos ready for CHED ocular visit, says dean

by Danny O Sagun
ALAMINOS CITY, Aug. 18 (PIA) - (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=49669)– The campus of the Pangasinan State University (PSU) in this city is now ready for the visit of the Technical Panel from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) which is a requirement for the granting of the government permit to operate the six (6) programs or courses being offered by the institution, the dean said Wednesday.
Dr. Elena R. Barcelona, PSU dean, in an interview with the Philippine Information Agency, said she was confident CHED will eventually issue the needed authority as all the requirements needed for each program were already ready for evaluation by the technical panel.
Showing to PIA thick folders for each program that contained all the needed documents, Barcelona said other requirements like laboratory equipment, sports facilities, books and funding have also been complied with.
CHED Executive Director Julito D. Vitriolo, in his June 17 memorandum to OIC-Regional Director Caridad O. Abuan, said that the campus which started operations last year may already offer six (6) programs “based on the evaluation of the documentary compliance submitted” to CHED. The six courses are Bachelor in Elementary Education, Bachelor in Secondary Education, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, and Bachelor in Information Technology.
Vitriolo said that an ocular visit by the technical panel would be conducted before the issuance of the government permit.
He did not indicate the specific date for such visit but Barcelona said the school was ready anytime.
PSU-Alaminos has 1,159 students enrolled this first semester. It started with about 500 students last year, she said.
The campus, located in barangay Bolaney which is about three kilometers away from the city proper, was established thru a partnership between the city government and PSU. The city provided the land and building, while PSU shouldered the facilities, equipment and faculty.
The city, under Mayor Hernani A. Braganza, also provided 60 computers, not 30 as alleged, she clarified.
Barcelona also bared that the city government was undertaking expansion of the school building under the PSU-Alaminos Phase II project which costs P12.5 million. The city also appropriated P10 million for its 1,000 scholars. (JCR/DOS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

urdanetaboy

August 19th, 2011, 01:46 AM

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ARYSTA MARKETING SCAM

This was sent to us through email...

Caller: Hello, good afternoon po, tumatawag po ako in behalf of Philippine Electronics Association
Me: Philippine Electronics Association?
Caller: Opo, nais po naming ibalita sa inyo na napili po kayo sa pamamagitan ng electronic raffle at napili po ang number nyo upang tumanggap ng munting regalo mula sa Philippine Electronics Association. Ito ay walang obligsyong bumili. No obligation to purchase naman po. Tatanggap lang po kayo ng regalo.
Me: Wow!
Caller: Opo, kayo po ba ang may-ari ng number na ito?
Me: Opo.
Caller: A ok, kasi po, bilang pasasalamat ng Philippine Electronics Association, sa aming anibersaryo ay napili po kayo, at dahil nationwide naman po sya, ang pinaka-malapit na pick area sa inyo ay sa CB Mall.
Me: (Isip-isip: Paano nya nalaman na malapit ako sa CB Mall?)
Caller: Malapit po ba sila sa Urdaneta?
Me: Nasa Urdaneta po ako.
Caller: A ok na ok. Pumunta lamang po kayo sa second Floor ng CB Mall, sa may Arysta. Alam nyo po ba doon?
Me: Yun ba yung malapit sa Appliance Center?
Caller: Opo, dun nga po.

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ISwitch

August 19th, 2011, 02:39 AM

Dream on! maria la del barrio naman po kasi ang drama sa mga nabangit mo na lugar. tulad nito oh...

pagbutihan nalang ang agricultural production para maging #1 in productivity and sufficiency.. like the saying goes you cant have them all :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:
but the potential of the place in terms human resources is huge and a fairly large market, hello at least 5 sa mga relatives nyang nasa picture ay nasa USA no, yung mga nasa picture sa Bayambang...mostly na kakilala ko na taga dyan are doing well in life

[nightfury]

August 19th, 2011, 04:06 AM

StarGreen Promenade
Lucao District, Dagupan City

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5 na pala ang ganito sa Dagupan...kung ang AB Fernandez may Eastgate Plaza, Assada Center, Metro Plaza....ang Perez Blvd ay may Orient Pacific Center.....syempre meron na rin ang Lucao, STARGREEN Promenade :D

[nightfury]

August 19th, 2011, 07:52 AM

Lingayen aerial views

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[nightfury]

August 19th, 2011, 08:03 AM

Lingayen, Pangasinan aerial views

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christian joe

August 19th, 2011, 10:39 AM

christian joe

August 19th, 2011, 10:49 AM

Pangasinan, model province in the making (http://www.pangasinan.gov.ph/2011/08/pangasinan-model-province-in-the-making/)

GRANDSLAM, the awards flying high left and right, reaped in unprecedented succession.
The remarkable feats came in astonishing fashion, quenching a long thirst for distinction in public governance. Yet, the campaign for achievements does not stop as the awards are giving fire-in-the-belly for the present provincial leadership to provide more for the constituents who have long aspired for a brand of public service that could lift them to prominence and fulfillment.
Three-and-a-half years of an action-packed administration under Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. proved how transformational politics could open windows of development in a rural-urban community where growth had stunted for almost three decades.
With new parameters that respond to the province’s physiological and sociological concerns, the same transformation advocacy sewed up the linchpin for attitudinal changes among officials and employees of the provincial capitol, such that the new behavioral patterns are now gaining wide-ranging influence in the various local government units of Pangasinan.
The governor’s vision to catapult Pangasinan to a new sphere of development is now being gradually realized with the implementation of various mega projects, all geared towards what has been envisioned as the province’s “Golden Era.”.
In any development agenda, seaport and airport are two vital facilities, that, on strategic modes, could provide easier and more convenient access not only for human traffic but for commodities, either as food staple or those needed in industrial production.
Anticipating a boom in trade and commerce, the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) has endorsed the release of P100-million to start the construction of the seaport that will link Pangasinan to the major trading points in Asia ’s far eastern economic corridors.
After months of rigid studies on the site’s berthing potentials, there’s no doubting the seaport will jumpstart industrialization in the province. Site development is now about to go full-blast on the ambitious eco-tourism zone in barangay Estanza in Lingayen which is being eyed as a flashpoint of modernization in the region on a forecast of radiating spill in neighboring Zambales and La Union, provinces of almost similar coastal resources as Pangasinan.
The seaport is expected to spur the ushering in of new industries, while export-import trading will gel up and open up new job opportunities, thus broadening the base of the middle-income society.
Both seaport and airport of international standard are what Pangasinan basically needs to polevault to the tiger economies of Asia, a development analyst said, as he pointed out the province’s strategic location within the new Asian trading belt formed following China ’s unprecedented leap to mega economic power.
The fluidity of an inter-Asia commerce can no longer be discounted, says the governor, and he wants the local economy to mutate in the experience of Taiwan and South Korea .
Gov. Espino’s “doable” philosophy has earned him the monicker, “Action Man.” To him, there is no obstacle that cannot be hurdled. He may yet be the “Miracle Man” and, like China , Pangasinan will slip out of its cocoon to breathe into the global economic climate.
It is ironic that fuel and fertilizer are unloaded at Poro Point in San Fernando City in La Union, or in Subic , Zambales, although Pangasinan claims over 60 percent share of the demand for these products in the Ilocos region. It is for this disparity that the incumbent provincial leadership is pushing for the realization of this grand endeavor.