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saintm

September 9th, 2011, 11:53 AM

Education confab to highlight peace, literacy

by Danny O Sagun

DAGUPAN CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- Literacy for peace is the theme to be highlighted in the coming three-day National Literacy Conference in Quezon City that will draw educators and stakeholders to include those involved in the Alternative Learning System.

Education Secretary Armin Luistro said the conference aimed to raise awareness on literacy for peace and sustainable future among the participants who are going to share their good practices, reflect on peace situations and identify strategies and community intervention, and develop peace and literacy action agenda.

The nation observed Literacy Week on September 2-8 as mandated in Presidential Proclamation No. 239.

The conference at the Imperial Palace Suites on September 27-29 has as its theme, "Pursuing Community Development through Peace Literacy."

Luistro said the move was in line with the priority agenda of the United Nations Literacy Decade for the calendar year 2011-2012.

A highlight of the conference is the presentation of the National Literacy Hall of Fame Award to Tagum City for being three-time first place winner in the Outstanding Local Government Unit (component city category). The city was also a UNESCO International Literacy awardee for its exemplary accomplishments in literacy development.

The Philippine Information Agency, as member of the Literacy Coordinating Council, provided promotion and publicity support to encourage participation of stakeholders particularly local government executives and advocates from non-government organizations. (ANL/DOS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=53347

saintm

September 9th, 2011, 11:56 AM

Dagupan seafood processing plant to be auctioned off

STA. BARBARA, Pangasinan (PNA)--Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said here on Monday that the P100- million Seafood Processing Plant in Dagupan City will soon be auctioned off.

Alcala spelled this out in a talk to newsmen after the inauguration of a modern Rice Processing Complex in Barangay Tebag here built on a P200-million grant from the Korean government.

The agriculture secretary said the bidding was strongly suggested by stakeholders of the bangus industry who met officials of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Dagupan City last week.

The team earlier met with Dagupan City Mayor Benjamin Lim who wanted the processing plant to be in the hands of the Dagupan city government.

The DA and the Dagupan city government co-own the facility.

The plant was already turned over to the BFAR by the past Dagupan City administration on a five-year period.

Based on Alcala statement, his office is inclined to place the processing plant in the hands of the private sector who are the fish processors themselves under the public-partnership scheme.

The fish processors use the facility to improve their products which they export to the foreign markets. As such, they pay a sort of toll fee to the BFAR which is temporarily managing the facility.

A management team formed by the BFAR, headed by Dr. Westly Rosario, chief of the National Integrated Fisheries Technology Development Center (NIFTDC), is presently overseeing the day-to-day operation of the plant (PNA)

http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/Dagupan_seafood_processing_plant_to_be_auctioned_off.shtml

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September 9th, 2011, 11:59 AM

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September 9th, 2011, 12:05 PM

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September 9th, 2011, 12:11 PM

Central agro-industrial warehouse for palay being built in Villasis, Pangasinan
September 9, 2011

VILLASIS, Pangasinan, Sept. 9 — Already acclaimed as the nation’s eggplant capital, the town of Villasis just by the bank of the Agno River in Pangasinan, is again eyeing to become the rice granary of Pangasinan with the ongoing construction of its P40-million Agro-Industrial Warehouse.

Mayor Libradita Abrenica said the complex is a big central post-harvest facility for palay being put up in Barangay Unzad by Fifth District Rep. Kimi Cojuangco, in her desire to boost rice production and increase the incomes of farmers in eastern Pangasinan.

Funding for the project came from the share of the district from excise tax on burley tobacco which is being produced in large quantities during summer in Villasis and other towns

When completed sometime next year, the facility can dry wet palay at the rate of 200 tons per day and at the same time provide warehousing for this farm product.

Abrenica said the first phase of the project will be completed by the end of the year, to be followed immediately by the installation of mechanical dryers ordered yet from abroad. The second phase will be the construction of the warehousing facility.

Thanking Rep. Cojuangco and her husband, former Rep. Mark Cojuangco for the project, Mayor Abrenica explained that the facility can be used not only by farmers from Villasis but also those from the other towns of the Fifth District of Pangasinan.

“We welcome the palay of farmers from other towns,” said Abrenica, adding that in availing of the facility, farmers will be charged only nominal fees.

She said that with the complex, farmers need not dry their newly harvested palay in road pavements anymore, a situation where the grains could be broken and destroyed by stress caused by every passing vehicle.

The mayor is optimistic that once the project is operational, it could put her town again in the map as the central warehouse for all palay produced in the eastern part of Pangasinan.

Villasis hosts the yearly “Talong” Festival in its effort to continuously promote its eggplant planted by farmers during the dry months.

At the same time, Abrenica announced that Villasis was picked by Rep. Cojuangco to again host one of the satellite dairy farms of the Fifth District central dairy farm in Barangay Maraboc, Laoac, Pangasinan.

She said that like the other satellite dairy farms in Sison and Alcala towns, the one in Villasis will raise cattle that will produce milk which will be brought for processing at the central dairy station in Laoac. (PNA)

http://phl.ph/2011/09/09/central-agro-industrial-warehouse-for-palay-being-built-in-villasis-pangasinan/

bcl4me

September 9th, 2011, 03:19 PM

mahilig yata mga taga pangasinan sa 1 lane highway LOL, malaki ba kickback dyAn?easy money

saintm

September 9th, 2011, 04:01 PM

^Old province po kasi ang pangasinan kaya makikipot mga kalsada just look at the old houses along the highway, hindi basta basta ang expansion ng kalsada unlike sa Mindanao or some visayan cities na malawak ang lupain before development or dating hacienda.. one signs pa dyan na maraming barangays sa pangasinan unlike those in newly develpoed provinces na oonti mga barangays.. meaning masamaaga nadevelop mga localities natin, going back. dahil dito nagkakaroon ng poor planning dahil ang sinusunod na alignment yung nung 1940s 50s pa.. unlike say sa GenSan na lately lang nadevelop yung city kaya malawak ang expansion.. say Urdaneta lately lang nag boom malawak ang expansion ng highway dahil dating palayan.. say Dagupan, Calasiao or Lingayen makipot kasi old tows/ cities sila.. just my one cent chika!

lightz

September 9th, 2011, 04:18 PM

wow daming mga proposed at ongoing road projects dito sa province natin sana tuloy tuloy na yan.. :banana: maganda din sana kung may gawing road project tulad ng expressway na magkukunek sa western central at eastern pangasinan malaking tulong yun sa turismo. Example kung nagpunta ng manaoag at gustong magbeach sa western part ng province edi mas mabilis lang ang byahe. Malaking tulong din yun sa economy ng probinsya lalo na pag natapos yung airport sa alaminos at seaport sa sual.

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September 9th, 2011, 04:33 PM

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September 9th, 2011, 05:20 PM

Barangay Malico History

Malico is the farthest and remotest barangay of the municipality being 40 kms. away from the town proper and adjoining our provincial boundary with the province of Nueva Vizcaya . In fact , it is nearer to Imugan , Nueva Vizcaya being only 13 kms away. It is bounded on the north by Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya , on the south by Brgy. Cacabugaoan ; on the east by Imugan, Nueva Vizcaya ; on the west by Brgy. Sta. Maria East and Fianza.
It has an approximate land area of 710 hectares with pasture lands covering the biggest area of land, followed by cogon land. The irrigated land is the third biggest area, while corn land follows. The residential land covers the least land area classification . Malico produces mountain crops like sweet potato, gabi and vegetable such as cabbages, sayote ,. Baguio soil makes Malico an ideal place for vegetable production like Benguet . According to old folks,Malico derived its name from the winding flow of the Cabalisian River which originated from Malico and winds down the mountain connecting with Ambayaoan River in Brgy. Sta Maria East. As could be seen from a vintage point in the barangay, you could see the zigzagging flow of the said river or “liko-liko”and was later called Malico.
In the early 60’s Malico is a sitio of Sta.Maria until the PACD creation to undertake the developmental challenges and subdivision of the countryside that Malico devolved into a separate barangay . Also ,trival leadership devolved to political leadership to the barangay leaders of Malico . Yet the tribal leaders are still very much respected , revered and honored on matters pertaining to customs , traditions and critical issues and problems brought to them for decision and advice.
Malico is composed mainly of the Kalanguya ethnolinguistic group, but everyone knows the Ilokano dialect . The customs and traditions of the kalanguya tribe are much practiced and preserved by the barangay folks although majority of them were converted to Christianity through the long years of missionary work of Pastor Dilbert Rice, an American UCCP Pastor.Prominent families of the barangay are the Taciong Tindaan, Bugtong Ancheta, Lorenzo , Guzman , Lakias and Segundo among others .
In the early 70s , Malico could be reached easily by motor vehicles from the town proper through the winding Villa Verde Trail some 30 kms. away . Yet , the national government failed to maintain the trail plus the 1990 killerquake, that resulted to massive erosions , landslides and total destruction of the road. Presently it could be reached only through the mountain road of Imugan . Nueva Vizcaya . Thus going to Malico from the town proper is like going on a journey to Cagayan Valley as you have to take the route to San Jose City, then to Sta. Fe Nueva Vizcaya and via the mountain roads of Imugan and to Malico . This route covers aroung 60 kms. half of which is unpaved mountain road, and three (3) hours travel time.
The proposed construction of the Pangasinan Nueva Vizcaya Road will be a big boom not only to Malico , but also to the Municipality of San Nicolas Malico will become the “gateway to the Cagayan Valle”. Due to its high elevation good vegetation unique cold climate , Malico could become the summer capital of Pangasinan. The Villa Verde Trail will improve as a tourist destination due to its historic values as the battleground of the US Army 32nd (Red Arrow) Division and the Japanese Army during the World War II.
At present, Barangay Malico has seven puroks (groups) namely: Lupa, Camp 4, Sitio Singi,Purok Monumento, Purok Antero Malico Centro and Salaksak.
Summary:
Barangay : Malico
Population : 424( 1995 Census)
No. Of Households : 82( 1995 Census)
Land Area : 710 has.
Distance from Munical Hall : 40kms..
Facilities : Brgy.Hall/ Day Care Center Basketball Court (Cemented)
Road Condition : Gravelled
Public utility Vehicle : Jeep
Source of Potable Water : Solar Generator
Mineral Resources : Spring water
School : Elementary and High Schools
Tourist Attraction : Japanese WWII Monument Cold Climate (colder and higher than Baguio City)
Farm Product

http://www.mysannicolas.org/drupal/malico

max300jmm

September 9th, 2011, 05:24 PM

San Nicolas is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 33,419 people in 6,533 households.

History

Well-informed old-timers in the municipality say that the town was founded in the year 1810 by Nicolas Patricio with his wife. Isidra Sangalang and a handful of followers. Jose Castillo. Raymund Umaguing. Bernardo Alimorong and others, who in 1780 started their exodus from the towns of San Jacinto and San Fabian to this part of the province with the missionary zeal of making this municipality a better place to live in. With the joint approval of his followers and the igorots who can be aptly called as the aborigines of this town, Nicolas Patricio y Mejia was appointed as their Kapitan (President) in the 1818. During his incumbency, the bond of their union was greatly strengthened as evidenced by later historical events. HE led them towards the realization of their obsession. His ideas led them where his heart follow. In the grateful recognition of his sacrifices and excellent leadership, his people christened this particular settlement after his name and eventually adopted San Nicolas de Tolentino as their patron saint.
[edit]San Nicolas Official Community Website

MySannicolas - Website created for San Nicolas, Pangasinan which is a good place to relax, hang out and chat with friends, relatives and family Online. Active Member of this group as of April 2011 are morethan 2,500 Sannicolanians Wordwide and still counting. The Official MySannicolas Website www[.]mysannicolas[.]org and MySannicolas Official Facebook Account www[.]facebook[.]com/mysannicolas are actively maintained by Mr. Rey Rodrigo & Xthatech.
[edit]Barangays

San Nicolas is located in northeastern part of Pangasinan and is politically subdivided into 33
Bensican
Cabitnongan
Caboloan
Cacabugaoan
Calanutian
Calaocan
Camanggaan
Camindoroan
Casaratan
Dalumpinas
Fianza
Lungao
Malico
Malilion
Nagkaysa
Nining
Poblacion East
Poblacion West
Salingcob
Salpad
San Felipe East
San Felipe West
San Isidro (Sta. Cruzan)
San Jose
San Rafael Centro
San Rafael East
San Rafael West
San Roque
Santa Maria East
Santa Maria West
Santo Tomas
Siblot
Sobol

During the time of liberation in World war II the town is the site of the one fierciest battle between the 32nd Red Arrow Division of the USAFFE and the 33rd Imperial Army of Japan that you can see until now a lot of bullet holes in the old municipal building, but The Administrition of Mayor Conrado Rodrigo boosted the town to have a rubost economy in eastern part of Pangasinan.The Municipality of San Nicolas now is headed by Mayor Leoncio S. Saldivar III and Vice-Mayor Raymond Prestoza. They are supported by an even combination of youth and experience in the persons of Councilors Leodoro Saldivar, Francisco Bartolome, Jose Serquina Jr, Rogelio Ferrer Jr, Reynaldo Dotimas, Maciste Ortiguero and Jack Serquina

Places of Interest

Due to its strategic location, San Nicolas is a place where we can find waterfalls from the Caraballo Mountain Range and a number of rivers that serve as a picnic ground for vacationers during holidays and summertime.
LIPIT FALLS is located in Barangay Sta. Maria East. It is an hour trail from the Red Arrow Monument along Cabalitian River. Best time to visit the place is of course during the summertime but it is also safe to go their during rainy seasons.
AGPAY FALLS is in Barangay San Felipe East. During the '70s up to the '80s it is actually one of the best natural tourist spots in eastern Pangasinan.
PINSAL FALLS 1, 2 and 3 is located in Sitio Nagsimbaoaan in Barangay Cacabugaoan. MAMBOLO FALLS located at Brgy. Salpad.
Only few know where BARACBAC FALLS is located. That actually added a mystery to the location of this falls. Baracbac is a sitio in Barangay Fianza just north of Sitio Puyao.(to follow) jluarca
RESORTS
Mejias Resort is located at town proper of San Nicolas Pangasinan.It has a wide space for picnic area and reception hall for kinds of parties and events.They are accepting decorating services and catering for all kinds of special events, including the concept and design, planning, day of coordination, and much more. They have also swimming pools for adults and children.
Krystala de Corazon is located at Barangay Calaocan, San Nicolas, Pangasinan.
Esperanza's Garden is located at Barangay Cabitnongan, San Nicolas, Pangasinan..
PICNIC GROUND
Puyao - Kubo and Cottages are available in this location.
Cabalisian River - crystal clear water located at Brgy. Sta. Maria.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Nicolas,_Pangasinan

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September 9th, 2011, 05:26 PM

Malaki ang potensyal ng San Nicolas syempre another pride of Pangasinan yan n.n

saintm

September 10th, 2011, 06:40 AM

^yup both sides po ang mountains.. sa east and west and both katulad sa baguio ang weather and altitude.. form mountains to sea, da best talaga!!!

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September 10th, 2011, 07:04 AM

BINAY LAUDS LIM’S PINABLIN TAOIR OVER AKSYON RADYO, US AMBASSADOR SENDS GREETINGS
by D' Dagupan Dream on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 12:53am (http://www.facebook.com/notes/d-dagupan-dream/bsl-questions-authority-of-vm-objection-to-operate-processing-plant/246668052037528)

DAGUPAN CITY – Vice-President Jejomar C. Binay exalts Mayor Benjamin S. Lim’s effort to revive and preserve the Pangasinan language through a 30-minute radio program dubbed “Pinablin Taoir” over Aksyon Radyo Pangasinan every Saturday from 8:30-9:00 in the morning.

“I admire your concern and love for your local heritage. Language is indeed vital in keeping the Pangasinense culture alive amid changes in our so-called modern world,” said Binay in his letter to Lim sent last July 19.

“I wholeheartedly support this worthwhile endeavor. I hope your listeners and guests provide lasting support and contribute their strengths to the success of your radio program,” he added.

On the other hand, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Harry K. Thomas, Jr., extends his personal greetings to Lim on the occasion of the latter’s 60th birthday.

“On behalf of the U.S. Embassy, I would like to extend to you our sincere best wishes on the happy occasion of your birthday. I hope you enjoy the day and find peace, health, and happiness throughout the year,” said Thomas. (CIO – Joseph C. Bacani)

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September 10th, 2011, 07:07 AM

BSL questions authority of VM objection to operate processing plant
by D' Dagupan Dream on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 1:54am (http://www.facebook.com/notes/d-dagupan-dream/bsl-questions-authority-of-vm-objection-to-operate-processing-plant/246668052037528)

DAGUPAN CITY – “Ano ang karapatan niyang magsabi na hindi gustong i-operate ng lungsod ang fish processing plant sa Bonuan Binloc? Under what or whose authority?”

This was Mayor Benjamin S. Lim’s reaction to the statement of Vice-mayor Belen T. Fernandez in rejecting the move of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the city in drafting a memorandum of agreement for a joint operation of the said facility.

The move is the result of what was promised by Department of Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala to resolve the issue in a period of 60 days. In less than 60 days, Alcala sent BFAR Director Asis Perez to the office of the city mayor and assured Dagupeños that before the year ends, the plant will be in operation.

Recently, a certain lawyer Demosthenes Escoto of BFAR came over for the final drafting of the MOA.

Escoto was having a meeting with the representatives of the city government when Vice Mayor Fernandez arrived and intervened in the meeting. It was at this point that the vice mayor relayed her objections to the plan.

Lim clarified that the city need not get a go signal as the memorandum signed by then Mayor Alipio Fernandez Jr. and BFAR had not been consummated.

“Secretary Alcala himself admitted to me that the status of the MOA had not been consummated and suggested drafting a new MOA saying that it will be jointly operated by the city government and BFAR, which is the original concept,” said Lim.

“Kasi, ganito yan, BFAR will issue a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification, while the city will certify the deboned bangus as bonafide Dagupan City bangus. If the city will not involve itself in the determination of the bangus, then who is going to do it? Binmaley? Lingayen? It cannot be. So it is very important that the city government will be involved,” he added.

He stressed that the processing plant was the result of the Bangus Festival. “Kaya ginawa yan sa Dagupan,” he said.

Lim also received information that BFAR Dagupan is surreptitiously operating without acquiring a business permit from the city.

“Is Westly Rosario collecting money for the processing or is he doing that for humanitarian reason or for experiment? Mr. Rosario, bawal yang ginagawa mo na nag-proprocess ka ng bangus na hindi ka kumukuha ng business at sanitary permit sa lungsod. You cannot be your own kingdom there. You are operating within the city’s jurisdictional limits,” concluded Lim. (CIO – Joseph C. Bacani)

saintm

September 10th, 2011, 07:15 AM

Globe expands DUO service to 13 more provinces

MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) -- Globe Telecom on Friday said it has expanded the coverage of its two-in-one mobile and landline service to 13 more provinces in the country.

In a statement, the Ayala-led telco said its DUO service is now available in the provinces of Pampanga, Isabela, Ilocos Sur, Zambales, Nueva Vizcaya, Palawan, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Southern Leyte, Eastern Samar, Western Samar, North Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat.

DUO is the first and only unlimited mobile and landline call service in the world. It is a two-in-one service that uses one SIM so a subscriber gets to carry around just one mobile phone to make unlimited calls from Globe to any landline number and from any landline to Globe.

This can also make calls to and from any DUO postpaid mobile subscriber for as long as they are all within the same area code

With this expansion, Globe DUO has increased its coverage to 31 key areas in the Philippines with existing presence in Metro Manila, Cebu, Cavite, Bulacan, Laguna, Pangasinan, Negros Oriental, Leyte, Antique, South Cotabato, Rizal, Bohol, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Batangas, Quezon, Northern Samar and Davao del Sur.

“We are very excited with this milestone for Globe DUO as it continues to benefit more subscribers who look for an easy and affordable calling service,” Chee Loo Fun, senior advisor for Consumer Marketing of Globe said.

She said that this innovation has certainly changed the way people communicate and revolutionized the mobile telephony landscape.

Globe DUO and Globe SUPERDUO are available to both Globe prepaid and postpaid subscribers.

Other telcos, like Bayan Telecommunications Inc. and Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), also offer prepaid wireless landline to the public. (PNA)

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September 10th, 2011, 09:52 AM

Braganza in US to declare ‘Alaminos is now in business’

Alaminos City Mayor Hernani A. Braganza will be spreading the good news- that Alaminos is Now in Business when he speaks anew in front of his beloved citymates in the United States.

Braganza left for the United States last Thursday for a 12-day working visit that includes stops in West Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Francisco California and the island state of Hawaii.

This is his third official visit to the US since he became the city’s chief executive in 2004. His first visit was in 2006 when he promised to put Alaminos back into the investment map with the help of his citymates.

It was also during that visit that the visionary mayor encouraged all Alaminians to rediscover their city and restore their confidence in Alaminos and together, they declared that Alaminos is now open for business.

Last year, in his second visit to the US, Braganza’s message focused on bridging the gaps in the city with the help of various stakeholders and Alaminians all over the world.

And his appeal for partnership with the city government did not fall on deaf ears as most of his citymates responded to his call.

This is by investing their fortunes into businesses that have benefitted many Alaminians particularly in tourism and readily extended their assistance to their citymates when Alaminos was struck by two powerful typhoons in 2008 and 2009. Various organizations helped fuel emergency relief for the typhoon victims, enabling them to quickly get back on their feet.

This year, Braganza will entice more of his citymates and foreign investors to continue investing in the province’s 4th last largest economy and soon to be global green city.

Aside from expressing gratitude to the California-based Alaminians and Pangasinenses for their various contributions and donations, the mayor will also present on-going and proposed projects in the city, along with investment opportunities.

“Alaminos is now in business," stressed Braganza in an interview with local media before the send off. “We now have the Pangasinan State University-Alaminos Campus, the Hundred Islands Medical Services Complex, the Alaminos Airport and Hundred Islands Hotel.”

“Our local economy is strong and our income continues to grow each year because of the huge investments poured in by our partners in the business sector.”

Braganza keeps visiting the US not just to honor the invitations of various Alaminian communities as their guest of honor and speaker in different occasions.

He sees this as a golden opportunity to report on the state of his beloved city particularly on what the city government has accomplished for the last 12 months.

The mayor noted that it is just but fitting and proper to share to his citymates what Alaminos is today being their partners in transforming it into more progressive city.

“For the last 5 years, our citymates were very responsive as they continue give back to their city in the form of investments and assistance,” he continued. “Though not totally but gradually, we welcome all of this and we are indeed very thankful to our kabaleyans. ”

“God willing and with their continued support and assistance, the best is yet to come for Alaminos, My City, their City, Our beloved City.”

Mayor Braganza is on to a very busy week in the US as he is set to attend different activities organized by various organizations.

Last Aug. 20, he was at Cerritos, California for the Alaminos Pangasinan Association of Southern California’s (APASCA) Mardi Gras Party, as the affair’s guest speaker.

On Sunday, he was at Downey to grace a welcome party tendered for him by APASCA, Alaminos Pangasinan Association of USA (APAUSA) and San Vicente Associations.

The following day, he will meet the executives of the Port of Los Angeles Trade Development and the CEO of the Mindpower Worldwide and give presentations on the Alaminos Airport Project and other investment opportunities to other prospective investors.

He will also have a dinner cum meeting with Erick Pangilinan, Art Director of the Naughty Dog, Inc. regarding possible partnerships on graphic arts and outsourcing opportunities in Alaminos City.

On Tuesday, he moves to Los Angeles to discuss renewable energy project investment with Glenn Barroga & ssociates of Solar Farm @ Queen Mary.
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From August 24 to 26, the mayor will be visiting relatives and family friends and conduct more presentations before heading to West Sacramento, the first sister city of Alaminos which sisterhood agreement was forged in 2003.

On the 27th, Mayor Braganza, who also represents the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) in his dealing with his foreign counterparts being its secretary general, pays West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon a courtesy visit.

A round table discussion is expected to ensue wherein both hardworking chief executives will likely discuss the possibility of celebrating the mutual understanding and lasting friendship between the two vibrant cities next year.

After the historic and fruitful meeting with West Sacramento officials, the mayor resumes his presentation of the city’s programs the following day to the officers and members Alaminos Pangasinan Association of Northern California (APANOCA) and United Pangasinenses of America (UPA).

Braganza flies to Honolulu on the 29th for a two-day meeting with Hawaii officials and deliver the same presentation to Alaminos Pangasinan leaders and Filipino community.

He will personally meet and thank Stanley Tokigawa of Shiraki Foundation, donor of containers vans of medical equipment and supplies, as well Dr. Inam Rahman to discuss free medical lectures and medical missions for Alaminos.

On the 30th, the mayor will discuss with Hawaii Representatives John Mizuno and Rida Cabanilla the Memorandum of Agreement on the Sisterhood Partnership between Hawaii Legislature and the LCP.

Rounding up his 12-day official visit is a quick tour to the different cultural and heritage sites in this beautiful island state that include stops at Anama Bay, Habitat Drug Rehab Facility, Haleiwa Town and Polynesian Cultural Center.

The hardworking mayor is scheduled to be back in the country on Friday just in time for the Shore It Up at the Hundred Islands National Park this week-end where he is expected to unwind before getting back to his regular day job.

And it all starts with relay the good news to his citymates about his successful US visit. (CIO)

http://www.alaminoscity.gov.ph/news/newsdetails.aspx?newsid=719

saintm

September 10th, 2011, 09:53 AM

‘MVP’ boosts Pangasinan’s ‘environmental champion’
Date: September 5, 2011

They arrived, busloads of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) employees, raring to get down and dirty. Volunteers from MPIC’s group of companies spent September 3 and 4, a weekend, cleaning up part of the Alaminos shoreline, planting mangroves in one of the city’s protected mangrove park, distributing bags and school supplies to school children and rearranging the giant clams found at the Hundred Islands National Park.

They left the city after doing a great job and after reminding all Alaminians, Pangasinenses and tourists alike and every Filipino- on the need of extending their fair share in the efforts to Rescue, Restore, Revive our environment.

Three years running, the MPIC has been conducting its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative entitled “Shore It Up” aimed at cleaning shorelines and rehabilitating critical marine habitats.

This year, this laudable endeavor was held for the first time at the world famous Hundred Islands National Park (HINP), in partnership with the city government of Alaminos.

Non-divers and volunteers spent the whole Saturday afternoon planting mangrove saplings at Bued Mangrove Park. They also handed school supplies and educated the school children of Brgys. Bued and Pandan on the importance of planting mangroves as well as on recycling and also their role in protecting the environment.

The volunteers likewise combed the Bolo beach in Brgy. Pandan of garbage and debris.

The following day, professional divers transferred hundreds of giant clams at the Giant Clam and Corral Garden in Quezon Island.

News anchor Paolo Bediones of TV5 personally covered the moving of giant clams and underwater clean up by the group of divers.

"This is indeed a very special and historic weekend for Alaminos and our constituents,” said Mayor Hernani A. Braganza of MPIC’s two-day outreach and environmental projects.

“Again, in behalf of a very grateful city, we thank anew Boss Manny (Pangilinan) through his MPIC for choosing our city for this year’s edition of Shore it Up and his valuable gifts to our people and his companies’ major contributions to our city’ re-greening program and eco-tourism thrust,” added the three-termer chief executive.

The mayor also extended his sincerest gratitude to Ms. Melody Del Rosario of the Metro Pacific Investment Foundation Inc. (MPIF) and Ralph Balmaceda of E & Adventure Tours for making the event possible as well as the divers and volunteers.

Alaminos today has one of the most sound coastal resources management programs and one the best sustainable environmental programs in the country based on the awards earned by the city for the last six year.

This is largely attributed to the city government’s pioneering efforts in the conservation, protection and rehabilitation of the city’s environment led by Mayor Braganza, known in Region I as environmental mayor.

For his sustainable programs for the environment, the mayor has been one of the country’s chief delegates in the international summits on environmental protection.

He attended the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2006 in China and Third International Tropical Marine Ecosystems Management Symposium in Mexico in 2006 and the 2010 World Mayors Climate Summit also in Mexico.

Under his leadership, the city has been adjudged as the second cleanest, safest and greenest city in Region I for 2011 by the Regional Development Council and 2010 Likas Yaman Award for Environmental Excellence from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

It has also received numerous citations and awards such as 2006 Most Outstanding Coastal Resource Management (CRM) Implementer in Region I and 2007 for Best Coastal City in Pangasinan. In 2008 to 2009, Alaminos was also named as Model LGU in CRM Implementation.

And this has made Alaminos a certified environmental champion which now got the needed boost from no less than the city’s next Big Brother-Mr. MVP, Boss Manny Pangilinan. (CIO)

http://www.alaminoscity.gov.ph/news/newsdetails.aspx?newsid=720

saintm

September 10th, 2011, 09:56 AM

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lightz

September 10th, 2011, 11:00 AM

may bago na namang branch ang MetroBank sa Dagupan, sa may Tapuac District..

lightz

September 10th, 2011, 11:09 AM

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September 30 - Dagupan
CSI Mall Parking Lot, Lucao District, Dagupan City
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[nightfury]

September 10th, 2011, 01:45 PM

may bago na namang branch ang MetroBank sa Dagupan, sa may Tapuac District..

nice naman :cheers: 4th branch na ba nila to o 3rd palang? diba ang BPI ang may pinakamadaming branch na commercial bank sa Dagupan na may 6? honestly mas maganda ang service ng BPI at BDO kesa sa Metrobank. siksikan kasi lagi sa Metrobank lalo na sa ATM machines haba ng pila tapos iisa lang yung machine nila di tulad sa BPI na higit sa dalawa bawat branch :)

[nightfury]

September 10th, 2011, 01:47 PM

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September 30 - Dagupan
CSI Mall Parking Lot, Lucao District, Dagupan City
:rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:
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[nightfury]

September 10th, 2011, 02:09 PM

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6128893960_d53676080c_b.jpg

may future talaga ang town na to :cheers: excited na ako sa mga ginagawa at gagawing projects sa Sual :) nakapunta na ako dito, maganda at tahimik na bayan pero di ko alam isa pala to sa pinakamayaman :)

lightz

September 10th, 2011, 02:11 PM

;83659363']nice naman :cheers: 4th branch na ba nila to o 3rd palang? diba ang BPI ang may pinakamadaming branch na commercial bank sa Dagupan na may 6? honestly mas maganda ang service ng BPI at BDO kesa sa Metrobank. siksikan kasi lagi sa Metrobank lalo na sa ATM machines haba ng pila tapos iisa lang yung machine nila di tulad sa BPI na higit sa dalawa bawat branch :)

hindi ko po alam kung pang-ilan branch na po yun sa dami ng mga bangko sa Dagupan. Dun nga lang sa part ng AB Fernandez Ave, sa may jollibee junction hanggang sa Quintos bridge cguro mga 100meters lang yun nakahilera na mga bangko tulad ng BPI, BDO, Union Bank, Summit Bank, Allied Bank, Bank of Commerce, UCPB, MetroBank Branch 1, Philippine Farmers Bank, Rural Bank of Balungao at saka yung iba di ko na matandaan. Halos magkakatabi lang sila.

[nightfury]

September 10th, 2011, 03:07 PM

hindi ko po alam kung pang-ilan branch na po yun sa dami ng mga bangko sa Dagupan. Dun nga lang sa part ng AB Fernandez Ave, sa may jollibee junction hanggang sa Quintos bridge cguro mga 100meters lang yun nakahilera na mga bangko tulad ng BPI, BDO, Union Bank, Summit Bank, Allied Bank, Bank of Commerce, UCPB, MetroBank Branch 1, Philippine Farmers Bank, Rural Bank of Balungao at saka yung iba di ko na matandaan. Halos magkakatabi lang sila.

kahit sa perez din, halos magkakatabi :lol: ewan ko lang kung may mga naluluging bangko sa Dagupan. :nuts: saka di na kasi kasya sa downtown kaya yung mga bangko sa labas na ng downtown nagtatayo like tapuac, lucao at calasiao :cheers:

saintm

September 10th, 2011, 04:23 PM

^Yes mala hong kong po ang istura dyan ha.. lalo na kung asa hong kong airport ka na mejo industrial yung view magkatulad ang landscape po dyan.. mountains meets the sea, bay area, tapos cliffs and boulders plus forested area ha.. nice talaga

saintm

September 10th, 2011, 04:26 PM

may bago na namang branch ang MetroBank sa Dagupan, sa may Tapuac District..hmm cguro po para sa mga naglalabas ng kotse sa mga auto center sa lucao at mga taga benmaley..

saintm

September 10th, 2011, 04:30 PM

saintm

September 10th, 2011, 04:51 PM

Comelec delists 148,472 voters in Pangasinan

DAGUPAN CITY – A total of 148,472 voters from Pangasinan were removed from the voters list, the consolidated progress report submitted by the Provincial Elections Office, showed.

Of this number, majority, or 141,177 were “deactivated” because of their failure to cast their ballots during the last two elections, in the May 2010 national and local elections, and the October 2010 barangay and youth council elections.

The other deactivated voters either transferred to other provinces (1,736), registered twice (276), double entries (198) while a total of 5,094 died.

Pangasinan Provincial Elections Officer Temmy Lambino said except the dead ones, the deactivated voters may file for reactivation until October 31, 2012 to enable them to vote in the 2013 local elections.

“They just visit Commission on Elections offices and apply for reactivation of their status,” he said.

Lambino said many Pangasinenses were not able to vote twice because of several reasons like they are abroad, got lazy, or they did not want to line up to vote, especially in the May 2010 elections when the elections was computerized.

“There were long lines during the May 2010 elections and many voters did not have the patience to wait for their turn under the sun,” he said.

Lambino explained that listed under the “registered twice” were registered in two different locations; while those under the “double entries” were listed in the same precinct perhaps because of computer glitz.

The towns with the most number of deactivated voters are San Carlos City (20,440), Malasiqui (11,192), Urdaneta City (10,017), Calasiao (9,451) and Dagupan City (7,245).
Those with the least deactivated voters are Rosales, 91; Aguilar, 126; Basista, 186; Manaoag, 429; Bayambang, 533 and Sto. Tomas, 526.

Lambino said as of August 2010, the registered number of voters in Pangasinan is 1,615,277. It has the third most number of voters, next to Cebu and Cavite.

http://northwatch.wordpress.com/

in relation to population ratio, makuli iran manboto diad rosales, basista tan bayambang :lol::lol::lol::lol:

saintm

September 10th, 2011, 04:55 PM

Panhahanda ya prov'l gov't, puspusan so panhahanda ed bulan ya turismo (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/75888-panhahanda-ya-provl-govt-puspusan-so-panhahanda-ed-bulan-ya-turismo)

Saturday, 10 September 2011
Pangasinan News

DAGUAPN CITY--Puspusan so gagawaen ya panhahanda ya Provincial Government ed pormal ya panlukas ya panselebra ya tousim month ed luyag ya Pangasinan.

Legan tonya, lapud ganapen ed agew ya lunes Septyembre 12 say pormal ya panlukas tan pan-umpisa ya saray aktibidad legan ya ganapen met so launching ya Pangasinan Culture and Arts Festival. Ikakampanya met so "I LOVE PANGASINAN" aya so tema ya luyag.

Aaasahan met no Septyembre 16 say miyembro ya Tourism Office pati say arom ya staff ya Provincial Government ompian ganapen so programan "BALEY KO IDAYEW" ya nawalaan ya photo exhibit.

Aaasahan met so pansasagawa ya poster making contest tan cultural presentation tan say pansasagawa ya "bali-bali Pangasinan" program ya lahukan met ya arom ya LGU ya nanlapud Eastern Pangasinan legan no Sep. 12-16 et isagawa so tourist caravan, laro ng lahi tan skills competition ya lahukan met ya kumapat ya distrito ya luyag.

Natan et dakel ni so aasahan ya ilulunsad ya Provincial Government ed panuna ya tourist office na ilulunsad ed buon luyag ed panselebra ya bulan ya turismo.

saintm

September 10th, 2011, 05:05 PM

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[nightfury]

September 10th, 2011, 05:57 PM

[nightfury]

September 10th, 2011, 06:14 PM

may bagong update sa Google Maps/Earth :D
2X na silang nagupdate ng satelite image ng Pangasinan this year :)

Robinsons Calasiao u/c
http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae162/fbgemino/robcal.jpg

Dagupan-Calasiao major Malls
http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae162/fbgemino/DT-DAG-vert.jpg
^^ ung sm dagupan may part na natambakan na..at may kalsada na papunta sa lot nila ...sign na ba to? :D :lol:

source: maps.google.com

RealFlip

September 10th, 2011, 08:30 PM

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6128893960_d53676080c_b.jpg

^^
Breathtaking Pangasinan! :)

saintm

September 10th, 2011, 09:05 PM

^wow nice update ha!!!!! malawak nailing kalupaan ng SM ha.. dapat mala SM Seaside City yan.. pwede siguro tawagin na SM Fishpond City hehehe

[nightfury]

September 11th, 2011, 03:42 AM

^wow nice update ha!!!!! malawak nailing kalupaan ng SM ha.. dapat mala SM Seaside City yan.. pwede siguro tawagin na SM Fishpond City hehehe

fishpond city :lol::lol: mas maganda kung SM Aqua City o SM Riverbank City :lol:
malaki talaga yun lupa at bumibili pa sila sabi sa news. siguro kung wala lang naging problema sa lupa, natambakan na yan lahat at may blue with SM logo na sa paligid nito :D

ISwitch

September 11th, 2011, 03:55 AM

ang laki nga ng SM, pero rumor pa rin ba? siguro may kasama ring residential and office bldgs kaya nilalakihan nila, baka tatapatan nila Lingayaen eco-tourism complex

ISwitch

September 11th, 2011, 03:57 AM

wala pa ring balita sa Ayala kung mag-invest sa o hindi sa Dagupan?

makalasyan

September 11th, 2011, 04:18 AM

;83665343']may bagong update sa Google Maps/Earth :D
2X na silang nagupdate ng satelite image ng Pangasinan this year :)

Robinsons Calasiao u/c
http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae162/fbgemino/robcal.jpg

source: maps.google.com

ayaw talagang umalis nung dalawang establishment sa harap ng Robinsons...ok lang na mag-stay ang Honda, pero yung Dagupena's resto naging out of place na kung titignan dito sa map...it's also partially blocking the view of the mall...maliit namang establishment ba't kaya di kayang irelocate ng Rob? or matigas lang talaga ulo nung may-ari? hehe, pano ba naman, kalilipat lang galing sa Dagupan, tapos ililipat uli :lol: ...kahit ilipat na lang siguro sa kabilang kalye beside armando's resto...

[nightfury]

September 11th, 2011, 05:00 AM

ayaw talagang umalis nung dalawang establishment sa harap ng Robinsons...ok lang na mag-stay ang Honda, pero yung Dagupena's resto naging out of place na kung titignan dito sa map...it's also partially blocking the view of the mall...maliit namang establishment ba't kaya di kayang irelocate ng Rob? or matigas lang talaga ulo nung may-ari? hehe, pano ba naman, kalilipat lang galing sa Dagupan, tapos ililipat uli :lol: ...kahit ilipat na lang siguro sa kabilang kalye beside armando's resto...

simmawa la siguro may makan-gawa na dagupena ya unalis lamet tan agto gabay so unalis ta mas unkasil so restaurant da nu say kaabay to et Robinsons :D

kahit saan naman ipwesto ang Dagupena kikita talaga, malakas kasi ang restaurant nya. kung binenta yung lupa ng dagupena sa robinsons sigurado parking lot lang yun ng mall :nuts::lol:

[nightfury]

September 11th, 2011, 05:07 AM

ang laki nga ng SM, pero rumor pa rin ba? siguro may kasama ring residential and office bldgs kaya nilalakihan nila, baka tatapatan nila Lingayaen eco-tourism complex

wala pa ring balita sa Ayala kung mag-invest sa o hindi sa Dagupan?

hindi na yun rumor, magkakaroon na talaga :) medyo madedelay lang :nuts::nuts: sana mala moa complex may residential at office bldgs, malaki kasi yung lot :D pero mas malaki yung sa urdaneta :D panung tatapatan ng sm ang eco tourism zone? :nuts: wala namang mall yung lingayen eco tourism zone, commercial establishments lang + 18 hole golf course, yacht club, mid range and high end subdivisions, entertainment center, industrial zone..in short, for tourism and industrial purposes sya :D
ayala?wala pa ring balita :lol: di naman agad agad nalalaman kung magpapatayo ng mall ang ayala.susulpot sulpot na lang :D

saintm

September 11th, 2011, 11:31 AM

ang laki nga ng SM, pero rumor pa rin ba? siguro may kasama ring residential and office bldgs kaya nilalakihan nila, baka tatapatan nila Lingayaen eco-tourism complex malayo na ang lingayen:lol::lol::lol::lol:

lightz

September 11th, 2011, 12:03 PM

Yellow Cab Pizza Dagupan
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/6132501562_eca49a3069_z.jpg
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lightz

September 11th, 2011, 12:07 PM

168 Dagupan
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6179/6132501558_be598b88f7_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6132501550_22cf3f0ba6_z.jpg

parang iba naman yung sa rendering na pinakita sa tv

[nightfury]

September 11th, 2011, 12:08 PM

Yellow Cab Dagupan
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/6132501562_eca49a3069_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6132501564_42f1cfd971_z.jpg

:D sunod na starbucks! :banana:

lightz

September 11th, 2011, 12:08 PM

sensya na cellphone cam lang gamit ko nung kinuhanan mga yan..

[nightfury]

September 11th, 2011, 12:11 PM

168 Dagupan
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6132501550_22cf3f0ba6_z.jpg

parang iba naman yung sa rendering na pinakita sa tv

ang liit naman, parang Unitop din lang :ohno: mas malaki yung 168 ng Urdaneta :D

[nightfury]

September 11th, 2011, 12:12 PM

sensya na cellphone cam lang gamit ko nung kinuhanan mga yan..

okay lang..malinew met balet :cheers:

[nightfury]

September 11th, 2011, 12:17 PM

Yellow Cab Dagupan
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/6132501562_eca49a3069_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6132501564_42f1cfd971_z.jpg

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lightz

September 11th, 2011, 12:25 PM

;83683951']:D sunod na starbucks! :banana:

inaayos na yung sa loob ng yellow cab. Yung starbucks baka sa opposite side ng yellow cab (sa may right wing metro plaza) siguro. Tamang tama magkatapat lang sila, maganda naman yung pwesto glassy sya.

lightz

September 11th, 2011, 12:27 PM

;83684000']ang liit naman, parang Unitop din lang :ohno: mas malaki yung 168 ng Urdaneta :D

parang unitop nga hehe. Pero baka pahaba sya siguro ganun din kasi yung unitop.

[nightfury]

September 11th, 2011, 12:30 PM

inaayos na yung sa loob ng yellow cab. Yung starbucks baka sa opposite side ng yellow cab (sa may right wing metro plaza) siguro. Tamang tama magkatapat lang sila, maganda naman yung pwesto glassy sya.

bka next week na magopen yang yellowcab..yung starbucks naman baka sa october na siguro :D
thanks sa update lightz. update mo lang kami lagi sa mga bago dyan :) at kung madadaan ka sa calasiao, picturan mo na rin yung robinsons :D hehe..thanks kabaleyan

[nightfury]

September 11th, 2011, 12:33 PM

parang unitop nga hehe. Pero baka pahaba sya siguro ganun din kasi yung unitop.

pansin ko rin :D pahaba kasi yung mga estabs dyan sa ab fernandez.pag nasa labas ka maliit pero pagpasok mo mahaba..mga ganun kahaba sa star plaza :)
hmmmm.pareho kaya yung mga presyo ng 168 ng manila sa 168 ng dagupan at urdaneta? :)

ISwitch

September 11th, 2011, 01:00 PM

mas ok siguro kung ginawa ng starbucks, kumuha ng nabubulok na bldg na malapit sa star plaza, mas cozy duon, dun sa may bldg cocobank/allied bank ang ganda dun

ISwitch

September 11th, 2011, 01:02 PM

;83678176']hindi na yun rumor, magkakaroon na talaga :) medyo madedelay lang :nuts::nuts: sana mala moa complex may residential at office bldgs, malaki kasi yung lot :D pero mas malaki yung sa urdaneta :D panung tatapatan ng sm ang eco tourism zone? :nuts: wala namang mall yung lingayen eco tourism zone, commercial establishments lang + 18 hole golf course, yacht club, mid range and high end subdivisions, entertainment center, industrial zone..in short, for tourism and industrial purposes sya :D
ayala?wala pa ring balita :lol: di naman agad agad nalalaman kung magpapatayo ng mall ang ayala.susulpot sulpot na lang :D

mas maganda may maliit duon na mall kagaya ng Royal Mall para sosyal, pero dapat baguhin nila ng konte yung design sa labas ng bldg, yung di nalalayo sa Capitol Bldg

ISwitch

September 11th, 2011, 01:07 PM

168 Dagupan
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6179/6132501558_be598b88f7_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6132501550_22cf3f0ba6_z.jpg

parang iba naman yung sa rendering na pinakita sa tv

ok simple ang design pero maaliwalas tignan, sana ganyan na lang gawin ng investors, irehabilitate nila existing bldgs, para gumanda ang downtown

lightz

September 11th, 2011, 04:05 PM

;83684292']bka next week na magopen yang yellowcab..yung starbucks naman baka sa october na siguro :D
thanks sa update lightz. update mo lang kami lagi sa mga bago dyan :) at kung madadaan ka sa calasiao, picturan mo na rin yung robinsons :D hehe..thanks kabaleyan

may binili kasi ako sa Dagupan kaya ayun napadaan sa metroplaza kaya kinuhanan ko na rin ng pix. Hehe..ok po pag magawi ako sa calasiao try ko kuhanan ng pix yung robcal.

[nightfury]

September 11th, 2011, 04:12 PM

may binili kasi ako sa Dagupan kaya ayun napadaan sa metroplaza kaya kinuhanan ko na rin ng pix. Hehe..ok po pag magawi ako sa calasiao try ko kuhanan ng pix yung robcal.

ahhh..buti na lang napansin mo yung poster ng yellow cab..hehe..taga saan ka nga pala? thanks, damihan mo :D

lightz

September 11th, 2011, 04:14 PM

ok simple ang design pero maaliwalas tignan, sana ganyan na lang gawin ng investors, irehabilitate nila existing bldgs, para gumanda ang downtown

hindi po yata renovate yung bldg ng 168 kasi parang nakita ko na noon nung hinuhukay pa lang yung lote tapos nilalagyan ng mga poste although hindi ko pa alam na 168 pala ang magiging bldg. na yun.. Pero para po sa akin mas maganda kung idemolish na lang po yung mga lumang building saka gawan na lang ng panibago kesa irenovate kasi at least magiging bago yung pundasyon.mas matibay kumbaga. Pwede rin i-elevate at least 1 meter para hindi agad pasukin ng tubig kung sakali may baha tulad sa Metroplaza inelevate talaga.

[nightfury]

September 11th, 2011, 04:14 PM

ok simple ang design pero maaliwalas tignan, sana ganyan na lang gawin ng investors, irehabilitate nila existing bldgs, para gumanda ang downtown

mas maaliwalas kung walang kable ng pldt, digitel, decorp na nakasabit :lol:

[nightfury]

September 11th, 2011, 04:16 PM

hindi po yata renovate yung bldg ng 168 kasi parang nakita ko na noon nung hinuhukay pa lang yung lote tapos nilalagyan ng mga poste although hindi ko pa alam na 168 pala ang magiging bldg. na yun.. Pero para po sa akin mas maganda kung idemolish na lang po yung mga lumang building saka gawan na lang ng panibago kesa irenovate kasi at least magiging bago yung pundasyon.mas matibay kumbaga. Pwede rin i-elevate at least 1 meter para hindi agad pasukin ng tubig kung sakali may baha tulad sa Metroplaza inelevate talaga.

+ 1
at sana yung mas mataas, mga 5-7 storey yung ipapalit nila :D

lightz

September 11th, 2011, 04:18 PM

;83688634']ahhh..buti na lang napansin mo yung poster ng yellow cab..hehe..taga saan ka nga pala? thanks, damihan mo :D

ay wala yun haha. Kitang-kita kasi yung tarp ng yellow cab na nakadikit dun sa pintuan ng pwesto nila. Actually may mga tao dun sa loob na inaayos yung pwesto.tapos may security guard pa.

[nightfury]

September 11th, 2011, 04:29 PM

ay wala yun haha. Kitang-kita kasi yung tarp ng yellow cab na nakadikit dun sa pintuan ng pwesto nila. Actually may mga tao dun sa loob na inaayos yung pwesto.tapos may security guard pa.

may nakita ka na rin bang yellow cab scooter na nakapark? :D

lightz

September 11th, 2011, 04:42 PM

;83689057']may nakita ka na rin bang yellow cab scooter na nakapark? :D

ay wala pa po. Paparating pa lang siguro hehe.. Si sir phoenecians sure na sure iupdate nya siguro pag ok na lahat. :banana:

[nightfury]

September 11th, 2011, 04:45 PM

^^ :lol:
soon, makakakita na rin kayo ng nagiikot na
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/3785219424_d10053bab2.jpg
sa dagupan, siguro hangang calasiao at mangaldan yung delivery service nila :)

oo nga..si sir phoenicians, pero madalang sya magpunta dito, pero pag nagpupunta dito yun ang daming baon na updates :D :cheers:

lightz

September 11th, 2011, 04:53 PM

915bungohunter

September 11th, 2011, 08:02 PM

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saintm

September 11th, 2011, 08:19 PM

Yellow Cab Pizza Dagupan
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saintm

September 11th, 2011, 08:20 PM

168 Dagupan
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parang iba naman yung sa rendering na pinakita sa tv

pahaba po sya, mukhang maliit nga baka naman market testing muna cla, kapag ok bilhin nila katabing buildings na abandonado

saintm

September 11th, 2011, 08:46 PM

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Province launches “I Love Pangasinan” campaign

By Liway C. Manantan-Yparraguirre
Sunday, September 11, 2011

LINGAYEN - “I Love Pangasinan” will become a common phrase from Monday on, as the Provincial Government launches programs to inspire the Pangasinenses to take care of the province.

The campaign is underscored in time of the Pangasinan Tourism Month celebration.

“If we love Pangasinan, then let’s make Pangasinan lovable. We will start our tourism drive right here in the province, sa mga Pangasinense mismo,” Governor Amado Espino Jr. said.

Espino stressed that tourism promotion must start from the people of Pangasinan, on commitment of unity among the communities and strong political will of leaders.

The formal opening of the Tourism Month also highlights the signing of Provincial Ordinance No. 154, S-2011.

The ordinance promotes the singing of the Pangasinan Hymn in schools all over the province.

Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim Jr. will open the celebration, after which, the officials and Provincial Government employees will parade to the Sison Auditorium where the “I Love Pangasinan” campaign and the Pangasinan Culture and Arts Festival will be formally launched.

Provincial Administrator Rafael Baraan earlier said the “I Love Pangasinan” campaign is the governor’s pet project on tourism development.

The “I Love Pangasinan” campaign enjoins every Pangasinense to express his/her love for the province not only in words but in various forms of deeds and action from the grassroots to the higher levels of society in the province.

Tourism Month activities

September 13 to 16: Tourism caravan, laro ng lahi, convention and skills competition in the towns of the fourth district.

September 16 at SM City Rosales: The “Baley Ko Idayew Ko” photo exhibit will be opened to the public; poster-making contest and cultural presentations under the “Bali-balin Pangasinan.”

September 17: Cultural presentations and fashion show of festival queens

September 18: Pangasinenses and their visitors will be treated with “Kansyon ko, idayew ko,” a musical show featuring Pangasinan songs and local talents to be led by Pilipinas Got Talent finalist John Michael Narag.

September 19-23: Lectures on “Baruy Pangasinan” and “I Love Pangasinan” campaign and other Provincial Government programs at the Mangaldan National High School, Dagupan City National High School and Urdaneta Central School.

September 26: Pangasinan Tourism Assembly or orientation of local government units and other tourism stakeholders on the Tourism Act of 2009 at the Pangasinan Training and Development Center.

September 27: World Wetlands Day-Bakawan Eco-Tour in Bolinao and Anda towns, featuring the Bolinao Fish farm and mangrove information Center and Balingasay River cruise.

September 28: Mangrove and tree-planting

September 24 to 30: 1st Bolinao Tourism Amateur Digital Photography contest

Meanwhile, as a prelude to the Tourism Month celebration, Espino and Calimlim led last week the ceremonial log-on to the province’s two official websites: pangasinan.gov.ph and pangasinantourism.gov.ph.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pangasinan/local-news/2011/09/11/province-launches-i-love-pangasinan-campaign-178777

saintm

September 11th, 2011, 08:48 PM

PIA Press Release
Sunday, September 11, 2011

Korean-funded rice processing plant now open

by Danny O Sagun
STA. BARBARA, Pangasinan, Sept. 11 (PIA) -- After a test-run late last month, the P196 million-modern post harvest facility built by the Koreans here is now officially open.
Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala led the ceremonial switching along with Gov. Amado Espino, Jr., Korean International Cooperative Agency (KOICA) resident representative Kim Jinoh and National Agribusiness Corp. (NABCOR) head Allan Javellana.
The event signalled a major step towards farm modernization in Pangasinan, the country’s second biggest rice and vegetable producing province. Espino acknowledged the rice processing plant as the most significant post harvest facility ever built in the province.
In his acceptance speech, he urged farmer-irrigators in the province, the main beneficiaries of the project, to extend full support and cooperation to the project to achieve its main goal of increasing rice production and farmer’s income, as well as improving rice quality.
Pangasinan, he noted, used to be the bread basket in Luzon, being the number one producer of palay and corn. He thus called on his fellow Pangasinenses to go back to agriculture and regain the status of Pangasinan as a premier province in the production of superior and quality rice.
The facility is the second of its kind in the country. A pilot facility of similar design was built in 2006 in Baler, Quezon. Three (3) similar plants are slated for construction in Davao, Bohol and Iloilo.
The integrated processing plant is capable of drying 1,000 bags in an eight-hour-day shift. It also has a brown rice and polished rice mill that could churn out 2.5 metric tons of rice in one day, packing machines for the milled rice and a storage facility that can accommodate 1,100 metric tons at any given time.
Both drying and milling capacities may double or triple if the complex is run on full gear at two or three 8-hour shifts a day.
The Korean government provided the P160 million grant through KOICA. The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the provincial government provided the balance of P36 million.
Another P30 million was set aside by the DA to jumpstart its operations, mostly for the purchase of newly harvested palay from farmers here and nearby towns.
The plant’s success, however, will depend much on the management expertise of the DA through its investment and agribusiness arm NABCOR and the active involvement of farmers’ organizations to supply quality wet palay for processing into premium rice and their ability to later run the facility viably on their own.
The facility is now owned by the DA and the province. NABCOR will handle actual operations. (JCR/DOS-PIA 1 Pangasinan with report from PIO)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=53650

saintm

September 11th, 2011, 08:50 PM

Tindahan Pinoy to showcase export quality souvenir items

By Katlene O. Cacho
Sunday, September 11, 2011

AT least P2 million has been earmarked by the Cebu-based Gift, Toys and Houseware (GTH) Foundation Inc. export sector for the establishment of Tindahang Pinoy, a storehouse of all export products in the region.

Cebu GTH past president Jenifer Cruz said in a recent interview that the Tindahang Pinoy, which will be formally opened to the public in two to three months, will become a showcase for local souvenir items with export quality.

Cruz said Cebu GTH will work closely with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and tour operators to include Tindahang Pinoy in their travel itineraries.

Cebu GTH will be leasing a 500-square-meter area at Bridges Town Square on Alang-Alang St. in Mandaue City.

Cruz said the Cebu product depot will initially be private sector-led, although the project is a brainchild of Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) One-Town, One-Product project. DTI pledged P1 million in funding for the establishment of the product depot but because of changes in policies, Cruz said the fund was delayed.

Delayed assistance

“This will be initially private-led. The government’s financial assistance is a bit delayed but the industry needs to realize this project as this will help the sector cope with the present economic challenges,” said Cruz, who is also owner of 33 Point 3 Export Inc.

Cruz said members of Cebu GTH will be showcasing all their export products. A Tindahang Pinoy has already been established in Manila. The facility is operated by the DTI.

DTI 7 Director Asteria Caberte identified in an earlier interview the domestic and foreign markets as “alternative channels” for exporters to tap, to cope with the lingering effects of the global economic crisis.

She said the establishment of Tindahang Pinoy will help attract tourists and improve sales for export companies.

Apart from the Tindahang Pinoy project, members of the GTH sector also pushed for the expansion of the DTI’s Subcontracting Partners for Innovation (Spin) program across the country. They said the program is helping the sector cope with production capacity problems.

Cruz said the sector has been losing a lot of skilled workers to Cebu’s booming industries like construction, business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology (IT).

“Cebu is becoming highly-urbanized, and tourist-oriented. We are losing a lot of weavers, craftsmen to new industries like BPO and tourism. In fact, we have weavers in San Remigio and Sogod who are now working in beach resorts and construction,” said Pete Sepulveda, Cebu-GTH board member and PhilExport-Cebu chairman for advocacy committee.

Sepulveda said the sector is now subcontracting most of its jobs to the countryside to ensure that there is enough manpower to meet the market demand, with orders originally awarded to China and Vietnam now being moved to the Philippines.

33 Point 3 Export Inc., one of the biggest supporters of the Spin program, has about 5,000 workers, 500 of whom come from the Spin program.

The Spin program is a government-private sector undertaking conceptualized in Cebu in 2008. It was initiated by DTI 7 together with the Cebu (GTH) to generate employment for rebel returnees and indigents and make exporters become more cost-efficient in their operations.

Novel approach

DTI said the Spin program is also a novel approach toward SME development as it focuses on creating jobs in the countryside, specifically in “cleared conflict areas” that were once plagued by unrest.

Today, Cruz said the program is not only for rebel returnees but also for unemployed individuals living in rural areas.

Under the program, weavers in the countryside undergo skills training on weaving and craftsmanship. Finished products are brought to the exporters once these pass quality standards.

Spin trainings are focused on a “market-driven” scheme, with products to be made based on export orders. The program, which was initially implemented in Central Visayas, is now being adopted in areas like Masbate, Pangasinan, Abra, and Zamboanga.

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on September 12, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2011/09/11/tindahan-pinoy-showcase-export-quality-souvenir-items-178785

saintm

September 11th, 2011, 08:56 PM

Highway from Pangasinan to Nueva Vizcaya proposed

DAGUPAN CITY —- A board member of Pangasinan has revived an old proposal for the construction of a highway from Barangay Carmen in Rosales, Pangasinan, all the way to Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya passing through the old Villaverde Trail that was carved out during World War II.

Sixth District Provincial Board Member Ranjit Ramos Shahani outlined the project as one of the highways to be built in Pangasinan under a consortium to be organized by several companies through the Public-Private Partnership concept.

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Speaking during Wednesday's Media in Action Forum of the Pangasinan Press Club (PPC) here, Shahani said the old Villaverde Trail was the route taken by the United States Armed Forces in the Far East when they chased the retreating Japanese forces towards the end of World War II during the liberation of Luzon.

Shahani said the new highway was proposed way back during the administration of former President Fidel V. Ramos as a shorter route from Pangasinan to the Cagayan Valley, passing the historic Dalton Pass in Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya.

Incidentally, according to Shahani, the Maharlika Highway is now being built from San Jose del Monte in Bulacan all the way to Cagayan, perpendicular to the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).

With the anticipated benefits of the proposed highway from Pangasinan to Nueva Vizcaya, the project is set to be recommended by Shahani to be included in the Pangasinan development agenda from 2011 to 2016 for endorsement by the Regional Development Council (RDC).

He said the project does not need Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) since it will be endorsed to be funded by a consortium of several businesses, like those backing the construction of TPLEx.

Shahani is optimistic that once the new highway is in place, the town of Rosales could boom and become the fifth city in the province of Pangasinan.

He said the proposed highway will also explore the potentials of Malico, a mountain barangay in San Nicolas, Pangasinan, which has a weather similar to Baguio’s and could be developed as an alternative summer capital of the Philippines.

“With a boundary dispute between San Nicolas, Pangasinan and Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya still unresolved, we can devise an acceptable scheme so that Barangays Malico and Imugan, Sta. Fe along the Villaverde Trail can be developed jointly by the provinces of Pangasinan and Nueva Vizcaya,” Shahani added.

The new highway that will be built, he said, can attract foreign investors who can put up mountain resorts, similar to Camp John Hay in Baguio, where tourists can make a visit year-round.

He said the area is still teeming with wild flora and fauna, making it ideal for eco-tourism and adventure tours. (Leonardo Micua)

Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on September 10, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/baguio/local-news/2011/09/10/highway-pangasinan-nueva-ecija-proposed-178512

saintm

September 11th, 2011, 09:01 PM

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PIA Press Release
Saturday, September 10, 2011

Feature: Try a ‘walking tour’ of the Bangus capital of the world

by Venus H. Sarmiento

DAGUPAN CITY, Sept. 10 (PIA) -- Upon your visit to Dagupan City, did you ever face the problem of not knowing where to eat and where to go?

No need to worry. Personnel at the tourism office of the city has lined up several sights and activities for every tourist like you to liven up your stay at the Bangus Capital of the World.

Dubbed as ‘Walking Tour,’ your first stop will be at the City Hall located in the heart of the city where you can have a view of the paintings of past local chief executives of Dagupan.

Then you can take pictures of the 130-year old water tower at the back of the city hall.

Next, tourism officers will take you to the old Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist where Leonor Rivera, Dr. Jose Rizal’s sweetheart, and engineer Henry Kipping got married during a railroad construction in the city.

Just a few meters away is the new Cathedral famous for its architectural design.

Your guide will then take you to the West Central Elementary school particularly in the Home Economics building, formerly known as Gabaldon building. This building used to be the headquarters of Gen. Douglas MacArthur during World War II. The original bathtub where the famous war liberator took a bath is preserved in this room.

Prepare yourself for a 40- minute boat ride as you take the River Cruise in the Dawel area. Several food stall and coffee lounges are now housed in the docking area for the convenience of the ferry passengers.

Finally, a visit to Dagupan would not be complete without savoring the world-renowned Bonuan bangus. Your guide would let you choose where you can feast on the famous delicacy and where to buy more of it for ‘pasalubong.’

The walking tour was conceptualized in line with the celebration of the Tourism Month in the city. So come to Dagupan and experience what it feels like to be a Dagupeño for a day. (PIA-Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=53644

saintm

September 11th, 2011, 11:06 PM

DepEd to evaluate Pangasinan's facilities as next Palaro host

DAGUPAN CITY, Sept. 10 (PNA)--A technical team of the Department of Education (DepEd) will visit Pangasinan on Sept. 19 to evaluate the provincial facilities in connection with the province's bid to host the Palarong Pambansa next year.

Sixth District Board Member Ranjit Ramos Shahani, speaking during the Media in Action program of the Pangasinan Press Club (PPC), said Pangasinan is now among the four provinces and one city left to be chosen by DepEd as next host of the Palarong Pambansa.

DepEd is also set to evaluate the facilities of Laguna, Albay, Oriental Mindoro and Marikina City, which similarly expressed intents to play host to the next edition of the national games.

Shahani said after the evaluation, the governors and mayor of these four provinces and one city will make their individual presentation before the DepEd whose officials will meet soon in Manila and thereafter decide.

He said along the five Local Government Units, Pangasinan has a good chance of being chosen as the next host of the Palarong Pambansa in terms of its present physical facilities for sports, which can only be matched perhaps by the province of Laguna.

He said the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center (NRSCC) was already renovated by the provincial government in preparation for the event.

But based on experience, Pangasinan is ahead after hosting the event in 1995 at the time when the now present governor, Amado Espino Jr., was yet to the Police Provincial Director of Pangasinan.

"We hope we can make it to showcase to the whole nation once more our great tradition and unity as Pangasinense," said Shahani, who was the vice governor of Pangasinan when the Palarong Pambansa was first held in the province. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=371868

saintm

September 11th, 2011, 11:19 PM

Balungao Hilltop Adventure – longest Zipline in Region 1 (http://pangasinantourism.com/news/balungao-hilltop-adventure-longest-zipline-in-region-1)

Do you want to experience the sport Zip Lining? Then come to the town of Balungao here in Pangasinan! The town offers Balungao Hilltop Adventure which has the longest Zip Line in Region 1. The Zip Line has a length 600 meters which could last from 15 seconds to a minute depending on your weight and your position when you are suspended at the Zip Line.

Balungao Hilltop Adventure also offers ATV Riding, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Mountain Biking, Trail Walking, Trust Fall, Hot and Cold Swimming Pools and soon they well be opening its Bungee Trampoline.

So come and visit Balungao to experience the Balungao Hilltop Adventure.

http://pangasinantourism.com/wp-content/gallery/balungao-hilltop-adventure/dsc_0537.jpg

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lightz

September 12th, 2011, 04:19 AM

^^
Breathtaking Pangasinan! :)

Welcome to Pangasinan Travel and Tourism forum/thread sir! Thank you for appreciating our province. :cheers:

lightz

September 12th, 2011, 04:23 AM

lightz

September 12th, 2011, 04:34 AM

;83659778']may future talaga ang town na to :cheers: excited na ako sa mga ginagawa at gagawing projects sa Sual :) nakapunta na ako dito, maganda at tahimik na bayan pero di ko alam isa pala to sa pinakamayaman :)

very promising talaga yang bayan po ng Sual lalo na larangan ng trade at industry. Kaya tama lang na gawan ng international seaport. May nabasa pala ako dati sa web na itong Sual ay may role din pala noon pang panahon ng Kastila dahil yung Sual seaport isa din na ginagamit sa Galleon Trade at saka nung pang nakikipagtrade ang mga tsino sa mga ninuno natin. Kaya malaki talaga potential nyan

lightz

September 12th, 2011, 04:36 AM

Trivia: Yung "Baruy Pangasinan" ibig sabihin ay "Travel Pangasinan" :)

bcl4me

September 12th, 2011, 08:58 AM

168 Dagupan
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parang iba naman yung sa rendering na pinakita sa tv

di ba yung 168 sa Urdaneta nasa Public market? yung 168 Dagupan kaseng laki nung grocey store sa may tapat ng Allied Bank na malapit sa Victoria Hotel

saintm

September 12th, 2011, 05:33 PM

di ba yung 168 sa Urdaneta nasa Public market? yung 168 Dagupan kaseng laki nung grocey store sa may tapat ng Allied Bank na malapit sa Victoria Hotel yup public market sya, nope malayo po sya sa Victoria Hotel

saintm

September 12th, 2011, 05:46 PM

Trivia: Yung "Baruy Pangasinan" ibig sabihin ay "Travel Pangasinan" :)

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

saintm

September 12th, 2011, 05:53 PM

DTI, todo bantay sa mga ibinebentang christmas lights sa Dagupan

Monday, 12 September 2011 20:55
Pangasinan News (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/pangasinan/76238-dti-todo-bantay-sa-mga-ibinebentang-christmas-lights-sa-dagupan)

DAGUPAN CITY- Malet ya babantayan natan na Departmentof Trade and Industry o DTI so ciudad na Dagupan lapud dia so kaslakan ya pangibabagsakan na saray christmas lights ya sasaliwen anggad diad arum ya lugar.

Lapud saya, onong ed kinen DTI Provincial director Peter Mangabat, undaraiset iray manlalako na substandard iran christmas lights lapud diad information campaign hya gagawaen na DTI.

Inyarum ni nen Mangabat ya patuloy dan kakatongtongen iray retailers tan babagaan daran agga manlalako na saray uncertified ya produkto

Kaleganan tonya, likod ed saray christmas lights so ginmapo metlan imonitor na DTI irtay manlalako na saray noche buena products ta kaslakan kada manasingger lka so bolan na Disyembre et untatagewy so presyo da

Wala met so simbawa to ed saray managsaliw ya nengnengen dan maong so sasaliwen dan produkto lautla saray imported products piyan nasiguron de kalidad.

saintm

September 13th, 2011, 09:12 AM

Dagupan River Cruise still free of charge

by Alex Romeo F. Fernandez

DAGUPAN CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- The River Cruise, intended to boost tourism and create more income, is still free of charge despite having been in operation for two months already.

City Tourism Officer Mary Rose Teng said during the KBP Forum at the Philippine Information Agency on Thursday that the city government has not yet decided on how much to charge the patrons due to varying suggestions from the different offices. It was not because no one is willing to pay for the ride, she clarified.

On the contrary, the ride is fully booked all the time, she said, lamenting that having the River Cruise free is deemed a lost opportunity for the city considering its limited budget this year.

She failed to mention a price range or when the ride will be charged, when pressed by media men.

Teng invited the public to try to experience the one-hour ride along the Dawel-Watak river while it is still free.

Most visitors who have tried the cruise commented that the city has done well in rehabilitating its rivers, which are now better than the Loboc River in Bohol where the cruise was patterned from, she said.

The city is going to add food stops along the course of the cruise to encourage more visitors, she added.
Besides the River Cruise, the city government is also planning to develop other potential tourist spots but the lack of funds prevents the city to do so now, she said, adding that it would have been better if the River Cruise is solely owned by the city. Presently, it is being operated with private partners. (ANL/ARRF-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=53336

saintm

September 13th, 2011, 09:17 AM

4 Phl cities finalists in world search for most livable cities

SAN FERNANDO CITY, Pampanga – This city is one of the finalists in the prestigious International Awards for Most Livable Communities (LivCom) 2011 to be held at Seoul, South Korea on October 27-31.

Together with other cities —Iloilo, Las Pinas and Dagupan-- the City of San Fernando is listed under the whole city category E for communities with daytime population of over 400,000.

The criteria for this prestigious awards will be according to enhancement of natural and built landscape; arts, culture and heritage; environmental best practices, community participation and empowerment; healthy lifestyle and strategic planning.

Among the highlights of the city’s entry are its milestone programs for preserving the environment like the Sagip Ilog project, biosphere gasification, and access sanitation.

The significant role of the private sector in the city government through the multi-sectoral governance council will be presented.

Project Habitat and other programs in health awareness are also included in the city’s presentation.

Breakthrough results on education, health and social services, as well as the city’s Performance Governance System, will also be discussed.

Other competing cities include Bilbao municipality, Spain; Bordeaux, France; Gangdong-gu, Korea; Greater Ankara Municipality, Turkey; Jeju City, Korea; Kumamoto City, Japan; City of Lviv, Ukraine; Maputo, Mozambique; Nanjing, People’s Republic China; Seocho City, Korea; Seongbuk District, Seoul, Korea; and Yilan County, Taiwan.

LivCom Awards, endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), is an international competition for local communities that focus on environmental management and creation of livable communities.

It encourages best practice, innovation and leadership in providing a vibrant, environmentally sustainable community that improves the quality of life.

Mayor Oscar S. Rodriguez, other city officials and some private sector partners are expected to attend the final presentation of entries before the judging panel which scrutinizes 50 sustainable projects and 18 Bursary Awards applications from 60 towns and cities around the world. (PNA)

http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=200&articleid=726430

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

[nightfury]

September 13th, 2011, 12:25 PM

^^ congrats na naman! bigatin talaga ang Dagupan! :okay:

phoenicians

September 13th, 2011, 03:15 PM

ay wala pa po. Paparating pa lang siguro hehe.. Si sir phoenecians sure na sure iupdate nya siguro pag ok na lahat. :banana:

:) uuy narinig ko este nakita ko name ko dito ah:lol:..sa OCTOBER pa Opening ng Yellow Cab..Sept.23 yun CHIC-BOY..yun iba pa wala pa final date:)..Thanks

phoenicians

September 13th, 2011, 03:23 PM

;83689495']^^ :lol:
soon, makakakita na rin kayo ng nagiikot na
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sa dagupan, siguro hangang calasiao at mangaldan yung delivery service nila :)

oo nga..si sir phoenicians, pero madalang sya magpunta dito, pero pag nagpupunta dito yun ang daming baon na updates :D :cheers:

:lol:hehe..Thanks po sa inyo cenxia na po at naging busy ako this past few days..update ako pag me maganda i share dito hehe:lol:

sa sat.na po Opening ng CSI Cinemas 2 & 3 sa Citymall Lucao..Sept.17..

OCTOBER Opening Yellow Cab::banana:

168 Mall(?) October.

September 23 Opening of 2nd CHIC-BOY branch:banana:

phoenicians

September 13th, 2011, 03:26 PM

GERRY'S GRILL CALASIAO CLOSED...WATCH OUT FOR THE OPENING SOON IN

ROBINSONS PLACE PANGASINAN..:banana:

Di yata swerte yun lugar/place ng Gerry's grill..like nun MAX'S resto pa sya:ohno::ohno:

phoenicians

September 13th, 2011, 03:30 PM

[nightfury]

September 13th, 2011, 03:32 PM

:lol:hehe..Thanks po sa inyo cenxia na po at naging busy ako this past few days..update ako pag me maganda i share dito hehe:lol:

sa sat.na po Opening ng CSI Cinemas 2 & 3 sa Citymall Lucao..Sept.17..

OCTOBER Opening Yellow Cab::banana:

168 Mall(?) October.

September 23 Opening of 2nd CHIC-BOY branch:banana:

tagal pa pala magopen yung yellow cab :lol: kala ko this september na..hehe..dibale weeks lang naman pagitan. di naman ata mall yung 168 parang department store lang..hehe. eh yung starbucks?kelan kaya? :smug:

GERRY'S GRILL CALASIAO CLOSED...WATCH OUT FOR THE OPENING SOON IN

ROBINSONS PLACE PANGASINAN..:banana:

Di yata swerte yun lugar/place ng Gerry's grill..like nun MAX'S resto pa sya:ohno::ohno:

nagsara tapos magoopen din sa kalapit na robinsons? :lol: dapat lang. tas dapat irelocate na lang yung dagupena at ilipat sya sa dating Gerry's Grill.hehe

phoenicians

September 13th, 2011, 03:41 PM

;83665343']may bagong update sa Google Maps/Earth :D
2X na silang nagupdate ng satelite image ng Pangasinan this year :)

Robinsons Calasiao u/c
http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae162/fbgemino/robcal.jpg

Dagupan-Calasiao major Malls
http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae162/fbgemino/DT-DAG-vert.jpg
^^ ung sm dagupan may part na natambakan na..at may kalsada na papunta sa lot nila ...sign na ba to? :D :lol:

source: maps.google.com

:) Yan po yan natambakan at inaayos na daan bago siya mahinto dahil sa mga Right of Way:ohno: at yun ayaw ipagbili ang kanilang fishponds:)

actually dapat nag uumpisa na yan at sa late 2012 ang opening, yun nga lang eh na delayed siya:ohno:

phoenicians

September 13th, 2011, 03:45 PM

;83750038']tagal pa pala magopen yung yellow cab :lol: kala ko this september na..hehe..dibale weeks lang naman pagitan. di naman ata mall yung 168 parang department store lang..hehe. eh yung starbucks?kelan kaya? :smug:

nagsara tapos magoopen din sa kalapit na robinsons? :lol: dapat lang. tas dapat irelocate na lang yung dagupena at ilipat sya sa dating Gerry's Grill.hehe

:) oo nga di yun mall ang 168 tipong UNITOP lang siya hehe:lol:

balita ko nabili ng Robinsons yun Honda Cars at gawing siyang open parking ng Robinsons..di ko lang alam kung saan relocate Honda Cars:)

phoenicians

September 13th, 2011, 03:58 PM

phoenicians

September 13th, 2011, 04:03 PM

Malaki ang potensyal ng San Nicolas syempre another pride of Pangasinan yan n.n

ah mga taga San Jacinto pala nag migrate dyan duriing the Spanish era kaya pala familiar surnames nila from san jacinto...my relatives are from San Jacinto..Thanks max:)

phoenicians

September 13th, 2011, 04:07 PM

;83569357']:lol::lol::lol: yup maliit lang ang Basista pero malaki ang population kung ikukumpara mo sa kanyang land area 16 km2 ang official land area at 28,104 ang population bale 1,756/km2 ang density :D sya pinakadensly populated town sa northern luzon after mangaldan(1,864/km2) and calasiao(1,766/km2)

BPO?hahaha..matagal tagal pa yan, after 30 years siguro..pwede pa yung malalaking resorts kasi strategic naman yung location ng basista napagitnaan sya ng mga big towns/city ng Pangasinan>> San Carlos(160K population), Bayambang(100K) at Malasiqui(125K) :) isama na rin yung Urbiz na may 45K na population :)
^^
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/Ph_locator_pangasinan_basista.png/250px-Ph_locator_pangasinan_basista.png

di talaga bahain ang basista, binaha lang sya kay pepeng dahil sa fault ng San Roque Dam..hanggang leeg lang ng pato yung baha, sa ibang part naman ng basista lampas islander na tsinelas :lol: proud ako kung ano ang basista ngayon, kahit ang common na kabuhayan dun eh paggawa ng handicraft, furnitures, paggawa ng abaca ropes, pagsasaka :) sa ngayon medyo umuunlad na rin, may 3 private schools na kami, may sarili ng water district, well-paved roads, bank and pawnshops like Asian Consumers Bank, Cebuana lhuillier, tres hermana's etc etc.. :cheers: at may mga 24/7 lugawan and pandesal outlets na kami :lol::lol:

:) ask ko lang po sa inyo kung ok lang po...dinig ko sa bayan niyo na Basista eh may mga nag migrate dyan na taga San Jacinto?..correct me if im wrong meron mga barangay dyan sa basista na nculled from surnames from san Jacinto?...:)

[nightfury]

September 13th, 2011, 04:48 PM

:) Yan po yan natambakan at inaayos na daan bago siya mahinto dahil sa mga Right of Way:ohno: at yun ayaw ipagbili ang kanilang fishponds:)

actually dapat nag uumpisa na yan at sa late 2012 ang opening, yun nga lang eh na delayed siya:ohno:

kaya nga..kung wala lang sana naging problema sa mga yan, siguro ngayon ongoing na ang construction ng SM Dagupan :ohno: pero okay lang, dadating at dadating din kasi yan dyan, hintay hintay lang :banana:

:) oo nga di yun mall ang 168 tipong UNITOP lang siya hehe:lol:

balita ko nabili ng Robinsons yun Honda Cars at gawing siyang open parking ng Robinsons..di ko lang alam kung saan relocate Honda Cars:)

oo nga eh parang UNITOP lang :lol: natakot siguro yung businessman na gawing malaki yung 168 gaya nung sa Urdaneta kasi papasok na daw si SM sa Dagupan, kaya itest nya muna daw yung maliit :lol:

eh bat di pa sila umaalis at di pa dinidemolish yung car showroom ng honda cars? san nga kaya to irerelocate?hmmmm..baka jan din lang mac arthur hiway..hehe

:) ask ko lang po sa inyo kung ok lang po...dinig ko sa bayan niyo na Basista eh may mga nag migrate dyan na taga San Jacinto?..correct me if im wrong meron mga barangay dyan sa basista na nculled from surnames from san Jacinto?...:)

:dunno: ewan ko lang, madami naman kasing nagmamigrate sa basista eh, karamihan sa kanila taga Metro Manila na mas napiling umuwi na lang sa Basista at dun na lang mamuhay. at kahit naman sa ibang bayan bayan ganun din diba?
may nagmamigrate din galing sa mga kalapit bayan namin like Bayambang at Urbiztondo, mga nakapag asawa ng basistenyo kaya sa basista na lang tumira, mas malapit kasi sa palengke, simbahan, school, highways with 24/7 bus trip to San Carlos, Dagupan, Alaminos, M.Manila in short mas maganda ang mamuhay sa basista kesa sa mga rural barangays ng western urbiz at northern bayambang.

bcl4me

September 14th, 2011, 06:59 AM

mukha nga mas maganda sa Basista kase pwede ka mamili kung saan mo gusto magshopping...nasa sentro kase ng Bayambang, San Carlos at Malasiqui na kung saan may tig-dalawang grocery stores na halos pwede na ituring na malls except Bayambang dahil may Royal Mall na sila

[nightfury]

September 14th, 2011, 07:05 AM

^^ para sakin mas maganda parin ang san carlos :) mas maganda ang location nya kasi nasa centro talaga sya ng Pangasinan at may highways sila patungo sa ibat ibang part ng Pangasinan :) di tulad sa basista, san carlos-basista-bayambang road(national road) at urbiz-basista-malasiqui road(provincial) lang ang major hiway lang namin dun.

saintm

September 14th, 2011, 07:48 AM

:) Yup sa Opposite sides sya ng Yellow Cab..Starsbuck medyo matagal pa opening eh..wait for further info..:):)
may quota po ang starbucks everyear na binubuksan as per franchise agreement ng rustans coffee and starbucks.. siguro naka lineup na, if not in this forth quarter of 2011 baka first quarter na ang 2012:)

saintm

September 14th, 2011, 07:50 AM

GERRY'S GRILL CALASIAO CLOSED...WATCH OUT FOR THE OPENING SOON IN

ROBINSONS PLACE PANGASINAN..:banana:

Di yata swerte yun lugar/place ng Gerry's grill..like nun MAX'S resto pa sya:ohno::ohno: I guess so.. masama ata ang fung shui dyan.. kahit sa mayumbo district ang dry dun halos walang tumatagal except sa mga machine shop

saintm

September 14th, 2011, 07:55 AM

;83665343']may bagong update sa Google Maps/Earth :D
2X na silang nagupdate ng satelite image ng Pangasinan this year :)

Robinsons Calasiao u/c
http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae162/fbgemino/robcal.jpg

Dagupan-Calasiao major Malls
http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae162/fbgemino/DT-DAG-vert.jpg
^^ ung sm dagupan may part na natambakan na..at may kalsada na papunta sa lot nila ...sign na ba to? :D :lol:

source: maps.google.com:) Yan po yan natambakan at inaayos na daan bago siya mahinto dahil sa mga Right of Way:ohno: at yun ayaw ipagbili ang kanilang fishponds:)

actually dapat nag uumpisa na yan at sa late 2012 ang opening, yun nga lang eh na delayed siya:ohno:

kaya naman pala super na delayed ang SM Dagupan may delaying factor mga katabi.. naku dahil nakatunog na SM ang development ayaw na ibenta o kaya willing sila if the price is right.. haaay naku mapagsamantalaga talaga mga iba

saintm

September 14th, 2011, 08:15 AM

PIA Press Release
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

CSC opens testing center in Dagupan

by Alice N. Rioteta

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Sept. 13 (PIA) -- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) recently opened the Dagupan City Testing Center for the October 16 Career Service Examination, Paper-and-Pencil Test (CSE-PPT) as per CSC Resolution No. 1101158, dated September 6, 2011.

Considering the accessibility of Dagupan City to applicants coming from the nearby towns in western Pangasinan and taking into account that said testing center has not been used since1989, the Commission approved the opening of Dagupan City Testing Center provided that several guidelines/reminders shall be adopted for the conduct of the examination to keep the integrity of the examinations.

Among the guidelines issued include the issuance of a directive by CSC regional director Bienvenida L. Ragucos assigning two (2) CSC directors in the newly opened testing centers who will oversee the conduct of the examinations. In case there is no sufficient number of CSC Directors in the region, the division chiefs may be designated as Local Examination Committee (LEC) Co-Chairperson.

Observers will also be assigned to the testing center to witness a
nd monitor the administration of the examination.
The CSC regional office shall submit separately to the Examination, Recruitment, and Placement Office (ERPO), the Examinee Data File (EDF) for the Dagupan City Testing Center from its other testing centers observing the schedule of submission thereof as embodied in ERPO Memo No. 1531. S-2008.

Also, the confidential test materials should be stored in a vault located in a secured room as identified/approved by the Regional Examination Committee (REC)/LEC, possibly in the CSC Field office in Lingayen, Pangasinan.

Confidential examination materials and the non-confidential materials should also be securely packed in transporting back to the Regional office based in San Fernando City.

As much as possible, a functional shredding machine must be available in Dagupan City Testing Center as provided for in OM No. 105, s. 2007 or the Revised Guidelines on the Opening of Testing Centers for CSC Examinations.

The shredding of test booklets shall be done in the presence of the REC/LEC members, and representatives from the CSC regional office and the Philippine National Police. (ANL/ANR/PIA-RO1/CSC-RO1)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=54007

saintm

September 14th, 2011, 08:18 AM

Urdaneta City giving up auditorium to vegetable trading post

URDANETA, Pangasinan, Sept. 13 (PNA) — The city government here is set to convert its auditorium into another “bagsakan” market to accommodate more vegetable traders from various towns and provinces.

Mayor Amadeo Perez IV said the move, which has the backing of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), has the support of the Department of Agriculture which pledged financial support for the additional “bagsakan” market.

No less than Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala assured Mayor Perez of funding support for the second “bagsakan” market in the city. The first one was built 20 years ago when Urdaneta was still a first class town of Pangasinan.

Perez said there is nothing wrong with this because the city is building another auditorium on a lot owned by the city government on Garcia Village, some 100 meters away.

The auditorium is being used on special occasions, especially social gatherings.

The city, Perez said, needs a new trading center for vegetables because the first “bagsakan” market has now become too small for a bigger number of traders bringing their products to the city.

Vegetables from as far as La Union, Benguet and Nueva Ecija are being brought to Urdaneta daily where they are sorted out and shipped to various parts of the country, especially Metro Manila.

Since the auditorium is near the public market, the former will be given up by the city to become a new “bagsakan” market while a new auditorium is set to be built.

Nowadays when it is raining almost daily, the vegetable traders need a place to shelter themselves while they do business, thus the need for a second “bagsakan” market. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=11&rid=372444

lightz

September 14th, 2011, 09:53 AM

4 Phl cities finalists in world search for most livable cities

http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=200&articleid=726430

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

wow isa sa finalist sa isang International award, congrats Dagupan at sa mga Dagupeño!!! Isang patunay na world-class city ang Dagupan.Narerecognize hindi lang dito sa Pilipinas, kundi sa ibang bansa din. Congrats ulit...iraratan! :cheers: :banana:

lightz

September 14th, 2011, 09:57 AM

:) uuy narinig ko este nakita ko name ko dito ah:lol:..sa OCTOBER pa Opening ng Yellow Cab..Sept.23 yun CHIC-BOY..yun iba pa wala pa final date:)..Thanks

thanks po sa mga pag-update ng mga happenings po dyan sa Dagupan... :cheers:

lightz

September 14th, 2011, 10:00 AM

GERRY'S GRILL CALASIAO CLOSED...WATCH OUT FOR THE OPENING SOON IN

ROBINSONS PLACE PANGASINAN..:banana:

Di yata swerte yun lugar/place ng Gerry's grill..like nun MAX'S resto pa sya:ohno::ohno:

baka mas mura siguro yung upa ng pwesto sa RobCal kaya lilipat na lang sila dun?.. Ano na kaya gagawin dun sa pwesto nila?

saintm

September 14th, 2011, 11:15 AM

wow isa sa finalist sa isang International award, congrats Dagupan at sa mga Dagupeño!!! Isang patunay na world-class city ang Dagupan.Narerecognize hindi lang dito sa Pilipinas, kundi sa ibang bansa din. Congrats ulit...iraratan! :cheers: :banana:Oh ha another reason po for us to keep on posting! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

saintm

September 14th, 2011, 11:21 AM

Pangasinan Tourism Month celebration goes to Eastern Pangasinan

ROSALES, Pangasinan, Sept. 14 (PNA) — After its launching on September 12 at the Sison Auditorium in Lingayen, the Tourism Month in Pangasinan shifts to Eastern Pangasinan on September 16 to 18 with the holding of several tourist-oriented activities at the SM City Rosales here.

Roselle P. Gale, public relations officer of SM City Rosales, said the activities will start with the ribbon-cutting and opening of the photo exhibit called “Baley Ko Idayew Ko” at 10 a.m. of September 16, to be attended by top officials of Pangasinan.

The photo exhibit will feature the enticing places of interests in Pangasinan, captured by the lenses of Pangasinan’s top photographers.

The “Bali-balin Pangasinan" program featuring poster-making contest and cultural presentation will also be held on the same day.

The cultural presentation, “Panangidayew na Baley,” will be held the following day to be sponsored by Central Pangasinan. This will be spiced up by a Fashion Show of Festival Queens of the 3rd and fourth districts of Pangasinan.

It will be the turn of Western Pangasinan on September 18 to present its “Kansyonan ko, Idayew Ko”, a musical show featuring Pangasinan songs to be participated in by local talents, topbilled by John Michael Narag, a finalist in the "Pilipinas Got Talent." (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=6&rid=372639

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

saintm

September 14th, 2011, 11:43 AM

Urdaneta City to let go of 300 casual workers next year due to reduced IRA

URDANETA CITY, Sept. 13 (PNA) — The city government here is set to trim down its 500 casual employees to only 200 due to the slated reduction of the city’s Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) by P44 million next year.

Mayor Amadeo Perez IV said the move will be undertaken as a result of the creation of 16 new cities which will have to share in the pie allotted for old and existing cities in the Philippines.

He said though the League of Cities questioned the creation of the new cities it lost in its motion for reconsideration before the Supreme Court which declared with finality its earlier decision in favor of the newly created cities.

Saying the League can not do anything anymore about the matter, Perez revealed that all the existing Philippine cities without exception will have to contend with the reduced IRA starting next year.

He said in the case of Urdaneta, it will have no alternative but to let go of at least 300 casual employees so that their salaries will be spent for more urgent projects that will benefit the majority of the people.

Perez said though the services of casual employees are important, the projects meant for the majority of the people of Urdaneta are of bigger importance and should be given priority.

Urdaneta City, a second class city in Pangasinan, is getting P300 million as its yearly share from the IRA. It’s local income is pegged at P200 million yearly.

Perez said that this year, the city approved a P700-million budget, the biggest among all existing cities in Pangasinan and the whole of Region 1.

The mayor, who succeeded his father, Ambassador Amadeo Perez Jr., chief of the Manila Economic Cooperation Office (MECO) in Taiwan in 2010, as chief executive of Urdaneta, said they will intensify their tax collection to plug the shortfall of revenues next year.

“We will intensify our collection of delinquent taxes, including delinquent stalls in the public market, so we can plug the shortfall, Perez said. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=372353

saintm

September 14th, 2011, 11:53 AM

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316542_10150286757518381_595348380_7791786_1196458461_n.jpg

Plato Wraps Chunky Chicken comprising of premium chicken breast chunks with Plato Wraps dressing and cucumber slices!

Plato Wraps is a registered trademark of Panaderia Antonio Food Corporation (PAFC) a Filipino corporation owned & operated by Mr. Antonio & Ms. Kamela C. Seen, based in Dagupan City. PAFC started as a single proprietary bakery business in 1997 with retail outlets in Dagupan City & Urdaneta City, Pangasinan.

bcl4me

September 14th, 2011, 02:04 PM

highly dependent pa pala ang Urdaneta City sa National Govt, sa Dagupan, nasa magkano naman ang locally generated income? sa San Carlos, mukhang mas malaki ang share nila kase mas malaki ang land area ng San Carlos kaysa Urdaneta

saintm

September 14th, 2011, 02:17 PM

saintm

September 14th, 2011, 06:51 PM

Bukidnon chosen among climate change adaptation pilot areas
By Walter I. Balane | Wednesday| September 14, 2011

MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews/13 Sept) – The province of Bukidnon is one of 10 provinces in the country selected as a pilot area for the Joint Programme on Strengthening the Philippines’ Institutional Capacity to adapt to climate change, according to the National Economic Development Authority, which spearheads the program in the country.

The joint program, dubbed MDG-F 1656 JP, aims to influence the institutions of government and their respective key processes by integrating climate change adaptation as one of the critical issues that pose as a serious threat to the achievement of the country’s Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target on environmental sustainability, said Sheila Marie Encabo, the joint program coordinator, in her letter to Gov. Alex Calingasan.

The program covers three components, including policy development planning and programming, capacity development of the duty bearers, and capacity development.

The province was selected as a pilot area for the capacity assessment for climate change adaptation.

Under the program, the NEDA held a capacity assessment for climate change adaptation workshop with provincial government officials last Sept. 6. The assessment, according to Encabo in her letter back in July, was meant to analyze the capacity development needs of Bukidnon stakeholders in line with their roles and responsibilities for climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR).

The assessment involves training of trainers, roll out activity, and validation workshop and looks at the technical and functional capacities on adaptation at three levels: policy or enabling environment, the organizational, and the individual level.

The joint program has funding support from the Spanish government involving eight government institutions, including the Departments of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources, Science and Technology, Trade and Industry, Labor and Employment, and two other government entities. Six United Nations organizations are behind the project, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Agency for Human Settlements (UN HABITAT), the International Labor Organization (ILO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), and World Health Organization (WHO).

Along with Bukidnon, the other provinces considered among the pilot areas are Antique, Ifugao, Cavite, Biliran, Pangasinan, Sorsogon, Surigao del Norte and Agusan provinces. (Walter I. Balane / MindaNews)

http://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2011/09/14/bukidnon-chosen-among-climate-change-adaptation-pilot-areas/

saintm

September 14th, 2011, 06:54 PM

‘I Love Pangasinan’ campaign, hymn launched

by Danny O Sagun

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Sept. 12 (PIA) -- Pangasineses must learn the language as well as its culture and traditions, do good deeds and appreciate the province’s beauty.

This in a gist was the message Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. wanted to emphasize during the launch of the “I Love Pangasinan” campaign on Monday at the historic Sison Auditorium here in time with the celebration of the Tourism Month.

The Pangasinan Hymn was also officially launched with the governor signing Provincial Ordinance No. 154 and witnessed by Vice-Gov. Ferdinand Calimlim Jr. and members of the provincial board.
The campaign enjoins every Pangasinense to express his/her love for the province not only in words but in various forms of deeds and action from the grassroots to the higher levels of society in the province.

The governor said showing appreciation and love for the province must be put into action that starts from such basic things as cleanliness and self-discipline at home and schools.

Addressing educators and students in the audience, Espino asked them to maintain at all times cleanliness in schools. “Kayo ang dapat na pinakamalinis,” he said recalling his schooldays when rooms, comfort rooms and playgrounds were always clean.

He said the people in the province should at least know also how to speak the language, even in simple terms for those whose native tongues are Iloko or Tagalog. “Nakakahiya kung tinanong kayo at ang sagot ninyo, hindi ko alam magsalita ng Pangasinan.” (It’s shameful if you reply, I don’t know how to speak Pangasinan, if someone asked you about the province)
Pangasinan-speaking towns are located in the central part, while Iloko is spoken in the eastern and western portions.

He also said it’s high time for Pangasinenses to appreciate for themselves the beauty of the province first before they invite others to come here. While he received many words of appreciation about the changes taking place like the renovation of the provincial Capitol, he said he was not entirely happy if those words come from the outside.

“If we say we love Pangasinan, we should therefore make it lovable,” Espino earlier stressed in a press conference last week. He said that tourism promotion must start from the people, their commitment for unity in the community and the strong political will of leaders.

He cited the province’s program on river clean-up as an example where barangay council heads were reluctant at first but later turned supportive having realized the positive effects of the undertaking.

The “I Love Pangasinan” campaign will have its dry run with some members of the media as initial partners of the province in spearheading the assessment of the 44 towns and 4 cities in the province via different parameters of evaluation.

Provincial Administrator Rafael F. Baraan explained that the campaign will basically involve the human senses including common sense. “The important thing is to promote more pleasant and good things about the province, thus the installation of score cards for each LGU will measure how much they love Pangasinan” he said. (ANL/DOS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=53768

ISwitch

September 15th, 2011, 06:07 AM

lightz

September 15th, 2011, 07:39 AM

P40 M agro-industrial facility in
Villasis soon

VILLASIS—After being acclaimed as
the nation’s eggplant capital,
the town is now eyeing to
become the rice granary of
Pangasinan with the construction
of a P40 million Agro-Industrial Warehouse.

Mayor Libradita Abrenica said
the complex, now being
constructed in Barangay Unzad,
will be a big central post-harvest
facility for palay.

Fifth District Rep. Kimi Cojuangco
initiated the project using funds
from the district’s share of the
excise tax on burley tobacco
which is produced in large
quantities during summer in Villasis and other towns.

Targeted for completion next
year, the facility will have the
capacity to dry palay at a rate
of 200 tons per day and provide
warehousing for this farm
product.

The facility will be open to
farmers from Villasis and other
towns in the 5th District for a
nominal fee.

Abrenica said with the complex,
farmers need not dry their
newly harvested palay on road
pavements, a hazard for motor
vehicles while increasing level of
wastage.

The first phase of construction
will be completed by the end of
the year and it be followed by
the installation of imported
mechanical dryers.

The second phase will be the
construction of the warehousing
facility.

DAIRY

Abrenica also announced that
Villasis has been chosen to host
one of the satellite dairy farms
of the 5th District central dairy
farm in Barangay Maraboc,
Laoac.

Like the other satellite dairy
farms in Sison and Alcala towns,
Villasis will raise cattle for
producing milk which will be
brought for processing at the
central dairy station in Laoac.

http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2011/09/11/p40-m-agro-industrial-facility-in-villasis-soon/#more-37328

bcl4me

September 15th, 2011, 07:55 AM

Son of owner not allowed to eat in exec lounge (http://business.inquirer.net/18259/son-of-owner-not-allowed-to-eat-in-exec-lounge)

At a young, tender age of 7, Raul Joseph Concepcion, unlike most other kids, spent his extra waking hours working for the family business.

Concepcion tells SundayBiz that he actually enjoyed those times when he was tasked to punch cards of different colors, stack them together, and after which he would use these to play monopoly.

But the harsh reality of working in a “real office” struck him hard when at the age of 11, Jojo, as he is fondly known, was sent to the company’s factory to finally get his hands dirty.

It was ironic that the present chief of Concepcion-Carrier Air Conditioning (CCAC), one of the country’s leading provider of cooling solutions, then had to work with two conditions under his father’s explicit orders: one, he cannot work in an air-conditioned room and second, he cannot eat in the executive floor so he can truly mingle with their factory workers.

Son of owner

“The monicker really given to people like myself is we are SOO [son of the owner]. But in my father’s case, you have to earn the title, for you to be a COO or CEO,” Concepcion explains, adding that they all had to work hard and know the company from the bottom up. This was why all his free time in the mornings were spent in the office to learn.

Coming from a family of mostly businessmen, Concepcion relates that their dad has always been very clear about them having to work for the family business.

THE MULTI-AWARDED Concepcion-Carrier Air Conditioning Company plant.

“We were always expected to work, so that expectation level was brought up from day 1. We were expected to manage the business,” he says.

Admittedly, Concepcion says the “brainwashing” done to them by his father made it a little easier for them to accept the fact that they would soon run the business.

Food, according to him, was also one of the baits that his father used to entice them to work.

“We had an open budget, but we had to eat with the workers. We can go to the canteen and order everything we want. That was the bribe,” he relates.

When asked if he thinks that his father became too imposing for him to like the job, Concepcion notes that he didn’t see it that way as he has always wanted to work for the family’s business.

“I always dreamed of working for and leading the company. It was something really expected of me so it wasn’t very difficult for myself to adjust,” he shares.

Deemed as the family’s favorite, Concepcion admits that his parents may have spent more time nurturing him and exposing him to the business which helped him to really want to come into the family’s business.

Living abroad

Concepcion’s sheltered life, however, took a strange turn when he was sent abroad to study.

“My parents decided for us to experience the world. They wanted us to experience living alone in a less protective environment,” he says.

“The problem is in the Philippines is that you live in a very protective environment – you have your yayas, your maid, your driver so you don’t experience life,” he adds.

Concepcion relates that he had to live separately from his family for about 10 months and stay with people he didn’t know.

This setup, he claims, had helped build his confidence level and his character.

Add to that the fact that living in the US was a different experience altogether for the young Concepcion, who was then forced to learn to do things by himself –from folding his bed, doing his laundry to cleaning his area. He was likewise lumped with the other Asians since during that time, not too many Americans had seen a Filipino in their entire lives.

“This is the ’70s and the ’80s, so imagine going to that environment. It builds a lot of self-confidence in you and that experience is really what carries you through life,” Concepcion says.

He adds that his early marriage, although a challenge, has likewise helped in shaping him for who he has become today.

Honing skills

It was in 1987 that Concepcion officially joined his family’s company, Concepcion Industries Inc.

He, however, was given a different task by his father, who had then just decided to venture into agriculture, having a bought a prawn farm in Pangasinan for him to manage. From scratch, Concepcion was able to grow the business and at the same time, hone his own managing skills.

“Again, I’ve had a lot of learnings from that. Growing the farm developed my business style and philosophies. The farm taught me to work very hard. I was even then called ‘boy putik’ because I was always muddy, but I took it as part of really learning the business, and that really brought down the philosophies and values I had in running this business,” he explains.

He then took various positions at the credit and collection, manufacturing, sales, after sales service and then finally went for the corporate, eventually landing in the position of CEO.

Challenges

According to Concepcion, there are multiple challenges in running the business, such as dealing with changes of the people and the environment.

“People tend to underestimate managing a business here in the Philippines. Demands of consumer and business are changing. The rules of the game are changing. My competition today is not locals. It’s the foreign companies, the multinationals whose companies’ total valuation is bigger than the Philippine economy,” he explains.

But one of the more daunting challenges will be from the family point of view in the generation of leadership, how is the baton passed from one generation to the next.

“When you join a company and you’re the owner, am I there because of my name or am I there because of what I can do? I think that challenge was more to myself than to the employees. Proving that you know we were worth the position that we carry. That, I tell you, is the biggest challenge faced by companies like ourselves where you have a family corporation, where you tend to tangle up family affairs and business affairs—that’s very critical,” Concepcion explains.

But Concepcion has proven his naysayers and detractors dead wrong.

As the third generation Concepcion in the airconditioning business, Jojo has diligently carried his family’s heritage, taking the joint venture between Concepcion Industries and Carrier Corp., to lead the way as the company became the country’s most trusted provider of innovative cooling solutions.

And despite the success of the company, Concepcion says he remains hands-on in the business.

“I don’t micro manage. You have to know your staff. I’m very easy to relate with. That’s the advantage – people can easily come to me, talk to me and we discuss. but I challenge them. Every time, I try to raise the bar, motivate and challenge people to do best,” Concepcion concludes.

At present, CCAC’s market leadership has been borne out of its strength in offering the market the best cooling solutions and backing this with excellent after sales services. These cooling solutions, according to CCAC, are defined by individual customer needs and are adapted to Philippine weather conditions and use.

By end-2010, CCAC registered a 32-percent growth in its total sales to P4.5 billion. With the overall AC market earning P13.8 billion last year, CCAC’s sales represented 45 percent of the overall share with 250,000 units sold during the period.
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September 15th, 2011, 11:00 AM

BSL questions authority of VM objection to operate processing plant

DAGUPAN CITY – “Ano ang karapatan niyang magsabi na hindi gustong i-operate ng lungsod ang fish processing plant sa Bonuan Binloc? Under what or whose authority?”
This was Mayor Benjamin S. Lim’s reaction to the statement of Vice-mayor Belen T. Fernandez in rejecting the move of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the city in drafting a memorandum of agreement for a joint operation of the said facility.
The move is the result of what was promised by Department of Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala to resolve the issue in a period of 60 days. In less than 60 days, Alcala sent BFAR Director Asis Perez to the office of the city mayor and assured Dagupeños that before the year ends, the plant will be in operation.
Recently, a certain lawyer Demosthenes Escoto of BFAR came over for the final drafting of the MOA.
Escoto was having a meeting with the representatives of the city government when Vice Mayor Fernandez arrived and intervened in the meeting. It was at this point that the vice mayor relayed her objections to the plan.
Lim clarified that the city need not get a go signal as the memorandum signed by then Mayor Alipio Fernandez Jr. and BFAR had not been consummated.
“Secretary Alcala himself admitted to me that the status of the MOA had not been consummated and suggested drafting a new MOA saying that it will be jointly operated by the city government and BFAR, which is the original concept,” said Lim.
“Kasi, ganito yan, BFAR will issue a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification, while the city will certify the deboned bangus as bonafide Dagupan City bangus. If the city will not involve itself in the determination of the bangus, then who is going to do it? Binmaley? Lingayen? It cannot be. So it is very important that the city government will be involved,” he added.
He stressed that the processing plant was the result of the Bangus Festival. “Kaya ginawa yan sa Dagupan,” he said.
Lim also received information that BFAR Dagupan is surreptitiously operating without acquiring a business permit from the city.
“Is Westly Rosario collecting money for the processing or is he doing that for humanitarian reason or for experiment? Mr. Rosario, bawal yang ginagawa mo na nag-proprocess ka ng bangus na hindi ka kumukuha ng business at sanitary permit sa lungsod. You cannot be your own kingdom there. You are operating within the city’s jurisdictional limits,” concluded Lim. (CIO – Joseph C. Bacani)

https://www.facebook.com/notes/d-dagupan-dream/aside-from-being-the-worlds-bangus-capital-dagupan-will-be-known-for-its-special/249160651788268

max300jmm

September 15th, 2011, 11:01 AM

Aside from being the world’s Bangus Capital
Dagupan will be known for its special lechon - BSL

DAGUPAN CITY – Aside from being the world's bangus capital, this city will be known for its special lechon under an enterprising roadmap envisioned by Mayor Benjamin S. Lim.
"It has been my plan to boost the economic activity here by introducing Dagupan’s special lechon," Lim pointed out.
Lim made known his plan in the well-attended natural swine- raising seminar held at Pinkies Restaurant last Wednesday hosted by the City Agriculture Office and televised over Ating Alamin of Ka Gerry Geronimo, who personally came over to record the event.
“Ang end result na gusto kung mangyari kung bakit ginagawa natin ito is for us to be able to produce a special type of pig for lechon purposes para magkaroon tayo ng tinatawag na Dagupan special lechon,” he explained.
“Magkakaroon tayo ng pakontest para malaman natin kung ano ang i-aadopt natin na formula ng lechon para kapag may nag-order ng litson sa Dagupan, pare-pareho ang lasa. Pero pipilihin natin kung ano ang acceptable na special na lasa ng lechon,” he added.
He said the plan will be formally launched during the Bangus Festival celebration next year.
Lim encouraged hog merchants to use the latest technology called feedpro being introduced by ProNatural Feed Corporation, which advocates natural hog raising.
Geronimo said that the feedpro has no antibiotics, has no mammalian or avian by-products, and has no growth hormones.
“Feedpro uses natural growth promotants, acidifiers and additives. It has complete vitamins, minerals, and natural ingredients. It contains plant-based, highly digestible proteins. Higit sa lahat, ang dumi ng baboy na pinakain ng feedpro ay walang amoy kaya safe sa kalusugan ng tao at siguradong hindi makakaperwesyo sa kapitbahay,” he explained.
“Ang kagandahan pa nito, manipis lang ang taba ng baboy na pinalaki sa feedpro,” he said.
“No nakabat tan so lechon tayo, anggano makalako tayo na anggad samploran litson ed sakey agew agtayo nakulangan kasi marami tayong ililitson mamaya kung mapapatunayan natin na hindi perhuesyo sa kapitbahay ang pag-bababoy,” said Lim.
“Kung kilala ang Dagupan na may pinaka-masarap na bangus, gusto rin natin na makilala ang ating Dagupan special lechon,” he ended. (CIO Joseph C. Bacani)

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September 15th, 2011, 11:02 AM

Negative po ang Starbucks sa Metrogate plaza kundi Seattle's Best ang magoopen na under din ng Starbucks or sister company.

[nightfury]

September 15th, 2011, 11:34 AM

Negative po ang Starbucks sa Metrogate plaza kundi Seattle's Best ang magoopen na under din ng Starbucks or sister company.

:( haaay..sayang naman..mas gusto ko ang starbucks eh :lol: siguro sa robinsons calasiao na lang sila magbubukas? :nuts:

phoenicians

September 15th, 2011, 03:28 PM

add ko lang po another info about STARSBUCK..it's early 2012 pa siya ang opening..just like what miss saintm said..actually Starsbuck had already made it reservation along Metro Plaza for your Info....:)

phoenicians

September 15th, 2011, 03:32 PM

pahaba po sya, mukhang maliit nga baka naman market testing muna cla, kapag ok bilhin nila katabing buildings na abandonado

:banana:...168 DAGUPAN HAS FORMALLY OPENS IT'S DOOR TO THE PEOPLE OF DAGUPAN....GRAND OPENING WAS HELD THIS MORNING...

As usual ang dami tao hanggang hapon:)..alam mo nyo naman pag me bago dito sa Dagupan dinudumog at pinupunthan:lol:

bcl4me

September 15th, 2011, 03:36 PM

:banana:...168 DAGUPAN HAS FORMALLY OPENS IT'S DOOR TO THE PEOPLE OF DAGUPAN....GRAND OPENING WAS HELD THIS MORNING...

As usual ang dami tao hanggang hapon:)..alam mo nyo naman pag me bago dito sa Dagupan dinudumog at pinupunthan:lol:

ang laki siguro kinita sa opening day, pag ganyan yata libo ang binibitawan ng mga taga-dagupan at mga taga-pangasinan para mamili

phoenicians

September 15th, 2011, 03:37 PM

;83752272']kaya nga..kung wala lang sana naging problema sa mga yan, siguro ngayon ongoing na ang construction ng SM Dagupan :ohno: pero okay lang, dadating at dadating din kasi yan dyan, hintay hintay lang :banana:

oo nga eh parang UNITOP lang :lol: natakot siguro yung businessman na gawing malaki yung 168 gaya nung sa Urdaneta kasi papasok na daw si SM sa Dagupan, kaya itest nya muna daw yung maliit :lol:

eh bat di pa sila umaalis at di pa dinidemolish yung car showroom ng honda cars? san nga kaya to irerelocate?hmmmm..baka jan din lang mac arthur hiway..hehe

:dunno: ewan ko lang, madami naman kasing nagmamigrate sa basista eh, karamihan sa kanila taga Metro Manila na mas napiling umuwi na lang sa Basista at dun na lang mamuhay. at kahit naman sa ibang bayan bayan ganun din diba?
may nagmamigrate din galing sa mga kalapit bayan namin like Bayambang at Urbiztondo, mga nakapag asawa ng basistenyo kaya sa basista na lang tumira, mas malapit kasi sa palengke, simbahan, school, highways with 24/7 bus trip to San Carlos, Dagupan, Alaminos, M.Manila in short mas maganda ang mamuhay sa basista kesa sa mga rural barangays ng western urbiz at northern bayambang.

SM Dagupan: tama kung wala lang naging balakid sa pagtayo ng SM dagupan..eh ngayon sana under construction na siya:ohno:..anyway come latter part of 2012 baka mag umpisa na siya..HOPEFULLY:cheers:

168 Dagupan...di gaano siya kalakihan not unlike UNITOP na spacious siya compare to 168..yun 2nd floor nila is Dining area ng 168...

ok thanks for the ibfo sa Basista:)

phoenicians

September 15th, 2011, 03:39 PM

ang laki siguro kinita sa opening day, pag ganyan yata libo ang binibitawan ng mga taga-dagupan at mga taga-pangasinan para mamili

:) Tama dami tao kaya kumita sila agad sa opening day nila..2 or 3 lang ang cashier section nila eh:ohno:..kaya ayun grabe siksikan haha:lol:

phoenicians

September 15th, 2011, 03:42 PM

may quota po ang starbucks everyear na binubuksan as per franchise agreement ng rustans coffee and starbucks.. siguro naka lineup na, if not in this forth quarter of 2011 baka first quarter na ang 2012:)

:) Yes tama ka diyan Ms.saintm..me qouta na nga sila kaya ayun di agad mag bubukas ang Starsbuck sa Metro Plaza..ask ko yun source ko eh not Seattle Best as to the early report..me reservation na sila sa Metro Plaza ang Starsbuck..:)

phoenicians

September 15th, 2011, 03:45 PM

kaya naman pala super na delayed ang SM Dagupan may delaying factor mga katabi.. naku dahil nakatunog na SM ang development ayaw na ibenta o kaya willing sila if the price is right.. haaay naku mapagsamantalaga talaga mga iba

yes hehe..SM already gave a big amount to a prominent businessman para idistribute ang kabayaran nila dun sa mga lote nila..but sad to say me ayaw ibenta coz Maliit siguro bigay nila amount or what the ???? hehe

phoenicians

September 15th, 2011, 03:48 PM

baka mas mura siguro yung upa ng pwesto sa RobCal kaya lilipat na lang sila dun?.. Ano na kaya gagawin dun sa pwesto nila?

ang pagkakasabi eh para sa Open Parking ng Robinsons CaLasiao..Opening Robinsons Place Pangasinan (soft Opening) is 2nd or 3rd week of decmber 2011:)

phoenicians

September 15th, 2011, 03:51 PM

phoenicians

September 15th, 2011, 03:56 PM

:applause:Aside from being the world’s Bangus Capital
Dagupan will be known for its special lechon - BSL

DAGUPAN CITY – Aside from being the world's bangus capital, this city will be known for its special lechon under an enterprising roadmap envisioned by Mayor Benjamin S. Lim.
"It has been my plan to boost the economic activity here by introducing Dagupan’s special lechon," Lim pointed out.
Lim made known his plan in the well-attended natural swine- raising seminar held at Pinkies Restaurant last Wednesday hosted by the City Agriculture Office and televised over Ating Alamin of Ka Gerry Geronimo, who personally came over to record the event.
“Ang end result na gusto kung mangyari kung bakit ginagawa natin ito is for us to be able to produce a special type of pig for lechon purposes para magkaroon tayo ng tinatawag na Dagupan special lechon,” he explained.
“Magkakaroon tayo ng pakontest para malaman natin kung ano ang i-aadopt natin na formula ng lechon para kapag may nag-order ng litson sa Dagupan, pare-pareho ang lasa. Pero pipilihin natin kung ano ang acceptable na special na lasa ng lechon,” he added.
He said the plan will be formally launched during the Bangus Festival celebration next year.
Lim encouraged hog merchants to use the latest technology called feedpro being introduced by ProNatural Feed Corporation, which advocates natural hog raising.
Geronimo said that the feedpro has no antibiotics, has no mammalian or avian by-products, and has no growth hormones.
“Feedpro uses natural growth promotants, acidifiers and additives. It has complete vitamins, minerals, and natural ingredients. It contains plant-based, highly digestible proteins. Higit sa lahat, ang dumi ng baboy na pinakain ng feedpro ay walang amoy kaya safe sa kalusugan ng tao at siguradong hindi makakaperwesyo sa kapitbahay,” he explained.
“Ang kagandahan pa nito, manipis lang ang taba ng baboy na pinalaki sa feedpro,” he said.
“No nakabat tan so lechon tayo, anggano makalako tayo na anggad samploran litson ed sakey agew agtayo nakulangan kasi marami tayong ililitson mamaya kung mapapatunayan natin na hindi perhuesyo sa kapitbahay ang pag-bababoy,” said Lim.
“Kung kilala ang Dagupan na may pinaka-masarap na bangus, gusto rin natin na makilala ang ating Dagupan special lechon,” he ended. (CIO Joseph C. Bacani)

:applause:

saintm

September 15th, 2011, 04:14 PM

phoenicians

September 15th, 2011, 04:14 PM

Puregold lowers offer price

abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 09/09/2011

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/09/09/11/puregold-lowers-offer-price

Sad to say malabo magkaroon ng PUREGOLD dagupan coz of POLITICKING:ohno:.....Heard Puregold will be in Rosales:)

saintm

September 15th, 2011, 04:20 PM

yes hehe..SM already gave a big amount to a prominent businessman para idistribute ang kabayaran nila dun sa mga lote nila..but sad to say me ayaw ibenta coz Maliit siguro bigay nila amount or what the ???? hehethat is highly possible.. thru hook or by crook sana man lang naconsensya sila dahil may deal na at pangalan ng city ang naka taya lagi... haaaay naku bad sign ang mga ganyan sa potential bigtime investors:bash::bash::bash:

anyway sana may mag invest na institutions sa Dagupan like La Salle, Ateneo, Mapua, UST.. UST Baguio hindi natuloy eh.. National University ni Henry Sy gusto mag invest sa Pangasinan.. kung diman patok sa Rosales sana sa SM Dagupan property na.. yun lang kulang para hindi mawala talents ng mga taga Pangasinan.. may brain drain po tayo na nararanasan sa Pangasinan.. Aminin nyo!!! lahat ng may kaya sa buhay at matatalino sa Manila lahat ang punta at hindi na umuuwi sa pangaisnan:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

saintm

September 15th, 2011, 04:22 PM

:bash: BWENAS yan talaga si Madam B...:ohno:..balakid sa kaunlaran ng Dagupan...NO TO HER COME MID TERM ELECTION 2013:bash:

Sigurado mag vo-vote buying uli mga politicians :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

saintm

September 15th, 2011, 04:22 PM

saintm

September 15th, 2011, 04:28 PM

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saintm

September 15th, 2011, 04:30 PM

ang pagkakasabi eh para sa Open Parking ng Robinsons CaLasiao..Opening Robinsons Place Pangasinan (soft Opening) is 2nd or 3rd week of decmber 2011:)

http://www.philjaycees.com/Robinsons%20malls%20logo.JPG

Wow hahabol sa holiday shopping rush!!! I LIKE

saintm

September 15th, 2011, 04:32 PM

Hymn becomes source of pride in Pangasinan
By Yolanda Sotelo
Inquirer Northern Luzon
9:14 pm | Thursday, September 15th, 2011 (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/59395/hymn-becomes-source-of-pride-in-pangasinan)

DAGUPAN CITY—A provincial hymn, in their own language, has given every Pangasinense reason to be proud.

The song, “Luyag ko tan Yaman” (My Province and Treasure) was composed by Raul “Insyong” Tamayo, known in the province for his novelty songs that mirror the daily lives and character of Pangasinenses.

Tamayo said the song, which he wrote in 2008, reflects his pride as a Pangasinense, and “which every Pangasinense should feel.”

The provincial board on Monday approved Provincial Ordinance 154-2011 adopting the song as the province’s official hymn.

The ordinance required the playing and singing of the hymn in public and official functions every Monday morning during flag-raising ceremonies.

The song was first played officially during the launching of the “I Love Pangasinan” campaign on Monday to celebrate the province’s tourism month.

The song aims to “instill into the hearts and minds of every Pangasinense the love, loyalty and patriotism [for] one’s own home province, and the protection of and preservation of the environment.”

The first two stanzas of the song are: “Sekder ka tan dayew mi / Pangasinan ya pinabli / Deen mo tan iyaliguas / Piugagep ko lawas / Diad pusok Pangasinan / Agka nalingwanan/ Luyag ko a nianakan / Peteg tan yaman (You are our strength and honor / Pangasinan we love / Your peace and success / Is our wish / In my heart Pangasinan / You will always be / Province of my birth / You are my true treasure).”

The other lines speak of the province’s bountiful seas and mountains, and the Pangasinenses’ pledge to love and defend their province always.

Gov. Amado Espino Jr. said Pangasinenses must learn the language and the province’s culture and traditions.

The “I Love Pangasinan” campaign urges Pangasinenses to express their love for the province not only through words but actions.
Espino said showing appreciation and love for the province starts from basic things such as cleanliness and self-discipline at home and in schools.

He said people in the province should at least know how to speak the language, even by using simple terms for those whose native tongues are Iloko or Tagalog.

Pangasinan-speaking towns are in the central part of the province, while Ilokano is spoken in eastern and western towns.

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

saintm

September 15th, 2011, 04:37 PM

Sad to say malabo magkaroon ng PUREGOLD dagupan coz of POLITICKING:ohno:.....Heard Puregold will be in Rosales:) Yes and actually po nagikot ikot sila sa lahat ng LGUs specifically kung saan may CSI or Magic, most likely San Carlos, Alaminos, Urdaneta, Tayug.. naghahanap po sila ng locations they want to make a big time presence in the largest shopping market in northern luzon:cheers::cheers:

bcl4me

September 15th, 2011, 05:27 PM

:) Tama dami tao kaya kumita sila agad sa opening day nila..2 or 3 lang ang cashier section nila eh:ohno:..kaya ayun grabe siksikan haha:lol:

talaga? kung ako rin willing na mahitay, malamang kaya ganyan kase napaganda nila kahit papano yung bldg at in their small way, gumanda ng konti ang downtown, lol

saintm

September 15th, 2011, 05:47 PM

^gusto ko po malaman kung malakas ba ang aircon nila

saintm

September 15th, 2011, 06:03 PM

Urdaneta City setting management model for all LGUs in Pangasinan, Region 1
By Leonardo V. Micua
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

URDANETA CITY, Sept. 14 (PNA) — Strong political will, no "ningas cogon" mentality, plus hands-on management are qualities of leadership that made Urdaneta City a model for all local government units in the country today.

These leadership qualities could now be shared by Mayor Amadeo Perez IV to his fellow LGU executives who may want to make their towns and cities follow the footsteps taken by Urdaneta on its way to the top.

Now the best earning city in Region 1 with a budget reaching more than P700 million this year, Urdaneta is the second youngest among the four cities in Pangasinan.

Income-wise, Urdaneta has already overtaken the elder cities of Dagupan and San Carlos and is now virtually miles away from Pangasinan’s youngest city, Alaminos.

Other city executives in Pangasinan and Region 1 now concede that they have a lot to catch up with Urdaneta City already after the latter led them in virtually all aspects of development, not only financially but also in urban development and environmental sanitation.

“Seguro, political will,” the son of Ambassador Amadeo Perez Jr., chief of the Manila Economic Cooperation Office (MECO) in Taiwan, said when asked about his secrets in managing Urdaneta City.

The younger Perez followed and improved on the management style of his father who was Mayor of Urdaneta City for three terms after being congressman of the fifth district of Pangasinan, also for three terms.

“We re-opened old sidewalks so people will have places to walk on. Otherwise, they would be walking on the road pavement which is prohibited by our laws,” he said.

Strong-willed, the younger Perez also implemented a long-standing anti-littering law in the city that slaps a fine of P500 for any one indiscriminately scattering his wastes, including cigarette butts and ashes, just for the initial offense.

In less than seven months, the fine collected by the city from the ordinance reached a staggering P700,000 and these came only from first offenders as violators saw to it that they no longer repeat the offense.

“Mga first offenders lang. Wala nang umuulit,” chuckled Perez, which means that the anti-littering ordinance already taught the Urdaneta people a lesson.

He said no one is exempted from the ordinance, even officials and strangers who may unconsciously scatter their wastes are fined.

No one dares to commit the violation as the city has eyes all around just to spot violators and impose the fine.

Sincere implementation of the ordinance led to the selection of Urdaneta as the cleanest, safest and greenest province in Region 1 this year by the Regional Development Council (RDC).

Urdaneta was also the first LGU in Pangasinan to build an engineered sanitary landfill in Sitio Calegu, Barangay Catablan in compliance with Republic Act No. 9003 or the Solid Waste Management and Ecological Act.

The engineered sanitary landfill, a legacy from the elder Mayor Perez, was continued by the younger Perez and it was he who presided over during its inauguration sometime in early part of this year with President Benigno Aquino III as guest.

“When we have programs and projects, we will continue it up to the very end. No ningas cogon,” said Perez, adding that the “Purok Tulungan” started and became successful during the reign of his father and was continued by him.

“After our cleanliness drive, we will put up tourist spots in the city where our visitors will go,” said Perez, adding that he in fact already started with the ongoing refurbishing of the Rizal Park beside the old city hall.

The city had just installed a statue of a carabao on a junction of the national highway which is now a landmark symbolizing Urdaneta’s big economic breakthrough in the past as center of cattle trading in northern Luzon.

That statue of carabao means a lot for Urdaneta because the cattle market pre-positioned the former town as an economic giant in the whole of Pangasinan and Northern Luzon.

With two high-rise market buildings where its upper floors are rented by a mall, Urdaneta City became more competitive with the widening of the MacArthur Highway some years back.

As a hands-on executive, Perez sees to it that he is there providing directions to department heads daily and is even ahead in some of them in visiting the market.

At night, he passes by at some vendors not only to say hello to them but to tell them what they should do to help keep their city clean.

“I simply tell them that more people will come to our city if we keep cleanliness in our workplaces,” he said. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=372691

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saintm

September 15th, 2011, 06:39 PM

Heritage park soon to rise in San Carlos City

by Venus H. Sarmiento

SAN CARLOS CITY, Sept. 15 (PIA) -- There is another reason for tourists to visit this city as the plan to construct a heritage park is now in the works.

The park will be located in barangay San Juan formerly called Binalatongan which used to be the center of San Carlos when it was still called as such a few hundred years ago.

City Mayor Julier Resuello is ecstatic about the new tourist attraction and said the clear platform about the park will be known this month as talks with the Department of Tourism continue to prosper.

The city government is also all out in its support to the ‘I Love Pangasinan’ campaign of the provincial government to take pride and promote the province.

“ Maganda na i-showcase ang Pangasinan at maganda na nakikitang nagkakaisa ang mga bayan at siyudad sa ating probinsiya,” Resuello said.
The city boasts of its Mango- Bamboo Festival which is fast gaining ground on participation and tourist attraction.

Last year, San Carlos earned the distinction of being the city with the biggest mango pie as declared by the World Record Academy.

“That is something that people will expect again next year,” he said. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=54354

saintm

September 15th, 2011, 06:41 PM

PIA Press Release
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Alaminos NFA warehouse, the country’s 2nd best

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by Alex Romeo R. Fernandez

DAGUPAN CITY, Sept. 15 (PIA) -- The western Pangasinan National Food Authority warehouse in Alaminos City has been selected as the second best maintained warehouse in the country.

Beverlyn Peralta, officer-in-charge of NFA western Pangasinan, said in a radio interview Wednesday that since she assumed office last April, the warehouse has been maintained in excellent condition thru orderly filing of stocks, regular clean-up and proper implementation of pest control measures.

Regular inspection is also being conducted to ensure that no damaged stocks enter the warehouse, while the surroundings have also been planted with trees to improve its general appearance.

The warehouse had been cited earlier this year as the best in Region 1.

The warehouse uses machines and equipment such as vacuum cleaners to maintain cleanliness. But the general condition of the warehouse depend much on the work attitude of the personnel, she stressed.\

Peralta advised private owners to also keep their warehouses clean to assure consumers that the rice they buy are of excellent quality.

Peralta and Regional Director Danilo I. Pastrana will receive the award at the NFA central office in Quezon City on September 26, in time for the 39th anniversary celebration of the NFA.

The Isabela warehouse in Region 2 emerged the best among the total 88 warehouses in the country. (ANL/ARRF-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=54347

saintm

September 15th, 2011, 06:54 PM

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PIA Press Release
Thursday, September 15, 2011

PHL eagle may find home in Cordillera

by Danny O Sagun

SAN MANUEL, Pangasinan, Sept. 15 (PIA) -- The critically-endangered Philippine eagle may soon find a new home along the Cordillera-Caraballo mountain ranges as moves to assess its possible habitat in the area have started.

The Philippine Eagle Habitat Suitability Assessment project was launched Wednesday at the San Roque Multi-Purpose Project in this town in time with the planting of 90 trees of nine indigenous species in honor of philanthropist Washington Sycip who celebrated his 90th birthday.

Sycip is a trustee of the Synergia Foundation which partnered with SRPC in providing education materials and equipment for the three catchment areas of the San Roque dam - this town, San Nicolas and Itogon in Benguet.

SRPC Vice-President Tommy Valdez said the rare eagle species will become the rallying point in conserving and protecting the Agno watershed. "Kung protektahan natin yong eagle, iprotect din natin ang forest," he told mediamen who covered the launch.

He said that in two to three years, a pair of the rare eagle may be brought in the area if assessment proves it is suitable as its habitat.

A preserved specimen from Davao was brought here for exhibit. A lecture was also given by a staff of the Philippine Eagle Foundation for the benefit of teachers and students who earlier participated in the tree planting activity at the dam viewdeck.

A memorandum of understanding was also signed between Synergia, SRPC and education officials for the fifth year implementation of the Reading and Mathematics Proficiency program.

Some 7,000 workbooks and manuals were distributed to public elementary schools in the three towns.

Joining Sycip were local officials led by Pangasinan Vice-Gov. Ferdinand Calimlim and Benguet Vice-Gov. Cresencio Pacalso and SRPC top officers. (ANL/DOS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=54352

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saintm

September 15th, 2011, 08:07 PM

ISwitch

September 16th, 2011, 02:08 AM

pwede rin yan sa mga barangay ng Bayambang, ang lawak nun, dun sa may malapit na sa boundary ng bayambang-mangatarem-basista, halos wala na rin kaseng tao dun

[nightfury]

September 16th, 2011, 07:19 AM

pwede rin yan sa mga barangay ng Bayambang, ang lawak nun, dun sa may malapit na sa boundary ng bayambang-mangatarem-basista, halos wala na rin kaseng tao dun

di ata pwede..ipupulutan lang nila yan dun :lol:

[nightfury]

September 16th, 2011, 07:48 AM

:banana:...168 DAGUPAN HAS FORMALLY OPENS IT'S DOOR TO THE PEOPLE OF DAGUPAN....GRAND OPENING WAS HELD THIS MORNING...

As usual ang dami tao hanggang hapon:)..alam mo nyo naman pag me bago dito sa Dagupan dinudumog at pinupunthan:lol:

congrats 168 :)

SM Dagupan: tama kung wala lang naging balakid sa pagtayo ng SM dagupan..eh ngayon sana under construction na siya:ohno:..anyway come latter part of 2012 baka mag umpisa na siya..HOPEFULLY:cheers:

edi sana ngayon ayala na lang hinihintay natin :lol: sana nga 2012 maumpisahan na nila :)

168 Dagupan...di gaano siya kalakihan not unlike UNITOP na spacious siya compare to 168..yun 2nd floor nila is Dining area ng 168...

ok thanks for the ibfo sa Basista:)

your wc sir. san mas mura? unitop o 168?

:) Yes tama ka diyan Ms.saintm..me qouta na nga sila kaya ayun di agad mag bubukas ang Starsbuck sa Metro Plaza..ask ko yun source ko eh not Seattle Best as to the early report..me reservation na sila sa Metro Plaza ang Starsbuck..:)

ahhh..kaya pala :lol:

yes hehe..SM already gave a big amount to a prominent businessman para idistribute ang kabayaran nila dun sa mga lote nila..but sad to say me ayaw ibenta coz Maliit siguro bigay nila amount or what the ???? hehe

hahaha..sa palagay ko, mas malaki binayad ng mga anti-SM sa mga may-ari ng lupa :lol:

ang pagkakasabi eh para sa Open Parking ng Robinsons CaLasiao..Opening Robinsons Place Pangasinan (soft Opening) is 2nd or 3rd week of decmber 2011:)

2 months and weeks na lang! :D malapit lapit na..

:bash: BWENAS yan talaga si Madam B...:ohno:..balakid sa kaunlaran ng Dagupan...NO TO HER COME MID TERM ELECTION 2013:bash:

:bash: wag na dapat iboto yang matabang singkit na yan. :ohno:

that is highly possible.. thru hook or by crook sana man lang naconsensya sila dahil may deal na at pangalan ng city ang naka taya lagi... haaaay naku bad sign ang mga ganyan sa potential bigtime investors:bash::bash::bash:

anyway sana may mag invest na institutions sa Dagupan like La Salle, Ateneo, Mapua, UST.. UST Baguio hindi natuloy eh.. National University ni Henry Sy gusto mag invest sa Pangasinan.. kung diman patok sa Rosales sana sa SM Dagupan property na.. yun lang kulang para hindi mawala talents ng mga taga Pangasinan.. may brain drain po tayo na nararanasan sa Pangasinan.. Aminin nyo!!! lahat ng may kaya sa buhay at matatalino sa Manila lahat ang punta at hindi na umuuwi sa pangaisnan:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

sana. para naman madagdagan ang universities sa Dagupan, mas madami silang choices: LNU, UPang, UL, UdD(CdD), NU :lol: oo madami talagang matatalino at magagaling na Pangasinense pero sa Manila sila nagwowork, pag sinwerte dun na din sila tumitira :ohno::ohno: balang araw uuwi din mga yan :cheers:

http://www.philjaycees.com/Robinsons%20malls%20logo.JPG

Wow hahabol sa holiday shopping rush!!! I LIKE

hahabol :lol: sana wala ng dumating na bagyo para matapos nila yan sa sinabi nilang opening day :cheers:

talaga? kung ako rin willing na mahitay, malamang kaya ganyan kase napaganda nila kahit papano yung bldg at in their small way, gumanda ng konti ang downtown, lol

oo, nagiging modern at colorful na rin ang downtown dahil sa mga renovated na commercial buildings :) pero marami pa rin ang panget, panahon pa ng mga kano karamihan na nakatayo sa downtown :lol::lol:

bcl4me

September 16th, 2011, 07:49 AM

bakit ba kontra ka parati pag may sinasabi si Iswitch at ako tungkol sa Basista? hindi ka ba taga-Basista, taga-western pangasinan ka ano?

[nightfury]

September 16th, 2011, 07:49 AM

Urdaneta City setting management model for all LGUs in Pangasinan, Region 1
By Leonardo V. Micua
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http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=372691

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[nightfury]

September 16th, 2011, 07:53 AM

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aww..ginamit nila yung pic ko ng capitol..pero okay lang, para sa Pangasinan naman eh :D

bcl4me

September 16th, 2011, 08:06 AM

Heritage park soon to rise in San Carlos City

by Venus H. Sarmiento

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=54354

akala ko di na talaga sila mag-iisip kung papano mai-promote ang San Carlos, sana malaki yung park dapat 2x sa laki ng Luneta or Lingayen Capitol Grounds, parang kaseng sleeping giant ang San Carlos City, wala man lang developments for the past 10 decades

[nightfury]

September 16th, 2011, 11:24 AM

bakit ba kontra ka parati pag may sinasabi si Iswitch at ako tungkol sa Basista? hindi ka ba taga-Basista, taga-western pangasinan ka ano?

kontra palagi? hindi naman.. concern lang ako sa Philippine Eagle :lol: sabi kasi nya, malapit sa boundary ng bayambang-mangatarem-basista,<<< ang alam ko kasing boundary na sinasabi nya eh yung Urbiztondo town, napagitnaan sya ng basista-bayambang-mangatarem...di pwede alagaan/paramihin ang Phil. Eagle dun.. malawak na palayan yun, bka pag dumapo yun sa mga palayan, mahuhuli ng mga magsasaka at ipupulutan nila :lol::nuts:

taga basista ak, balet say twan baley ko bayambang ta diman ak inianak tan diman so nanlapuan na pamilya mi.. aliwan ak ya taga western :lol: solid central pangasinense ya :D

lightz

September 16th, 2011, 12:44 PM

Heritage park soon to rise in San Carlos City

by Venus H. Sarmiento

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=54354

Pwede din gawing attraction ng San Carlos City yung 15th century na welcome arch(arko) ng Binalatongan. Buti napreserve pa yun.

lightz

September 16th, 2011, 12:48 PM

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twin falls
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base sa pics very calm at relaxing yung scene/env't...madami talagang natatagong yaman dyan sa western part. Kailangan lang talagang madiscover. :cheers:

lightz

September 16th, 2011, 12:58 PM

Tourism Month Celebration of Pangasinan 2011
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Tourism Month is an annual celebration held in September to
focus on the importance of
tourism to the economy of
Pangasinan.
read more>>> http://www.asensopangasinan.com/blog/tourism-month-celebration-of-pangasinan-2011/

max300jmm

September 16th, 2011, 04:15 PM

sa october 1 magoopen ang 3D cinema sa csi.

[nightfury]

September 16th, 2011, 05:13 PM

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[nightfury]

September 16th, 2011, 05:28 PM

Click this and play the video (http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150296548647123)
:) :applause:

saintm

September 16th, 2011, 05:32 PM

;83838656']di ata pwede..ipupulutan lang nila yan dun :lol:yeah baka mabaril lang kapag kumain ng manok:lol::lol::lol:

saintm

September 16th, 2011, 05:44 PM

Transport groups in Pangasinan not joining 'Tigil Pasada', will abide by talk with P-Noy (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=372813)

DAGUPAN CITY, Sept. 15 (PNA) -- Jeepney drivers in Pangasinan are satisfied with the outcome of the dialogue between President Benigno Aquino III and leaders of transport organizations in Malacanang on Wednesday, Sept. 14 and are not joining the transport strike or "Tigil Pasada" being hatched up by one group, Piston.

This was disclosed by Benny Aquino, president of the Alliance of United Transport Organizations Province-wide (AutoPro), comprising of 20 transport associations in Pangasinan with over 20,000 members, which is affiliated with the Alliance of Concerned Organizations (ACTO) headed by Efren De Luna.

He said De Luna immediately relayed to him the outcome of their talk with the President after the meeting and asked him (Aquino) to join another meeting to be held at Camp Crame on September 20 to be presided over by Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo that will further discuss other problems of jeepney drivers and operators.

He said based on information relayed by De Luna, they are glad that the oil-deregulation law enacted during the Ramos administration will be eventually put on review by the current administration, the second round of the Pantawid Pasada program will be launched and a mailed-fist policy against so-called "kotong" cops, among others, will be conducted.

AutoPro president Aquino said De Luna wants him to join the September 20 meeting in Camp Crame because one of the issues to be discussed is the double-coding scheme in effect in Dagupan City since 2005 which he (De Luna) raised with the President in Malacanang, being allegedly discriminatory and unfair to jeepney drivers and operators.

He said jeepney drivers and operators in Dagupan want the city's double-coding scheme removed as they are barred from bringing out their vehicles two days a week, which is a big drain to their individual incomes.

Incidentally, Dagupan is the only local government unit in the Philippines implementing double-coding scheme to public utility vehicles plying along its roads.

Dagupan's double-coding scheme is provided for in Ordinance 1848-2005 passed during the previous term of incumbent Mayor Benjamin Lim.

Aquino said AutoPro has always questioned the controversial ordinance because it is a violation to their franchise issued by the Land Transportation and Franchising Board (LTFRB), a national government agency, which they think can not just be set aside by a local law (Ordinance 1848-2005 of Dagupan City).

"It is our prayer that President Aquino, through Secretary Robredo would order the removal of the controversial Ordinance No. 1848-2005 which was imposed on us through the years, thus limiting our capacity to earn more for our families," Aquino said. (PNA)
DCT/FFC/LVM/rma

saintm

September 16th, 2011, 05:45 PM

saintm

September 16th, 2011, 05:46 PM

sa october 1 magoopen ang 3D cinema sa csi.
:banana::banana::banana: OK po yan!

saintm

September 16th, 2011, 05:47 PM

eto pa po..
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aww..ginamit nila yung pic ko ng capitol..pero okay lang, para sa Pangasinan naman eh :D

saintm

September 16th, 2011, 05:50 PM

100 teachers join tree planting along Ambayoan river banks in Pangasinan

SAN NICOLAS, Pangasinan, Sept. 16 (PNA) -— Mayor Leoncio Saldivar III welcomed school teachers from other towns conducting tree-planting activity along the banks of the Ambayoan River which connects to the Agno River from the Caraballo Mountains.

There were 100 teachers from adjacent Natividad and Tayug towns who came to San Nicolas on September 15 to conduct tree planting operation along the river banks in Barangays Casaratan and San Rafael.

The teachers were representatives of the Pangasinan II School Division, headed by Schools Superintendent Viraluz Raguindin as their participation to the celebration of the 111th Philippine Civil Service Month.

The tree planting, also in support of the National Greening Program, was supervised by Fernando Estrada, head of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) based in Urdaneta City.

He was accompanied by Foresters Filipina Sembrano, Florelinda Salom, Cynthia Areola and Marlyn Resultay.

Planted along the Ambayoan River banks are Gmelina, acacia, mahogany and other fast-growing trees.

The teachers were led by Dr. Josephine Lopez of Natividad District and Dr. Nora Ramirez of Tayug District II.

Mayor Saldivar lauded the tree planting effort which can help save San Nicolas as well as San Manuel from another disastrous floods. (PNA)

ISwitch

September 17th, 2011, 08:30 AM

ISwitch

September 17th, 2011, 08:34 AM

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ISwitch

September 17th, 2011, 08:39 AM

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Unitop Dagupan, parang old CSI Main Branch in the 90's

ISwitch

September 17th, 2011, 08:49 AM

ISwitch

September 17th, 2011, 08:50 AM

hayan para masatisfy mga mata nyo sa magagandang malls ng Dagupan echuzzz

ISwitch

September 17th, 2011, 08:56 AM

;83842672']kontra palagi? hindi naman.. concern lang ako sa Philippine Eagle :lol: sabi kasi nya, malapit sa boundary ng bayambang-mangatarem-basista,<<< ang alam ko kasing boundary na sinasabi nya eh yung Urbiztondo town, napagitnaan sya ng basista-bayambang-mangatarem...di pwede alagaan/paramihin ang Phil. Eagle dun.. malawak na palayan yun, bka pag dumapo yun sa mga palayan, mahuhuli ng mga magsasaka at ipupulutan nila :lol::nuts:

taga basista ak, balet say twan baley ko bayambang ta diman ak inianak tan diman so nanlapuan na pamilya mi.. aliwan ak ya taga western :lol: solid central pangasinense ya :D

pwede yun kase may mga lawin pa na nabubuhay sa mga lugar na yun at di naman nila ipupulutan yun, kase nung bata pa ako, may nahuli sila owl sa amin dati, di naman nila kinatay in fact naging talk of the barrio for the whole month yun ha

[nightfury]

September 17th, 2011, 09:34 AM

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Unitop Dagupan, parang old CSI Main Branch in the 90's

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CSI Square, maganda rin pala interiors nya, kaya lang kaya sya baduy kase di man lang nila makuha ang mga bigating cafe's/specialty shops/famous brands like adidas, guess, starbucks, nike, national bookstore, etc, kaya nagmumukha tuloy silang yung tipong di papansinin ng hip crowd, marami rin kaya sosyal na tao sa Dagupan and Pangasinan

:okay: magaganda naman sila lahat.. kaya lang yung CSI Square, ang daming nakasabit na ads :nuts: post nio din interiors ng Nepo, CSI Lucao, Magic Club, starGreen promende, orient pacific center.....ano pa nga ba??

[nightfury]

September 17th, 2011, 09:45 AM

pwede yun kase may mga lawin pa na nabubuhay sa mga lugar na yun at di naman nila ipupulutan yun, kase nung bata pa ako, may nahuli sila owl sa amin dati, di naman nila kinatay in fact naging talk of the barrio for the whole month yun ha

sa amin din, may nahuhuling lawin at ngayon buhay na buhay pa.. pero hindi naman katulad ng lawin yung ph eagle eh. wild animal kasi yang philippine eagle at endangered specie na, di pwedeng alagaan yan sa bukid bukid lang, mahihirapan nyang maadopt ang nature ng bukiran kasi laking gubat at bundok sya :) speaking of owl, may nagbebenta sa amin ng owl at monkey sa may bandang san fabian/sison ata yun nung nasa byahe kami :ohno: dapat dinonate na lang nila sa Rosales Zoo kesa ibenta sa kung sino2x:)

[nightfury]

September 17th, 2011, 09:54 AM

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ISwitch

September 17th, 2011, 10:01 AM

[nightfury]

September 17th, 2011, 10:38 AM

ISwitch

September 17th, 2011, 10:42 AM

;83872398']kung magbabalak silang gumawa ng jogging path at mga office bldgs, laliman sana nila yung pantal river, para di bahain pag high tide at pag tag ulan

yup, parang ganun sa Shanghai Maglev Train, kase kapareho ng Dagupan yung lupa dun kaya pundasyon nun upto 70meters deep, pero sa Dagupan naman kahit 5-7 story bldg mga 30meters deep, pwede na, tapos elevated pa ng at least 2meters para di sila bahain

[nightfury]

September 17th, 2011, 10:45 AM

^^ very nice suggestion :)

bcl4me

September 17th, 2011, 01:41 PM

;83871636']:okay: magaganda naman sila lahat.. kaya lang yung CSI Square, ang daming nakasabit na ads :nuts: post nio din interiors ng Nepo, CSI Lucao, Magic Club, starGreen promende, orient pacific center.....ano pa nga ba??

wow, ang gaganda ng mga shots, ngayon lang na-picturan mga interiors ng mga malls sa Dagupan, ang linaw I am impressed, may simalirity nga yung dating CSI main at Unitop, pero mas hawig sya sa Magic CenterPoint ngayon pero mas maganda location ng Unitop

[nightfury]

September 17th, 2011, 01:47 PM

headline ng Northern Luzon sa Balita Pilipinas(GMANewsTV ch11) ang 50th Founding Anniversary ng Basista :cheers:.... << binalita yung mga baklang nagbabasketball :lol: kilala ko yung ibang gay players dun at yung mga nainterview.hehe. :lol:

bcl4me

September 17th, 2011, 01:53 PM

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CSI Square, maganda rin pala interiors nya, kaya lang kaya sya baduy kase di man lang nila makuha ang mga bigating cafe's/specialty shops/famous brands like adidas, guess, starbucks, nike, national bookstore, etc, kaya nagmumukha tuloy silang yung tipong di papansinin ng hip crowd, marami rin kaya sosyal na tao sa Dagupan and Pangasinan

maganda talaga interiors ng CSI City Square, pero most of the time, di nakasindi yung mga ilaw nila kaya pangit sa paningin, iba talaga quality ng picture kapag totoong Pangasinanse ang kumukuha. di tulad nung mga pictures na ipino-post nung mga ibang pretending to be dagupenos, yun pala mga kapampangan/ilocano/bisaya/tagalog sila.

BTW, improving, may Tokyo-tokyo na rin pala sa loob ng CSI Square, magandang development yan

ISwitch

September 17th, 2011, 02:12 PM

wow, ang gaganda ng mga shots, ngayon lang na-picturan mga interiors ng mga malls sa Dagupan, ang linaw I am impressed, may simalirity nga yung dating CSI main at Unitop, pero mas hawig sya sa Magic CenterPoint ngayon pero mas maganda location ng Unitop

haha, oo, kase di alam gamitin nung pamangakin ko yung digital cam, so tinuruan ko sya hayun, maganda na mga kuha nya, major daw nya photo-journalism sa UPang kaya hayan malinis ang kuha nya, actually, tagalog/ilokano/kastila yung father side nya na napadpad dyan sa dagupan nung 18th century

phoenicians

September 17th, 2011, 02:17 PM

thanks for the acknowledgement :):):):)

:okay:

phoenicians

September 17th, 2011, 02:24 PM

talaga? kung ako rin willing na mahitay, malamang kaya ganyan kase napaganda nila kahit papano yung bldg at in their small way, gumanda ng konti ang downtown, lol

Yup tama ka dyan hehe:)..maaliwalas ang downtown at napa ganda yun bldg hehe..pasyal kayo ng makita nyo..yun nga lang di kasing laki ng UNITOP..

phoenicians

September 17th, 2011, 02:27 PM

^gusto ko po malaman kung malakas ba ang aircon nila

:) Yes malakas Aircon nila kasi bago hehe..try mo punta ms.saintm..ok naman siya:)

phoenicians

September 17th, 2011, 02:35 PM

;83839068']congrats 168 :)

your wc sir. san mas mura? unitop o 168?

...Pareho lang sila..mga made In China sila:lol:..pero kung sa akin lang ha..ok mga shirt nila for men's compare sa Unitop..yun mga ABERCROMBIE nila eh ok hehe..naki UZI ako last fri hehe:lol:

ahhh..kaya pala :lol:

hahaha..sa palagay ko, mas malaki binayad ng mga anti-SM sa mga may-ari ng lupa :lol:

:lol::lol:..MUKHA haha..

2 months and weeks na lang! :D malapit lapit na..

oo nga kaya puspusan sila..napadaan ako last time mga gabi na eh continue pa rin construction..ayon nga ke mayor Macanlalay eh abot sa DECEMBER in time for Christmas.

:bash: wag na dapat iboto yang matabang singkit na yan. :ohno:

Naku sinabi mo pa..InIn\s na Inis ako sa kanya..me HIDDEN AGENDA pala ang matabang yan:ohno:

sana. para naman madagdagan ang universities sa Dagupan, mas madami silang choices: LNU, UPang, UL, UdD(CdD), NU :lol: oo madami talagang matatalino at magagaling na Pangasinense pero sa Manila sila nagwowork, pag sinwerte dun na din sila tumitira :ohno::ohno: balang araw uuwi din mga yan :cheers:

:banana:
hahabol :lol: sana wala ng dumating na bagyo para matapos nila yan sa sinabi nilang opening day :cheers:

sana parana tuloy na tuloy

oo, nagiging modern at colorful na rin ang downtown dahil sa mga renovated na commercial buildings :) pero marami pa rin ang panget, panahon pa ng mga kano karamihan na nakatayo sa downtown :lol::lol:

:lol:..:lol:

phoenicians

September 17th, 2011, 02:43 PM

Yes and actually po nagikot ikot sila sa lahat ng LGUs specifically kung saan may CSI or Magic, most likely San Carlos, Alaminos, Urdaneta, Tayug.. naghahanap po sila ng locations they want to make a big time presence in the largest shopping market in northern luzon:cheers::cheers:

:ohno:YES ..BAKIT KASI DI SABIHIN NI MADAMA B. NA DI NIYA GUSTO DAHIL MASISIRA DISKARTE NYA SA MGA CSI NYA:bash:..:bash:..NAKU PATAWARIN TALAGA YAN ..MADAM B.:bash:

phoenicians

September 17th, 2011, 02:48 PM

Sad News:...malabo na PureGold Dagupan ...Puregold Rosales na huhu:nuts:

ISwitch

September 17th, 2011, 02:54 PM

mas wise decision kung magfocus sila sa Dagupan muna, malaki ang market eh at dun ang epicenter ng mga shopping centers, ang dami bldgs sa downtown na pwede nila rentahan na mas maganda location kaysa Mcadore

[nightfury]

September 17th, 2011, 03:08 PM

...Pareho lang sila..mga made In China sila..pero kung sa akin lang ha..ok mga shirt nila for men's compare sa Unitop..yun mga ABERCROMBIE nila eh ok hehe..naki UZI ako last fri hehe

pagtyagaan muna habang wala pang SM :lol:

oo nga kaya puspusan sila..napadaan ako last time mga gabi na eh continue pa rin construction..ayon nga ke mayor Macanlalay eh abot sa DECEMBER in time for Christmas.

yes! may mapapasyalan ako pagbakasyon ko dyan :banana:

Naku sinabi mo pa..InIn\s na Inis ako sa kanya..me HIDDEN AGENDA pala ang matabang yan

hindi lang kayo ang naiinis sa kanya..sir, madami kayo.anong hidden agenda naman yan? :lol: :bash: pag ito nanalo pa next election ewan na lang :ohno:

[nightfury]

September 17th, 2011, 03:15 PM

Sad News:...malabo na PureGold Dagupan ...Puregold Rosales na huhu:nuts:

anong sad news dun?hehehe. puregold supermarket lang yan, madami na nyan sa Dagupan..ipaubaya na lang sa ibang town at cities ng Pangasinan.. dapat ang abangan natin eh yung mga malalaking mall operators like SM and Ayala :cheers:

ISwitch

September 17th, 2011, 04:27 PM

mas mura sa Puregold kaysa SM, pero halos magkapareho lang ang ambience, kung ako pagpipiliin kung saan ako mag-grocery, sa Puregold na lang

bcl4me

September 17th, 2011, 04:56 PM

;83877063']pagtyagaan muna habang wala pang SM :lol:

yes! may mapapasyalan ako pagbakasyon ko dyan :banana:

hindi lang kayo ang naiinis sa kanya..sir, madami kayo.anong hidden agenda naman yan? :lol: :bash: pag ito nanalo pa next election ewan na lang :ohno:

bakit nyo ba pinoproblema hidden agenda ni madam, eh may metro dagupan naman...or bayambang/san carlos mas ok dun di pa gaano kadami ang shopping centers pero marami na ring mayaman

bcl4me

September 17th, 2011, 05:13 PM

bcl4me

September 17th, 2011, 05:20 PM

napansin ko lang ulet, since subra kalaki ng mga consumers sa Pangasinan, wala pa ring ipinapatayo multinational companies like procter & gamble, unilever, nescafe, etc to customize thier product for the unique needs of the Pangasinan Market. San Miguel lang ang may planta sa Pangasinan

ISwitch

September 18th, 2011, 02:02 AM

;83871636']:okay: magaganda naman sila lahat.. kaya lang yung CSI Square, ang daming nakasabit na ads :nuts: post nio din interiors ng Nepo, CSI Lucao, Magic Club, starGreen promende, orient pacific center.....ano pa nga ba??

Mayron na yung Nepo-Mall, heto sya:
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Nepo Mall, Dagupan City

I just noticed na halos lahat ng walkways nila may stalls in the middle and some stores display their merchandise outside their stores, parang nagiging palengke style na tuloy.

ISwitch

September 18th, 2011, 02:49 AM

50-year-old Romana to get more bites
from inquirer (http://business.inquirer.net/19857/50-year-old-romana-to-get-more-bites)
MANGALDAN, Pangasinan – Romana Peanut Brittle drew Metro Manila’s attention as a popular souvenir item, which becomes available to tourists only when they motor up to Baguio City or to this town where it has been manufactured since 1958.
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But for the last four years, the Romana brand has been available in major supermarkets and malls nationwide.

“The family management is concentrating on marketing our product in supermarkets since we penetrated [mainstream outlets] in 2007,” says Rafael de Vera, Romana Peanut Brittle general manager.

Rafael is the ninth child of Romana de Vera, the woman behind the enterprise and from whom the brand name was used.
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SM and Robinsons malls have offered their company to open a Romana Peanut Butter shop, “but everything is still under negotiation,” Rafael says.

That’s the Cinderella ending to a homegrown label.

“The procedure in making the peanut brittle when I started this business is still the same today; only the formula is developed so that it is better than before,” Romana says.
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But the family business uses peanuts imported from China, a foreign brand of butter, and Luisita refined white sugar.

“We don’t use margarine. We don’t use ordinary sugar. Almost all of our ingredients are imported,” Rafael says.

Says Romana: “If prices of ingredients increase, then we also increase the price of our product. We do not believe in lessening our product’s quality by using cheaper ingredients. If that was the case then we wouldn’t be where we are now.”

Rafael adds: “As much as we would like to use Philippine-grown peanuts, they are wrinkled and small in size, and producers cannot provide us steady stocks for our all-year round production.”

Besides, he says, peanuts from China have consistent sizes and are a lot cheaper.

Romana’s formula

Romana says she was once compelled to improve her formula after a former worker leaked her recipe and manufacturing system to other peanut brittle makers in Baguio.

“But people know the difference and they still buy our product so that means something, and I am glad,” she says.

Rafael says: “Before the Sept. 11 World Trade Center bombing in 2001, we had a distributor in West Coast in the United States. That company distributed our product all over the United States.”

That contract ended after the World Trade Center attacks.

But Rafael says his family plans to expand the distribution of Romana products in the US, China and Singapore. “We will target Filipino communities abroad,” he says.

Next month, the Department of Trade and Industry will initiate a trade mission to the US, and the De Vera family hopes to join that group.

Right now, the family has two peanut brittle factories in Barangay Guiguilonen here. A third factory, which is dedicated to other family products, is being supervised by Silvana, Romana’s third child.

Diversification

The Romana Peanut Brittle brand has diversified, and is also selling peanut “adobo,” banana brittle, greaseless peanut, “ube halaya,” “pastillas,” chocolate rolls, “polvoron,” “yema,” “chichacorn” and “bibingka.”

In 2006, they also put up a bottle factory for the packaging of Romana Peanut Brittle.

Despite their business growth, Rafael admits that unfriendly weather conditions in the country greatly affect their production.

“When Pangasinan was submerged by floodwaters when Typhoon ‘Pepeng’ struck in 2009, we lost more than P4 million in product sales and equipment. We had to spend more to restore our factory, buy new equipment, and put everything back in order,” Rafael says.

They employ 28 workers, mostly relatives who have been working for them since the 1960s.

At 78, Romana still supervises the business, alongside Rafael. Her husband, Federico, died 20 years ago.

Three of Romana’s other children hold positions in the family business. Maria Isabel, the eighth, is in charge of their canteen and water refilling station here. Paz Maria, the seventh, is the marketing manager based in Manila. Pilar Romana, the sixth, works as an auditor.

ISwitch

September 18th, 2011, 03:01 AM

sana may mag-post din para sa Urdaneta, malayo kase sa dagupan at parati ko lang na pinipilit itong taga-kuha ko

[nightfury]

September 18th, 2011, 03:43 AM

Mayron na yung Nepo-Mall, heto sya:

meron pala. hehe..ty.

sana may mag-post din para sa Urdaneta, malayo kase sa dagupan at parati ko lang na pinipilit itong taga-kuha ko

oo nga ehh..saka alaminos din :)

[nightfury]

September 18th, 2011, 03:56 AM

^^ sabi ko na nga ba, sa Pangasinan gingawa yung binebentang peanut brittle sa baguio :)

[nightfury]

September 18th, 2011, 04:03 AM

David's Salon branches in Pangasinan
isa sa mga pinakasosyal at pinakasikat na salon sa Pinas :)

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Dagupan 1 - Burgos Branch

Address : Grd. Flr. TN Bldg., Burgos St., Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Tel. No. : 075-523 7266
Fax No. : 075-522 0075

Dagupan 2 - Nepo Mall Branch

Address : 2nd Flr. Nepo Mall, Arellano St., Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Tel. No. : 075-515 8789
Fax No. : 075-515 8180

Urdaneta Branch

Address : 2nd Flr. Magic Mall, Mc Arthur Hi-way, Urdaneta, Pangasinan
Tel. No. : 075-568 6498
Fax No. : 075-624 2397

ISwitch

September 18th, 2011, 04:55 AM

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Dito talaga very suitable na maglagay sila ng mga iconic low-rise office bldgs at jogging path, maganda ang view from downtown area,dapat magaganda a paningin ang itayo nila, nakakainspire din kase sa mga bata kung maganda ang tanawin, siguro pwede rin may Dagupan's Eye dyan, echuzzz

heto yung gawa ni bcl4me:
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post by:bcl4me (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=82084670#post82084670)

[nightfury]

September 18th, 2011, 08:46 AM

KFC Branches in Pangasinan
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KFC Dagupan 1
AB Fernandez Ave., Dagupan City
Telephone no: (075) 522-9455 to 56
Operating Hours: 9am - 10pm

KFC Dagupan 2 - NEPO Mall
Arellano st., Dagupan City
Telephone no: (075) 515-8617
Operating Hours: 10am - 8pm

KFC Urdaneta
National Highway Cor. Calle Arellano Poblacion, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan
Telephone no: 075-568 2001/ 075-568 2000
Operating Hours: 9am - 10pm

KFC Rosales -SM City Rosales
G/F SM City Rosales, Carmen East, Pangasinan
Telephone no: 075-653 0243 / 075-564 3933
Operating Hours: 10am - 9pm

[nightfury]

September 18th, 2011, 08:49 AM

KFC Branches in Pangasinan
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KFC Dagupan 1
AB Fernandez Ave., Dagupan City
Telephone no: (075) 522-9455 to 56
Operating Hours: 9am - 10pm

KFC Dagupan 2 - NEPO Mall
G/F Nepo Mall, Arellano St., Dagupan City
Telephone no: (075) 515-8617
Operating Hours: 10am - 8pm

KFC Urdaneta
National Highway Cor. Calle Arellano Poblacion, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan
Telephone no: 075-568 2001/ 075-568 2000
Operating Hours: 9am - 10pm

KFC Rosales -SM City Rosales
G/F SM City Rosales, Carmen East, Pangasinan
Telephone no: 075-653 0243 / 075-564 3933
Operating Hours: 10am - 9pm

suri_maw2020

September 18th, 2011, 09:07 AM

[nightfury]

September 18th, 2011, 09:13 AM

Malaki nga ang planta ng Ginebra sa Pangasinan....teka meron ding Coca Cola Plant sa Calasiao di ba?

oo.merong coca cola plant sa calasiao.. may plant din ang magnolia(im not sure kung magnolia yun, basta branded na frozen goods din) sa brgy rabon, san fabian, malapit sa pangasinan-la union boundary

ISwitch

September 18th, 2011, 11:12 AM

[nightfury]

September 18th, 2011, 11:23 AM

grabe, 3 lang? samantalang sa tagalog region almost 10,000? ano kaya bakit hindi man lang nakakuha kahit 10 man lang ang Pangasinan? napaka-unfair talaga sa Pilipinas, parang nung bata pa ako, yung first honor lang parati ang isinasali sa mga academic contests at di na pinansin yung mga ibang students, di nila alam mas may potential yung iba kesa dun sa paborito nilang first honos. talagang binusog nila mga tagalog ng todong-todo ha

bayaan mo na..malapit kasi sila sa metro manila, kaya halos lahat andun na :) btw sabi sa news ang Goldilocks ay magtatayo ng planta sa Rosales? :) may planta din pala tayo ng cement, yung Northern Cement corporation, sa Sison :) may b-meg at purina plant din tayo sa urdaneta at villasis :)

saintm

September 18th, 2011, 11:23 AM

Sad News:...malabo na PureGold Dagupan ...Puregold Rosales na huhu:nuts:

Sad news or Good news, you decide...

in San Carlos City... Clear winner ang CSI sa Grocery segment.. masmalaki clearly sales nila kesa sa newly opened UNITOP supermarket in Unitop mall.

in Urdaneta.. CSI & Magic Supermarket malakas kesa Super8 in CBMall

in Alaminos monopolized ng CSI ang western pangasinan

in Bayambang.. CSI box office hit parin ang grocery/Superstore after 3 years opening.. Walang impact ang opening ng SM SaveMore Market..

Local supermarket chains are the clear winner- specially price conscious pangasinan, that's why malakas sila and no threat to competition. however they are lagging behind store maintenance and innovation.. To new comers in competition for them to win customers well ha dapat mababa talaga ang price. to sum it up, pangasinan are wise consumers and they value money. no tricks needed they just want the basics. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

to all the politicians that are engaged in local grocery business, open up naman sana po para masmaraing choices wag gahamman sobrang yaman nyo na!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol: ibalik sa tao tuwing election pang vote buying uli OMG:lol::lol::lol::lol:

To Puregold, give CSI good competition. Show them what youv got if you are the best grocer in the philippines if you can outplay the dominance of CSI in Pangasinan.. :cheers::cheers::cheers: echoz

bcl4me

September 18th, 2011, 11:32 AM

i think that's good news although they should change their strategy, they can also earn money from tourists so they should be conscious about the looks of their malls to earn good word-of-mouth, sa San Carlos, no doubt na manalo kase maganda location nila at mas malaki kaysa Magic.

[nightfury]

September 18th, 2011, 11:53 AM

Sad news or Good news, you decide...

in San Carlos City... Clear winner ang CSI sa Grocery segment.. masmalaki clearly sales nila kesa sa newly opened UNITOP supermarket in Unitop mall.

in Urdaneta.. CSI & Magic Supermarket malakas kesa Super8 in CBMall

in Alaminos monopolized ng CSI ang western pangasinan

in Bayambang.. CSI box office hit parin ang grocery/Superstore after 3 years opening.. Walang impact ang opening ng SM SaveMore Market..

Local supermarket chains are the clear winner- specially price conscious pangasinan, that's why malakas sila and no threat to competition. however they are lagging behind store maintenance and innovation.. To new comers in competition for them to win customers well ha dapat mababa talaga ang price. to sum it up, pangasinan are wise consumers and they value money. no tricks needed they just want the basics. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

to all the politicians that are engaged in local grocery business, open up naman sana po para masmaraing choices wag gahamman sobrang yaman nyo na!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol: ibalik sa tao tuwing election pang vote buying uli OMG:lol::lol::lol::lol:

To Puregold, give CSI good competition. Show them what youv got if you are the best grocer in the philippines if you can outplay the dominance of CSI in Pangasinan.. :cheers::cheers::cheers: echoz

:okay: very well said. kudos to all local mall-supermarket players in Pangasinan specially CSI Group of Companies, Magic Group of Companies, Royal Mall and Supermarket :) bigyan sana ng pagkakataon ng mga politicians na nagmamay ari ng mga negosyo ang mga manila-based malls and supermarkets para sa magandang kumpetisyon :) welcome SM, Robinsons, Ayala, Puregold, Waltermart, Ultramega etc etc :D :D :D

ISwitch

September 18th, 2011, 12:37 PM

eh sa convenience store, ano local competitor ng 7-11? balita ko malakas ang 7-11 sa Pangasinan eh, di ba mahal ang bilihin dun?

[nightfury]

September 18th, 2011, 12:50 PM

CSI Y.E.S.(Your Everyday Store)
^^ :lol: sa YES sigurado mura..hehe..sa basista may convenience store dun, El Ocho kaso mahal paninda nila kaya di kumikita..hehe.

saintm

September 18th, 2011, 01:24 PM

eh sa convenience store, ano local competitor ng 7-11? balita ko malakas ang 7-11 sa Pangasinan eh, di ba mahal ang bilihin dun?Well you know 20-30% more expensive po, sa business model po kasi ng convenience store masmahal talaga ang costing dahil 24 hrs sila naka bukas, naka aircon, quick buys or impulsive purchases lang. Wala pang Mini Stop or Finds kaya po sila ang market leader right now

saintm

September 18th, 2011, 01:27 PM

;83893582']David's Salon branches in Pangasinan
isa sa mga pinakasosyal at pinakasikat na salon sa Pinas :)

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https://www.pldtonline.com/cat/images/143.jpg

Dagupan 1 - Burgos Branch

Address : Grd. Flr. TN Bldg., Burgos St., Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Tel. No. : 075-523 7266
Fax No. : 075-522 0075

Dagupan 2 - Nepo Mall Branch

Address : 2nd Flr. Nepo Mall, Arellano St., Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Tel. No. : 075-515 8789
Fax No. : 075-515 8180

Urdaneta Branch

Address : 2nd Flr. Magic Mall, Mc Arthur Hi-way, Urdaneta, Pangasinan
Tel. No. : 075-568 6498
Fax No. : 075-624 2397

Add david salon in Malasiqui and San Carlos, not sure sa East or West, sa SM Rosales nagsara

lightz

September 18th, 2011, 01:28 PM

saintm

September 18th, 2011, 01:30 PM

saintm

September 18th, 2011, 01:31 PM

saintm

September 18th, 2011, 01:32 PM

Calasiao road widening bothers vendors, PUV drivers
Posted by Online on Sep 17th, 2011

by Venus H. Sarmiento

CALASIAO, Pangasinan, Philippines (PIA) – A road widening project in this town is set to start this month and fruit vendors are bothered with the prospect of relocation.

The road widening project of the national government will start from Marusay bridge until Mac Arthur Highway and will affect at least five barangays- Buenlag, Macabito Songkoy, Mancup and Talibaew.

The long line of fruit vendors in the affected areas are worried as to where they could sell their products as they face decline in sales.

Tricycle drivers plying the route would have to pass by a farther route which is an additional one kilometer. This prompted them to ask for additional P3 charge in tricycle fare.

Municipal Administrator Vivencio Vallo said the government has already laid out plans for the relocation of the vendors. During the construction period, fruit vendors could stay beside the puto vendors’ area where they initially sold their products.

Vallo said not all tricycle drivers will be affected. A simple turn to sitio Pogo in barangay Nalsian is just a kilometer away and they would be given the freedom to park in the plaza, he said.

As to the demand for fare hike, the concerned group could ask Sangguniang Bayan for a resolution, he explained.

http://www.tempo.com.ph/2011/calasiao-road-widening-bothers-vendors-puv-drivers/

ISwitch

September 18th, 2011, 01:37 PM

antoy baalo ditan?
Tokyo-tokyo, as in may tuyo, lol, dapat may starbucks/the coffee bean and tea leaf or local na ganun kaganda ang ambience para maging interesting ang loob.

ISwitch

September 18th, 2011, 01:40 PM

Add david salon in Malasiqui and San Carlos, not sure sa East or West, sa SM Rosales nagsara

napansin nya siguro yung Index na Parlor sa tapat ng Asada Centre. malaki na rin yung INDEX ha, marami branches dito sa Metro Manila

lightz

September 18th, 2011, 01:40 PM

;83871776']sa amin din, may nahuhuling lawin at ngayon buhay na buhay pa.. pero hindi naman katulad ng lawin yung ph eagle eh. wild animal kasi yang philippine eagle at endangered specie na, di pwedeng alagaan yan sa bukid bukid lang, mahihirapan nyang maadopt ang nature ng bukiran kasi laking gubat at bundok sya :) speaking of owl, may nagbebenta sa amin ng owl at monkey sa may bandang san fabian/sison ata yun nung nasa byahe kami :ohno: dapat dinonate na lang nila sa Rosales Zoo kesa ibenta sa kung sino2x:)

speaking of ibon, madami pong grass owl sa central pangasinan na nahuhuli usually sa mga talahiban sa mga bayan ng calasiao, san carlos at mangaldan pero tinu-turnover naman sa PENRO. Ewan ko nga bat pa hinuhuli ng mga tao tapos turn over din naman eh sa mga talahiban naman talaga nangingitlog yung mga grass owl.

[nightfury]

September 18th, 2011, 01:47 PM

San Carlos City
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my pic

lightz

September 18th, 2011, 01:55 PM

Sad news or Good news, you decide...

in San Carlos City... Clear winner ang CSI sa Grocery segment.. masmalaki clearly sales nila kesa sa newly opened UNITOP supermarket in Unitop mall.

in Urdaneta.. CSI & Magic Supermarket malakas kesa Super8 in CBMall

in Alaminos monopolized ng CSI ang western pangasinan

in Bayambang.. CSI box office hit parin ang grocery/Superstore after 3 years opening.. Walang impact ang opening ng SM SaveMore Market..

Local supermarket chains are the clear winner- specially price conscious pangasinan, that's why malakas sila and no threat to competition. however they are lagging behind store maintenance and innovation.. To new comers in competition for them to win customers well ha dapat mababa talaga ang price. to sum it up, pangasinan are wise consumers and they value money. no tricks needed they just want the basics. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

to all the politicians that are engaged in local grocery business, open up naman sana po para masmaraing choices wag gahamman sobrang yaman nyo na!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol: ibalik sa tao tuwing election pang vote buying uli OMG:lol::lol::lol::lol:

To Puregold, give CSI good competition. Show them what youv got if you are the best grocer in the philippines if you can outplay the dominance of CSI in Pangasinan.. :cheers::cheers::cheers: echoz

good news po yan lalo na sa mga local business owners dito sa probinsya natin. Malakas naman talaga ang CSI pati na rin ang Magic lalo na yung mga branch nila outside Dagupan City. May mga laking CSI/Magic at nandun na po yung loyalty nila kaya walang rason para pigilan ang mga big time mall gaya ng SM na pumasok sa Dagupan.

phoenicians

September 18th, 2011, 02:48 PM

Sad news or Good news, you decide...

in San Carlos City... Clear winner ang CSI sa Grocery segment.. masmalaki clearly sales nila kesa sa newly opened UNITOP supermarket in Unitop mall.

in Urdaneta.. CSI & Magic Supermarket malakas kesa Super8 in CBMall

in Alaminos monopolized ng CSI ang western pangasinan

in Bayambang.. CSI box office hit parin ang grocery/Superstore after 3 years opening.. Walang impact ang opening ng SM SaveMore Market..

Local supermarket chains are the clear winner- specially price conscious pangasinan, that's why malakas sila and no threat to competition. however they are lagging behind store maintenance and innovation.. To new comers in competition for them to win customers well ha dapat mababa talaga ang price. to sum it up, pangasinan are wise consumers and they value money. no tricks needed they just want the basics. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

to all the politicians that are engaged in local grocery business, open up naman sana po para masmaraing choices wag gahamman sobrang yaman nyo na!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol: ibalik sa tao tuwing election pang vote buying uli OMG:lol::lol::lol::lol:

To Puregold, give CSI good competition. Show them what youv got if you are the best grocer in the philippines if you can outplay the dominance of CSI in Pangasinan.. :cheers::cheers::cheers: echoz

I think it's name recall kaya wagi pa rni ang mga local supermart like CSI and Magic:)..plus the fact na sila ang nauuna or pioneer sa larangan ng mga Groceries dito Dagupan and Pangasinan.. Nakasanayan na nila ang mag grocery sa CSI at Magic na very affordable ang prices nila.

Pero nag grocery din kami sa Robinsons and Super 8 stores di naman sila nag kakalayo sa mga prices me mas mura sa 2 stores(ROB & Super 8) kesa CSI at Magic or vise versa or the other way around...

CSI at Magic talaga ang 2 mahahaba ang pila pag dating sa mga groceries..Sorry pero di kami nag grocery sa BHF Plaza kaya di ko siya ma compare sa iba but heard na low prices din sila:)..i think in 3rd ang Robinsons hehe..sa Super 8 di gaano ang haba ang pila eh.. pero when it comes to chichiria/Junk foods mas marami sila compare mo sa CSI at Magic..

makalasyan

September 18th, 2011, 03:48 PM

Calasiao road widening bothers vendors, PUV drivers
Posted by Online on Sep 17th, 2011

by Venus H. Sarmiento

http://www.tempo.com.ph/2011/calasiao-road-widening-bothers-vendors-puv-drivers/

wrong timing yata ang project na to...rainy season eh, paano kung bumaha na naman..hindi lang yung mga nasabing barangay ang affected kundi pati mga motorists coming from san carlos, malasiqui, bayambang, etc...wala na silang madadaanan papuntang Dagupan if ever bumaha na naman...i just hope bilisan nila yung project para umabot sa December before mag-open ang Robinsons.

ISwitch

September 18th, 2011, 03:58 PM

;83901361']San Carlos City
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4892902407_ef71aab01d_b.jpg
my pic

high tech na talaga ang san carlos, may electricity:lol:, taga Pangasinan ka ba talaga? or bisaya mother mo?

[nightfury]

September 18th, 2011, 04:31 PM

high tech na talaga ang san carlos, may electricity:lol:, taga Pangasinan ka ba talaga? or bisaya mother mo?

.,/,. fu. kahit icheck mo pa ang birth certificate ko at ng magulang ko :D solid puron Pangasinense ya :nocrook:

ISwitch

September 18th, 2011, 06:53 PM

saintm

September 18th, 2011, 07:32 PM

napansin ko lang sa mga taga-Pangasinan, ayaw nila mag-squating sa Metro Manila na kagaya ng mga bicolano/tagalog/bisaya/ilocano/kapampangan/muslims/igorots, mas gusto nila mag-stay talaga sa probinsya na wala or kulang talaga dumarating na biyaya dahil sa metro manila lang talaga napupunta ang investments kaya hayan, todong-kayod si mang juan pero madumi naman lugar nila di tulad nung mga nabanggit kong ethnic groups ang linis ng probinsya nila kase nasa manila lahat sila kumakayod, yung mga Muslims nga halos makuha na nila buong Quiapo hahaha

I find you really find you racist, insensitive to some extent immature... that's what i notice observing from your previous posts, and still finding yourself in a normal state of mind. I think you are a disturbed individual :ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

bcl4me

September 18th, 2011, 08:33 PM

I think Iswitch is just telling the whole world what he has observed in his environment. yun ang nakitkita nya so sinasabi lang nya

saintm

September 19th, 2011, 07:47 AM

I think Iswitch is just telling the whole world what he has observed in his environment. yun ang nakitkita nya so sinasabi lang nya oh please.. you both are so ignorant!

FYI, Meron ring mga pangasinan na informal settlers sa metro manila specially in quezon city. If you just go to qc triangle at the back of trinoma, makakarinig ka ng nagsasalita ng panagasinan.

saintm

September 19th, 2011, 08:14 AM

50-year-old Romana to get more bites
By: Marla Viray
Inquirer Northern Luzon
Saturday, September 17th, 2011

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FOR over four decades Romana goods were only available in Baguio but for the past four years they were available in other supermarkets.

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“THE procedure in making the peanut brittle when I started this business is still the same today; only the formula is developed so that it is better than before,” Romana says.

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THE family business uses peanuts imported from China, a foreign brand of butter, and Luisita refined white sugar.

MANGALDAN, Pangasinan – Romana Peanut Brittle drew Metro Manila’s attention as a popular souvenir item, which becomes available to tourists only when they motor up to Baguio City or to this town where it has been manufactured since 1958.

But for the last four years, the Romana brand has been available in major supermarkets and malls nationwide.

“The family management is concentrating on marketing our product in supermarkets since we penetrated [mainstream outlets] in 2007,” says Rafael de Vera, Romana Peanut Brittle general manager.

Rafael is the ninth child of Romana de Vera, the woman behind the enterprise and from whom the brand name was used.

SM and Robinsons malls have offered their company to open a Romana Peanut Butter shop, “but everything is still under negotiation,” Rafael says.

That’s the Cinderella ending to a homegrown label.

“The procedure in making the peanut brittle when I started this business is still the same today; only the formula is developed so that it is better than before,” Romana says.

But the family business uses peanuts imported from China, a foreign brand of butter, and Luisita refined white sugar.

“We don’t use margarine. We don’t use ordinary sugar. Almost all of our ingredients are imported,” Rafael says.

Says Romana: “If prices of ingredients increase, then we also increase the price of our product. We do not believe in lessening our product’s quality by using cheaper ingredients. If that was the case then we wouldn’t be where we are now.”

Rafael adds: “As much as we would like to use Philippine-grown peanuts, they are wrinkled and small in size, and producers cannot provide us steady stocks for our all-year round production.”

Besides, he says, peanuts from China have consistent sizes and are a lot cheaper.

Romana’s formula

Romana says she was once compelled to improve her formula after a former worker leaked her recipe and manufacturing system to other peanut brittle makers in Baguio.

“But people know the difference and they still buy our product so that means something, and I am glad,” she says.

Rafael says: “Before the Sept. 11 World Trade Center bombing in 2001, we had a distributor in West Coast in the United States. That company distributed our product all over the United States.”

That contract ended after the World Trade Center attacks.

But Rafael says his family plans to expand the distribution of Romana products in the US, China and Singapore. “We will target Filipino communities abroad,” he says.

Next month, the Department of Trade and Industry will initiate a trade mission to the US, and the De Vera family hopes to join that group.

Right now, the family has two peanut brittle factories in Barangay Guiguilonen here. A third factory, which is dedicated to other family products, is being supervised by Silvana, Romana’s third child.

Diversification

The Romana Peanut Brittle brand has diversified, and is also selling peanut “adobo,” banana brittle, greaseless peanut, “ube halaya,” “pastillas,” chocolate rolls, “polvoron,” “yema,” “chichacorn” and “bibingka.”

In 2006, they also put up a bottle factory for the packaging of Romana Peanut Brittle.

Despite their business growth, Rafael admits that unfriendly weather conditions in the country greatly affect their production.

“When Pangasinan was submerged by floodwaters when Typhoon ‘Pepeng’ struck in 2009, we lost more than P4 million in product sales and equipment. We had to spend more to restore our factory, buy new equipment, and put everything back in order,” Rafael says.

They employ 28 workers, mostly relatives who have been working for them since the 1960s.

At 78, Romana still supervises the business, alongside Rafael. Her husband, Federico, died 20 years ago.

Three of Romana’s other children hold positions in the family business. Maria Isabel, the eighth, is in charge of their canteen and water refilling station here. Paz Maria, the seventh, is the marketing manager based in Manila. Pilar Romana, the sixth, works as an auditor.

http://business.inquirer.net/19857/50-year-old-romana-to-get-more-bites