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May 20th, 2012, 03:45 PM

Palaro final grade: A+
THE GAME OF MY LIFE By Bill Velasco (The Philippine Star) Updated May 19, 2012 12:00 AM Comments (1)
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Returning to Pangasinan after 17 years, 17 regions competed in 17 events and experienced a higher level of safety, professionalism and security at the Palarong Pambansa. Overall, from participants to media practitioners to the partner Department of Education, the province received rave reviews even days after the closing.

Gov. Amado Espino Jr. assigned each provincial government department to oversee the accommodations in a particular billeting area. Each venue had at least one provincial board member, 10 police officers, a full medical team and a liaison designated to it, a first for the Palaro.

“The delegates had joined many Palarong Pambansa events, but in terms of accommodation, they said Pangasinan is the best,” said Provincial Gegal Officer Geraldine Baniqued, who was in charge of West Central I and West Central II in Dagupan City, which were occupied by the bulk of the 695-strong National Capital Region (NCR) delegation. Baniqued added that the delegates were even surprised that there were give-aways like t-shirts from the provincial government.

One delegation head even went so far as to say that this was the first time their officials had been able to sleep soundly at night because they felt absolutely safe. This was in fulfillment of one of the promises of Espino, the provincial PNP commander in 1995, when the Palaro was first held in Pangasinan. Espino led the team that built the international-standard Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center (NRSCC), where 10 of the 17 events were held.

Region IV-B or the MIMAROPA-Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan delegates, were billeted at the Tandoc Elementary School and Tandoc National High School in San Carlos City. The group arrived ahead of all other delegations on April 17, a full three weeks before the Palaro was to officially open, but found the organizing committee ready to receive them. The 648-member delegation expressed appreciation for a welcome party held on May 4, held in cooperation with the Department of Education.

The first two days saw NCR and Western Visayas make away with the first medals at stake. The moratorium on outdoor games from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. drastically cut down on the injuries and heat stroke which marred past stagings of the event. On the other hand, it also helped the children competing break new records even until the last few events.

On May 10, Espino hosted an appreciation dinner for some 200 members of the media covering the Palaro at the magnificent and historic Sison Auditorium. There, he expressed his gratitude to the media for continuing to support the Palarong Pambansa activities even as he encouraged them to deliver only the real status of events, no more, no less. Espino reiterated the four guiding characteristics of the Palaro which he wanted to achieve: a green and environment-friendly, hi-tech games, and continuity and cooperation/partnership between the provincial and national government. It was, after all, the first Palaro attended by Chief Executive Noynoy Aquino.

“If properly guided and orchestrated, we can produce athletes for the Southeast Asian Games, or even the Olympics,” the governor added.

Espino finally revealed the sports that will be incorporated in the Sports Academy of the provincial government after the Palarong Pambansa, such as boxing, taekwondo, arnis and sepak takraw. Members of the media lauded not just the efforts, but the results of Espino’s vision of a benchmark Palaro.

“Like any other sports event of this magnitude, there are birth pains but after the highlight of the Palaro, which was the opening ceremony, everything’s been fine. The participants have been very excited,” said Bong Pedralvez of Malaya.

In a press tour for the national media organized by the provincial government the week before the games, the first thing mediamen noticed was the cleanliness of the province, particularly around the Capitol, which stood abandoned for two decades prior to Espino’s election.

“This is my first time to go to the Palaro, and in going around over four days, all I and my companions can say is how beautiful and clean your province is. We have been received very well. Everything was well-prepared,” Bombo Radyo-Bacolod reporter Romeo Camporaso said.

“Congratulations, Gov. Espino,” freelance sports photographer Jojo Rinoza added. “Even if there were minor glitches at the start, they were solved right away.”

Pangasinan definitely raised the bar for future hosts of the Palaro.

http://www.philstar.com/sportsarticle.aspx?articleid=808573&publicationsubcategoryid=69

saintm

May 20th, 2012, 04:00 PM

DPWH ON-GOING PROJECTS IN PANGASINAN!!! (http://www.dpwh.gov.ph/infrastructure/pms/01.asp?es=ong)

NOTABLE PROJECTS:

Pangasinan-Nueva Vizcaya Road (Easier access to Cagayan Valley)

Carlos P. Romulo Bridge, Wawa (Crossing Agno River)

Alaminos Airport Access Road

Flood Control

Widening of provincial roads, new bridges

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010412F00007
a) Construction of boulder bank protection with 1 u. boulder spurdike - ARCP @ Brgy. Amistad Tayug CONSTRUCTION/Tayug,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) A.C. SOLIVEN CONSTRUCTION & GENERAL MERCHANDISE
c) Agno Flood Control System,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00084
a) Urdaneta-Jct. Dagupan-Lingayen Road with exceptions PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-5th Congressional District,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) THREE W BUILDERS, INC.
c) Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00083
a) Carmen Jct. Manat Road, K0171+238 - K0175+000 with exceptions PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-5th Congressional District,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) 2-R CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPLY
c) Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00081
a) Pangasinan-Nueva Ecija Road, K0184+000 - K0185+667 with exceptions PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-6th Congressional District,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) AQUINO-DELA CRUZ ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
c) Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00079
a) San Nicolas-Natividad-San Quintin-Umingan - Guimba Road, K0205+599 - K0207+059, K0208+000 - K0210+030 & K0211+000 - K0212+322 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-6th Congressional District,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) AQUINO-DELA CRUZ ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
c) Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412F00008
a) Construction of boulder bank protection with 1 u. boulder spurdike - ARCP @ Brgy. Legaspi Tayug CONSTRUCTION/Tayug,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) R.Z. RONCAL CONST. & TRADING
c) Agno Flood Control System,Region I
d) DPWH

010412F00004
a) Construction of 2 u. boulder spurdikes and boulder bank protection Agno River Control at Brgy. Barangobong Tayug CONSTRUCTION/Tayug,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) MCB CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLY
c) Agno Flood Control System,Region I
d) DPWH

010412F00005
a) Straightening of River Channel Agno River Control Project at Sitio san Patricio Brgy. Barangobong Tayug CONSTRUCTION/Tayug,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) MCB CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLY
c) Agno Flood Control System,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00076
a) Reconstruction of Pangasinan-Nueva Ecija Road, K0176+000 - K0176+875 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-6th Congressional District,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) DAMICO BUILDERS & SUPPLIES
c) Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412F00006
a) Restoration of Dike with protection works Agno River Control Project at Brgy. Guzon Tayug CONSTRUCTION/Tayug,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) R.Z. RONCAL CONST. & TRADING
c) Agno Flood Control System,Region I
d) DPWH

010412F00003
a) Construction of 2 u. boulder boulder bank protection Agno River Control at Brgy. Sabangan San Nicolas CONSTRUCTION/San Nicolas,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) JHI CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLY
c) Agno Flood Control System,Region I
d) DPWH

010412F00002
a) Construction of 2 u. boulder boulder bank protection Agno River Control at Brgy. Carmay, Rosales CONSTRUCTION/Rosales,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) RLK CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDERS
c) Agno Flood Control System,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00086
a) Pangasinan-Zambales Road, K0348+000 - K0350+349 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-2nd Congressional District,Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) JASA BUILDERS
c) Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00040
a) Sapang Bridge along Pangasinan-Tarlac Road CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BRIDGE/Districtwide-2nd Congressional District,Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) ROADTECH CONSTRUCTION
c) Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00017
a) Rabon Bridge along Pangasinan-La Union Inter Prov'l Road, Pangasinan CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BRIDGE/Districtwide-2nd Congressional District,Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) ROADTECH CONSTRUCTION
c) Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00063
a) Carlos P. Romulo Bridge along Camiling-Wawa-Bayambang-Malasiqui-Sta. Barbara Road, Bayambang RETROFITTING/REHABILITATION/STRENGTHENING/Bayambang,Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
b) ALCEL CONSTRUCTION
c) Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00058
a) Pangasinan-Tarlac Road, K0197+729 - K0198+510 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-2nd Congressional District,Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) BERSON'S CONSTRUCTION & TRADING
c) Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00080
a) Bakit-Bakit Jct.-Umingan Road, K0180+538 - K0182+000 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-6th Congressional District,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) AQUINO-DELA CRUZ ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
c) Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00034
a) Cariño Bridge along Pangasinan-Nueva Vizcaya Road CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BRIDGE/Districtwide-6th Congressional District,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) HIGH STRENGTH DEV. CORPORATION
c) Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00030
a) Urdaneta Jct-Dagupan-Lingayen Road, K0207+(-259)-K0209+000 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-2nd Congressional District,Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) BET CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLY
c) Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00062
a) Widening of Quintana Bridge along Camiling-Wawa-Bayambang-Malasiqui-Sta. Barbara Road,, Malasiqui CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BRIDGE/Malasiqui,Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
b) BERSON'S CONSTRUCTION & TRADING
c) Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00014
a) Widening of Camiling-Wawa-Bayambang-Malasiqui -Sta. Barbara, Malasiqui Section PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/DistrictWide,Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
b) ARCINUE COMMERCIAL
c) Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00038
a) Widening of Camiling-Wawa-Bayambang-Malasiqui -Sta. Barbara, Bayambang Section PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/DistrictWide,Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
b) KENWOOD CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES
c) Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00031
a) Cabalting Bridge along Villasis-Malasiqui Road, Malasiqui, Pangasinan CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BRIDGE/DistrictWide,Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
b) 3RD ROCK BUILDERS AND SUPPLIES
c) Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00002
a) Turac Bridge along Carmen Jct CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BRIDGE/DistrictWide,Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
b) RAM 10 CONSTRUCTION
c) Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00021
a) Widening of Manila North Road (Urdaneta-Binalonan Section) including RROW, Binalonan PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-5th Congressional District,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) T.J. VELASCO CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLY
c) Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00064
a) Camiling-Wawa-Bayambang-Malasiqui-Sta. Barbara Road, K0197+289 - K0198+426 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/DistrictWide,Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
b) BERSON'S CONSTRUCTION & TRADING
c) Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00059
a) Camiling-Wawa-Bayambang K0187+000 - KO188+000 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/DistrictWide,Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
b) PANGASINAN NEW WILSON LUMBER & CONSTRUCTION
c) Pangasinan Sub-District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00010
a) Urdaneta Jct-Lingayen Road via Zambales, K0376+000 - K0376+650 & K0376+698 - K0377+021 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-2nd Congressional District,Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) ROADTECH CONSTRUCTION
c) Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00016
a) Dagupan-Bonuan-San Fabian Road, Chainage 0000 - Chainage 1020 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-2nd Congressional District,Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) BET CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLY
c) Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00025
a) Access Road to Alaminos Airport, Pangasinan PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/DistrictWide,Pangasinan 1st District Engineering Office,Region I
b) ALCEL CONSTRUCTION
c) Pangasinan 1st District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00007
a) Pangasinan-Zambales Road, KO303+488 to KO303+778, KO312+000 to KO313+330 & KO319+733 to KO320+005 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/DistrictWide,Pangasinan 1st District Engineering Office,Region I
b) JASA BUILDERS
c) Pangasinan 1st District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010411H00014
a) Banila Bridge along San Nicolas-San Quintin-Umingan-Guimba Road, Umingan CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BRIDGE/Umingan,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) ROADTECH CONSTRUCTION
c) Regional Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010409H00021
a) Improvement of access roads to Alaminos Airport GRAVEL TO PAVED/Alaminos City,Pangasinan 1st District Engineering Office,Region I
b) ALCEL CONSTRUCTION
c) Pangasinan 1st District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010409H00031
a) Construction of road, Villasis, including ROW GRAVEL TO PAVED/Villasis,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) B.M.K. CONSTRUCTION
c) Regional Office,Region I
d) DPWH

saintm

May 20th, 2012, 04:10 PM

DPWH - Not Yet Started PROJECTS IN PANGASINAN (http://www.dpwh.gov.ph/infrastructure/pms/01.asp?es=nys)

Construction soon

*Construction of Urdaneta Western By-Pass Road
* Judge Jose de Venecia Sr. Ave. WIDENING

010412H00075
a) Pangasinan-La Union Inter-Provincial Road, K0382+330 - K0385+600 CONCRETE REBLOCKING WITH ASPHALT OVERLAY/Districtwide-4th Congressional District,Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
b)
c) Regional Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00003
a) Sn Nicolas-Natividad-Sn Quintin-Umingan-Guimba Road, K0222+000 - K0223+000, K0224+000 - K0224+194, K0227+000 - K0227+632, K0229+462 - K0231+054 & K0232+000 - K0234+000 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-6th Congressional District,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b)
c) Regional Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00005
a) Pangasinan-Zambales Road, KO324+035 to KO324+895, KO325+108 to KO326+552, KO327+103 to KO327+363, KO329+535 to KO332+(-084), KO337+535 to KO337+825 & KO339+700 to KO339+780 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/DistrictWide,Pangasinan 1st District Engineering Office,Region I
b)
c) Regional Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00011
a) Construction of Urdaneta Western By-Pass Road including RROW, Urdaneta City PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-5th Congressional District,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b)
c) Regional Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00013
a) Villasis-Malasiqui-San Carlos Road, K0174+461 - K0175+000 & K0177+000 - K0179+801 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-5th Congressional District,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b)
c) Regional Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00022
a) Udiao Bridge along Bakit-Bakit Jct. Umingan Road CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BRIDGE/Districtwide-6th Congressional District,Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
b)
c) Pangasinan 3rd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00032
a) San Jose Bridge along Pangasinan-Zambales rd CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BRIDGE/Districtwide-2nd Congressional District,Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
b)
c) Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00056
a) Pangasinan-Tarlac Road, K0168+859-K0171+323, K0171+424-K0173+332, K0173+490-K0177+000, K0177+000-K0177+088, K0177+088-K0190+058, K0190+130-K0190+540 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/Districtwide-2nd Congressional District,Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
b)
c) Regional Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00072
a) Urdaneta-Jct. Dagupan-Lingayen Road (Diversion Perez Blvd.), K0208+931 - K0210+251 ASPHALT OVERLAY (30 MM THICK)/Districtwide-4th Congressional District,Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) BET CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLY
c) Regional Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00073
a) Urdaneta Jct. Dagupan-Lingayen via Zambales Road, K0374+909 to K0375+387.65 RAISING OF GRADE WITH DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT/Districtwide-4th Congressional District,Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) ALCEL CONSTRUCTION
c) Regional Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010412H00074
a) Judge Jose de Venecia Sr. Ave., K0208+480 - K0209+470 WIDENING - PAVED/Districtwide-4th Congressional District,Pangasinan 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) B.M.K. CONSTRUCTION
c) Regional Office,Region I
d) DPWH

010212H00010
a) Manila North Road, K0316+ 929 - K0317+ 358 & K0317 + 621 - K0320 + 208 PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/DistrictWide,Ilocos Sur 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
b)
c) Regional Office,Region I
d) DPWH

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May 21st, 2012, 03:22 PM

SVC opens Kymco shop in Tagum

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By Antonio L. Colina IV
Sunday, May 20, 2012

TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte -- The SVC Business Venture Inc. opened its first ever Kymco Rider shop in Mindanao on Saturday here.

Severo dela Cruz, president and CEO of SVC, said their new Kymco shop was once an allied store selling appliances, motorcycles, and motor parts of different brands for five years already and that it is only this year that they have tied up with Kymco Philippines as exclusive dealer of their products.

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"We finalized an agreement with Kymco to convert this store to a 3S (shop, sales, and service). We will only sell Kymco products in this store," dela Cruz said.

The executive said they have other five concession stores, namely in Banganga, Mati City, Lupon, Davao City and Matanao, Davao del Sur.

"The target of Kymco is to appoint 3S shop in every locality," he said.

Paul Lin, president of Kymco Philippines, said they now have 11 3S shops in the entire country with the opening of its latest store in Tagum, and with more than 500 allied stores, the ones selling different motorcycles brands, nationwide.

Lin said they set up their first 3S shop in the city because many of its customers are already here, adding that they want to be closer to its target market.

"We plan to sell more than 30 units this store only," he said.

Lin also boasted the quality of their products, being known to last long, at prices cheaper compared to their Chinese and Japanese counterparts.

"We have good performance in Taiwan," he said while attributing the success to the quality of their products.

"Our engine performance is very good, even if it lasts up to ten years," Lin said.

For the meantime, the motorcycle company only has one 3S shop in Mindanao, but Lin said they are opening another one next week in Island Garden City of Samal in which they will ink new agreement with another dealer.

Lin said Kymco is a motorcycle company based in Taiwan. He said Kymco comprises a total of 40 percent in terms of market share in the motorcycle industry of Taiwan.

He added that there two more 3S shops opening this June in Urdaneta, Pangasinan and Tondo, Manila.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/2012/05/20/svc-opens-kymco-shop-tagum-222483

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May 21st, 2012, 03:23 PM

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May 21st, 2012, 03:23 PM

Sculpture workshop and exhibit at Liongoren
(The Philippine Star) Updated May 21, 2012 12:00 AM Comments (0)

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Workshoppers get their hands dirty during the sculpture workshop at Liongoren Gallery.
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MANILA, Philippines - Liongoren Gallery, in partnership with Tawir Heritage Foundation Inc. of Pangasinan, conducted an eight-day sculpture workshop in clay and fiberglass lrecently at Liongoren Gallery, Crisologo Compound,Tapuac Dist., Dagupan City.

Resource persons were Bacolod artists Israel Gonzales and Herson Sarona, and 2011 Metrobank Art and Design Excellence Sculpture Competition grand prize Awardee Jun Vicaldo. Participants to the workshop were local visual artists, art educators from Pangasinan State University, Señor Tesoro Academy, Pangasinan National High School and Pangasinan Provincial Solid Waste Management Office.

The workshop covered techniques and uses of clay and fiberglass in arts and crafts using locally sourced material. Clay was secured from barangay Quintong, San Carlos City, a traditional pottery village. Baidy Mendoza, the pioneering clay artist from Labrador, Pangasinan, gave an inspirational talk at the start of the program. Workshop director was Pangasinan sculptor and poet Paco Santos.

A visual narrative of the twin workshop, the output of the participants and trainors, works of guest artists Julie Lluch and Baidy Mendoza, paintings of workshop participants Jojit Solano, Patrick Fernandez and Boni de Guzman, are on view at Liongoren Gallery, TeoTinay Bldg., Crisologo Compound, 301 Tapuac Dist., Dagupan City.

“And then I smiled,” a solo show of UP College of Fine Arts professor Yasmin Almonte, is on extended run until June 15 also at Liongoren.

For inquiries, call or SMS 0917-8874319.

http://www.philstar.com/Photo.aspx?articleid=809011

saintm

May 21st, 2012, 03:25 PM

SCHOLARSHIP TESTS

LINGAYEN, Pangainan — Gov. Amado T. Espino is further strengthening his quality education program through scholarships with the Provincial Scholarship Fund Board set to conduct qualifying examinations for poor but deserving college freshmen on May 30. Venue of the qualifying exams for the provincial government’s academic scholarship is the Pangasinan National High School Social Hall in Lingayen for Divisions of Pangasinan 1, Alaminos City and San Carlos City, and at the Juan G. Macaraeg National High School Social Hall in Binalonan for Divisions of Pangasinan II and Urdaneta City. (Liezle Basa Iigo)

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/359972/malward-service

saintm

May 21st, 2012, 03:25 PM

Myrus ‘s new CD now out
Posted May 14th, 2012 by Manila Standard Today & filed under Showbitz.

MYRUS, the sentimental prince of OPM, has finally released his most anticipated second album, titled Wanted, under Viva Records this May.

Presented by McJIM Leather, “Wanted” marks the next wave of Myrus’ career as a musical auteur—a brilliant composer, music producer, vocal arranger, and singer rolled into one.

The album is composed of five all-original tracks penned by Myrus himself including his monster radio and Youtube hit single “Pusong Lito” and pop ballads “Sige Na Nga,” “Mahal Kita,” “Ano’ng Kailangan Kong Gawin” and “Sana’y Malaman Mo.”

His collaboration with acoustic artist Princess Velasco for the song classic song “Kanlungan” popularized by Noel Cabangon, which was originally released in the Tunog Natin: Song From Home compilation album, is included as a bonus track.

“Pusong Lito” is gaining a huge following online; it topped the charts of many radio stations in Greater Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Lucena, Cagayan de Oro, Baguio, Urdaneta, Dagupan, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Cotabato. The song’s rise to popularity was aided by its initial release in over 450 Mang Inasal stores, as part of the Mang Inasal Mang Aawit Music Advocacy Campaign.

Wanted is the album that embodies who I am as an artist. I am excited to share my music to Original Pilipino Music lovers who are looking for new but distinctly Filipino sound,” he says.

Wanted reflects Myrus maturity as a singer and composer. It showcases his superb vocal ability—undeniably one of the most talented today—and his capacity to seamlessly marry contemporary musical elements with traditional OPM aesthetics.

Myrus first stepped into the spotlight in 2008 when he released his debut album titled Love Cycle under Sony Music. That album, which featured his revival of Claire dela Fuente’s classic jukebox song “Sayang,” was awarded Gold Record status and received the ASAP 24K Award in 2009.

He likewise gained critical acclaim and nominations in the prestigious Awit Awards and the First Philippine Radio Music Awards for the album.

As a composer, Myrus is behind the megahit song “Sa Isang Sulyap Mo” of boy band 1:43 which is currently one of the official soundtracks of Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition in ABS-CBN. He also wrote songs for Arnee Hidalgo for the Mang Inasal Mang Aawit music advocacy program and for Mcoy Fundales and Barbie Almalbis for the Tunog Natin album.

Fans of Myrus who wish to see him perform live and get an autographed copy of his Wanted album are invited to his series of mall shows in various SM Supermalls on May 19 in SM Sucat, May 20 in SM Bacoor, June 2 in SM Molino, June 3 in SM Novaliches, and June 17 in SM Marilao.

http://entertainment.manilastandardtoday.com/2012/05/14/myrus-s-new-cd-now-out/

saintm

May 21st, 2012, 03:28 PM

Local hog growers: No shortage of pork supply

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Saying meat smugglers and their protectors are the economic saboteurs, hog and chicken growers lashed back at the “unnamed” leaders of the Alliance of Food Processors (AFP) for accusing them of economic sabotage when they only wanted the government to address the unabated smuggling of misdeclared meat.
Clarifying points raised by the food processors group, the hog raisers reiterated that the illegal importation of misdeclared meat is threatening the livelihood of backyard farmers and agricultural workers in allied trades.
Aside from threatening the survival of the local industry, the smugglers are also depriving the government billions of pesos in much-needed revenues, they said.
“We want to protect the interest and survival of the local hog and poultry industries which are facing extinction due to unabated smuggling of pork and chicken by unscrupulous importers,” declared Rosendo So, chairman of Abono Party-List and convenor of the Swine Development Council.
“We implore the government to go after unscrupulous importers who are engaged in technical smuggling. We are neither blackmailing the government nor are we engaged in economic sabotage,” he said.
The SDC executive emphasized that it is the crooked importers, in connivance with the corrupt customs and agriculture personnel, who are the ones sabotaging the economy because they do not only deprive the government of billions of pesos in revenues, but they also causing the collapse of the local growers, including the allied industries.
“Accusing us of engaging in economic sabotage is not only unfair but uncalled for. We just want to protect the local industries from unfair trade practices of unscrupulous meat importers. They are the real economic saboteurs,” he lamented.
Pork and poultry producers also belied allegation that the sector is out to blackmail the government for threatening to hold a 5-day pork holiday if it does not make good of its commitment to address the problem of rampant smuggling of meat.
It’s a legitimate concern, not blackmail, industry leaders said. “How do you blackmail a government that is supposed to be with a popular mandate and will to reform.”
“Surely we want attention. But only because many of our backyard members have started closing shop and (smuggling) has threatened our livelihood for the longest time, But we will not resort to extortion to secure our business if that is what another group is claiming,” National Federation of Hog Farmers Inc. Daniel Javellana, Jr. said, in a statement.
So noted that the government has been losing P3.7 billion in annual revenues due to technical smuggling of pork and chicken where unscrupulous importers misdeclare their importations to avoid paying higher tariff of 40-percent.
“We are not opposing the import of meat if they pay the proper taxes. What we are opposing is the technical smuggling by those who import offal but inside is actually prime cuts that should have been levied with 40 percent,” the SDC official stressed. “We just want the government to put in place mechanisms not only to protect the local industries but to level the playing field as well.”
The SDC official also debunked the allegation of the Alliance of Food Producers that they were blackmailing the government when they threatened to declare pork and chicken holiday to protest its failure to stop illegal importation of misdeclared meat.
So assured that there is no shortage in the supply of pork meat, saying even the Department of Agriculture and Malacanang earlier said that there is enough supply of pigs and chicken.
However, he complained that the technical smugglers are able to avail of the lower tariff of 5% of offal by declaring prime meat as such. The prime meat cut is typically hidden behind offal, or innards which are used by food manufacturers as extenders, he noted.
“The illegal importation have killed 20 percent of the P25-billion backyard industry and not paying the proper tariff to the government,” So pointed out.
He also downplayed claims that below par processes in the country are the culprit for local hog raisers diminishing income.
“It’s not true. We also have auto-feeders. We can compete with other countries in the processing of our products,” he stressed.
Besides, So explained that, in other countries, farmers are even subsidized by the state. The local farmers did not receive subsidies and yet were losing because they were forced to sell at a loss when the imported meat, which did not pay the correct levies, could sell their products at a much lower price, dragging the local prices down.
This unconscionable practice had been causing undue hardships especially on small time raisers who are usually agricultural families relying on their produce to send their children to school.
Javellana said that the livestock sector might hold the planned “pork/poultry holiday” in abeyance due to “the good reception” of the Bureau of Customs and the Department of Agriculture.
“It (blackmail or economic sabotage) is an idea that is beyond farfetched. It is absurd. We are not violating any laws should be decide to hold the pork holiday anytime. It is the importers who have gone bad, here. But I will not name names,” said ProPork Association president Edwin Chen.
He underscored the fact that there is a great discrepancy in the price of landed pork from the actual price in the country of origin.
Imported pork is usually priced $3 to $4 per kilo. However, importers are declaring only as much as $0.80 per kilo in their proforma manifest, said Chen.
“ We are in the same boat. We all have our livelihood to protect but we can be more effective if work together. We are not against importation. We are against smuggling. We’re only after fair competition. This is what we want,” he said.
Even poultry raisers lead by the United Broiler and Raisers Association (UBRA) tagged as unfair the accusation of the Alliance of Food Processors, Providers & Stakeholders that the pork and poultry sector plans to blackmail the Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Customs to give in to their demands by holding a pork/poultry holiday.
The hog and poultry raisers described as unsubstantiated claim of the meat processors and importers that there is an ongoing shortage of pork in the country due to undersized pigs that have been affected by the so-called porcine diarrhea.
“For the past months, did the Department of Agriculture mention any outbreak?” industry leaders asked.
According to them, the low price of pork at the farm gate level is proof that there is no shortage of pork in the country.
“In fact, we still have around 2 million kilos of pork in cold storage,” Chen said.
Aside from So, Javellana and Chen, other industry leaders – Agap Party-list Rep. Nicanor M. Briones, and Gregorio A. San Diego Jr., president of United Broiler Raisers Association (UBRA) — also warned that if smuggling of meat is not stopped, it would also affect other allied farm industries such as corn, coconut, rice, cassava, fisheries, feedmillers, among others.
“Also affected by the collapse of the pork and chicken industries are the market vendors, slaughterhouses, veterinary medicines and pharmaceutical products and most of all the backyard hog raising sectors, who raise pigs purportedly to be sold every time there is households’ financial needs, such as to pay the tuition fees of their children and other emergencies,” they said.
Rep. Briones, for his part, explained that the Bureau of Customs is yet to make a substantial success in its crackdown on meat smugglers and dared the agency to prosecute a big time smuggler of meat to show its sincerity to address the problem.
Briones has said much of the technical smuggling exploits a loophole where smugglers misdeclared a meat importation as offal or livestock innards which are charged a lower tariff than imported prime meat parts.
Chen urged on the government to “purge the list of meat importers of dummy corporations.” “How can a corporation with a P30,000 capitalization earn up to P 13 million a month.” he lamented.
The hog raisers said they also welcome Agriculture Secretary Alcala’s decision to hold in abeyance the implementation of Administrative Order 5 and 6, which we considered as “undemocractic” and “oppressive” because the two issuances favor only the meat importers, but detrimental to the local hog and poultry raisers.
So warned that “for as long as the mechanisms and policies intended to check rampant smuggling are not in place, we remain vigilant and steadfast and our option to go on “national pork and chicken holiday” remains.”
“We call on the Aquino government to show its sincerity to protect the hog and poultry industries by not only going after “unscrupulous importers” engaged in massive “technical smuggling”, but also by scrapping Administrative Order No. 5 and 6, which deals on the hygienic handling of newly slaughtered meat and handling of chilled, frozen and thawed meat in the markets,” the stakeholders said, in a statement.
The two issuances ease out the local growers because they were adopted in consultation with importers of meat, but not with local hog raisers.
Industry players, who are hoping for an audience with the President, urged the Aquino administration to provide adequate protection for the local industries from being obliterated by globalization, unscrupulous importers and corrupt Customs and Agriculture personnel.
“The government’s policy of allowing massive importation of pork and meat, despite adequacy of supply must be stopped because it has actually deprived the government billions of pesos in customs and tariff duties because they pay only 5 % tariff instead of 40 percent,” they said.
This policy of the Aquino administration is not only hurting the livestock industry, but may also pave the way for its eventual collapse because it effectively allows rampant smuggling and massive importation of pork and chicken, according to them.
During a recent meeting between Agriculture Secretary Alcala, Commissioner Ruffy Biazon and the SDC officials, the BOC agreed to give the DA a hand in regulating the importation of meat by requiring the Bureau of Customs to automatically forward importers’ Inward Foreign Manifest (IFM) to allow the DA to inspect the importations against underdeclaration and misdeclarations by unscrupulous traders.
“We welcome this development. But we also want 100 percent inspection of offal be done inside the Customs – this is only 25 containers a day. At present, the full inspection is being done outside of the Customs area. This must be stopped,” So stressed.

http://northwatch.wordpress.com/2012/05/14/local-hog-growers-no-shortage-of-pork-supply/

saintm

May 21st, 2012, 03:31 PM

Dagupan Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez reacts on McAdore Palace issue

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&list=UU_7mbF8idZYYrDoc0EI5yIg&v=nEyu-IMJQE8

saintm

May 21st, 2012, 03:32 PM

hilHealth presents payment options to members prior to rate increase in June

May 17, 2012 at 7:21 pm

DAGUPAN CITY– The Philippine Health insurance Corporation presents payment options to its members before the implementation of the rate increase this June.
Members under the Individually Paying Program (IPP), KaSAPI (Kalusugang Sigurado at Abot-kaya sa PhilHealth Insurance) and Group
Enrolment Schemes with average monthly income of P25,000 and below, may
avail of the annual premium rate of P1,200 if full payment is made on or before June 30, 2012.
Members also have the option to lock-in, or advance the premium payment
for two years at the rate of P1,200 per year, as long as full payment is completed on or before the said date.
It can be recalled that PhilHealth has sent out advisories to members for the increase of their premium payments to P2,400 per year starting July 1,2012. Members shall be required to sign a Policy Contract.
PhilHealth’s Public Relations Officer Irene Martinez said all payments may be made through PhilHealth’s Local Health Insurance Offices (LHIOs) or accredited collecting partners nationwide.
Members under the IPP and Organized Group Enrolment Scheme are
entitled to in-patient benefits subject to existing policies on eligibility requirements.
However, only KaSAPI members and their dependents are entitled to avail of
Primary Care Benefits I (PCB I) effective April 1, 2012 as provided for in PhilHealth
Circular No. 10, series of 2012.
Martinez told the Philippine Information Agency that KASAPI was developed generally to provide social health insurance through partnerships with Organized Groups (OG) for members in the informal sector. It specifically aims to provide access to quality health care services to a wider membership base and sustain membership of the OG members.
The Kasapi Program is open to OGs with at least 1,000 members, and at least 700 members are required to enroll. Mode of payment is quarterly, semi-annually, and annually and may be coursed through the cooperative which is required to remit collections to the Philhealth at regular intervals. (PIA-Pangasinan)

http://northwatch.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/philhealth-presents-payment-options-to-members-prior-to-rate-increase-in-june/

saintm

May 21st, 2012, 03:33 PM

Estrella-Irrigation gives the farmers reason to plant

May 20, 2012 at 9:14 pm

SAN NICOLAS-Irrigation projects meant to carry water from the re-regulating pond at the San Roque Dam are now in full blast to meet the government’s rice self sufficiency program.
It was during last year’s budget hearing when Abono Party-list Rep. Robert Raymund M. Estrella Jr. and chairman Rosendo So lobbied for the national government to fund irrigation projects in eastern Pangasinan to take advantage of the water that will be impounded by the re-regulating pond.
Estrella said the bottomline of providing irrigation projects is to give reason for farmers to plant.
“Binibigyan natin ng reason ang magsasaka na magtanim…Magtatanim sila dahil kikita sila,” Estrella said. “Para ano pa na magtanim sila kung hindi naman sila kikita?”
“Kapag may kita ang farmers…may pambili sila ng pang-araw araw na pangangailangan, may pera sila para sa pag-aaral ng mga anak nila.” Estrella said. “
Estrella said the government should take advantage of the resources available in the province.
“Unlike other provinces, the province of Pangasinan is blessed with a good source of water for irrigation purposes -he San Roque Dam.” Estrella said. “The water will be there and we need new irrigation canals where the water will flow to the farms.”
“As of now we are only utilizing 30 percent of the water from the San Roque Dam,” Estrella said. “May 70 percent na idle water, gagamitin natin ang tubig na nito para sa irrigation.
Pangasinan Federation of Irrigators Association President Oftociano Manalo said he worked with presidents of different irrigators associations to petition the government through the Abono Party-list to make representations with them during the budget hearing.
“Kasama ako noon na nagsubmit ng petition at nagsalita sa budget hearing for funding ng irrigation projects sa eastern Pangasinan,” Manalo said. “Around 4,500 hectares ang bagong mapapatubigan, ibig sabihin niyan ay additional palay production para sa mga magsasaka ng Pangasinan.”
Estrella said that he conceptualized the project with consultation from NIA Agno River Integrated Irrigation Project Office.
NIA ARIIP Project Manager Reynaldo Mencias said that the irrigation projects complementing the re-regulating pond are meant to increase yield in palay and cropping intensity.
Mencias said crop intensity is when the farmers in the newly irrigated areas will have additional cropping seasons resulting to increased incomes due to the introduction of year round water supply to their farms.
“The water from the re-regulating pond will be channeled through the new irrigation systems and this means that the farmers can plant palay for at most 3 cropping seasons,” Mencias said. “If the farmers had one cropping season only, now they can go for 3 cropping seasons.”

http://northwatch.wordpress.com/2012/05/20/estrella-irrigation-gives-the-farmers-reason-to-plant/

saintm

May 22nd, 2012, 07:49 AM

Pangasinan’s Healthy Habit Club to conduct free medical check- up
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, May 22 (PIA) -- The provincial government here is set to conduct a free medical check-up for members of the Healthy Habit Club and their families on May 23 at the Pangasinan Training and Development Center.

Among the medical services that can be availed of include ECG, bone scanning, and free consultation, according to Janet Asis, officer-in-charge of the Human Resource Management Office.

The team of health personnel from the Provincial Health Office led by Dr. Anna De Guzman will administer the check-up and consultations.

The Healthy Habit Club was launched on February 14 last year under the Health Risk Management Program of the province and has since embarked on healthful activities like fun run, joint physical exercises, healthy cooking contest, and ballroom dancing.

It was conceptualized by Gov. Amado T. Espino Jr. which aims to keep every employee fit and in shape as well as to diverse risk factors related to lifestyle to combat the increasing prevalence of lifestyle-related disease. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1, Pangasinan/PIO)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411337572787

saintm

May 22nd, 2012, 07:55 AM

Sanitary landfill is clean—DENR assures
By Alex Romeo R. Fernandez
Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, May 21 (PIA) -- Operating sanitary landfills might be the last resort for local governments to comply with the provisions of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act but the lack of social acceptance for such prevents them from doing so.

Engineer John Lioanag of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said in an interview Friday that communities refuse the construction of landfills in their areas for fear that sanitary landfills are unsanitary.

The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, or Republic Act 9003, mandates all local government units to stop operating dump sites, but construct sanitary landfills instead.

“Barangay residents lack enough information to allow the operation of a sanitary landfill,” he said.

Assuring that sanitary landfills are clean, Lioanag suggested conducting massive information dissemination campaign in the communities to promote its advantages and thus reverse the mindset of its residents.

Having no viable lot as to where to construct a sanitary landfill, this city purchased a lot in San Jacinto town during the first term of Mayor Benjamin S. Lim for the purpose.

But the project met strong opposition from residents which eventually reached a deadend.

The DENR had repeatedly warned this city for still operating the dump site in Barangay Bonuan Boquig.

A portion of the dump site has been converted into an eco-tourism park, with the remaining portion being operated as a controlled dump site, which the DENR also wants closed. (ANL/ARRF-PIA 1, Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1931337579557

saintm

May 22nd, 2012, 07:57 AM

A summer to remember (http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/5677-a-summer-to-remember)
BY LOIS JOY GUINMAPANG

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RAPPLER SUMMER. The writer, third from right, shares a fun moment with other co-interns.

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PALARO SURVIVORS. The writer, third from right, does things in the Palaro coverage she never imagined she could have done.

saintm

May 22nd, 2012, 07:59 AM

Bonuan Binloc Dagupan City

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ISwitch

May 22nd, 2012, 08:09 AM

ang ganda talaga ng NRCC, every 5 yrs ba nilang nilalagyan ng blitcher para macompleto yung oval? pwede nila imarket yan as venue for bigger sports events like asian games and the olympics

saintm

May 22nd, 2012, 12:59 PM

BFAR lays traps to help fishermen affected by Panatag ban

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) announced on Monday it would step up the deployment of aggregate fishing devices in the waters off western Luzon to help local fishermen who were adversely affected by the declaration of a two-month closed fishing season in the disputed Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal.
If all goes well, 160 of the fishing devices, or “payao” as they are called, will be floating off the provinces of Zambales, Pangasinan, Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur by the end of June, according to BFAR Director Asis Perez.
The “payao,” each composed of a metallic float—an “anchor” made of stone, rope and leaf fronds—would enable small-scale fishermen who can no longer fish around Panatag by virtue of Fisheries Office Order No. 143 to catch big fish such as tuna in a maximum of four hours, Perez said.
FOO No. 143, which took effect on May 16, declared a “closed season” for municipal and commercial fishing in the area in the wake of the heated territorial dispute between the Philippines and China. The prohibition on fishing will be lifted on July 15 “until further notice,” according to the order.
Perez said that of the estimated 10,000 fishermen in the coastal municipalities, “only a small percentage,” or “less than a hundred,” would be affected by the restriction.
Based on his own tally, he said, only a maximum of seven fishing vessels and a minimum of two each day used to fish in the disputed area.
His figures, he said, were based on his own observation. “Last week, I was in Masinloc (Zambales)…I asked around 200 fishermen how many went to fish at (Panatag Shoal), and only three raised their hands,” he said.
His figures are much smaller than the reported 2,000 fishermen in the municipality who would not have a source of livelihood as a result of the “closed season.”
According to a statement to reporters, some 30 to 40 marginal fishermen can benefit from each “payao.”
Ten “payao” have been deployed in the vicinities of Masinloc, Candelaria, Sta. Cruz and Palauig in Zambales; and in La Union, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte.
The 150 remaining “payao,” Perez said, would be similarly installed about 15 kilometers, or 7.8 nautical miles, from the shore.
He said the “payao,” which attract the small fish which the bigger fish eat, could help local fishermen catch the bigger fish without having to go to the reef.
He added that it would only take a week or two for the device to be populated with fish catch.

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/37485/bfar-lays-traps-to-help-fishermen-affected-by-panatag-ban

ISwitch

May 22nd, 2012, 02:36 PM

^Maganda dyan ha!

marami mga bahay sa pangasinan na ang lote nasa 7hectare. ano kaya kung gawin nilangreort yun no?

ISwitch

May 22nd, 2012, 02:39 PM

ano na balita sa SM Dagupan?

saintm

May 22nd, 2012, 05:01 PM

ano na balita sa SM Dagupan?

^^still in the works, wala pang official launching tulad ng mga kasabay na SM malls in Bohol, Tacloban, San Mateo, etc. Hopefully sabay sabay sila. :cheers:

Magulo sa Dagupan city hall ngayon, read the posted articles nalang po

saintm

May 22nd, 2012, 05:05 PM

Pangasinan to hold qualifying exams for academic scholars
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, May 22 (PIA) -- The qualifying exams for academic scholars of the provincial government is set on May 30 to be administered by the Provincial Scholarship Fund Board for poor but deserving college freshmen.

There will be two venues of the exam for easier access of the applicants - the Pangasinan National High School Social Hall in Lingayen for School Divisions of Pangasinan 1, Alaminos City and San Carlos City; and the Juan G. Macaraeg National High School Social Hall in Binalonan for Divisions of Pangasinan II and Urdaneta City.

Dr. Irmina Francisco, chief administrative officer, Office of the Governor, said the top 100 examinees will add to the 1,550 scholars who have been receiving financial assistance from the provincial government for their college education as provincial scholars.

Governor Amado Espino Jr. increased the financial aid of the academic scholars from P7,000 to P8,000 per semester while provincial scholars enrolled at Pangasinan State University (PSU) campuses receive P5, 000 per semester, she said.

Aside from the college scholars, Espino has also given financial aid to the winners of the Takayan na Dayew, a singing competition spearheaded by the provincial government. To date, the province maintains some 12 cultural scholars.

Applicants for the scholarship assistance should have an average of 85 percent and above while valedictorians of DepEd recognized institutions become automatic qualifiers.

Francisco said the granting of scholarship assistance for the college education of poor but deserving students is a continuing commitment of Espino who gives importance to high and quality education, being part of his priority thrusts. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan with reports from PIO )

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411337588969

saintm

May 22nd, 2012, 05:06 PM

Hog raisers: 87M kg of pork smuggled into PH
Philippine Daily Inquirer
8:30 pm | Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
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ROSALES, Pangasinan—As much as 87 million kilograms of pork have been smuggled into the country last year alone and the illegal meat entry continues, according to the head of a local hog industry group.
Rosendo So, head of the Swine Development Council, said this should prompt President Aquino to finally put a stop to smuggling which is killing the Philippine hog industry.
So, quoting reports from the Bureau of Customs (BOC), said that of at least 102 million kg of offal imported in 2011 at least 87 million kg “illegally entered the country and flooded wet markets last year.”
“The syndicated smuggling operations of these unscrupulous importers and corrupt BOC and Department of Agriculture personnel are not only killing local industries, but is also depriving the government billions of pesos in revenues,” So, who is also chair and representative of the party-list group Abono, said in a statement.
He said a “top to bottom revamp” of the customs bureau and agriculture department is needed because the smuggling syndicates “could not have done this without the connivance of BOC and DA personnel.”
So said the National Meat Inspection Service’s list of 142 meat importers showed that only 29 are processors and two are “integrators.” Processors and integrators are the only companies allowed to import offal, he said.
Offal refers to a butchered animal’s innards, skin and other leftover parts used as extenders in processed meat products.
“Where did the 87 million kg of offal go when we did not see offal flooding the wet markets? It looked like they magically turned into prime cuts of pork and were passed off as fresh meat that flooded the market,” So said.
He said some importers misdeclared the prime cuts of meat as offal to avoid paying the right tariff, depriving the government of revenues. He said misdeclaration and undervaluation deprive the government of some P3.7 billion in revenues yearly.
“We demand that those responsible for this crisis be held accountable,” he said.
“We call on President Aquino to declare an all-out war against smugglers,” he said. Yolanda Sotelo, Inquirer Northern Luzon

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/198381/hog-raisers-87m-kg-of-pork-smuggled-into-ph

saintm

May 22nd, 2012, 05:07 PM

Brian’s brew plus Jake’s take
TUESDAY, 22 MAY 2012 19:16 AL S. MENDOZA / THAT'S ALL
BRIAN Viloria isn’t just your run-of-the-mill Hawaiian Punch anymore.

He is now even your Sunday Punch, that fearless newspaper that comes out—as its name says it all—every Sunday in Dagupan City. It has been Pangasinan’s No. 1 weekly punch since 1956, circulated through the entire breadth of Northern Luzon all the way to Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte—Pagudpud being long touted as the Boracay of the North.

In like manner, Viloria has been Hawaii’s Most Lethal Punch, brew if you will, for a decade or so now, boxing-wise.

Since he blew into world consciousness in the 2000 Sydney Olympics representing the US (I was always at ringside then covering Brian’s fights at Australia’s famed Harbour City, me being the sports editor then of the Philippine Daily Inquirer), Viloria would next stamp his class on the flyweight division with performances punctuated by devastating domination of his foes.

http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/sports/27501-brians-brew-plus-jakes-take

saintm

May 22nd, 2012, 05:08 PM

Mapandan, Pangasinan

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May 22nd, 2012, 05:15 PM

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May 23rd, 2012, 01:45 PM

Bagong Gimikan sa Bolinao
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Kazabelle BLDG..Mugs Restobar
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Taas nito wag lang me mag suicide pag lakas TAMA
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May 23rd, 2012, 01:53 PM

Another Town Images from Bolinao FB pages
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XMAS 2011
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saintm

May 24th, 2012, 12:32 PM

Farmers Aided
May 24, 2012, 5:31pm
STA. BARBARA, Pangasinan — About 500,000 tilapia fingerlings and certified seeds were distributed yesterday to farmers beneficiaries. Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. led in the project implemented with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and ABONO Party-list. The distribution is part of the Phase 2 project of the province, the DA, National Seed Quality Control Services and ABONO Partylist dubbed,” Accelerated Certified Seed Production and Distribution.” The distribution to farmer-beneficiaries was conducted at the Provincial Agriculture Office in Tebag, Sta. Barbara town, acting Provincial Agriculturist Dalisay Moya said. (Liezle Basa Iñigo)

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/360358/farmers-aided

saintm

May 24th, 2012, 01:07 PM

DSWD hires 1,664 Pangasinan youth for govt internship program
6,096 youths hired for entire region
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) -– At least 1,664 youth from Pangasinan were hired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development for 52 days and will have the chance not just to earn but participate in nation building as well.

The Government Internship Program (GIP) of DSWD signaled the hiring of out-of-school youth, and undergraduate and unemployed graduates aged 18-30 years old who will receive a stipend of P246 a day, according to DSWD’s Information Officer Iryn Delos Reyes.

These interns will be assigned in barangays, field offices, centers and institutions of the DSWD, and registered non-government organizations.

They will perform various tasks in the core social protection programs of DSWD such as Pantawid Pamilya, social pension program, supplementary feeding, cash for work for small scale farmers and fishermen, and internally displaced persons and day care services, in partnership with local government units.

Delos Reyes said the GIP provides opportunities for young people to earn and augment the family income as they develop their skills in preparing for future employment.

In the entire Region I, there are 6,096 youths hired and deployed in 3,265 barangays.

The GIP is in adherence to President Benigno Aquino’s thrust to strengthen the youth by empowering them on their skills and potentials through their participation in various government programs. (PIA 1, Pangasinan with reports from DSWD)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411337654610

saintm

May 24th, 2012, 01:23 PM

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Dasoland, Dasol, Pangasinan, Philippines

Had a meeting at Dasoland, in Dasol, Pangasinan. The place is about two hours drive from Calasiao, Pangasinan. It's near Alaminos, Pangasinan. Not too much people know about the place so you are assured of a relaxing stay and have the place almost all to yourselves. It is a project in progress kids will surely enjoy.

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The entrance arch

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The Villa

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The Pool Area

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Boating Lagoon

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The Cactus and Japanese Gardens

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The Mini Zoo - Flamingos and Ostriches

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saintm

May 24th, 2012, 01:32 PM

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Pagcor funds Alaminos City's 'engineered bamboo' project
By Helen Flores The Philippine Star Updated May 24, 2012 12:00 AM 2 comments to this post

Under the ‘Hundred Islands Engineered Kawayan’ project, a bamboo factory will be built with Pagcor’s help to produce high-quality furniture and school armchairs using engineered bamboo as material.
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MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) and the Alaminos City government in Pangasinan have embarked on a P31-million livelihood project that aims to benefit some 10,000 locals.

Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer Cristino Naguiat said under the project dubbed “Hundred Islands (HI) Engineered Kawayan,” a fully functional bamboo factory will be built to mass-produce high-quality furniture and school armchairs using engineered bamboo as material.

Currently, Alaminos City has a mini-factory housing machines procured from the Mariano Marcos State University for bamboo furniture production.

Alaminos City Mayor Hernani Braganza said through Pagcor’s funding, the city government could further develop the bamboo industry in the Ilocos region, and eventually create new businesses and job opportunities in Pangasinan.

He said nearly 10,000 folk in Alaminos City and nearby towns will directly benefit from the project.

“Pagcor’s assistance will have a domino effect in the city’s economic development program. Bamboo producers, workers and family enterprises will benefit from the project, not only Alaminians but also those living in the nearby towns of the first district of Pangasinan,” Braganza said.

The first district, which includes Alaminos City, is the major supplier of bamboo in the province and Metro Manila.

Gester Tolentino, Alaminos City agriculturist and project coordinator for e-Kawayan, said the project will initially supply the armchair requirements of the Department of Education.

“Our goal is to address the 6,000 school chair requirements of the public schools in Alaminos. We hope to supply the other armchair requirements of the rest of Pangasinan in the coming years,” he said.

http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=67&articleid=809993

saintm

May 24th, 2012, 01:43 PM

CSC to hold career service exam on May 27

Thursday 24th of May 2012
DAGUPAN CITY, May 24 (PIA) -- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will hold the career service professional and sub-professional examination on May 27 in the cities of Dagupan and Urdaneta as testing centers in the province of Pangasinan.

The paper and pencil test aims to establish a register of eligibles from which certification and appointment to the second and first level positions in the civil service shall be made, provided said eligibles meet the qualifications and other requirements of the positions.

The examination shall cover vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension and numerical reasoning in English and Filipino for both professional and sub-professional levels.

Analogy and logic are also parts of the test for professional level while sub-professional level includes spelling and clerical operations.

Both levels shall have items on general information which involves Philippine constitution, code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees (R.A. 6713), peace and human rights issues and concepts, and environment management and protection.

Applicants are reminded to bring the following on the examination day: application receipt or notice of school assignment; lead pencil/s (no.1 or 2) and eraser/s; ball pen (black or blue); and the same valid ID card/s presented during the application stage.

Failure to take the examination on the scheduled date shall mean forfeiture of the examination fee and slot and no request for re-scheduling is allowed. Further, proper attire should be worn on the examination day. "Sando," shorts and slippers are prohibited.

CSC warns that any form of cheating during the examination shall suffer due penalties. (ANL/AMM-PIA 1 Pangasinan with reports from the Civil Service Commission)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1941337754633

saintm

May 24th, 2012, 03:25 PM

‘Dagupan’s Best’ products logo design contest on
By Alex Romeo R. Fernandez
Thursday 24th of May 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, May 24 (PIA) -- This city on Monday launched the ‘Proudly Dagupan’s Best’ Logo-Making contest for products distinctly made or services offered here.

The contest is open to all bona fide residents of the city, aged 15 years or older.

The logo must depict the distinct products of the city, such as the Bonuan Bangus, pigar-pigar, lechon, oyster and bocayo. The elements, which may be rendered as visual, abstract or natural emblem, included in the design must be recognizable even when the logo is reduced from its required size.

Geographic, historical, economic and cultural symbols may also be integrated into the logo.

The first prize winner will receive P20,000 cash while four finalists will receive P2,500 each.

Qualified contestants shall submit a single entry, consisting of a soft copy (CD or DVD) containing the logo and hard copies of the same, one rendered in color and one in monochrome. The entry must be printed on an at least 200 gsm A4 photo paper, according to the format specified in the official entry form.

Participants are required to submit a duly accomplished entry form with attached passport size picture, a photocopy of a birth certificate, a barangay certificate and a photocopy of a COMELEC registration or ID for participants who are 18 years old or above.

Awarding of the winner will be on June 20 to coincide with the Agew na Dagupan.

Deadline of submission of entries is 12:00 noon of June 14.

For more information, contact the city information office at 522-7550 or the tourism office at 515-8425. (ANL/ARRF-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1931337749143

saintm

May 24th, 2012, 06:30 PM

PBA-Coke cage finals Sunday
Posted by Online on May 24th, 2012 // No Comment

By TITO S.TALAO
Manila, Philippines – Teams from Pampanga, Laguna, Cebu and Davao swept their respective regional finals to advance to the 2012 PBA Coca-Cola Youngstars Nationals Finals set to start Sunday.

They will be joined by teams from Taytay and Caloocan, the top two teams from the National Capital Region eliminations, to complete the Sweet Six cast.
Pampanga, bannered by Holy Angel University, overwhelmed the opposition at the Divine Word Academy in Dagupan * outclassing Isabela, 115-49, and plastering Pangasinan, 98-60, behind Anthony Jeffrey Coronel (27 points) and Mark Buan (22) * to earn the right to represent Northern Luzon.
In contrast, the battle for Southern Luzon leadership at the Laguna Sports Complex in Sta. Cruz went down the wire.
Laguna, with District I, needed the 31 points of Marcus Jerome Ejercito to turn back Batangas, 8177, before narrowly beating Cavite, 88-85.
At the West Negros University gym for the Visayas slot, Cebu, represented by University of Visayas, downed Iloilo, 69-66, and then turned back host Bacolod, 65-56.
At the Corpus Christi gym in Cagayan de Oro, Davao, carrying the Holy Child School colors, dumped GenSan, 108-87, and then edged host CdO, 95-90, to clinch the Mindanao slot to the championship.
Meanwhile, the Metro Manila leg saw Marikina edging Rizal, 54-49, in the 9 to 12 years old division final, and Taytay routing Caloocan, 87-70, in the 13 to 16 championship game.

http://www.tempo.com.ph/2012/pba-coke-cage-finals-sunday/#.T75hGdyn-ok

saintm

May 24th, 2012, 06:31 PM

Angara bill pushes for creation of Philippine Sports High School
(The Philippine Star)
Aurora Rep. Juan Edgardo ‘Sonny’ Angara. Photo courtesy of the legalcommune.com

MANILA, Philippines - Rep. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara of the lone district of Aurora Province yesterday said the House of Representatives is now close to forging one of the missing links to the country’s sports development programs when the bill known as the Philippine High School for Sports (PHSS) Act of 2011 is enacted into law.

The bill, now on its third reading, will establish the country’s very first Sports High School, which Angara and 28 other co-authors envision to become the wellspring of future athletes who would carry the Philippines’ continuing search for its very first Olympic gold medal.

The PHSS bill calls for the creation of a sports school which will offer secondary school scholarships to student-athletes who will gain opportunities to participate in high level competitions while ensuring themselves of quality education under the supervision of a board to be put up by the Department of Education, whose secretary shall become the ex-officio chairperson.

Three representatives from sports associations, societies or the private sector shall be appointed by the President, while the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives will also elect one representative each.

Members of the board coming from the sports associations and private sector shall serve for an equivalent of two Olympic cycles of eight years, ensuring the continuity of their programs.

They will be given a seed fund of P50 million coming from the annual earnings of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor), with supplement from the 10 percent of all unclaimed and forfeited sweepstakes and lotto prizes but should not be less than P12 million for four years from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).

“Other countries have their own versions of a sports high school. We have lagged behind for decades in this area while they have long been trying to go grassroots. But how grassroots could we get without the participation of the student-athletes?” Angara asked.

Angara noted Philippine sports’ growing dependence on the recruitment of Filipino athletes with foreign blood, calling the practice as a stop gap measure that only hides the true state of sports development in the country.

“Filipinos everywhere can play for flag and country,” Angara said. “The Azkals and the Volcanoes were successful in their fields, but we should not put all our eggs in one basket. We should not forget that countries which have succeeded in their sports programs did so because of they have strong grassroots programs.”

Angara said there have been complex changes since the Philippines was once considered a power, at least in Southeast Asia. But he also noted the dip in past Philippine performances, including the country’s sixth-place finish in the recent SEA Games in Indonesia with a measly haul of 36 gold, 56 silver and 77 bronze medals.

“I remember looking up at Filipino athletes who have emerged from the past Palarong Pambansa to become great athletes like Lydia de Vega and Elma Muros,” Angara said. “But in Congress, we ask what has happened to Philippine sports? Why can’t we produce athletes in the same mold as Lydia and Elma now?”

“The ongoing Palarong Pambansa in Pangasinan and those to come after it may no longer provide us with the elite athletes we need. Yes, there are the national games and the Batang Pinoy, but we are looking at the PHSS as a vehicle to provide these student-athletes with an opportunity to avail of specialized education and training that are really geared towards their dreams of becoming great athletes in the future.”

Angara said the PHSS should be put up near or within the key cities, like in Metro Manila or anywhere its environs so that student-athletes can have easy access to the best coaches and trainers, especially those working under the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC).

Angara noted other contributing factors to the decline in the number of quality athletes to emerge in the past years.

“There has been a decrease in the number of hours allocated for Physical Education in our schools. PE has to share time allotments to music and arts,” Angara said, adding, “Many school grounds, especially in Metro Manila and other urban areas have surrendered sacred space for the construction of new buildings to accommodate the growing number of students.”

“A changing culture is also contributory to the poor sports performance of the Filipino youth. Instead of engaging in physical and sports activities, our young have become prisoners of their virtual world of computers. It is time for government to step in. Our educational system was once part of the sports whole, let us help contribute to making it happen again through the PHSS,” Angara said.

saintm

May 24th, 2012, 06:32 PM

Bangus feeding frenzy & feed conversion ratio

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The feeding habits of bangus hatcheries need a makeover.

“One problem in feeding management is that technicians just feed ad libitum,” said Dr. Relicardo M. Coloso of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) Aquaculture Department. “Uneaten feed is wasted feed, and results in a higher Feed Conversion Ratio.”

He was referring to the amount of feed needed to increase the weight of milkfish. The use of deficient diets with low nutrient and energy density are the main reasons for a poor Feed Conversion Ratio.

Research at SEAFDEC has lowered the ratio to 2.7; that is, it takes 2.7 kilograms of feed to help milkfish gain a kilogram in weight.

“The ideal for bangus is 1.5 kg. of feed to achieve a 1 kg. weight gain,” said Coloso, a biochemist with a PhD in nutritional sciences; his research focuses on fish nutrition.

“If you bring down the Feed Conversion Ratio, you need less feed to harvest a certain tonnage,” he explained. “If it is less than 2:1, then it is more cost effective, meaning less feed is required.”

Using soy bean meal and soy protein concentrate, SEAFDEC researchers have brought down the Feed Conversion Ratio to 2:1 in floating cage conditions at the SEAFDEC Igang research station in Guimaras.

“When we tested some of the commercial diets rigorously, the Feed Conversion Ratio was even higher at 3.4,” Coloso said. “We need to bring it down to less than 2.”

If not, farmers will give more feeds, causing problems from excess and uneaten feed that turns into waste which, together with fecal excreta, pollutes the environment and affect the long-term productivity of milkfish farms.

The result is often the infamous fish kills, more frequently reported in the milkfish cages of Taal Lake and offshore Pangasinan.

Here at SEAFDEC, scientists want to develop the right feeds to nurture the broodstocks, or the father milkfish and the mother sabalo bangus which breed and produce the fry.

Researchers hope that better quality feeds mean better quality broodstocks that will produce enough to stabilize the fry supply.

Feeds, which are crucial at the grow-out phase of culture, comprise up to 60 percent of production cost, exclusive of labor.

“We’re getting there slowly, hopefully in another year with a little adjustment in feeding management and formulation,” Coloso said. “Then we can reach the ideal ratio.”

“Our average from the last study was a 2.1 Feed Conversion Ratio in the floating cage using a soy-based diet,” said Coloso. “We still want to bring that down to less than 2, though, in succeeding trials.”

One of the strategies to reduce input is “Skip Feeding” or supplemental feeding every other day, four times daily.

If 30 percent to 50 percent savings on feed inputs can be realized by adopting the alternate day feeding protocol, feed inputs can be reduced further.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/special-features/agriculture/4786-bangus-feeding-frenzy-a-feed-conversion-ratio

saintm

May 24th, 2012, 06:34 PM

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Isla LPG allots P200M for capital expenses
THURSDAY, 24 MAY 2012 20:18 PAUL ANTHONY A. ISLA / REPORTER
ISLA LPG Corp., a joint venture between Itochu Corp. of Japan and Philippine firm Citadel Holdings, has earmarked to spend P200 million for capital projects this year.

At the launch of Isla’s Solane liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) brand—formerly known as Shellane—Chief Operating Officer Ramon del Rosario said the programmed budget will be used to expand the business.

The budget will be spent to buy LPG cylinders, equipment as well as refurbish the company’s facilities to “make sure it has the right integrity, safety and it is a responsible community participant.”

Del Rosario pointed out that the company already accounts for 17 percent of the Philippine LPG market and plans are on the drawing board to increase this market share to around 20 percent to 22 percent within the next five years.

On January 27 del Rosario said Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. and Isla LPG completed the sale of the former’s LPG business.

“And one of the conditions or requirement of the sale was for us to actually launch our own brand, since Shell did not include the Shellane brand in the sale,” he said.

Del Rosario said there are about 10 filling plants all over the country, and that they have revived the receiving facilities in Pangasinan.

“There are other plans to install a filling facility in south of Manila, putting another facility in the southern islands,” del Rosario adding that these are plans to ensure growth and expansion.

He also revealed that they source their product from the Shell refinery in Batangas and that they are also buying from Itochu. He explained that the company does not want to limit supply acquisition from only one source, adding that they normally get from the best source to benefit the consumers.

The company is targeting mostly the A to upper C economic classes, although they want to have customers from all segments—residential, commercial and industrial. “We're present in all sectors. We have commercial accounts, household, condominiums and the piped LPG in the entire Fort Bonifacio Global City. We are also present in autogas segment, and big customers like Nestlé, Makati Shangri-La, New World Hotel, and several others,” he added.

Del Rosario said the target increase in market share will be across all segments.

In September last year, Pilipinas Shell sold the LPG business to a joint venture between a Philippine and a Japan-based company.

Shell declined to disclose the amount paid for the LPG unit, saying that it is market sensitive information, adding that the transaction is consistent with the company’s strategy to concentrate its global downstream footprint into fewer, larger markets.

“This agreement represents the outcome of the review for Shell’s LPG businesses in the Philippines and is separate to Shell’s other LPG businesses under review, which will be the subject of separate announcements,” Shell pointed out.

http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/companies/27623-isla-lpg-allots-p200m-for-capital-expenses

saintm

May 24th, 2012, 06:42 PM

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saintm

May 24th, 2012, 06:59 PM

ABS-CBN TV32 @Adventure Hundred Islands... Summer ID...

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saintm

May 24th, 2012, 07:16 PM

BSL meets with DPWH engineers to solve the floodings in Dagupan City (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.331980950171725.41150.150200591683096&type=1)
05/24/2012

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saintm

May 25th, 2012, 03:33 PM

UNIDO-Arab Center to hold entrepreneurship training in Dagupan City
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Friday 25th of May 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, May 25 (PIA) -- The United Nations Industrial Development Organization–Arab Regional Center for Entrepreneurship and Investment Training (UNIDO-ARCEIT) is set to stage a multi-sectoral forum on entrepreneurship and investment promotion on Monday, May 28 at the University of Luzon (UL) multi-purpose hall, this city.

The forum, in collaboration with the said university, will introduce the Arab Model for Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion (EDIP) that was conceptualized in Bahrain and successfully shared to 18 countries around the world.

Dr. Carmelo John Vidal, UL Director for Integrated Extension Services, said the forum aims to explore the possibility of establishing entrepreneurship development center in the country that will implement the EDIP Program and other economic-empowerment related initiatives.

The forum was made possible through the UL Graduate School’s Institute of Local Governance and Community Development (ULGS-ILGCD); UL Center for Integrated Extension Services (UL-CIES;) and UL Students in Free Enterprise (UL-SIFE).

It can be remembered that the UL-SIFE team represented the Philippines in the international SIFE contest held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last year. The group won the opening round competition and advanced to the semi-final round. (JCR/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411337909211

saintm

May 25th, 2012, 06:10 PM

Rainy season not yet officially here despite daily rains – PAGASA
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Friday 25th of May 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, May 25 -- Despite heavy rains being experienced in the province almost every afternoon, the rainy season is not yet officially here.

Greg De Vera, bureau chief of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration in Pangasinan, said the declaration of the onset of the rainy season is based on a criteria that at least five of the seven field stations of PAGASA all over the country would register at least 25 mm amount of rainfall for five days.

“As of today, rainy season is not yet official but it will soon be declared as most of the signs are now being experienced,” De Vera said during the KBP forum held at the Philippine Information Agency on Thursday.

He said the rainy season will most likely be declared in early June and will continue until July and August.

Weather today remains in neutral condition with no threat of El Nino nor La Nina, he added.

Rains with thunder and lightning that beset the province, he said, is due to the southwest monsoon.

He advised the public to be wary of thunder and lightning and take precautions like unplugging electronic devices, staying away from open fields and watery areas.

Houses made of light materials and those that need repair must also be fixed as early as today to avoid problems when heavy rains come.

De Vera said PAGASA targets zero casualty in the rainy months thus reminding the public to be cautious all the time. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411337843069

saintm

May 26th, 2012, 07:49 AM

The summer capital of the Philippines hosted the three-day 15th Dairy Congress and Expo at the Hotel Supreme Convention Plaza, Magsaysay Road, Baguio City from May 16 to 18, 2012. Delegates from the different parts of the country convened at the registration area on the morning of the first day including the prominent guests and speakers: New Zealand Ambassador Reuben Levermore; Danilo V. Fausto, National Chairman, DairyCon; Mr. Philip Shull, Agricultural Counsellor, USDA-FAS; Rep. Mark Mendoza, Chairman, Committee of Food and Agriculture of the House of Representatives; Former Senator Leticia Shahani; Hon. Davinio Catbagan, DA Asst. Secretary; Ms. Grace Cenas, National Dairy Authority Administrator; and Former Congressman Mark Cojuangco, Congress Director.

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The focus of the nationwide convention is to be able to magnify the locally produced milk in the country that is guaranteed to be fresh and not reconstituted as this year’s theme, “Gatas Pinoy: Paunlarin, Tangkilikin, Palaganapin!”, want to define.

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It is an honor to have the 5th District of Pangasinan Dairy Farm serve as host for the 15th Dairy Congress and Expo. The 5th District of Pangasinan Dairy Farm has been hard at work towards marketing its products to provide more Filipinos with truly fresh milk products.

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The dairy industry in the Philippines has grown so much over the years and it is time the Filipino people are made aware of it. Therein lies the beauty of the 15th Dairy Congress and Expo. It is an opportunity to all the dairy players all over the Philippines to show their products, to let their countrymen know and benefit from the fruits of their labor.

More than that, this Dairy Congress and Expo serves another purpose. That purpose is to show people what it really means when dairy product are labeled as Fresh. The milk we find in groceries, although labeled as “fresh” is not truly fresh milk. Our local dairymen are the only suppliers of true fresh milk in the country and it is through events such Dairy Congress and Expo as well as the DairyCon that Filipinos will get to know the true meaning of Fresh Milk.

Milk is full of nutrients and vitamins that are essential for a child’s growth. With milk, we can lessen the number of malnourished children in our country. The fresh milk that is produced by our local dairies can go a long way in improving the health of our children.

I believe that the 15th Dairy Congress and Expo will be an instrumental in raising awareness of our local dairy industry that continues to grow. It will aid in the promoting of our locally produced milk. It will continue spreading the true definition of Fresh in milk labeling. Together, we can make the local dairy industry greater that it already is.

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saintm

May 26th, 2012, 07:55 AM

Estrella-Irrigation gives the farmers reason to plant

May 20, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Brando Cortez

SAN NICOLAS-Irrigation projects meant to carry water from the re-regulating pond at the San Roque Dam are now in full blast to meet the government’s rice self sufficiency program.
It was during last year’s budget hearing when Abono Party-list Rep. Robert Raymund M. Estrella Jr. and chairman Rosendo So lobbied for the national government to fund irrigation projects in eastern Pangasinan to take advantage of the water that will be impounded by the re-regulating pond.
Estrella said the bottomline of providing irrigation projects is to give reason for farmers to plant.
“Binibigyan natin ng reason ang magsasaka na magtanim…Magtatanim sila dahil kikita sila,” Estrella said. “Para ano pa na magtanim sila kung hindi naman sila kikita?”
“Kapag may kita ang farmers…may pambili sila ng pang-araw araw na pangangailangan, may pera sila para sa pag-aaral ng mga anak nila.” Estrella said. “
Estrella said the government should take advantage of the resources available in the province.
“Unlike other provinces, the province of Pangasinan is blessed with a good source of water for irrigation purposes -he San Roque Dam.” Estrella said. “The water will be there and we need new irrigation canals where the water will flow to the farms.”
“As of now we are only utilizing 30 percent of the water from the San Roque Dam,” Estrella said. “May 70 percent na idle water, gagamitin natin ang tubig na nito para sa irrigation.
Pangasinan Federation of Irrigators Association President Oftociano Manalo said he worked with presidents of different irrigators associations to petition the government through the Abono Party-list to make representations with them during the budget hearing.
“Kasama ako noon na nagsubmit ng petition at nagsalita sa budget hearing for funding ng irrigation projects sa eastern Pangasinan,” Manalo said. “Around 4,500 hectares ang bagong mapapatubigan, ibig sabihin niyan ay additional palay production para sa mga magsasaka ng Pangasinan.”
Estrella said that he conceptualized the project with consultation from NIA Agno River Integrated Irrigation Project Office.
NIA ARIIP Project Manager Reynaldo Mencias said that the irrigation projects complementing the re-regulating pond are meant to increase yield in palay and cropping intensity.
Mencias said crop intensity is when the farmers in the newly irrigated areas will have additional cropping seasons resulting to increased incomes due to the introduction of year round water supply to their farms.
“The water from the re-regulating pond will be channeled through the new irrigation systems and this means that the farmers can plant palay for at most 3 cropping seasons,” Mencias said. “If the farmers had one cropping season only, now they can go for 3 cropping seasons.”

http://northwatch.wordpress.com/2012/05/20/estrella-irrigation-gives-the-farmers-reason-to-plant/#more-8115

hermss347

May 26th, 2012, 08:52 AM

ano na balita sa SM Dagupan?

:)surveying pa lang ang ginagawa nila sa ngayon:)

ISwitch

May 26th, 2012, 11:02 AM

ayos, gumagapang na pala sana matapos agad, may render na ba?

hermss347

May 26th, 2012, 02:38 PM

ayos, gumagapang na pala sana matapos agad, may render na ba?

:ohno:wala pa:ohno:at likes kc ng sm un bagong daan patungo ng calasiao wait lang tayo at mga 80% pa lng un nakukuhang lot ng ROB para sa housing kya d pa nila maumpisahan:)

phoenicians

May 26th, 2012, 04:44 PM

:ohno:wala pa:ohno:at likes kc ng sm un bagong daan patungo ng calasiao wait lang tayo at mga 80% pa lng un nakukuhang lot ng ROB para sa housing kya d pa nila maumpisahan:)

:)Thanks for the updates kabayan...

max300jmm

May 26th, 2012, 05:50 PM

padaan ako yup my nagssurvey doon may nakalagay na patriangle na bakal, nililipat lipat nila

max300jmm

May 27th, 2012, 01:43 PM

ISwitch

May 27th, 2012, 04:21 PM

may nakalagay na bang logo ng SM? dapat gawin nila dyan ielevate nila ng 2m para sigurado na di aabutin ng baha kung may mala-ondoy at peping na dadaan, yun lang naman ang hazard dyan

915bungohunter

May 27th, 2012, 04:34 PM

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By TTT wong Bolinao Church Bell Tower
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saintm

May 27th, 2012, 06:26 PM

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GREAT UPDATE! :banana::banana::banana:

saintm

May 27th, 2012, 06:32 PM

Farmers start producing own certified palay seeds

By Liway C. Manantan-Yparraguirre
Sunday, May 27, 2012

STA. BARBARA – The province of Pangasinan has started producing certified seeds for the local farmers after the Department of Agriculture (DA) stopped its certified seed subsidy program in 2010.

To help out the Pangasinense farmers, the Provincial Government and Abono party-list partnered, in cooperation with the DA introduced the program Accelerated Certified Seed Production, tapping local farmers as seed growers.

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Governor Amado Espino Jr. said the program aims to teach farmers latest farm technologies.

Espino, Abono party-list founding chairman; Rosendo So, DA-OIC Regional Director Valentino Perdido; and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Regional Director Nestor Domenden led on Thursday the distribution of certified palay seeds and tilapia fingerlings at the provincial nursery here.

"I hope that Pangasinese farmers will be self-sufficient in the future and no longer depended to government subsidies," the governor said while sharing to the farmers what they saw in Taiwan recently.

He said Pangasinan will remain as an agricultural province in the next 50 years, thus, the Provincial Government strengthening its agricultural programs to help the local farmers.

Phase I of the Accelerated Certified Seed Production and Distribution was conducted in 2010. The plan was hatched by Espino and Abono party-list Representative Robert Raymund Estrella.

Only the town of Asingan in the sixth district was tapped as pilot area for the production of certified palay seeds with 25 hectares of rice land was planted certified seeds.

Seeing the success of the project and the benefit it gave to farmers, Espino allotted P2.5-million financial assistance for the Phase II of the project.

Abono party-list national president Ponciano Onia Jr. said one town/city in each of the six districts was identified as certified seed growing area.

There were 30 hectares in Sual, 40 in Mangatarem, 30 in Sta. Barbara, 20 in Mangaldan, 32 in Urdaneta City, and 35 in Asingan town.

The farmer-recipients were trained on certified seed production for them to also become certified seed growers themselves.

For the Phase II distribution, a total of 8,750 cavans of certified seeds will be distributed, the farmers will be receiving their seed subsidy at identified distribution area at their respective district.

Meanwhile, some 400,000 tilapia fingerlings were also distributed and will be released at communal bodies of water in the province.

These fingerlings were raised at the province’s three nurseries.

Provincial Agriculture Officer-in-charge Dalisay Moya said this project is aimed at increasing the province’s rice and fish production to help augment the income and production yield of marginal farmers. (Sunnex)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pangasinan/local-news/2012/05/27/farmers-start-producing-own-certified-palay-seeds-223692

ISwitch

May 27th, 2012, 06:33 PM

Robinsons Calasiao:
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phoenicians

May 27th, 2012, 09:15 PM

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Hayan ang nakita ko nung dumaan ako, pngatlo na itong ginagawa nilang poso para dyan sila kukuha ng water supply kapag ginagawa na ang mall.

:nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts:

:cheers:..Thanks max sa latest Updates and pics...cenxa ala kasi ako ngayon sa dagupan eh..Keep on postings...balita ko by Mid July start na sila or by October na sila mag Pile postings...

[nightfury]

May 27th, 2012, 09:36 PM

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Hayan ang nakita ko nung dumaan ako, pngatlo na itong ginagawa nilang poso para dyan sila kukuha ng water supply kapag ginagawa na ang mall.

:nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts:

:cheers1:

excited ak la :lol:

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kitang-kita pala ang Robinsons Calasiao mula sa mismong site ng SM Dagupan..napansin niyo rin ba? :D

[nightfury]

May 27th, 2012, 09:44 PM

Bangus Festival's Kalutan ed Dalan
Dagupan City

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[nightfury]

May 27th, 2012, 09:51 PM

Bangus Festival's Gilon-Gilon

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more pics here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150715126218602.397938.134441078601&type=3

[nightfury]

May 27th, 2012, 09:58 PM

Star Green Promenade
Lucao District, Dagupan City

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PIXELHUB VIP Opening

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[nightfury]

May 27th, 2012, 10:19 PM

Binmaley, Pangasinan

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imo, the cleanest lgu in metro dagupan :cheers:

makalasyan

May 28th, 2012, 01:38 PM

phoenicians

May 28th, 2012, 06:50 PM

;91806691']:cheers1:

excited ak la :lol:

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kitang-kita pala ang Robinsons Calasiao mula sa mismong site ng SM Dagupan..napansin niyo rin ba? :D

oo talagang tanaw diyan ang Rob Pangasinan..kaya nga me gagawin daan patungo Robinsons:)

ISwitch

May 29th, 2012, 01:14 AM

talagang future CBD ang dating

saintm

May 29th, 2012, 06:35 AM

Province to receive sports equipment

By Liway C. Manantan-Yparraguirre
Monday, May 28, 2012

LINGAYEN – The Department of Education (DepEd) will turn over sports equipment to the province of Pangasinan on Tuesday at the DepEd’s central office in Manila.

Pangasinan was host in the recently concluded Palarong Pambansa 2012.

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Education Secretary Armin Luistro will lead the turnover ceremony. It will be participated by Governor Amado Espino Jr., members of the Provincial Board headed by Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim Jr., and members of the board’s executive committee.

The turning over of sport equipment was earlier promised by Luistro during the closing ceremony of the Palarong Pambansa.

One of the considerations why Pangasinan was chosen to host the national games was its plan to establish a sports academy as training group for the province’s athletes.

Provincial Board secretary Verna Nava-Perez said some pieces of the sports equipment that were bought by the DepEd were left at the province because of its “outstanding sport program, especially with the planned implementation of a sports academy.”

Luistro said the province set a benchmark in the hosting of the national games this year.

He acknowledged the “five-star accommodation” they experienced in their billeting quarters.

The Secretary also praised the province and the delegates for their discipline the segregation of their wastes.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pangasinan/local-news/2012/05/28/province-receive-sports-equipment-223840

saintm

May 29th, 2012, 01:08 PM

Inauguration and Blessing of Malasiqui Municipal Hall

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saintm

May 29th, 2012, 01:14 PM

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saintm

May 29th, 2012, 01:15 PM

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ISwitch

May 29th, 2012, 02:18 PM

ano na balita sa mga bagong investments/projects sa Dagupan/Pangasinan? may mga major investors din ba na pumapasok aside from SM and Robinson's?

ISwitch

May 29th, 2012, 02:19 PM

[nightfury]

May 29th, 2012, 06:01 PM

Congratulations to the Fighting Pride of Pangasinan!
ANA "The Hurricane" JULATON

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Ana Julaton proved that she was the only "Hurricane" in the featherweight division, reducing Yolanda "Huracan de Yucatan" Segura to a mild breeze and winning a one-sided 10-round decision at the Polifuncional de la Colonia Francisco Villa Oriente in Kanasin, Yucatán, Mexico.

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/257212/sports/boxing/hurricane-julaton-breezes-past-mexican-segura-via-decision

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Julaton dares WBA queen Nava

Fresh from pounding out a one-sided decision over Mexican knockout artist Yolanda Segura, Fil-Am fighter Ana (Hurricane) Julaton yesterday challenged WBA female superbantamweight champion Jackie Nava to a showdown anytime, anywhere even in her own backyard.

Tremblay, for his part, said he’d like to stage the Julaton-Nava fight in Pangasinan. “There are many locations interested in that fight but I would like to give Ana’s next world title fight to the good people of the Philippines,” said Tremblay. “It’s time for her to have a homecoming event. I hope to do it in her home province of Pangasinan and it will be one of the great events of the year. I’ve been attempting to contact Gov. Amado Espino through his staff and I hope to hear a response soon.”

http://www.philstar.com/thedeanscorner/articlescontent.aspx?articleid=805160&publicationsubcategoryid=69

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
:dance::dance:

ISwitch

May 30th, 2012, 07:18 PM

Posted on May 27, 2012 - Filed Under Opinion, Playing with Fire | Leave a Comment

‘Sino ka ba?’
IF Renato Corona has his “Are you correcting me?,” this columnist has his “Sino ka ba?” Maybe you want to know what we are talking about.

You see, less than a month ago, we chanced upon Mayor Benjie Lim and his new councilor allies at his favorite restaurant “Fortune.”

We thought we were friends, so we warmly greeted him and politely begged off to sit at another table. “Dia camid biec ya lamesaan pian agkayo naistorbo,” we said. We were with Ashok Vasandani and our son Nanoy.

Instead of simply replying, “sige, pare….” he should a stern face and snapped, “sino ka ba?”

We were floored, but we kept our cool thinking he was at his usual humoring antic. We just smiled. But our son Nanoy called our attention, “pa, bakit ka ginanon?” We said “nagbibiro lang yon. Don’t mind him.”

Nanoy was unconvinced, looking sullen, pensive, and mumbling… Ashok tried to appease him. “pls. don’t mind him, mapagbiro si mayor.”

For some time, we never thought Benjie meant anything. In fact, he made a clarificatory gesture, trying be friendly later.

But Nanoy up to now couldn’t get past the scene. He vowed never to vote or campaign for Benjie if he ran again.

Why, is he running again?

He should. “Masamit so walad poder, marakep so walad power ta dakkel so nasamel – money, position, power…”

Ciopa may famous sage (was it Lord Achton? who said, “power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” We’re not saying Benjie is corrupt.

And we’re not saying Mayor Lim has absolute power (diad Dagupan labat). But his body language shows he is going to that direction; he has gatecrashed into Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez’s corral and “captured” five of her political allies: Jess Canto, Karlos Reyna Dada Reyna, Chito Samson and Alvin Coquia.

That’s power play, and we don’t begrudge Benjie for that.

What we denounced is up to now, the city owing to its preoccupation with politics and personal gain, has not done anything of the most urgent and basic problems of the city.

First, the garbage. We told Bermie Erasquin’s KBP forum, attended by DENR’s pretty Czarina Wendy Co and the city’s Waste Management head Teddy Villamil, that the city under Mayor Lim is a failure in solving our waste problem.

Some people would laugh when we describe Dagupan “Garbage City!” But it’s beginning to be like that.

Our barangay Tapuac has a stinking garbage pit in the Amado Area, exposing the residents to health problems. And the smell, the stink!!! Ayayay!!! Tapuac residents are paying their garbage fees religiously, but the problem, persists. Kapitan Joke Reyes, what are you doing?

Teddy Villamil and other barkers say the mayor is moving to resurrect the aborted Awai Waste Management Project. Aywan ko langi, baka naghahanap kayo ng away a, Teddy?

If this garbage remains unsolved for the nth time, this columnist will sue the city, we repeat, we will sue the city so for the court will issue writ of Kalikasan to compel the city not to violate environmental laws.

Teka, Teddy, is Mayor Lim really renegotiating the Awai deal? Teddy asked us not to sue Mayor Lim only, but also Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez, all the councilors and the barangay officials. Hmm…pahamak yay Teddy awa? Shades of Corona ka? Manpeyeng si Senator Drilon!

A former city official says the only solution to the city’s garbage problem is not Awai - but to sign up with Urdaneta City’s scientific Waste Management System… yes, for a fee! If it is not Urdaneta, go to Clark.

Our mayor is preoccupied with projects – we call them lipstick projects – that don’t address the urgent, vital and basic needs.

No.1 is garbage, 2. flooding, 3. criminality, 4. Fishing industry, 5. ecotourism.

You see, it’s not the mayor who is solving our flood problem. It’s Rep. Gina de Venecia and the DPWH. If you see less flooding now, it’s because Gina’s pork barrel went to it.

But there’s an ugly fact that the mayor should do but won’t because of politics: the many institutionalized illegal constructions on the city’s river systems. The evidence of these illegal, imposing structures are very visible to everybody. Katon agkayo mankelaw no akin et agna resolba yay delap.

No. 3 Criminality. Poverty and wrong values have driven hundreds if not thousands of Dagupan residents to illegal drugs.

Wadtay obong dad Aling, Bonuan, Intramurous, almost everywhere. We shall dwell on this in a later issue. Andokey ya, agagui.

No.4 Fishing industry. We’ve included this because the so-called bangus industry is only good in name. panay image building ang ginagawa.

Look, the fishpens are coming back! Kayarian kuno na aray batang Benjie.

We need to dredge the city’s river systems. Out there in the mouth of the river in Pugaro and Bonuan is already a clogged “Wawa”, which urgently needs dredging. Or else fishkill will occur.

And why city hall decided to put up a Tsunami Hill only in one barangay? Kalokohan ya. Ibantak!!!

Corruption. Pa-re-research pa natin ito with the COA! Nengneng yo. They are putting up a lying in hospital to the tune of millions of pesos. They are selling MC Adore under suspicious circumstances! He constructed a Dawel Cruise without any Sangguniang Bayan authority!

Anto laya?

In the 80’s when we were a columnist of the Pangasinan Courier, we met a top provincial official who gave the editor his list of achievements. He asked the editor, Joe’n Fermill to do the editorial for his achievements.

When the paper was out, the head of the editorial was: “The Many Achievements of Mr. Official “ And what followed was a blank space..

When the editor was asked why he did the blank editorial, he said, “anggapoy nanengneng con ginawa to!”

We intend to do the same for Mayor Lim someday.
kaya pala, ang dami rin pala kalokohan si BSL
may nangayayari rin ba sa river cruise at bonuan bangus? ano ba distiguishable improvement sa dagupan dahil dito?

ISwitch

May 30th, 2012, 07:22 PM

Mayor Lim lies again
By Ermin Garcia Jr.

I LISTENED to the interview granted by Mayor Benjie Lim in connection with the worsening garbage problem in the city, and as I had expected he continued to downplay the failure of his administration to resolve the issues, including the ghost of the 30-hectare in Barangay Awai, San Jacinto, that he pledged as early as 2001!

Throughout his monologue, he flippantly referred to the Awai lot as if the city still has possession of the lot and that the city has the title to it, because it does not. This has been confirmed by the City Assessor and City Auditor! The mayor continues to lie.

And as he proceeded to regale the local media with his supposed grasp of the situation, I was aghast at his temerity to admit to the illegal activities that the city was resorting to like it was the norm! But of course, it was not as if the city was not aware of it but for him to even justify these like he had carte blanche to do anything without regard to the country’s laws clearly demonstrated his arrogance in governing the city’s affairs.

I hope the mediamen that had taped the interview would keep it as evidence that can be presented once a complaint against him and the city for violation of the country’s environmental laws is filed. The evidence shows that he was aware of the violations but nonetheless proceeded violating them. Touché!

* * * * *

NO DEBATE, NO ACCOUNTABILITY. Outside of the interview, the mayor was reportedly asked if he would accept my challenge to debate with me on the fraudulent purchase of the Barangay Awai ostensibly for a sanitary landfill, about it being overpriced and the city having lost possession of the property. His glib reply: “Bago ako maki-debate sa kanya, mag-mayor muna siya (referring to me)! I guess that meant he refuses to account to the city for the loss of the city’s P16 M that was paid to his business associate, Jose Mariano Cuña.

Curiously, the city auditor has not recommended to the Commission on Audit any action that should be taken for the lost property. Auditor Ofelia Celi has only gone to the extent of reporting “missing properties” in her 2010 annual report but she did not give details. To date, she has not even responded to the sanggunian’s inquiry about the list. Is she covering up for Mr. Lim and the onor-onors?

More curiously, former City Legal Officer Geraldine Baniqued has kept mum on the issue for the past decade. She, too, must account for her own acts in that fraudulent deal involving the city that she endorsed.

* * * * *

GONZ IS ON FIRE. Watch Fire Player Gonz Duque. He is not one to threaten legal action and later backs down. Gonz demonstrated this when he filed a case with damages against Mr. Lim and the city for illegal collection of business taxes after he and other school owners were humiliated in public by the mayor virtually calling them “tax cheats”!

This time, Gonz is ready to file another case vs. Lim et al (city officials possibly including sanggunian) for failing to protect the environment and the communities, for violating R.A. 9003, the Solid Waste Management Act of 9003 as amended, with impunity.

Gonz has reason to be enraged, nay, furious. Garbage continues to pile up along his barangay’s streets (and in many other barangays) with no respite in sight. He fears an eventual spread of disease in the city. Today, the Lim administration goes through the motion of containing the garbage disposal problem by applying “band-aid solutions” albeit illegal, just to cover-up its continued failure.

As Gonz correctly observed, the Lim administration appears only to be interested in projects that involve “deals” as in million-peso construction projects for his favorite contractors, i.e., P40 M 20-bed Lying-in hospital, P10 M Tsunami Hill, P11 M Daongan ed Dawel, P400 M MC Adore property, P230 M Malimgas Market, etc. not to mention “Instant-Profit” schemes like feeding program for children where items can be bought overpriced by almost 100%, management of fiesta and Bangus Festival that he feels he does not have to account for.

The only seeming concrete action taken by the Lim administration for the protection of the city’s environment in the past was the purchase of the Barangay Awai, never mind that the deal was tainted with graft, but the property was lost.

It will also be recalled that the sanggunian allocated P100,000 for each of the barangays in April 2011 to help ease flooding in their respective communities. And what did the city hall do with it? Onor-onor Emong Valllejos withdrew the sum that was used to pay for the booking of the kapitans for a group tour to Singapore! After issuing conflicting reasons for the expenditure, City Administrator Vlad Mata finally said the expense was justified because it was for Lakbay-Aral! Bah!

For the city’s sake, I say God speed Gonz! Make the Lim administration see the right priority for the city. Stop all the wheeling and dealing!

* * * * *

STILL A MAJORITY OF ONOR-ONORS. Onor-onor Alvin Coquia’s claim that all’s well in the “majority” is pure unadulterated self-serving and hypocritical. His basis? They are now in good terms with Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez! Hello?

Without the Judas 5 showing remorse by correcting the wrong they committed for 30 pieces of silver, the trapo politicos clearly only want to sweep their mess under the rug while leaving the city high and dry.

If the Magic 8 is intact, then the least that the Judas 5 can do is to file a motion asking for the pendency of the obscene resolution they approved pending completion of the discussion of the resolution without prejudice to a possible withdrawal of the authority granted the mayor depending on the results of the discussion. Until they do that, they will remain onor-onors in the eyes of the Dagupeños because they have not redeemed themselves.

When Onor-onor Coquia insisted there was nothing wrong in the passage of the resolution, I became more convinced that he has been completely compromised. What does that make of the observations of Veem Belen with whom the Judas 5 kissed and made up? The least he can do is to agree with her but he won’t.

In sum, the image of an “intact majority” may all be well for the trapos in the Liberal Party but certainly not for the city. For all intents and purposes, there is still a majority of onor-onors in the city council that will not hesitate to turn its back on the people.

Veem Belen should watch her back, her side and what’s in front of her.

* * * * *

MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT BSL’S DEALS. Here’s a set of questions sent to Punchline by an anonymous reader: “If a letter of request will be sent to the city, will the city be obliged to give copies of the official document on the payment of Sixteen Million made by the city to Cuña? No land was received, so was it a fraud sale? Who signed the Acceptance that the land was received by the city? What was COA’s post audit finding? Was there a violation to the Procurement Law which penalizes such an offense with 15 years imprisonment. Ghost delivery? If the MC Adore sale will push through at 75 million, could Benjie Lim be charged with plunder if the actual market value of MC Adore is 400 million? Could Managen be included in the suit?”

Some quick answers. The city can be compelled by the Ombudsman to present the official documents pertinent to the sale. Will city hall give an ordinary citizen a copy? Not a chance. Was it a fraud sale? Since the title to the land was never transferred to the city, the sale can be deemed fraudulent. Unless city hall can prove otherwise, I believe all that the city has is a copy of the title under either Cuña’s name or the original owner’s name. The city auditor Ofelia Celi reported the “missing assets” to COA but did not specify that one of these is the San Jacinto lot. It was the city assessor who confirmed in a hearing at the sanggunian that the city does not have the title to the San Jacinto property that the city already paid for. (Mrs. Celi has not confirmed this, neither has she reacted to the issues raised by The Punch. The Ombudsman can easily determine a violation of the procurement law since the purchase was overpriced. And no, Mr. Lim cannot be charged for plunder for the sale of any city property but he can be charged and convicted in violation of Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act if he is found to have applied illegal procedures in the sale and acquisition of the properties and or to have personally benefitted from the negotiation. So far, no buyer for any of the properties has been confirmed. Please note that Managen only submitted an offer to buy.

In order to obtain official determination of the status of the concrete answers, a simple complaint or request to the ombudsman for an investigation by a Dagupeño is all that’s needed for now. Filer need not identify himself or herself.

The PUNCH has done its duty reporting on the issue, it’s now up to the city’s taxpayers to take action. Will someone stand up for the city and put an end to the stealing and dealing in the city? If none, then the city deserves to be governed to the ground.

christian joe

May 31st, 2012, 06:26 AM

gW0tKk6-uMM

saintm

May 31st, 2012, 09:26 AM

Mayor Lim lies again Baka may dollar account rin sya! :lol::lol::lol::lol:

saintm

May 31st, 2012, 09:29 AM

PAGCOR’s bamboo project

‘PAGCOR’s ultimate goal is to help improve the lives of our countrymen and to make them productive citizens of their communities.’

THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) under Chairman and CEO Cristino Naguiat Jr. has launched a project called E-Kawayan which the chairman hopes will bring back the use of bamboo, which remains so abundant in the country but is now being used less as people shift to concrete, plastic and wood for their furniture and construction materials.

To start the project, PAGCOR turned over a P31-million financial aid to Alaminos, Pangasinan in support of its Hundred Islands Engineered Kawayan Project, dubbed simply as HI e-Kawayan.

PAGCOR’s funding enables the City of Alaminos to have a fully functional bamboo factory, which re-engineers bamboo into wood-like lumber materials for the manufacture of school chairs to be sold at a reasonable price to public schools nationwide through the Department of Education (DepEd).

In its website (http://www.blog.pagcor.ph), Chairman Naguiat Jr. says that PAGCOR supports the project “because it is very different from a simple dole out. The HI e-Kawayan project provides the people of Pangasinan an opportunity to have their own livelihood.”

“That is PAGCOR’s ultimate goal: to help improve the lives of our countrymen and to make them productive citizens of their communities,” says Chairman Naguiat.

PAGCOR sees the HI e-Kawayan project as a big booster to the socio-economic development and ecological stability of Alaminos and eventually the whole country as the project spreads among local government units nationwide.

Once the manufacturing facilities are put in place, some 1,700 families from the city and nearby municipalities will benefit as workers, providing them with a stable source of income. It is estimated that close to 10,000 individuals will be directly benefited by the HI e-Kawayan project.

Marinela Solar, technical control officer of the e-Kawayan project, says that they have tapped experts from state colleges and universities to provide expertise to those who will be working on the project.

“Through these learning institutions, we will train machine operators, plantation and other skilled workers. It will certainly create a lot of job opportunities,” she says.

Solar adds that the project complements the Department of Environment and Natural Resource’s (DENR’s) National Greening Project (NGP) since it is set to reforest 322 hectares of land with bamboo plants which would also help to stop soil erosion and help in slope protection in the area. This will also promote environment sustainability as bamboo plants grow faster than other trees cut for timber.

Kawayan or bamboo is among the woody plants that possess diverse, economical, and functional uses. Bamboo stalks are tapped as a cheap source of materials for building houses, handicraft and native musical instruments. Young bamboo shoots are the main ingredient for lumpiang ubod. The roots of the plant are also known to help prevent soil erosion and floods.

As a major source of bamboo materials in the province of Pangasinan, the city of Alaminos found good use for its rich bamboo supply – to enrich its local economy and ecological stability by utilizing the traditional and the latest knowledge in manufacturing school chairs made from bamboo. School chairs made from re-engineered bamboos are several steps ahead of similar items in the market in terms of aesthetics and quality.

Engineered bamboo is produced by laminating or gluing two or more layers of crushed, split, or veneered bamboo which can be made into engineered floors, chopping boards, table tops and furniture. This technology was developed by Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Batac, Ilocos Norte.

The HI e-Kawayan Project is expected to be implemented over the next few months. The P31 million financial aid given by PAGCOR will be used for building the factory (P7 million), procurement of modern equipment (P8 million), hiring of highly-skilled workers (P6.25 million), a bamboo nursery (P0.25M), preservation of the plantation area (P3.25 million), and the tissue culture laboratory (P6 million).

The project is expected to become a driving force in the development of the bamboo industry in the Ilocos Region. Around 28 out of 62 species of bamboo identified in the Philippines are found in the Ilocos Region. Among the important bamboo species are kawayan tinik (Bambusa blumeana), bayog (Bambusa sp.), botong (Dendrocalamus latiflorus), and giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper). A renewed and intensified interest on bamboo has resulted in its emergence as a good alternative to the decreasing supply of timber in the country.

Why is the country’s gaming agency going into the promotion of bamboo? Pagcor is simply living up to one of its core missions to be “a responsible and responsive partner of the Philippine government in nation-building programs.”

Under Chairman Naguiat, Pagcor spent P1 billion to get Department of Education, Gawad Kalinga volunteers, and TESDA out-of-school youth to build 1,000 classrooms “bayanihan-style; and another P100 million to convert confiscated illegal logs into school desks.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/opinion/5250-pagcors-bamboo-project

ionic_child

May 31st, 2012, 12:09 PM

Baka may dollar account rin sya! :lol::lol::lol::lol:
pordoy na yan si BSL kaya kurakot to da max na. may utang pa yang 150M kay JD. yun trip nya recently sa italy sagot ng SM. di pa naghotel. nakituloy sa house ng dagupenio na OFW dun...haist :ohno::ohno::ohno:

dblog

May 31st, 2012, 12:24 PM

haaay, major major Dagupan who's who na pala bumabatikos na sa kanya, sana nga di na sila tumakbong mayor ni Belen at ng kanilang clan para at least dumami friends ng Dagupan at dumami investors

dblog

May 31st, 2012, 01:47 PM

:ohno:wala pa:ohno:at likes kc ng sm un bagong daan patungo ng calasiao wait lang tayo at mga 80% pa lng un nakukuhang lot ng ROB para sa housing kya d pa nila maumpisahan:)

ano naman kaya ilalagay ng robinsons sa nabili nilang lupa, yung low rise condos na lang sana na resort type para sosi, sigurado madami kukuha nyan baka pag-agawan pa tapos may go-hotle pa at 8-lanes na road ang ipagawa, mala-makati cbd na LOL

saintm

May 31st, 2012, 03:58 PM

pordoy na yan si BSL kaya kurakot to da max na. may utang pa yang 150M kay JD. yun trip nya recently sa italy sagot ng SM. di pa naghotel. nakituloy sa house ng dagupenio na OFW dun...haist :ohno::ohno::ohno:
ANO NAMAN PO ANG PINAGKAIBA NYA SA MGA FERNANDEZ? DIBA PAREPAREHAS LANG NAMAN LAHAT NG OPISYAL KUTAKOT.. BUTI SYA MAY IMPROVEMENT LAGI SA DAGUPAN, KAPAG FERNANDEZ DUGYUT!! PARANG MAYOR LIM AND MAYOR ATIENZA LANG NOH :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

saintm

May 31st, 2012, 03:58 PM

Pangasinan dentists services the underserved
By April Montes
Thursday 31st of May 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, May 31 (PIA) –--To uphold its vision to render oral health care which caters to underserved Pangasinenses, the Pangasinan Dental Chapter (PDC) recently held various activities in the province.

“As health care providers, we are hoping that we can obtain a better picture of the dental profession and how it can be useful in dental practice as well as in public service,” cited Dr. Evangeline Padlan, PDC president.

The dentists conducted dental education and a dental mission at Lasip Chico to promote oral health among Dagupenos on May 2.

They also underwent a zumba session on May 10 at the Power Build gym in Brgy. Herrero to become physically fit. Zumba is a Latin-inspired fitness program involving dance and aerobics exercises. Subsequently, PDC launched a community-based program in the second district of Pangasinan on May 17.

In the community-based program, mothers were taught how to incorporate “malunggay” or morinaga leaves in their dish. After their class, food with malunggay was served to children in the feeding program. Dental education and tooth brushing drill among 100 children followed the event. Padlan said that they will render free dental services to the locals of the second district in their next visit.

Padlan further asserted that their Very Important Patient (VIP) program which started last March is still on-going in the six districts of Pangasinan. Indigents under this program are given free dental services for the whole year as PDC seeks to address poor oral health of those who are underprivileged. (ANL/AMM-PIA 1, Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1941338371879

hermss347

May 31st, 2012, 04:12 PM

hermss347

May 31st, 2012, 05:12 PM

phoenicians

May 31st, 2012, 10:20 PM

ANO NAMAN PO ANG PINAGKAIBA NYA SA MGA FERNANDEZ? DIBA PAREPAREHAS LANG NAMAN LAHAT NG OPISYAL KUTAKOT.. BUTI SYA MAY IMPROVEMENT LAGI SA DAGUPAN, KAPAG FERNANDEZ DUGYUT!! PARANG MAYOR LIM AND MAYOR ATIENZA LANG NOH :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

:)..I second the motion..sino ba naman sa mga politiko ang Tunay na Malinis..:lol:

ionic_child

June 1st, 2012, 04:37 AM

ANO NAMAN PO ANG PINAGKAIBA NYA SA MGA FERNANDEZ? DIBA PAREPAREHAS LANG NAMAN LAHAT NG OPISYAL KUTAKOT.. BUTI SYA MAY IMPROVEMENT LAGI SA DAGUPAN, KAPAG FERNANDEZ DUGYUT!! PARANG MAYOR LIM AND MAYOR ATIENZA LANG NOH :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
hay tama ka Beautiful User. pareho lang sila mas "worster" pa yan VMB. dont get me starting with the butch vm. alam nyo ba na may mga land owners ng kinatatayuan ng csi citimall pa na hanggang ngayon di pa nababayaran ng co. nya. those poor farmers and fishmongers. who knows how they pay in others areas of pangasinan. and mind you they are paid in grocery items available at csi. :ohno:

as long as these two are in the higher positions di aangat ang dagupz.

we need new blood at the helm. imho BSL & VMB should go as far away from dagupan politics as possible.

dblog

June 1st, 2012, 05:41 AM

sino kaya susunod na mayor, si Henry Sy kase may SM Mall na sya,LOLz

christian joe

June 1st, 2012, 06:38 AM

^^ how about former speaker JDV or manay gina??

dblog

June 1st, 2012, 10:08 AM

ay uu, JDV maami kakilalang investors, bakit nga ba di sya active sa paginvite ng investors sa Dagupan?

dblog

June 1st, 2012, 10:12 AM

More profit in tiger shrimp culture
source:http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2012/05/20/business-proposition-22/
By Roberto Garcia

THE culture of tiger shrimp (locally known as sugpo or bingalo) was at the height of its popularity during the 80’s and 90’s until deadly diseases caused mass mortality and eventually huge investment losses.

Though there are still some engaged in the farming of this jumbo shrimp in Pangasinan, the production is still far below compared years ago. Nevertheless, SEAFDEC (Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center) Aquaculture Department, a prominent international aquaculture research facility and where I worked for my first job, has provided some innovative techniques on how to increase shrimp production based on their studies.

One of the recommendations for disease management is to lower the stocking density to reduce the risk of diseases and increase feed conversion efficiency. Also the use of high quality formulated feeds complemented with probiotics will improve the water quality and health of the cultured shrimp. This makes them resistant to diseases which may cause mass mortality. Some feed manufacturers specialize in these kinds of products.

Another is the stocking only of laboratory-screened fry from certified hatcheries and this will ensure disease-free stocks that has a greater chance of growing to maturity. In Dagupan, shrimp hatcheries may provide this service. And finally, the practice of crop rotation in which the culture of another species such as fish is done after farming shrimp in the same pond. This allows time for wastes and other toxic substances to break down and reduce the incidence of diseases.

For water management, SEAFDEC promotes the use of reservoir and settling ponds to ensure the supply of clean and disease-free water. Another is the use of aeration devices such as paddle wheels that increase the amount of dissolved oxygen which makes the shrimp grow faster and at the same time improve the feed conversion efficiency.

Definitely, the above techniques may increase investment cost but the bottom line is there will be an increase in profits because there will be more harvests. Happy farming!

dblog

June 1st, 2012, 10:19 AM

ganito gusto na cafe:
http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4787205477368851&id=49039c3bf73923f30d34b8bdab0a36c7
sa sison sya located

dblog

June 1st, 2012, 10:45 AM

heto pala yung kinalbong forest sa Mangatarem dahil sa unauthorized na pagliko ng ginagawang zambales-mangatarem road:
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from What's Up Dagupan

dblog

June 1st, 2012, 10:50 AM

Lechon Competition during Bangus Festival:
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from What'sUp Dagupan

dblog

June 1st, 2012, 10:58 AM

Robinsons Place Calasiao:
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from : http://www.facebook.com/whatsupdagupan/photos

ionic_child

June 1st, 2012, 12:28 PM

ay uu, JDV maami kakilalang investors, bakit nga ba di sya active sa paginvite ng investors sa Dagupan?
i'd go for jdv anytime.

saintm

June 2nd, 2012, 09:32 AM

Haaay nako.. JDV isang trapo yan! walang magandang ginawa sa Pangasinan..

Ang tagal nyang naging speaker of the house anong investors dinala nya?

ZERO big time investments.. kaloka! NGANGA!!!:lol::lol::lol:

NO TO DE VENECIA!!!

MANGONGORAKOT LANG YAN ULI, HELLO JUETENG!

saintm

June 2nd, 2012, 09:38 AM

DepEd backs Pangasinan’s plan to put up a sports academy
By April Montes
Friday 1st of June 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, June 1 (PIA) -- The Department of Education (DepEd) backs Pangasinan’s plan to put up a sports academy.

The academy is the province’s sports development strategy, and in support to this, DepEd turned-over P2 million worth of various sports equipment to the province last May 29 in its office in Pasig City.

These equipment were used during the recently concluded Palarong Pambansa hosted by Pangasinan. DepEd believes that donating it will be put to good use by athletes who will train in the sports academy.

“This is the program that we want to advocate. Hopefully, Pangasinan will become the model for other provinces that will host the next Palarong Pambansa,” cited DepEd Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro.

Meanwhile, Gov. Amado Espino Jr. expressed his elation to DepEd for giving the province the opportunity to host the national games this year. He also assured the DepEd officials that he will live up to his promise of making this endeavor a benchmark of future “palaro” in the country.

He further noted that the province is one with the department’s concern of having a continuous focus in developing sports for young and aspiring athletes. (JCR/PIA 1 Pangasinan with reports from PIO)

saintm

June 2nd, 2012, 09:39 AM

Dagupan City Agri Office plants 6,000 mangroves
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Saturday 2nd of June 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, June 2 (PIA) -- The city government here led by the team of the City Agriculture Office (CAO), together with volunteers from barangay Pantal, planted some 6,000 mangrove propagules along the Pantal-Dawel diversion road on May 25.

City Agriculturist Emma Molina said CAO has been conducting mangrove population enhancement to rehabilitate and preserve the coastal resources and habitats for wildlife and aquatic resources.

To ensure the projects’ sustainability, Molina said CAO will monitor the nursery sites weekly once the mangroves have been planted.

Even with knees bent and feet submerged under fishpond waters, the Pantal barangay council is thankful for the activity.

“The city government’s initiative to intensify its mangrove planting will greatly benefit our barangay. Mangroves clean the fishpond waters, prevent soil erosion and they are beautiful to look at when fully grown,” said Pantal barangay secretary Arthur Lomibao

CAO has been conducting mangrove planting since May 18 in various barangays of the city and is set to conduct another wave of mangrove planting initiatives on June 25. (JCR/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan with reports from CIO)

phoenicians

June 2nd, 2012, 02:53 PM

:nuts:Haaay nako.. JDV isang trapo yan! walang magandang ginawa sa Pangasinan..

Ang tagal nyang naging speaker of the house anong investors dinala nya?

ZERO big time investments.. kaloka! NGANGA!!!:lol::lol::lol:

NO TO DE VENECIA!!!

MANGONGORAKOT LANG YAN ULI, HELLO JUETENG!

:)TRAPO AS IN TRAPO NA MATAGAL NA MATAGAL NA..IBA NAMAN ANG IHALAL NG 4THD DISTRICT...WALA NA BA TUTULUNG AT IKA UUNLAD NG DISTRITO..KASAWA NA SILA:bash:...PAG NAHALAL NA SILA SA PWESTO AYUN DI MUNA MAKIKITA YAN SA DISTRITO MO..YUN MGA ALIPORES NILA ANG MAKIKIHARAP SA INYO...PAG PUNTA MO SA BONUAN HAUS NILA..PAG HINTAYIN KA NILA HANGGANG TUMIRIK NA MGA MATA MO:nuts:

CHANGE LEADERSHIP///FOR 4TH DISTRICT,,:cheers:

ionic_child

June 2nd, 2012, 03:23 PM

haaay...that's politics in the philippines
it is what it is...
we support the ones we benefit from
or the ones greasing our palms...

saintm

June 3rd, 2012, 09:50 AM

:nuts:

:)TRAPO AS IN TRAPO NA MATAGAL NA MATAGAL NA..IBA NAMAN ANG IHALAL NG 4THD DISTRICT...WALA NA BA TUTULUNG AT IKA UUNLAD NG DISTRITO..KASAWA NA SILA:bash:...PAG NAHALAL NA SILA SA PWESTO AYUN DI MUNA MAKIKITA YAN SA DISTRITO MO..YUN MGA ALIPORES NILA ANG MAKIKIHARAP SA INYO...PAG PUNTA MO SA BONUAN HAUS NILA..PAG HINTAYIN KA NILA HANGGANG TUMIRIK NA MGA MATA MO:nuts:

CHANGE LEADERSHIP///FOR 4TH DISTRICT,,:cheers:

True! we need fresh leaders with dynamic leadership. Sana may magmula sa corporate world, marami ring mga pangasinense na top executives sa manila ha, :cheers:

saintm

June 3rd, 2012, 09:54 AM

haaay...that's politics in the philippines
it is what it is...
we support the ones we benefit from
or the ones greasing our palms...

Sad but true, election time comes pera pera lang talaga ang labanan. Kasi nga po its more fun in the philippines :lol:

saintm

June 3rd, 2012, 09:56 AM

HOMETOWN SNAPSHOT
In Pangasinan, butterfly garden spreads wings
By Gabriel Cardinoza
Inquirer Northern Luzon
Saturday, June 2nd, 2012

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BUTTERFLIES doing their work in the Ubaldo couple’s garden.

CONTRIBUTED BY WILLIE LOMIBAO
VILLASIS, Pangasinan—Pastor Dominador Ubaldo and his wife, Joy, make time every day to visit their garden in the farming village of Lipay just across the Agno River here, traveling from their house in neighboring Rosales town.
They come here to check on their orchids, their ornamental plants and, most importantly, the butterflies they raise on a half hectare lot just behind the house of Joy’s parents.
“They actually could not stay away from their garden for long,” says Bing Ramos, Ubaldo’s cousin, who lives near the garden. The couple would spend hours enjoying the place they have named “Minuyungan,” an Ilocano word for “garden.”
“We have always been passionate about creating our own butterfly garden,” says Ubaldo, 50, a pastor of the Church of God World Missions Philippines in the village.
He is also administrator of the family-owned Tayug Family Hospital in Tayug town, where Joy, 47, a doctor, is the hospital’s medical director.
Ubaldo says that every time he and his wife travel here and abroad, they would always look for a butterfly garden.
Then, six years ago, they met a friend from Marinduque province who helped them set up their own butterfly garden.
“We had this (vacant lot) before,” Ubaldo says. The area used to hold a small cage that was swept by flood in October 2009.
Ubaldo built a new, massive cage on the same spot, that included a breeding section and was big enough for butterflies to fly freely. He now has 15 species of butterflies in that cage.
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Ubaldo also built a seminar room for visitors. “It’s not really that difficult to maintain a butterfly garden. You just have to have time for it,” he says.
What is important is to make sure that the garden has a host plant for each butterfly species.
“Butterflies lay eggs only in their host plants. So, they will always look for their own host plants and you will have to make sure that those plants are there,” Ubaldo says.
Butterfly eggs hatch into caterpillars two to three weeks after they are laid. The caterpillar consumes for another two weeks before it pupates for two weeks more, until it turns into a butterfly.
“A butterfly lives only for two weeks. But if it’s healthy, it could lay around 800 eggs in two weeks,” Ubaldo says.
What was meant to be a private garden for the couple and their young children has been drawing tourists and hobbyists. Their curiosity was triggered when the couple mounted a butterfly sanctuary exhibit during the SM Rosales’ Earth Day celebration in May. “We have been also receiving calls and text messages inquiring about a tour,” Ubaldo says.
He says they never consider the garden as an enterprise but the attention has convinced him there’s a market. At a friend’s wedding, each guest was gifted with a butterfly, which they set free after making a wish for the newlyweds at the ceremony, he says.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/205535/in-pangasinan-butterfly-garden-spreads-wings

saintm

June 3rd, 2012, 09:58 AM

Dam Alert Raised As Storm Nears
By ELLALYN B. DE VERA and AARON B. RECUENCO
June 3, 2012, 3:03am
Communities in Quezon City, Valenzuela and Malabon were alerted yesterday to the possible overflow of the La Mesa Dam in Quezon City.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather specialist Oyie Pagulayan said the water level in La Mesa was at 79.76 meters as of 1 p.m. on Saturday, 0.3 meters below the normal level of 80.15 meters.

The warning was issued as tropical storm Ambo, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall, approached Northern Luzon.

Hundreds of travelers were stranded in Bicol and the Visayas and flights were cancelled as the storm neared.

"If we consider the forecast rainfall of the (PAGASA) Forecasting Division, we may likely reach the dam’s overflowing level," Pagulayan said noting the forecast rainfall at 15-25 mm per hour within the diameter of Ambo, is considered heavy rains.

Reports cited that authorities of the La Mesa already advised the concerned local government units (LGUs) to warn residents that will be directly affected by the flow of excess water to be on alert for possible flash floods.

Communities that may likely be affected by flooding are Fairview, Forest Hills, Quirino Highway, Papri, Goodwill, Sta. Quiteria, and San Bartolome in Quezon City, Barangay Ligon along North Luzon Expressway in Valenzuela and Malabon.

Pagulayan also noted that one spillway gate of Magat Dam in Isabela was opened Friday night in anticipation of heavy rainfall.

As of yesterday afternoon, the level in Magat was 191.88 meters. The gate was opened one meter, releasing 228 cubic meters of water per second, she said.

The normal level of Magat is at 193 meters.

One gate of Binga Dam in Benguet was also partially opened to let out water.

"The dam’s water level was 572.46 meters as of 1 p.m. Saturday," Pagulayan said.

She pointed out that the water released from Binga will cascade down to the San Roque Dam in Pangasinan, whose level is relatively low as of yesterday.

Undersecretary Benito Ramos, executive director of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), said the bulk of the stranded passengers, nearly 500 persons, were in Tabaco port, on their way to Catanduanes.

A later report from the Philippine Coast Guard put the number of stranded passengers at 920.

About 30 people in a fishing boat were reported to drifting in the middle of the sea off Catanduanes.

Raffy Alejandro, director of the Office of Civil Defense Bicol, said the report they received was that the boat ran out of gasoline. The passengers, on the other hand, are safe.

Alejandro said a rescue team cannot head out to sea because it was too dangerous.

Yesterday morning, Ambo was spotted off Aurora heading towards Northern Luzon at 13 kilometers per hour. The storm was packing 75 kph winds and gusts of up to 90 kph.

As of Saturday afternoon, storm signal 2 was raised over Calayan island and the Batanes group of islands . Signal No. 1 was hoisted over Northern Aurora Isabela, Cagayan and Babuyan island.

Ramos said police and military units were standing by for search, rescue and evacuation missions in areas most likely hit with flashflood and landslides.

Aldzar Aurelio said the eye of "Ambo" was estimated at 200 kilometers east-northeast of Casiguran, Aurora at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

The storm slightly intensified with maximum sustained winds up to 85 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 100 kph.

"If it maintains its speed and direction, Ambo is expected to move out of the Philippine area of responsibility by Tuesday," Aurelio said.

Ambo is expected to be at 240 km northeast of Aparri, Cagayan by this morning. It will be at 350 km northeast of Basco, Batanes by tomorrow morning.

Inclement weather brought about by tropical storm Ambo caused the cancellation of 32 domestic flights yesterday morning.

According to reports reaching the Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s Media Affairs Division, flag carrier Philippine Airlines cancelled flights PR277 and PR278 which is a turnaround flight service between Manila and Legaspi City.

Cebu Pacific also cancelled turnaround flight services between Manila and Legaspi City, Manila and Naga City, Manila and Busuanga, and most of its Manila and Caticlan flights.

Air Philippines cancelled flight 2P040 which is the return segment from Caticlan to Manila.

The management from the three airline companies said all affected passengers will be accommodated on the succeeding flights as soon as the weather in the area improves and flight services resume. (With reports from Chito Chavez, Raymund Antonio and Anjo Perez)

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/361075/dam-alert-raised-as-storm-nears

saintm

June 3rd, 2012, 10:02 AM

Galleons, Titanic, ‘1st OFW’ star in Pasay maritime museum
By Nathaniel R. Melican
Philippine Daily Inquirer
9:51 pm | Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
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A new museum in Pasay City seeks to retell the Philippines’ rich maritime history and how it has shaped the country through the centuries.
Located on the sixth floor of the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies building on Roxas Boulevard, Museo Maritimo claims to be the first to offer a comprehensive chronicle of the Filipino’s life at sea—starting with a man believed to be from Cebu who may have been the first to circumnavigate the globe ahead of any Westerner.
Antonio Araneta, a scholar who led the research, said the project was long overdue considering that the Philippines provides a significant number of seafarers for today’s global shipping industry.
“Some 1.3 million overseas Filipino workers are seafarers, and our history is basically determined by maritime events. We thought that if we are going to understand history better, we have to understand how maritime trade brought about the country that we call the Philippines,” Araneta told reporters at the recent soft launch.
A pair of doors with round windows—like those on ships—leads visitors to Museo Maritimo which took nine months to build and will formally open to the public in August. Inside, around a floor area that could fit two basketball courts, the walls are painted ocean blue.
A statue of a Franciscan priest, known only in history as Odorico, welcomes visitors with outstretched hands. He celebrated the first Holy Mass in the country in Bolinao, Pangasinan, in 1324, together with Chinese traders and Italian missionaries, contrary to popular knowledge that the first Mass was held in Limasawa (now part of Southern Leyte) in 1521, Araneta said.
Also on display are detailed models of Spanish galleons that plied the Manila-Acapulco trade route, along with reproductions of navigation maps that cover the Philippines from that era. Another section shows ancient ship artifacts like binoculars, beacons and sextants.
Titanic souvenir
Though it departs from the theme of the museum, one item is sure to grab history buffs: An original menu from the legendary RMS Titanic, the proud luxury liner that sank on its maiden voyage in 1912.
Araneta said the item was on loan from his personal collection. A similar memento detailing the last meal served on the ill-fated ship fetched more than $118,000 or about P5 million during an auction in the United Kingdom on April 1 this year.
But the museum trains its main spotlight on a local hero, a man called Enrique de Malacca, who entered history books as the companion of Ferdinand Magellan when he made the voyage to the Philippines in search of the Spice Islands in 1521.
A statue of Enrique based on descriptions given by Magellan’s chronicler Antonio Pigafetta stands amid panels piecing together his story as the man who may have been the first to circumnavigate the world.
Araneta said that based on research, Enrique was originally a native of Cebu who was captured by the Moros and later sold as a slave in Malacca (now a city in Malaysia). When Magellan invaded Malacca almost a decade before reaching the islands that would become known as the Philippines, he took Enrique with him to Europe.
‘Language Geiger counter’
“In his quest to find another route to the coveted Spice Islands, Magellan brought Enrique to serve as his ‘language Geiger counter,’ a linguist, to find his way back to the islands,” Araneta said.
Magellan paid Enrique the same salary as Pigafetta’s and used him to communicate with the natives when they arrived in Guam, Sulu and Homonhon Island. But his dialect, which is a variant of Cebuano mixed with Ilonggo, was not understood there, Araneta added.
“It was only in an area called Masawa in the Butuan area, a Cebuano-speaking region, where Enrique was understood for the first time. This was when Magellan realized he was near the islands he was looking for,” he said.
After Magellan was killed in a battle with Lapulapu in Cebu in 1521, his men turned against Enrique. “The ship’s crew ordered him to tell local leaders to give the treasures they have promised, but Enrique allied himself with the locals and invited the remaining Spanish leaders to a banquet where they would supposedly receive the gifts. Enrique and the locals used the banquet to ambush the leaders,” Araneta said.
The remaining members of the expedition team then hurriedly left, found their way to the Spice Islands, before returning to Spain. As for Enrique, Araneta said, he settled in Cebu.
“To rally the support and have the trust and confidence of the locals just like that would be very hard if you were not understood,” Araneta said to back up the theory that Enrique was most likely a native of Cebu.
Enrique’s story resonates on the great journeys taken by today’s overseas Filipinos, he said.
“He is not only the first to circumnavigate the globe but he also could be the first overseas Filipino worker. He could have returned to Spain and enjoyed an inheritance from Magellan but he decided to work for the benefit of his fellow natives and he eventually returned to Cebu,” he said.
“I hope this story and this museum will put us in the right perspective globally,” Araneta said.

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/38653/galleons-titanic-%E2%80%981st-ofw%E2%80%99-star-in-pasay-maritime-museum

Chris Uriel

June 3rd, 2012, 10:02 AM

HUC na ba ang city nato?

saintm

June 3rd, 2012, 10:13 AM

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saintm

June 3rd, 2012, 04:28 PM

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8 whale sharks visit Pangasinan
Philippine Daily Inquirer
8:24 pm | Sunday, June 3rd, 2012

DAGUPAN CITY—The presence of eight whale sharks known as “butanding” in Lingayen Gulf off San Fabian town has provided fishermen new income and may have indirectly conserved fish resources in the area.
“This is the biggest number of butanding that visited the place and we are hopeful that [they will return] annually,” said Nestor Domenden, Ilocos director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
Many residents who want to see the whale sharks up close pay fishermen to take them to the area, he said, thus distracted them from fishing.
The eight whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), locally known as “Supok,” have been sighted from about a kilometer out to sea, where they graze on tiny shrimps, small fish, plankton and squid.
Two weeks ago, four whale sharks were seen swimming in the same area. The other four apparently joined them which, Domenden said, suggests that the marine environment there is good for them and that they do not feel threatened by the people in the area.
Some residents try to touch the whale sharks, which BFAR discourages because they may get drawn into the waters if the whales flinch, he said. The average size of the eight whale sharks is about five meters long.
BFAR personnel ensure that the whale sharks are not harmed, Domenden said. Yolanda Sotelo, Inquirer Northern Luzon

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/206003/8-whale-sharks-visit-pangasinan

saintm

June 4th, 2012, 07:18 AM

Proudly Dagupan’s best seal to boost city’s economy – BSL

June 1, 2012

DAGUPAN CITY – “To come up with a trademark of excellent product quality that will boost the marketing of the city not only as a tourist destination but a place where you can have the finest products and services you can think of.”
Mayor Benjamin S. Lim aptly put the aim of the Proudly Dagupan’s Best Logo-Making contest as he faced the media during the launch and press conference for the design tilt last May 21 at the City Mayor’s Office Conference Room.
Lim also bared that aside from the Dagupan bangus which will headline the array of produce the city will be promoting as soon as the issue on the Bangus Processing Plant is resolved, the city will be marketing its native delicacies such as bucayo and pastillas and even looking into inviting manufacturers from other towns and cities in the province to register their commodities as part of Proudly Dagupan’s Best line.
For the best services row, the city is encouraging masseurs to acquire professional credentials to let the tourist experience the type of massage they could only have here as the initial offering.
“We are expanding those services as we are trying to market the city as a destination where you can enjoy both the food and services,” Lim said.
The seal will also be used to indicate the city’s endorsed hotels and entertainment establishments as patterned from the Department of Tourism and Hong Kong Tourism Association’s way to distinguish their accredited firms.
Lim assured that the initiative will bolster the city’s economy as it will strengthen the business sector which will enable them to generate more jobs and livelihood for the denizens here.
To effectively control and upgrade the quality of the products and services, Lim said that all of them will undergo assessment by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and other governing agencies before being awarded the seal.
“For example the pigar-pigar, only the stalls that passed the standards we have set will be given the seal and we will keep on improving those standards as time goes by… But we are employing varying standards on every product,” he clarified.
Lim has also pledged support for the participating manufacturer. Taking the case of a pastillas maker here whose sweets have short shelf life due to scarcity of raw materials that renders the product unsuitable for storage and export, he promised to help in finding the needed ingredients to lengthen the life span of delicacy.
He also revealed that the city is now studying ways to process Dagupan bangus for easy distinction from other fish such as unique packaging and flavor and to ensure consumers that it is the world’s tastiest milkfish they are buying and avoid being deceived by unscrupulous traders who merely use the brand for their fish.
“Why should there be a certified Dagupan bangus?” he asked. “Time will come that its price will be appraised higher. It has its own name because of its quality that’s why we need to protect it,” he asserted.
He warned those who will attempt to counterfeit the seal that the city government has and will exert all it effort to pin them down at justice’s hand.
Executive Assistant for Tourism and Revenue Generation Deborah Castillo, also the Proudly Dagupan’s Best chair, guaranteed that the procedures will be continuously implemented and sustained as accreditation and evaluation and monitoring committees were formed, with members involving the whole community such as government and non-government agencies representing different sectors.
The logo-designing contest is up until June 14 at 12 noon and the winning logo that will be used as the Proudly Dagupan’s Best seal will be unveiled on June 20 as part of the Agew na Dagupan celebration. (CIO)

http://northwatch.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/proudly-dagupans-best-seal-to-boost-citys-economy-bsl/

g_caloo

June 4th, 2012, 08:12 AM

iba ba ang IRA kapag HUC?

g_caloo

June 4th, 2012, 08:17 AM

ano naman kaya ilalagay ng robinsons sa nabili nilang lupa, yung low rise condos na lang sana na resort type para sosi, sigurado madami kukuha nyan baka pag-agawan pa tapos may go-hotle pa at 8-lanes na road ang ipagawa, mala-makati cbd na LOL
kahit 6 lanes lang tulad nito,pero dapat wala center island kung yung kalye eh para sa street dancing festival at party na syang uso sa Dagupan:
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saintm

June 4th, 2012, 06:05 PM

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saintm

June 4th, 2012, 06:07 PM

John Van de Steen Male Choir visits Dagupan City

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Formerly members of the Manila Cathedral Boys Choir, the all male singing group decided to continue singing and re-grouped themselves as the John Van de Steen Male Choir in honor of their choir director John Van de Steen. Under the leadership of Oscar P. Palabyab, the group were welcomed by Mr. Emy Bamba, tourism officer Rose Teng Mejia, IT head Mel Caspillan, and Mdm Nora Siapno.

saintm

June 4th, 2012, 06:09 PM

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saintm

June 4th, 2012, 06:18 PM

Santacruzan sa Dagupan, Pangasinan

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saintm

June 4th, 2012, 06:24 PM

Dasol Hideaway:

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saintm

June 5th, 2012, 05:15 AM

Bare Eye
Invitation to a quiet revolt
By Recah Trinidad
Philippine Daily Inquirer
12:29 am | Tuesday, June 5th, 2012
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THE GOVERNOR of the Province of Pangasinan, Amado T. Espino Jr., always had a hard time explaining to guests how the provincial capitol was once a virtual garbage dump, the building and facilities in an advanced state of disrepair and decay.
The place, overlooking historic Lingayen Bay, was utterly unfit for official habitation.
“It’s now called the Malacañang of the North,” said Butch Velasco, provincial information officer.
Long given up for lost, the capitol has also risen majestically from a wasteland into a humble display window of dignity and quiet elegance.
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“It’s a must-see for visitors of the province,” Velasco explained.
He said the architecture—“French-influenced but Filipino inspired”—mounted mainly on hardwood, was a personal choice of the Governor.
What’s truly inspiring was the absence of loudness—common in residences built courtesy of OFM remittances—along provincial highways and interior roads in the North.
Instead of scream about successful governance and flaunt the financial success in the province, the capitol has been turned into a symbol of honest dedication.
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The truth, explained the provincial information officer, was that the renaissance had needed a firm revolutionary hand.
An info sheet on Gov. Espino said he “translates great adversities into golden opportunities.”
Here are some little-known pogi points on Espino, courtesy of his information officer: “A graduate of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), he engaged enemies of the state, was ambushed and left for dead by a company of the New People’s Army led by Kumander Dante. After landing in the ICU and 18 months of medical care, he formed a special task force of 14 men and captured Kumander Dante. His hits included other insurgents and drug lords, feats that earned him several spot promotions. He was awarded the Gold Cross Medal, the highest military honor.”
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The information officer stressed that Espino has always maintained great standards of excellence in whatever he does.
But enough of this: Allow me to instead confess that your reporter here was abducted last weekend by two friends, national cycling great Jesus Garcia Jr. and veteran news correspondent Jun Velasco.
We had a short drive from Mangaldan and, before I knew it, there was Gov. Espino extending his hand in warm welcome.
The meeting place was surrounded by water, and we had to take a short bridge.
I didn’t know exactly what that meeting with the Governor was all about.
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For starters, Gov. Espino introduced his guests to the broiled sinungayan fish, whose intestines, the liver mainly, he claimed to be a tested main source of virility.
For the record, Gov. Espino was most thankful for a previous column wherein his plans for setting up a sports academy in Pangasinan had been mentioned.
I told him that, frankly, a sports academy—a training and learning institute—is no kid stuff
He said he got doubly convinced about setting up an independent sports academy after his successful staging of the Palarong Pambansa in Pangasinan.
He said he was aghast after witnessing first hand the disunity among national sports leaders.
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He also noticed the lack of a proper outlook and philosophy that should be the guidepost to a successful Olympic quest.
By the way, Espino happened to be a top-rate flyweight boxer during his years at the PMA.
He noted the visible lack of proper measurement and science among national boxers.
“We will be needing sports medicine, with specialists like Dr. Raul Canlas, in the academy,” he explained.

No, he’s not planning a coup, but honestly wants to introduce revolutionary changes in the national sports setup; although he happened to be an original member of the RAM together with now Sen. Gringo Honasan
“I just hate it when they say that winning an Olympic gold medal would cure all the raging disunity, the assorted ills in Philippine sports,” he groaned.

http://sports.inquirer.net/46277/invitation-to-a-quiet-revolt

saintm

June 5th, 2012, 11:24 AM

Earthquake exit maps installed in public schools in time for school opening
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Tuesday 5th of June 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, June 5 -- The city government here has installed earthquake evacuation maps in public schools as part of its proactive measures in time for the opening of classes today.

The installation of maps is the first phase in the council’s school-based emergency preparedness and capacity building project which was started in January, said Arlene Agpoon, member of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) technical working group.

Agpoon said the maps will also enhance and strengthen the capacity of the school disaster risk management offices (SDRMOs) together with the earthquake drill annually observed in the schools here every July in remembrance of the 1990 killer earthquake.

Aside from the three billeting schools during the Palarong Pambansa held earlier last month – the Dagupan City National High School, West Central Elementary Schools I and II – the council has already equipped with the same maps 10 other public elementary and high school here as of May 31. Similar evacuation maps will be installed in 26 other public elementary and high schools in the coming days.

Among the high schools whose rooms were already mounted with the quake exit maps were Judge Jose De Venecia Memorial National High School, Bonuan Boquig National High School, Carael National High School and Salapingao National High School.

The elementary schools already provided with the emergency evacuation guides were Lomboy Elementary School, North Central Elementary School, General Gregorio Del Pilar Elementray School, Sabangan Elementary School, Doña Victoria Q. Zarate Elementary School and Mamalingling Elementary School. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan with reports from CIO)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411338773953

saintm

June 5th, 2012, 02:25 PM

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saintm

June 6th, 2012, 06:27 AM

Pangasinan bets score 1-2-3 finish in Ronda Stage 11

ABS-CBNnews.com

MANILA, Philippines – Comebacking veteran Alfie Catalan of Army-RC Cola capped a 1-2-3 finish for the Pangasinan riders in Stage 11 of the Ronda Pilipinas that ended at the provincial capitol grounds in Lingayen on Tuesday.

In a flat 112.2-kilometer ride from Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Catalan joined 22 other riders in initiating a final breakaway in Mangatarem, Pangasinan with 40 kilometers to go. They were unchallenged from thereon by the rest of the peloton.

Back after nearly a 12-year layoff from road racing, Catalan outsprinted the rest in the last 300 meters, towing fellow Pangasinenses Arnel Quirimit and Emil Pablo, who finished second and third, respectively.

The 6-foot Catalan, who won a gold and a bronze medal in the 2010 Indonesia Southeast Asian Games, clocked two hours, 40 minutes and 27 seconds.

“Panalangin ko talaga bago kumarera na manalo rito sa harap ng mga kababayan ko,” said the beaming Catalan, a three-time SEAG gold medalist whose last road race was in the 2004 Air 21 Tour ng Pilipinas, in pocketing the stage prize of P50,000.

Greeted by his father Alfredo, who wore a yellow cycling jersey, with a kiss as he waited to be awarded his medal, he disclosed that he returned to training for this P7.5-million multi-stage cycling competition in January, two months after the SEA Games.

Quirimit took home the runner-up purse of P25,000, while Pablo, who also finished third in Stage 2, got P15,000 in the cycling showcase presented by LBC and supported by Total, MVP Sports Foundation, Rudy Project, IcomIdas, DHL and Maynilad.

“Gusto naming siyempre manalo sa baluarte namin,” echoed Quirimit, 37, who, like Catalan and Pablo earned an extra P10,000 bonus each for their efforts from Pangasinan Gov. Amado Espino.

Completing a huge day for the Pangasinan cyclists was Northern Luzon-Ilocos’ Ronald Oranza, who grabbed the MVP yellow-gold jersey as the new Best Young Rider after finishing No. 18 (2:40.31).

Oranza dislodged national team member George Oconer, who was the biggest casualty as he suffered a flat tire in Camiling, Tarlac, with some 52 kilometers.

Not only did Oconer lose the yellow-gold jersey but he fell out of the elite 10 in the overall individual standings, plunging from fourth to 18th (42:24.13) after limping home in 54th spot (2:47.31).

Wheeling back into third place was V-Mobile’s Oscar Rindole (42:27.14), a minute and 24 seconds ahead frontrunner Mark Galedo of Roadbike Phils., who continued to wear the LBC red jersey since placing second in the uphill Stage 9 in Antipolo last Sunday (42:25.50).

Eastern Pangasinan’s Harvey Sicam (42:26.06) retained second place while veteran Lloyd Lucien-Reynante of Navy-Standard Insurance slipped from third to fourth (42:27.79).

American Vinyl-LPGMA points leader Cris Joven, continuing to soldier on despite a painful injured left hip after a bad spill last Sunday, was fifth (42:27.40) while his skipper and Stage 9 champion Irish Valenzuela was sixth (42:28.40).

Metro Manila maintained top spot in the team overall rankings (121:08.20) while One Tarlac inched closer on the Big City bets were a mere 24 seconds behind (1:26.17.53) after taking back second place. Navy-Standard Insurance was just 1:28 the frontrunners in third spot (126:18.57).

After three successive days of racing, the remaining 75 riders take a one-day respite on Wednesday while preparing their minds and bodies for the difficult mountain-climbing 12th stage from Lingayen to Baguio City.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/06/05/12/pangasinan-bets-score-1-2-3-finish-ronda-stage-11

mnemonick

June 6th, 2012, 11:54 AM

Random question lang po....Since yung mga past Presidents natin ay mostly from North Since Magsaysay-Macapagal-Marcos-Aquino-Ramos-Macapagal-Aquino (si Estrada lang ata ang naiiba which is from Manila, na impeach pa sya).....sinong mga taga Pangasinan ang most likely na pwedeng maging Presidente in the future?

Travex Travels

June 6th, 2012, 02:45 PM

[QUOTE=saintm;92056433]Dasol Hideaway:

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Wew hehe photos ko to ha. Anyway thanks for sharing. Link of information about Dasol is here:

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:) Next stop in Pangasinan to be featured??? Watch out na lang on Travex Travels. Mga unspoiled hidden and secret hideaways ang ibubunyag. Hehe. :)

saintm

June 6th, 2012, 03:56 PM

^^Susan Roces, Pwede nya i claim na taga San Carlos, Pangasinan sya kasi taga dun si FPJ :lol::lol::lol::lol:

^^Anne Curtis, from Bolinao why not :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Seriuosly in this generation of politicians, NONE!

saintm

June 6th, 2012, 04:11 PM

Cops distribute crime prevention leaflets to students
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Wednesday 6th of June 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, June 6 (PIA) -– The police force in the city distributed crime prevention leaflets to at least 20 public schools here in time for the opening of classes on Monday.

PO2 Rodrigo Vinluan of the Police Community Relations Office said cops were dispersed during the first hour yesterday to distribute the leaflets captioned ‘Mamang Pulis Patnubay sa mga Mag-aaral.'

“We encouraged the students to read the flyers for their own good,” Vinluan said during the Pantongtongan Tayo radio program of the Philippine Information Agency on Thursday.

The crime prevention tips for students was divided into two categories: safety in the streets and walkways, and safety inside public vehicles.

Part of the safety tips in the streets advise the students to refrain from talking to strangers and from wearing expensive jewelries which may catch the attention of robbers; avoid walking alone especially in streets with no lights and; refrain from getting help from strangers who offer to give them a ride home.

In riding public vehicles, commuters are advised to write down the plate number of the vehicle; take extra care of wallets and other belongings; refrain from putting out hands and arms outside the vehicle as this encourages stealers to commit crime aside from the fact that it is dangerous.

In cases of hold-up inside vehicles, students are advised to give their belonging and not to fight back so as not to get hurt. It is not advisable to jump off the vehicle, Vinluan said.

Students and even the public are advised to be vigilant and be aware of their surroundings to prevent crimes and above all, pray to seek guidance from God.

The distribution of leaflets is a joint project of the Police Community Relations and Family Juvenile Gender and Development Division and the Tactical Operations Center which can be reached at telephone numbers 515- 3123 or 515- 6536. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411338880940

saintm

June 6th, 2012, 04:18 PM

Dagupan City schools to use Pangasinan as medium of instruction

Posted on June 3, 2012

ALL public schools in Dagupan, except one, will adopt the Pangasinan language as a medium of instruction for kindergarten to Grade III under the new K + 12 program starting this school year and the mother-tongue literacy program.
Pangasinan is the main tongue spoken in the city, except a portion of Barangay Calmay which is also known as Calmay Ilocano whose residents mainly have roots in Ilocos Sur.
There are two public elementary schools in Calmay, a village separated from mainland Dagupan by the Calmay River, one of which will use Pangasinan and the other Ilocano.
Dr. William Macob, education program supervisor of the Department of Education in Dagupan, said the city schools division is now ready to implement the mother-based instruction from kindergarten to Grade III under the K to 12 program, including in Calmay Ilocano.
It was the late Attorney Regino Ravanzo, a former councilor of Dagupan who came from Calmay Ilocano, who said their ancestors came from Ilocos Sur and that the influx of Ilocanos to Calmay intensified in the 60s when they escaped from the terror of the "saka-sakas" in Ilocos Sur.
Four teachers at the Calmay Ilocano Elementary School have been trained in nearby San Fernando City, La Union, a predominantly Ilocano area.
Macob, speaking at the KBP forum on Thursday, said all other teachers attended seminars on K to 12 held in the cities of Baguio, San Fernando, Dagupan City and the capital Manila from April to May.
Macob also pointed out that three schools in Dagupan have been used as pilot areas for the mother tongue-based instruction, namely those in Caranglaan, Bacayao Norte and Bacayao Sur.
Based on the evaluation of a study group from the University of the Philippines, implementation of the mother tongued-based education in these pilot areas was successful.

http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2012/06/03/city-schools-to-use-pangasinan-as-medium-of-instruction/

saintm

June 6th, 2012, 04:20 PM

DBM returns Dagupan 2012 budget
Posted on June 3, 2012 - Filed Under Headlines, News | Leave a Comment
DAGUPAN’s P581 million budget for 2012 failed anew to get the stamp of approval of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for lack of required documents.
Atty. Janet Abuel, DBM regional director, sent a letter dated May 15, 2012 to the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod chaired by Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez, through Mayor Benjamin Lim, saying they found the budget submission lacking in basic documents as prescribed by law.
The DBM said it was returning the annual budget without prejudice to its resubmission because it failed to include the Annual Investment Plan (AIP) approved by the Sanggunian, including the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Plan and Gender and Development (GAD) plan.
Should the city fail to submit the required documents, the city budget could end up being inoperative in the absence of funds or the city would have to revert to a re-enacted budget based on last year’s amount.
Fernandez said the LDIP is a three-year infrastructure plan of the city government approved by the City Development Council (CDC) from which the AIP must be based. The AIP is only a one-year development plan also approved by CDC.
Councilor Jeslito Seen, SP chairman on finance, speculated that the city will likely revert to a reenacted budget since the office of the city mayor has consistently refused to submit the plans to the sanggunian.
Fernandez, speaking during the Media in Action Forum of the Pangasinan Press Club on Wednesday, said while the AIP plan was submitted by the executive to the SP, it cannot be approved in the absence of a Local Development Investment Plan (LIDP).
Prior to submission to the DBM, the vice mayor already pointed this out to city hall but to no avail.
Councilor Seen corroborated Fernandez' statement saying that under Section 3.1.3 of the Budget Operations Manual for Local Government Units (LGUs), the LDIP must first be submitted before the council can approve the AIP.
City Administrator Vladimir Mata and the executive department, however, never bothered to submit the documents.
Fernandez recalled that this was the same problem that arose last year when the 2011 budget was also returned by DBM.
Mata insisted that the he had submitted all the documents sought by DBM, but Fernandez clarified that the LDIP and the GAD were not among the documents appended to the thick book submitted when the SP was winding up its budget hearing last March.
Seen added that Dagupan's continued violation may seriously affect the city plan to regain its status as a first class city from a second class city. He hinted that the city may even be demoted to third class for its continued violations.
DISCREPANCY
Fernandez surmised that the city mayor’s office has deliberately intended not to submit the LDIP because the AIP provided for a more than P700 million budget whereas the approved budget of the city for 2012 was only P581 million.
By consistently failing to present the LDIP to the SP, the executive appears to be “hiding something” from the council, she added.
In reaction, PUNCH columnist Gonzalo T. Duque, president of the Pangasinan Press Club, was prompted to ask: “So where will city hall get the difference of more than P100 million to bankroll the AIP?”
Seen, in a separate interview, said that Mata clearly ignored Ordinance No. 1975-2012 or the city budget itself, Section V of which states: "The details and expenditures of the 5% Budgetary Reserve (calamity fund) is not authorized due to the absence of a Calamity Plan (page 142, proposed 2012 AIP) contrary to Sec. 12 (c7) of Republic Act 10121.”
Also, Section VI of the same budget states: “ details and breakdown of expenditures of the 20% development fund is not authorized due to the absence of the Comprehensive Development Plan and Local Development and Investment Plan contrary to DILG-NEDA-DBM-DOF Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1,S-2007, dated March 8, 2007.”
At the same time, the GAD plan is always an integral part in any budget as provided by law, he pointed out.
Fernandez told Mata during the forum"Kung hawak mo ang LDIP, kung hawak mo ang LRRDMC plan and Gad Plan, you submit them to the SP so that I can ask the councilors to act on all these right away."

http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2012/06/03/dbm-returns-dagupan-2012-budget/

saintm

June 6th, 2012, 04:23 PM

Pangasinan tagged as leader in PhilHealth insurance among LGUs

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, June 5 (PNA) - The province of Pangasinan was tagged as the leader among all provinces in the entire country in terms of providing health insurance to its indigent citizens who cannot afford to pay for their hospitalization in case they get sick.

This came personally from Dr. Eduardso Banzon, president of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) who signed a memorandum of agreement with Governor Amado Espino Jr. on Monday for the enrollment to Philhealth for two years of its 86,000 sponsored beneficiaries.

The 86,000 enrolees form part of the 700,000 families now enrolled with Philhealth all over Pangasinan.

The others are those covered by the survey of the National Housing Targeting System (NHTS) or the 4Ps under the Department of Social Welfare and Development, the formal sector which include the paying employees of government and private offices; overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and voluntary enrolees.

The signing, which took place at the Urdujua House, the official residence of the Pangasinan governor, was witnessed by Atty. Alexander Padilla, PhilHealth executive vice president and Chief Operating Officer; Daniel de Leon, Area Vice President-Northern and Central Luzon; Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim and Jeremy Rosario, chairman on the committee on health of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP).

The MOA shall apply to 86,000 beneficiaries of Philhealth sponsored by the provincial government who shall now have a yearly premium of P2,400 each from P1,200 yearly before on condition that Pangasinan LGU commits to enroll them under the Partial Subsidy Scheme for two years from Jan. 1, 2012 to December 2013.

It was learned that Pangasinan was the first province to sign such agreement with PhilHealth which provides that the province shall commit to enroll is citizens to the Sponsored Program under the Partial Subsidy Scheme for two years.

As its undertaking to the program, the province of Pangasinan shall enact appropriate resolution guaranteeing continuous allocation of funds for its qualified beneficiaries as evidenced by the issuance of Certificate of Availability of Funds. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=7&rid=430641

saintm

June 6th, 2012, 04:23 PM

Philhealth president lauds Pangasinan province-run hospitals

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, June 6 (PNA)--All the hospitals run by the provincial government, led by the Pangasinan Provincial Hospital (PPH) in San Carlos City, were rated highly by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).

PhilHealth president Eduardo Banzon commended the PPH, and 13 other hospitals operated by the provincial government of Pangasinan which have improved a lot in terms of services and facilities and are performing well in the area of health care.

Banzon was in Pangasinan when he signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Governor Espino Jr. in connection with the insurance of 86,000 families all over Pangasinan whose premiums with PhilHealth will be paid by the provincial government.

"I love the PPH because it passed what I called the smell test. It doesn't smell like a hospital," Banzon said

The PPH is led by Dr. Jackson Soriano, a native of San Carlos City.

"I am really proud to see your hospitals," said Banzon as he compared the PPH among the best provincial hospitals in the country today, like those in Tarlac, Cebu and Bukidnon.

Banzon said when one gets inside PPH, it is one that "does not smell like a hospital." The same is also true, he said, with the other 13 hospitals run by the province.

For this, Banzon lauded Governor Espino for improving all the hospitals of Pangasinan and for adopting the delivery primary health care to his constituents as his number one priority.

He said provinces are now more comfortable in investing in hospitals because Philhealth is there to sustain their operations.

These hospitals, he said, cater to members ensured with PhilHealth.

The agency reimburses hospitals for the medical services that these hospitals had rendered to Philhealth members. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=430911

saintm

June 6th, 2012, 04:26 PM

Dasol, Pangasinan

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saintm

June 7th, 2012, 05:55 PM

Pangasinan gov’t gives P3-M livelihood assistance to barangay groups
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Thursday 7th of June 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN, June 7 (PIA) -- The provincial government through the Provincial Population Office distributed P3 million as livelihood assistance to at least 25 barangay groups in the province on Monday to help improve and uplift their living conditions. Ellsworth Gonzales, livelihood program officer, said most of the recipients were women groups, but those involved in animal raising consisted of male members.

The aid, in checks, ranging from P60,000 to P150,000, was given to finance the livelihood projects of beneficiaries like commodity trading, farm inputs, goat production, leather craft, and souvenir items, among others.

He said most of the groups have been enjoying the soft-loan assistance from the province for four years now.

Since 2008, the provincial government made a total of 22 releases amounting to P27.9 million for regular groups, and two releases amounting to P900,000 for goat production beneficiaries.

“Regular groups have six months loan period while goat production groups can renew their loans every year,” Gonzales explained.

He said the loan grantees have been very responsible in their loan repayment which was liberalized by the provincial government at a four percent interest rate with a rebate offer of 2.5 percent if the payments were made earlier.

The beneficiaries thanked Gov.Amado T. Espino, Jr. and Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Z. Calimlim for the opportunity to help them earn additional income through the assistance they have been getting from the province.

The program has served 221 groups and 22 micro, small, and medium enterprises equivalent to 5,693 beneficiaries over the last four years. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411338972228

saintm

June 7th, 2012, 06:02 PM

UCLEAR: UNCLEAR

Manila, Philippines – Believe it or not, the 30-year-old, 620 mw Bataan nuclear power plant is brand-new. Mothballed since 1986 even before it had a chance to do a dry run, it has never been switched on, never been used.

Yet it can generate enough electricity to light up a province 4.5 times the size of Pangasinan, operating 24/7. Not only is it spic-‘n-span, in pristine condition, it has a twin sister, ironically named KORI II, that is a steady source of power for South Koreans.
According to Rep. Mark Cojuangco of Pangasinan, Filipinos now spend more than Singaporeans for residential consumption of electricity. Maybe we are richer than Singapore, that’s why we can afford such high rates?
The congressman has a souvenir video showing him in Switzerland, kicking off his khaki pants, socks and shoes before wading into a pool directly under a nuclear plant, then emerging in his longish briefs and T-shirt to drink water from the pool. “Safe and clean,” he enthused. (The water or him?) Maybe we are more safety- and cleanliness-conscious than the Swiss?
His arguments favoring the opening of the Bataan plant – it will take three years and $1 billion – are buttressed by research comparing how much fuel is needed to operate a nuclear plant and a coal-fired plant for one year. For the former, a medium-size truck; for the latter, a train with coaches laid end to end on a 200 km track.
The mysteries behind nuclear energy – Hiroshima, Chernobyl, Three-Mile Island – thrive on both facts and rumors. In the end, said the congressman, “It’s a societal issue. If the knowledge will not filter from upstairs to downstairs, it’s up to us to push from down to up.” And let the leaders follow.

http://www.tempo.com.ph/2012/nuclear-unclear-2/#.T9DPNLCn-ok

saintm

June 7th, 2012, 06:22 PM

Barangay Product and Livelihood Program chairman Beep-Beep Tan was in Pugaro yesterday and personally saw how Pugaro has mastered growing high-valued fish like lapu-lapu and alangat, which will be featured as one of Dagupan's Best Product on June 18-20 at the lobby of the city museum. With Tan were Punong Barangay Ricardo dela Cruz Jr. and Joseph Bacani, community affairs officer II of the city mayor's office.

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How about bulagleg?

saintm

June 7th, 2012, 06:53 PM

Just Another Simple Friday in Alaminos

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saintm

June 7th, 2012, 07:41 PM

trade Expo

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saintm

June 7th, 2012, 07:46 PM

San Fabian, Pangasinan.

San Fabian beach is historical too. The Japanese Imperial Expeditionary Forces of General Homma landed on this beach during World War II in 1941. Later this beach became the base of the Filipino-American Liberation Forces. A Filipino-Japanese Friendship Memorial has been built here.

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saintm

June 7th, 2012, 07:48 PM

The Pangasinan Great Run will be held on September 1, 2012 at Lingayen, Pangasinan. The event will run along the famous landing site of Gen. Mcarthur – beach run, then passing thru the relics of WW2 – capitol grounds run – local streets run – bagoong run and finally savor the beach party.

Pangasinan Great Run
September 1, 2012
Pangasinan

EVENT DISTANCES

21k/ 16k/ 10k/ 5k/ 3k

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WHERE TO REGISTER

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saintm

June 7th, 2012, 07:53 PM

PhilHealth office now in Tapuac

THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Regional Office 1 (PRO 1) opened on June 1 the door of its new home at the former Lyceum Northwestern hospital in Amado Street, Tapuac District, in front of the Tapuac barangay hall in Dagupan.

Public Relations Officer Irene Martinez said the same services will be provided by PhilHealth in its new location.

Martinez advised the public that all communications to PRO 1 starting June 1 should be addressed to the new office location. The same telephone numbers, (075) 523-3127 or (075) 515-3333, have been retained.

PhilHealth Region 1 transferred to a new location after an inspection by the Fire Department last year revealed the old PhilHealth office in M.H. Del Pilar street is a fire hazard for its cramped space and lack of fire exits.

The new location is now wider, more accessible and has a wide parking space. (PIA-Pangasinan)

http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2012/06/03/philhealth-office-now-in-tapuac/

[nightfury]

June 8th, 2012, 12:54 AM

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PANGASINAN FILM: LAWAS KAN PINABLI special free screening for “Encounters: New Filipino Cinema” on June 10, 2012, 2PM at YERBA BUENA CENTER FOR THE ARTS in #701 Mission St., San Francisco, California

http://www.facebook.com/whatsupdagupan

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

lightz

June 8th, 2012, 03:52 AM

ROBINSONS PLACE PANGASINAN - Calasiao
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lightz

June 8th, 2012, 04:04 AM

San Carlos bags biggest ‘Good Housekeeping’ award

SAN CARLOS CITY – Mayor Julier C. Resuello said this mango producing city won the biggest price of the “Seal of Good Housekeeping” (SGH)” all over the country awarded by the Department of Interior & Local Government.
He said the P25 million given by the DILG recently is the biggest award to a city at the national level category.

read more>>> http://wwwmortzcortigoza.blogspot.com/2012/05/san-carlos-bags-biggest-good.html?m=1

lightz

June 8th, 2012, 04:37 AM

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saintm

June 8th, 2012, 10:15 AM

saintm

June 8th, 2012, 04:09 PM

Pangasinan Folk Back Bt Eggplant
By MARVYN N. BENANING
June 8, 2012, 6:18pm
Farmers in Pangasinan, one the country’s biggest producer of eggplants, have come out in the open to support the field trial of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) eggplant.

Taking the cudgels for the scientists who have been conducting field tests of the Bt eggplant, which is resistant to the fruit and shoot borer (FSB), retired Brig. Gen. Marcelo Blando said he is not flinching from his support to the trial of an eggplant variety that promises to raise farmers’ incomes through increased yields.

Now a farmer based in Sta. Maria, Pangasinan, Blando said that the anti-Bt eggplant petitioners seem to have disregarded the voice of the farmers.

He pointed out that those who want the field trials to end are not farmers and do not carry the interest of food producers.

"Farmers need agricultural technologies from which they would greatly benefit," Blando argued.

Speaking from years of experience, Blando said that Bt eggplant would indeed be beneficial to farmers, particularly those who produce eggplant, which is the country’s most important vegetable.

It is a profitable business, he admitted, and it will be even more profitable once the FSB is controlled.

He noted that some farms lose up to 90 percent of their eggplants due to infestation.

Blando said that when he tried to plant eggplant himself, the yield was good at first.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/361495/pangasinan-folk-back-bt-eggplant

saintm

June 8th, 2012, 04:12 PM

Probe of fire at 100-year-old Pangasinan school sought
By Eva Visperas The Philippine Star Updated June 08, 2012 12:00 AM 1 comment to this post
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Students walk past the burned 100-year-old Bayambang Central School building in Pangasinan yesterday. EVA VISPERAS
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BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan, Philippines – Various groups here have called for an investigation into cause of a fire that burned the 100-year-old Gabaldon-type building of Bayambang Elementary School early Wednesday.

Senior Fire Officer 2 Jose Beltran ruled out arson, saying they are looking at faulty electrical wiring as the cause of the two-hour fire.

Beltran told The STAR it will take seven to 15 days before they could come out with a progress report on the incident.

Pangasinan Rep. Ma. Rachel Arenas, who visited the school yesterday, promised to donate funds for the construction of three new classrooms, even as she appealed to the people to refrain from speculating on the cause of the fire.

“We will just hope and pray that whatever happens with the investigation, (I hope) it would be for the good of the people of Bayambang,” Arenas said.

http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=67&articleid=814990

[nightfury]

June 8th, 2012, 05:04 PM

^^ sinadya na atang sunugin yan eh para tayuan ng mall :D

okalimable

June 9th, 2012, 03:47 PM

^^correct...mukhang sm ang iatatayo dyan ayon sa mga balibalita sa amin..anyway welcome back sa akin...baka uwi ako ng bayambang this month....sya nga pla asan na si bldeguard...?nasa pinas ka na ba o wala?

[nightfury]

June 9th, 2012, 03:57 PM

^^ welcome back :D

saintm

June 9th, 2012, 04:50 PM

;92186461']^^ sinadya na atang sunugin yan eh para tayuan ng mall :Dganyan talaga ang mga style ng mga pulitiko para magka project.. what's new hahahha:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

saintm

June 9th, 2012, 05:17 PM

PANGASINAN POST LIBERATION

The 3 WWII vintage photos taken in Pangasinan, courtesy of MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, will be added to the memorabilia displayed at the Veterans Park in Lingayen set up by the Philippine Veterans Bank. The photos were lent to PVB by the memorial, as arranged by the Archivist Mr. James Zobel.

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LIBERATION OF DAGUPAN—Dagupenos turn out to welcome the local guerillas and the American shortly after the liberation of the city. (Photo taken January 1945)

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VICTORY CELEBRATION—The residents of Malasiqui attend the victory celebration honoring the Pangasinan guerillas and the American soldiers. (Photo taken January 1945)

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PANGASINAN GUERILLAS—Three unidentified three guerrillas from the unit of Captain Pinlas unfurl the American flag shortly after the liberation to welcome the liberating American forces. The three hid the flag during the Japanese occupation. (Note: The MacArthur Memorial will appreciate any information about the identity of the three)

saintm

June 10th, 2012, 06:07 AM

Native delicacy boosts income of small vendors in Pangasinan
By: Gabriel Cardiñoza
Inquirer Northern Luzon
8:18 pm | Saturday, June 9th, 2012
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Food stalls line a busy street in Villasis, Pangasinan. Photo by Willie Lomibao
VILLASIS, Pangasinan—On a good day, Leticia Flores sells at least 700 pieces of tupig (grilled powdered glutinous rice wrapped in banana leaves) from her stall near the town hall here.
At P5 apiece, that’s at least P3,500—more than enough for her to pay for the ingredients she needs every day to keep her small business going.
“This is really a big help for my family,” says Flores, who has been selling tupig for 10 years.
“This [business] has taught us to live; it fed our families and sent our kids to school,” adds Elvira Ordoñez, 48, who started selling tupig when she was 16.
Their work begins at night when they mix by hand powdered glutinous rice, sugar, grated coconut, coconut milk and margarine in a large basin. They wrap the mixture in banana leaves and bring it to their stalls for grilling and selling.
“We just have to be very patient,” says Ordoñez.
Flores says their product must be better than the tupig being sold in other Pangasinan towns to win the loyalty of customers.
“Our customers come to us. We do not have to run and chase passenger buses just to sell tupig,” she explains.
Flores says Anjo Farms, an exporter of Pangasinan food products based in San Fabian town, often orders tupig from her for export.

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“Of course, balikbayans here also order from us before they return to wherever they came from,” Ordoñez says.
Flores says the stalls provided to them by the town government were a big help because they made them more visible to potential buyers.
Mayor Libradita Abrenica says the “tupig lane,” which consists of 15 stalls, was established in 2005 during the term of former Mayor Nonato Abrenica, her husband.
“We gave them space where commuters and passersby can easily see them,” Abrenica says. “When they were inside the public market, they only sold until 10 a.m. When we placed them here, their income increased because they can now sell all day,” she says.
Abrenica says it also helps that tupig made in this town tastes better than those from other towns which are harder, smaller and wrapped in thick banana leaves. Thus buyers looking for the best tupig come to Villasis.
The town government also taught tupig makers and vendors how to make their products presentable so that they can command a better price. This is why tupig makers can sell their products at P100 a box with 20 pieces.
“As it is, it’s already good. But we are encouraging them to further improve their packaging,” says Abrenica.

http://business.inquirer.net/64257/native-delicacy-boosts-income-of-small-vendors-in-pangasinan

nayki

June 10th, 2012, 08:17 AM

Barangay Product and Livelihood Program chairman Beep-Beep Tan was in Pugaro yesterday and personally saw how Pugaro has mastered growing high-valued fish like lapu-lapu and alangat, which will be featured as one of Dagupan's Best Product on June 18-20 at the lobby of the city museum. With Tan were Punong Barangay Ricardo dela Cruz Jr. and Joseph Bacani, community affairs officer II of the city mayor's office.

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How about bulagleg?

Masarap ba iyong ganyang klaseng lapu-lapu color black? Sanay kasi ako dun sa color pink na lapu-lapu sarap..hehe

nayki

June 10th, 2012, 08:31 AM

Probe of fire at 100-year-old Pangasinan school sought

http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=67&articleid=814990

Sad :ohno: Dito pa nag aral lola at mama ko...

saintm

June 10th, 2012, 03:52 PM

-Tsunami sensors installed in Lingayen Gulf
Philippine Daily Inquirer
8:36 pm | Sunday, June 10th, 2012

DAGUPAN CITY—Pangasinan coastal residents may now be alerted in case a tsunami is generated by a strong earthquake in the West Philippine Sea.

Julius Galdiano, acting head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) seismic station in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, said five tsunami sensors have been installed in the Lingayen Gulf to warn residents of impending disaster.

“There are five more to be installed within the gulf, actually. But we are still identifying the places where these should be put,” said Galdiano, who attended the city’s stakeholders’ conference on climate change last week.
He said two tsunami sensors were installed in the waters off Bolinao, one in Lingayen and two in Dagupan, one of the major economic centers in the Ilocos.

Galdiano said the tsunami warning system, which was developed by the Department of Science and Technology’s Advance Science and Technology Institute, will detect tsunamis that may be generated by the movement of the Manila Trench, an active fault line about 100 kilometers west of Bolinao.

Joan Salcedo, Phivolcs science research specialist, told the city council last month that based on studies of her agency, the Manila Trench could trigger an 8.3-magnitude earthquake that could spawn a 7-meter-high tsunami here.

Galdiano said Pangasinan’s coastline, which stretches from Infanta town in the south to San Fabian town in the north, is vulnerable to tsunamis because of past events.

Galdiano said the tsunami warning device consists of wet and dry sensors that detect sudden inundation or recession of seawater.

Data from the sensors are then transmitted through satellite technology to the Phivolcs data receiving center for evaluation and interpretation, and warning messages will be immediately relayed to coastal communities through mobile phones.

“With this system now in place, residents in coastal areas will have time to prepare [and evacuate],” Galdiano said.

A tsunami hazard map prepared by the Phivolcs shows that in the event of an 8.2-magnitude earthquake generated by the Manila Trench, tsunami height at the stretch of coastline from Infanta to Bolinao could be anywhere from 10.3 m to 11.88 m. Gabriel Cardinoza, Inquirer Northern Luzon

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/210239/tsunami-sensors-installed-in-lingayen-gulf

saintm

June 11th, 2012, 12:28 PM

Dagupan City re-organizes anti-drug abuse council

Monday 11th of June 2012 DAGUPAN CITY, June 11 -- The city government here has re-organized its anti-drug abuse council, following the memorandum circular of Secretary Jesse M. Robredo of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on strengthening the government’s effort against illegal drugs.

Mayor Benjamin S. Lim retains the chairmanship of the council while designated as vice-chairman is Chief of Police Romeo Caramat. The members include the city schools division superintendent, the city prosecutor, city social welfare and development officer, city health officer, city information officer, the non-governmental organizations and a representative from the religious sector.

In his memorandum, Robredo underscored the constitutional mandate of the government to improve public morals and maintain peace and order, among other equally significant concerns.

The memo further stated that reports of existence of several drug laboratories and the increasing use of illegal drugs have significantly contributed to the rise in criminality, which necessitates a more aggressive and unified stance against illegal drugs to help ensure community peace and harmony.

Robredo pointed out in the same memo that the menace can be addressed efficiently if all efforts of concerned agencies are coordinated in all stages from the pre-operation, during and post-operations of the drive to eliminate, if not totally eradicate, the problem.

On the part of the city, it can be noted that even before the issuance of Robredo's memorandum, the city government has already initiated talks on several occasions with members of the Muslim community in barangay Bonuan Binloc who were suspected to be engaged in illegal drugs trade.

In a meeting held a few months ago, Lim has challenged the Muslim leaders to police their ranks if they wanted to continue doing business in the city.

He even assured them of the possibility of giving them the right to own the lot along that area, which is a government property, and establish their residence there for the rest of their lives if drug traficking is stopped.

In a report by the City Information Office, the Muslim leaders have already organized a small group of volunteers from their ranks, which will guard the area against illegal drug traders. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan with reports from CIO)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411339379554

saintm

June 11th, 2012, 03:14 PM

Brgy. Tebeng's fish condominium

Barangay Tebeng will soon be the home of "pantat" and muffins with malunggay leaves. In the pictures are Beep-Beep Tan, executive assitant to the mayor and chairman of the Barangay Products and Livelihood Program and Punong Barangay Helen Fermill.

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saintm

June 11th, 2012, 04:15 PM

‘Let’s make Villasis clean, green and safe’ – Abrenica

June 7, 2012 at 7:54 am Leave a comment

by Virgilio Sar. Maganes
VILLASIS- In its bid to become one of the cleanest, greenest and safest municipalities in the province, Mayor Libradita Go-Abrenica distributed forest tree seedlings, fruit bearing tree seedlings and vegetable seeds to 21 village chiefs.
Abrenica said the seedlings and seeds should be planted in every barangay even as she urged the village chiefs to have communal gardens.
“ Look for vacant lots in your barangays and convert them into communal gardens. This is one way for us to have food self-sufficiency. I look forward to not seeing our town mates buying their vegetables in the market,” Abrenica said.
Municipal Agriculturist Cornelio Atchuela emphasized the importance of planting trees to avert climate change due to the presence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. He said by planting trees, the carbon dioxide will be absorbed by the trees and in return will emit oxygen for a healthy environment.
“ We have now a municipal nursery which has been adjudged by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as one of the best nurseries in Region I. Our nursery showcases various forest and fruit bearing tree seedlings that are given for free to our town mates. I just wish that the tree seedlings and vegetable seeds given to you will be planted. Take good care of them and let them grow,” Atchuela said.
Vice Mayor Paz Sison Rafanan lauded the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist for maintaining the municipal nursery which she said was a big factor in making the town “full green.”
“ The propagated seedlings in our nursery will help a lot in maintaining the eco-system. Nurture them well as we your officials have nurtured you,” Rafanan said even as she said in jest that the program will continue if the people will still vote for them in office.
Councilor Cheryll Z. Tan, chair of the Sangguniang Bayan’s Committee on Environment, urged the village heads to sustain the tree planting activities in their villages.
“ Tree planting is a continuing activity. Our environment is already sparse of tees. We have to give importance of trees for sustaining our environment,” Councilor Tan said
The municipal nursery has the following forest and fruit bearing tree seedlings: G-melina (paper tree), jack fruit (nangka), mahogany, narra, pomelo, camachile, acacia, guava, cacao, papaya , cashew and lemon.
The next batch of recipients of these seedlings are the various schools in the municipality

http://northwatch.wordpress.com/2012/06/07/lets-make-villasis-clean-green-and-safe-abrenica/

saintm

June 11th, 2012, 04:34 PM

France Development Agency Country Director meets with Mayor BSL

Luc Le Cabellec, AFD country director and Ms. Fukiko Tsukada, AFD project officer discusses with Mayor Benjamin S. Lim and city administrator Vlad Mata how AFD can intervene and provide technical assistance in drafting an implementation plan for the creation of a sustainable livelihood program in the city.

The French Development Agency is a public institution providing development financing on projects focus on urban development and infrastructures, rural development, industry, financial systems, and education and health.

The main actions of the AFD are: to fight against poverty and inequality, to support economic growth and to preserve global public goods. AFD's main sectors of intervention consist in supporting the health sector, improving access to drinking water and sanitation,education and training, supporting the private sector,combating global warming.

Dagupan City was chosen by AFD to be the recipient of their program together with the cities of Sta. Rosa in Laguna and General Santos in Mindanao.

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okalimable

June 11th, 2012, 04:59 PM

;92212331']^^ welcome back :D
:)thank you...sa sabado baa uwi kami ng bayambng gala ako ng bayan para mag update ng mga latest ...saan kya si blade..yohooo:wave::hi::hi:,musta kna madam saintm?sipag talaga.

saintm

June 11th, 2012, 05:39 PM

:)thank you...sa sabado baa uwi kami ng bayambng gala ako ng bayan para mag update ng mga latest ...saan kya si blade..yohooo:wave::hi::hi:,musta kna madam saintm?sipag talaga.
nah no vah, i'm just f*#kn bored hahaha

saintm

June 12th, 2012, 07:44 AM

Dagupan City
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saintm

June 12th, 2012, 04:33 PM

Pangasinan passes laws against smuggled meat

By Benjamin B. Pulta
06/11/2012

With the continued failure of the Bureau of Customs (BoC) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to curb rampant smuggling of agricultural products, local government units in Pangasinan have initiated local laws to protect their citizens from the unabated dumping of smuggled meat.

Officials of Urdaneta City, Pangasinan will consider this week the adoption of Resolution 156-2012 seeking “to ban the sale of all imported frozen mean within the territorial jurisdiction of Urdaneta City.”

The proposed measure stressed that “the sale of frozen meat in the markets of Urdaneta City results in several diseases and infections among the consumers because of the frequent brownouts” that foster the multiplication of bacteria.

“It is also the consensus of the buying public that it is safer to buy and eat fresh meat than frozen ones because they do not know whether these frozen meats being sold in the markets of Urdaneta City are properly refrigerated and kept frozen until they are sold,” the resolution said.

Abono party-list chairman and Swine Development Council director Rosendo So stressed that the move “only shows the BoC is not doing its job to stop smuggling, or its personnel may be coddling the smugglers or unscrupulous importers and traders of these contrabands.”

The municipalities of Pozzorobio, Sison and San Nicolas next week will also ban imported meat in their towns.

Smugglers of meat reportedly flood Pangasinan, and deliver their contrabands at 1 a.m. to public markets, in Lingayen at 2 a.m. and San Carlos at 3 a.m.

Pangasinan municipal councillor Leven Uy said they recently confiscated several kilos of smuggled frozen meat intended for sale in the town of Bayambang.

Hog raisers are praising the initiative of the local government of Pangasinan in cracking down on meat of dubious quality, including smuggled meat which continues to endanger the livelihood of local meat producers, as well as other agricultural workers.

In Resolution 54-2012 approved on March 9, 2012, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Pangasinan urged all local government units in the province “to strictly monitor the transport, storage and display of frozen and chilled meat and meat products.”

So said “this move by the local government units to protect its citizens from the proliferation of frozen meat of dubious origin and safety, if enforced, will help greatly in the fight against smuggled meat.” He has been imploring the national government, particularly the BoC and the DA to implement a no non-sense drive against smuggling.

Under Republic Act 7160, or the Local Government Code, it is the local government units which are the principal controlling authority in the regulation of meat and meat products within their territorial jurisdiction.

Local market owners had noted the dumping of frozen meats by smugglers in the Pangasinan market which was slowly killing off the local hog raisers.

The Pangasinan government noted that “there is a need to request the local government units to come up with precautionary measures to strictly monitor the handling of frozen meat and meat products for sale in the market within their territorial jurisdiction to ensure its quality and safety.”

Public health and welfare must be considered the top priority, the resolution stressed.

http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20120611nat2.html

saintm

June 12th, 2012, 04:55 PM

Pangasinan Targets Universal PhilHealth Coverage

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan - This province has made it to the top five nationwide with the most number of indigent families enrolled in PhilHealth with 238,580 at the end of 2011 from only 28,005 in June, 2007 as the provincial government pushes for the attainment of health insurance universal coverage.
Dr. Eduardo P. Banzon, President and Executive Officer of Philippine Health (PhilHealth) Insurance Corporation, said Pangasinan is well ahead of most provinces in the country as Gov. Amado T. Espino Jr. is targeting the universal enrolment of his constituents in PhilHealth.
Earlier this week, Banzon and Espino signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) held June 4 at the Urduja House for a two-year universal enrolment of all indigent families in Pangasinan.
"It's good governance that makes the difference," Banzon said, referring to new health care service modes now obtaining in Pangasinan.
Meanwhile, a total of 26, 408 families from La Union have been granted PhilHealth cards through the continuing implementation of programs for universal health by the provincial government headed by Governor Manuel Ortega.
Ortega made the announcement during the short visit of Banzon at the provincial capitol in San Fernando City, La Union last Wednesday. (With a report from Freddie G. Lazaro)

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/pangasinan-targets-universal-philhealth-coverage-140048059.html

saintm

June 12th, 2012, 04:58 PM

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Dagupan draws up action plan for Sinocalan river system rehab
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Tuesday 12th of June 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, June 12 (PIA) -- The governing board of the Sinocalan river system Water Quality Management Area (WQMA) here has drawn up an action plan that would govern the speedy rehabilitation of the watercourse.

In a statement released by the City Information Office, the multi-sectoral board has formed two ad hoc committees that would devise rules and establish the regulations and plan for the project in a meeting last June 6 at the City Mayor’s Office conference room.

Among the issues the board aims to resolve are disposal of garbage in rivers, river bank encroachment, relocation of settlers along the riverbanks, open defecation, effluence of septic tanks, seepage of untreated wastewater from households, commercial establishments and piggeries and siltation.

City Agriculturist Emma Molina, one of the city’s representatives in the board, said the governing rules will be expressed in the action plan to address the concerns in revitalizing the river area.

Representing the action plan panel was city health officer Leonard Carbonell while executive secretary to the Mayor Albertini De Guzman served as the city’s representative in the governing rules committee.

Also present during the conference were Department of Natural Resources-Environmental Management Board (DENR-EMB) Region I director Joel Salvador and representatives from concerned local and national government and non-government agencies and the academe.

The CIO report added that the teams will present the plan on June 14 in preparation for the executive committee meeting on June 15.

The local WQMA was instituted by DENR to focus interventions on specific water quality issues of the Sinocalan river system that snakes through the municipalities of Binalonan, Sta. Barbara, Calasiao, Mangaldan, Malasiqui and Binmaley and the cities of Urdaneta, San Carlos and Dagupan. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan with reports from CIO)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411339387887

saintm

June 12th, 2012, 05:47 PM

More to the Point
Scientist, Technologist
By DR. FLORANGEL ROSARIO BRAID
June 12, 2012, 7:08pm
MANILA, Philippines --- “Philippine Revolution: The Making of a Nation,” one of the publications put out by the National Centennial Commission (NCC) during the celebration of the centennial of our independence, tells the story of our past from the perspectives of some of the country’s historians, teachers, researchers, and policymakers. The book is a compilation of four regional conferences convened by the NCC, the National Historical Institute, and the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication held in Cebu City, Davao City, Baguio City, and Dapitan. As the late Blas F. Ople, then Senate President and chairman of the NCC’s Publications Committee noted in the Preface, the publication enabled us to see glimpses of the Great Revolution as some of its episodes unfolded in the Cordilleras, Pangasinan, Batanes, Ilocos Provinces, Visayas, Cebu, Negros, Mindanao, and Davao. A separate section deals with the multi-dimensional facets of Dr. Jose Rizal and his contributions to community development. We see the national hero revolutionary, nationalist, and pacifist – the compleat Jose Rizal.”

Today, as a Rizalist had noted, one cannot move around the streets of Dapitan without feeling the presence of Jose Rizal. In their papers, Fr.Raul Bonoan, Demy Sonza, William Dar, Rafael Lopa, Rogelio Quiambao, and Luis Arriola document some of Rizal’s experiences and his impact on the life of a community of 6,000 through his contribution in agriculture, cooperatives, science and technology.

Rizal set up a free school with 21 students whom he taught reading, writing, languages, geography, history, mathematics, industrial work, nature study, morals, and gymnastics. It became a social laboratory as he trained them to work in the farm that he set up. With his share of P6,200 which he won in a lottery (with commander, Ricardo Carnicero, and another Spaniard), he invested in 16 hectares of land. He planted lanzones, mango, macopa, santol, langka, mangoosteen, cacao, and coffee trees, and improved the fishing implements to increase the fish yield. He went into the abaca and copra business, formed a mercantile company, and organized a cooperative.The business was run systematically, as he recorded every transaction.

The cooperative was a response to the tough competition experienced by the small farmers. He designed statutes to improve farm products and obtain better outlets, raised the capital for the purchase of products, and helped producers and workers by establishing a store where they could buy prime commodities at moderate prices.

The dry season always created a critical water shortage. When he found out that water from the springs was not harnessed and directed towards the lowlands, he embarked on the construction of a dam out of discarded roof tiles, gin bottles, and stones. It was described as a “construction feat only an expert engineer could have designed, supervised and completed.”

Rizal also worked on the drainage of the swamps which were breeding places of malarial mosquitoes and the Philippine snails in which parasites developed. He planned the new street layout of the town. A relief map of Mindanao that he created now serves as a monument and landmark. At that time, Rizal used it to teach geography.

An avid botanist, he collected, preserved, and sent his collections to various herbaria which authenticated the plants, some of which were named after him. He was an ornithologist, conchologist, and entomologist. With his baroto (sailboat), and accompanied by his pupils, he explored the jungles, seeking specimens of insects, birds, snakes, lizards, frogs, and shells.

Today, as we know, Rizal’s innovations and inventions went beyond Dapitan. He is now known as the father of the cooperative movement. As Dr. Dar, eminent agricultural scientist noted, what Rizal did in Dapitan turned out to be “practical expressions of integrated development in agriculture, ecology, and public health. Rizal…Occasionally, there emerges a real hero with a genius for healing an ailing society and dignifies people’s lives with the truth of science and technology… It was his contention that freedom from want and ignorance is obtainable through science and technology.”

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/361884/scientist-technologist

saintm

June 12th, 2012, 05:49 PM

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saintm

June 12th, 2012, 05:51 PM

BOLINAO, PANGASINAN

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saintm

June 12th, 2012, 05:54 PM

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PROUDLY PANGASINAN—Cyclists from Pangasinan dominated the 11th stage of the Ronda Pilipinas 2012, which finished at Maramba Boulevard in Lingayen last Tuesday, with (from left) Ferdinand Pablo of Umingan bagging third place; Alfie Catalan of San Manuel, lap winner; and Arnel Quirimit of Pozorrubio in second place. With them holding the checks are Provincial Administrator Rafael Baraan and Vice Gov. Jose Ferdinand Calimlim.

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saintm

June 13th, 2012, 08:46 AM

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saintm

June 13th, 2012, 02:29 PM

Independence day job fair in Dagupan opens 7,000 job opportunities
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Wednesday 13th of June 2012
DAGUPAN CITY, June 13 -- Over 7,000 job opportunities awaited jobseekers in the Independence Day Jobs Fair held today by the Department of Labor and Employment at the Nepo Mall in Dagupan City.

Labor Officer Emmanuel Hagad of DOLE Central Pangasinan office welcomed hundreds of applicants in the opening day today in line with the 114th celebration of Philippine Independence.

“A job fair is one of DOLE’s strategies to facilitate the employment of jobseekers and help address the country’s unemployment problems,” Hagad said in his welcome message.

The Nepo Mall management, which is hosting the event for the first time, took pride in holding the activity as it provided the environment for commerce and entrepreneurship.

“Landing on a good job would entail more money and sweat and we are happy to help you in your job search and matching process”, said Junior Mall Manager Walurich Dacanay, adding that when money changes hand, the economy moves.

City Information Officer Ana Louise Velasco, representing Mayor Benjamin Lim, who came earlier, said endeavours like job fairs are worthy of praise because they open doors of opportunities not just in the Philippines but also abroad.

Meanwhile, DOLE Regional Director Grace Ursua expressed her gratitude to all the employers and jobseekers “who are gathered in one roof to help one another.”

She said about 3,000 of the job vacancies are from business process outsourcing firms like call centers, and a beverage company, which will soon open a plant in Sta. Barbara town.

Foreign employment are also being offered by countries like Singapore, Jordan, Brunei, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, she added.

In previous fairs, Ursua noted that about 10-15 percent of applicants are hired on the spot while the rest are hired within 30 days after the application upon completion of the company’s requirements.

A one-stop shop was also made available during the fair for easier access to employment facilitation services such as application support documents from the National Statistics Office, Social Security System, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, PhilHealth, and the Professional Regulations Commission. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411339558886

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saintm

June 13th, 2012, 03:58 PM

Council to boost city’s national high school security
By Alex Romeo R. Fernandez
Wednesday 13th of June 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, June 13 -- The Sangguniang Panlungsod on Monday will file a resolution requesting the city government to provide more funds for the security and safety in the Dagupan City National High School.

Vice Mayor Belen T. Fernandez revealed this during her Independence Day speech in the said campus on Tuesday. She said the funds will be used to install closed-circuit television cameras and for salaries of additional security guards.

The security inside the four-hectare campus became an issue after an incoming second-year high school student was killed there three days before the opening of classes.

To help provide improve security, personnel from Camp Crame together with Schools Division Superintendent Alma Ruby C. Torio, will conduct a seminar in this city on June 23, said Fernandez. (ANL/ARRF-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1931339552031

saintm

June 13th, 2012, 05:53 PM

Rains greet private school pupils, students on first day of classes in Pangasinan

DAGUPAN CITY, June 13 (PNA) -- Rains and wet roads greeted pupils and students from private schools in their first day of classes today, triggering another endless traffic on the streets.

This was more than a week after pupils and students from public schools in elementary and secondary have begun their classes on June 4.

As the kids were trooping to school in Dagupan and Pangasinan, rains, triggered by dark clouds over the horizon spawned by the approaching typhoon "Buchoy" from the southern part of the country, fell.

On top of this, it has been raining all day in Dagupan on Tuesday.

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PRDDMC) based in Lingayen town is tracking down the approaching Typhoon "Buchoy" in the Internet and is currently on standy.

Today, there is no sign of the flood yet in Dagupan or any other area in Pangasinan except when the tidal water from the sea rises by a few inches, affecting some low-lying areas near the coastline.

A check with the San Roque Multi-purpose dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan early today showed it is still too far before the water in its reservoir could reach its spilling level.

Officials said though it is raining continuously in the upland, the present water level of the dam is yet 39 meters below the spilling level of 280 meters at 6:00 a.m. today.

San Roque dam is getting its water from two smaller dams of higher elevation, the Ambuklao Dam in Bokod, Benguet and the Binga Dam in Itogon, Benguet.

Per latest monitoring on the Ambuklao and Binga Dams, their gates are still closed though there is continuous heavy rains now in the upper Agno River watershed area. (PNA)
DCT/LVM/LMM/rma

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=432452

saintm

June 13th, 2012, 06:02 PM

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lightz

June 14th, 2012, 04:30 AM

San Carlos City, Pangasinan
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[nightfury]

June 14th, 2012, 11:26 AM

^^ northern luzon's sleeping giant :ohno:
para saken di magaling ang mga Resuello. matagal ng ganyan ang San Carlos. :(

lightz

June 14th, 2012, 02:32 PM

;92358844']^^ northern luzon's sleeping giant :ohno:
para saken di magaling ang mga Resuello. matagal ng ganyan ang San Carlos. :(

tama ka dyan. Wala pa ring pagbabago ang San Carlos nung nagpunta ako dun last april lang ganun p din maliban lang dun pagpapaganda ng sidewalk along Palaris. Dapat kasi maghikayat sila ng mga investor. Ang maganda sa sa san carlos ay malawak yung cbd nya saka organized sya yung nga lang andami pa ding bakante/nakatiwangwang na lote sa city proper mismo na pwedeng pagtayuan ng mga bldg/establishment.

saintm

June 14th, 2012, 07:51 PM

The long and short of milkfish trading (http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/special-features/agriculture/6321-the-long-and-short-of-milkfish-trading)
Details Published on Friday, 15 June 2012

Milkfish is one of the largest volumes of fish traded each day in almost all public markets in the country.

About a fifth of the 25 kilograms of fresh fish consumed by Filipinos each year is bangus – or 4 kilograms of milkfish per person per year, according to the Food and Nutrition Research Institute.

That is, if it reaches the table.

A 4,500 metric ton deficit may even be true, based on the 88.5 million population in 2007 and a per capita milkfish consumption of 4 kg a year, says Dr. Nerissa D. Salayo, an Associate Scientist and Leader of the Meeting Social and Economic Challenges in Aquaculture Program, Socioeconomic Section, Research Division, of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.

Indicative supply and demand gap estimates show a slight overall deficit due to the increasing size of the consumer base, she explains.

The increasing volumes of milkfish over the years due to improved technologies alone do not guarantee food for the masses.

“Crucial too is marketing to expand access to and availability of milkfish in fish-deficit regions, like Bicol where poverty and malnutrition are widespread,” says Salayo. “Even capital-rich Metro Manila where the supply deficit against demand was estimated in 2007 at 44,426 metric tons.”

Markets play a crucial role in the movement of milkfish because consumers and producers are often far apart. Wholesale and retail prices thus motivate the flow of milkfish while price margins compensate for the cost of moving it around the archipelago.

The major consumers are in Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao where one of four Filipinos lives.

Overall, the surplus is in Pangasinan and Pampanga, Iloilo, Capiz and Negros Occidental (all in Western Visayas), Zamboanga and South Cotabato. Pangasinan, Iloilo, Capiz, Bulacan, Pampanga and some other key producers remain suppliers.

There have been changes in rankings over the years. Bulacan used to be the top producer until it was overtaken by Pangasinan in 2007. By that time, fishpond productivity was declining in Bulacan while milkfish culture in pens and marine cages was increasing in Pangasinan.

While milkfish consumption is high all over Luzon, Panay and Negros islands, it’s not in Cebu, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao where bangus is scarce or expensive while coastal fishes are abundant and preferred.

“Price and income elasticities influence consumption,” says Salayo. “This is the response of consumption to changes in fish prices and income. The poor buys bangus when they have the extra money.”

Compared with other farm products, the market channel for milkfish is a short distribution chain. It is either auctioned in bulk on-farm site or transported to major fish ports for auction. Middlemen and exporters also often bid at on-farm sites; bidding are made by middlemen and exporters. While bidding in fish ports are made by middlemen, fish vendors from local wet markets and small fish processors.

Some corporate aquaculture farms have their own processing facilities and most of their produce directly goes to processing plants.

Today’s marketing channel for fresh milkfish for local consumers has not changed much since the 1970s. The short marketing distribution system is linked to the perishable nature of fishery product that requires urgent distributiondisposal to secure freshness and ensure safe consumption.

Milkfish producers typically sell their harvest to a consignacion, or the broker, to whom about 80 percent of the harvest is sold. The broker makes a 5 percent margin, including the profit and marketing costs.

The broker or the buying agent either picks up the fish in the farm or get it in fish unloading and trading centers. In turn, the broker sells to a wholesaler with a 10-percent price margin.

The wholesaler distributes the milkfish to a viajero or trader who transports the milkfish to various wet markets. The wholesaler may also so this distribution job.

The viajero then sells to the retailers who occupy stalls in the wet markets. Both the wholesaler and the viajerogets a 15-percent price margin.

Brokers, traders, wholesalers and retailers trade with each other, a practice that persists although it has been criticized as adding cost but not value.

Since the early 1970s, marketing channels have not changed significantly, says Salayo. Nowadays, supermarkets in mallssell milkfish. They are categorized as retailers that buy direct from producers, brokers or wholesalers, or sub-contract to retailers to sell fish within the supermarket.

“The role of these traders in the market chain has not changed through the years,” she says.

saintm

June 17th, 2012, 11:52 AM

'Captain Marvel': Drawn from Pangasinan

BY JERALD T. UY June 15, 2012 2:21pm
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His secret origin reminds you of Charice's. He posted his most breathtaking Thor artwork yet online. Someone tweeted it. It reached Marvel Comics. And now, he's penciling “Captain Marvel,” the flagship superhero of the world's largest comic publisher.

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A preview of the artworks for Captain Marvel done by Dexter Soy
Dexter Soy, an architecture graduate and freelance artist from Pangasinan, must have thanked the god of thunder for receiving his biggest break from Marvel Comics. But Soy credits “Trese” creator Budjette Tan as the reason he landed the gig.

“Last November, ('Trese' writer) Budjette Tan stumbled upon my Deviantart page and tweeted the Thor fan art that I did, which caught (Marvel senior vice president of creative and creator development) C.B. Cebulski’s attention. Cebulski then emailed me asking for some more of my stuff and I responded,” Soy narrates.

Soy, who has only drawn a comic book for Electronic Arts and some independent creators, feels everything is surreal. “I wasn’t expecting them to give me a famous title since I’m a newcomer. Moreover, it’s my first Marvel work,” Soy says. “I was surprised too because I only found out later on that it was a headlined title when it was teased over the net.”

Tan, who tweeted Soy's artwork, believes the artist deserves the break. “I was happy to find out that Dexter got that Marvel gig,” Tan says. “I was just really blown away by Dexter's Thor pin-up. It felt like it was part of concept art for the Thor movie.”

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The Thor artwork by Dexter Soy that caught the eye of Marvel Comics

Ms Marvel

Soy is collaborating with renowned writer Kelly Sue DeConnick for the series that centers on Carol Danvers, formerly known as “Ms. Marvel.” Filipinos may remember her as the superheroine whom Rogue absorbed flight and super-strength powers from in the 90's X-men cartoon.

In the comics, she struggled with the loss of her powers from Rogue, became an alcoholic, and then turned her life around as one of the Earth's mightiest heroes, “The Avengers.”

“As far as the new story goes, it looks like she’s trying to give meaning to her new title as Captain,” says Soy. He says readers should expect “great characterization, action, World War 2, planes, mechas and badass stuff.”

He admits, however, that he missed reading Danvers' past adventures whose latest series under the moniker “Ms. Marvel” lasted 50 issues.

Soy also had to deal with naysayers who do not like the costume originally designed by Jamie Mckelvie. Soy says Mckelvie aimed for a more military look to reflect the character's skills as an Air Force pilot.

“I think they don’t like it because they were accustomed to see Ms. Marvel as a sexy character, which is obvious from her past costume,” Soy says. Before the relaunch, the character wore a one-piece black suit with a lightning icon and a sash.

Newest Filipino Marvel

Soy follows a long line of Filipino international superstar artists that include Leinil Yu (“New Avengers”), Carlo Pagulayan (“Hulk”), Mico Suayan (“Punisher”), and Stephen Segovia (“Xtreme X-men”).

Dexter Soy hopes Filipinos will like his work.
“I think these guys who get to work for Marvel and DC and other foreign companies are a source of inspiration for all comic book artists,” Tan says.

“I feel proud, flattered and I feel pressured as well. And please don’t call me a 'superstar artist.' 'Filipino artist' would do,” says Soy who cites comics artists Joe Madureira, Ashley Wood, Greg Capullo and Humberto Ramos as his inspirations.

“I dig what I see on their works. I always wanted to convey dynamism, movement, and kinetic and aggressive look on my drawings,” Soy says.

Soy promises “Easter eggs” for Filipino readers who would read Captain Marvel. “I hope they like what I did visually for my first work on Marvel,” Soy says. His first title will be released this July.

“I actually don’t mind if I only get to do a few issues for the title,” Soy says. “I’ll leave that to the readers and my editors if they like what I do. But I’m trying my best to give the title justice.” –KG, GMA News

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Photo and artwork courtesy of Dexter Soy

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/262011/lifestyle/literature/captain-marvel-drawn-from-pangasinan

saintm

June 17th, 2012, 11:55 AM

Aquino declares June 20 a non-working day for the City of Dagupan in Pangasinan

MANILA — President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared June 20, which falls on a Wednesday, as a special (non-working day) in the city of Dagupan in the province of Pangasinan in celebration of its 65th Charter Day.
The Chief Executive issued the declaration through Proclamation No. 402 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on June 11 to give the people of Dagupan the full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.
On June 20, 1947, two years after the liberation, Dagupan became a city by virtue of Republic Act No. 170, a law known as the City Charter of Dagupan. (PNA)
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http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/48473-Aquino-declares-June-20-a-non-working-day-for-the-City-of-Dagupan-in-Pangasinan.html

christian joe

June 18th, 2012, 02:44 AM

R1MC eyed for corporatization (http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2012/06/17/r1mc-eyed-for-corporatization/)

THE Department of Health (DOH) has listed Region 1 Medical Center (R1MC) in Dagupan fourth in the list of 30 leading government hospitals throughout the country set to be given corporate status soon.
Dr. Roland Mejia, chief of R1MC, welcomed the inclusion of the hospital by Health Secretary Enrique Ona, but noted that the corporatization still depends on the approval of three bills pending in Congress, two with the House of Representatives and another in the Senate.
Ona has been working for the corporatization of the 30 government hospitals run by DOH since he assumed the post as DOH head in 2010.
Mejia said R1MC, the only Tertiary Level 4 Hospital I and training hospital in Pangasinan, is prepared to assume a corporate status, which he said will further improve the capability of the hospital to provide health care to the public, especially the indigents.
“Indigents need not worry because when R1MC becomes a corporation, it will not change its billing policies, it will still depend on the social classification made by the Department of Social Welfare and Development to patients,” Mejia said.
“When that time comes,” he said, “more international foundations will link to the hospital and donate assistance not only in terms of sophisticated equipment but also training of doctors, nurses and other health workers.”
Under a corporate status, government hospitals will have more autonomy and self-sustainability.
This means, Mejia explained, that they will be able to use part of the hospital income to buy equipment and improve existing facilities. But more importantly, he added, they will cease to be a burden yearly to the national government.
Currently, all income and expenditures are under the control of the DOH.
Under the proposed law, hospitals will be corporatized only if these are well equipped and are earning.
To help maintain operations sans subsidy from the national government, the hospitals are urged to convert 30 per cent of their existing beds as “private beds” for patients that can afford to pay the higher rate.
R1MC currently has a 300-bed capacity, which means at least 100 beds will have to be converted into private beds. Only 78 private beds are offered today.
There is a pending bill in Congress filed by Fourth District Rep. Gina de Venecia seeking to expand R1MC into a 600-bed capacity by next year.

[nightfury]

June 19th, 2012, 01:14 AM

masantos ya kabwasan :D

saintm

June 19th, 2012, 07:13 PM

;92499769']masantos ya kabwasan :D yellow po!

saintm

June 19th, 2012, 07:31 PM

Ruben Nepales elected chairman of Hollywood Foreign Press
By: Prosy Abarquez-Delacruz J.D.
Asian Journal
June 19, 2012 | 5:27 pm
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Inquirer columnist Ruben Viado Nepales was elected on June 8, Chairman of the Board for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organization behind the Golden Globes that reaches 250 million readers across the globe.
Elected Board members include Helen Hoehne, Yoram Kahana, Yukiko Nakajima, Lorenzo Soria and Dierk Sinderman (Alternate).
During the election, General Members first elected the officers and board members, who in turn elected Ruben V. Nepales as their new chair.
“I never expected that by night’s end, I would also [be] elected chairman of the board. I am humbled by the honor,” said Nepales.
A lone contender was nominated by a member, who ended up also voting for Nepales. Other HFPA officers are Jorge Camara as the new vice-president, and Ali Sar as treasurer.
As chairman of the board, Nepales will be working closely with the incumbent president.
Dr. Aida has this to say: “Since Ruben became a member, I noticed his intelligence, poise and calm demeanor and objectivity — qualities of a good leader. Ruben is an asset to the association. I look forward to working with him and the board as we tackle the challenges that lie ahead.”
Dr. Aida Takla-O’Reilly (who was re-elected as HFPA’s president) reported that HFPA has been able to give back $13,000,000 in the last 17 years, through its grant programs in higher education fellowship and institutional support, professional training and mentoring, preserving culture and history of film and cultural exchanges through film.
Last year, HFPA granted $1,579,500 to 45 universities, institutional entities, organizations and theater projects. More recently, HFPA gave $25,000 to Unicef Philippines as relief efforts to children survivors of Typhoon Sendong. Darren Criss, the star in TV show Glee, received it on behalf of HFPA. Ruben and Janet Nepales delivered the HFPA’s donation personally to UNICEF Philippines.
One of their members view this newly elected board chair with enthusiasm.
Mario Amaya, a member of HFPA said: “Having Ruben as a Chairman of the board of the HFPA is a breath of fresh air to us. The expectations and trust a group of international journalists has given to him in order to bring new ideas for the future of the association is big, and we are confident he won’t disappoint. And another name [from] the Philippines is [a] milestone in the history of Hollywood. Congratulations to him!”
With reflective candor, Ruben shares his own view of moving from the margins to the center, both in his work and in his residence and his future plans in this new role.
“We see it as good news that’s meant to be celebrated and shared. This family [Nepales] seems to be blessed with genes in time management skills. The laundry may pile up occasionally but that is insignificant amid our drive to serve and pursue our respective dreams with passion, zeal and commitment,” Ruben said.
“When I arrived in LA for the first time as an immigrant in May 1985, my brother, who picked me up at the airport, said these very words to me as he drove close to the downtown area where they lived and where I would live: ‘Welcome to the ghetto.’ This was at a time when the neighborhood was rife with gangs. Our apartment was infested with cockroaches. So yes, we literally lived in the ghetto. The gleaming skyscrapers nearby looked like a magical yet forbidding place from my new immigrant perspective. I plunged headlong with positivity and determination. It was tough in the beginning, especially experiencing rejection after rejection when I was applying for jobs. And now, we’re back living in downtown, with a view of the ghetto where we lived in 1985. That area is now being gentrified of course, with a beautiful new urban park beside it. Still, it reminds me of my humble beginnings in Los Angeles, a city that many folks despise but one that I love and I am very grateful to,” Ruben added.
He shared that he was motivated to serve in HFPA’s board, in return for the blessings and opportunities that he received.
Leadership is service to a constituency. Sharing my time and effort is the least I can do. Being a good listener is one of the most important leadership traits. Leadership does not mean you always have to be talking. One of the best compliments I received was from a distinguished colleague with many years of experience being a leader. One day he just said to us in a group, “When Ruben speaks, everybody listens because he does not have the compulsion to talk all the time.”
On his plans for HFPA: “I will work closely with the President, the board and the members in these crucial times for the association as it continues to be involved in litigation. And in an age when journalism as a career is beset with all sorts of challenges, especially in these ever Ð changing technological times, I hope to seek more story opportunities for our members.”
Ruben’s election became the talk of his close family and friends, including his very supportive wife, Janet Nepales and his two children, Bianca Nicole and Rafaella Angelica.
John Davis, a former Hollywood producer said: “Ruben is a seasoned journalist, who is still very much ‘in the game.’ Many times, these positions go to stalwarts whose best work is long behind them. Ruben is still very active and visible member of the working press corps. On a personal level, I know how proud Ruben is of his active involvement in HFPA and how immensely honored he must be to have won the vote of his contemporaries. The Filipino community should also realize what an incredible coup this is. Out of all of the working entertainment press, all over the world, a Fil-Am has taken the helm of this legendary organization. Bravo Ruben! Bravo!”
Bianca Nicole, Ruben’s daughter, who is a teacher of children with special needs in high school, had this to say: “This role is trail-blazing in all sense of the word. My dad has literally jumped into the fire when no one is willing to, and is blazing a trail for others to follow. I hear how political the world of entertainment can be, so I am proud of my Dad for navigating through this environment with nothing but respect and humility. I grew up watching my parents talk to the most powerful people in Hollywood and draw out in these actors, actresses, and directors a connection to the Philippines. These moments helped me understand that we can find a personal connection to any person, regardless of where we came from and where we are now.”
Bessie Badilla: “I have witnessed first hand how Sir Ruben is highly respected by not only his HFPA colleagues but the celebrities too! We all know the celebrities when we see them, the difference is The Celebrities know Ruben Nepales! I have seen the likes of Rufus Sewell get up and approach Sir Ruben to exchange pleasantriesÉmaybe it is his God-given gift of making people warm-up to him making them so relaxed they forget they are Hollywood celebrities for the moment.”
At a birthday celebration, bottles of champagne piqued our curiosity. When the news was shared by Ruben’s “extravagant in passionÕ wife, Janet Nepales, we were very happy. Barriers broken, glass ceiling shattered were some of our reflections. Here are some of the feedback.
Enrique Delacruz: “That really, really transcends the ghetto.”
Rocio Nuyda: “It felt like my son’s win. But do you really wonder when he is such a good person?”
Hydee Ursulino Abrahan: “I so look up to Ruben Nepales because he never gave a limit on what to aim for himself. He just did what he did to the best of his abilities and just moved forward and up but stayed grounded with his friends and relatives. Such an inspiration!”
Ruben’s love for film was honed watching movies in the town plaza as a young boy raised in Calasiao, Pangasinan. His wife, Janet, a fellow HFPA journalist, described Ruben’s life story: “the groundbreaking election of Ruben, not only to the Board of Directors but as Chairman of the Board, serves as an inspiration to young, talented, and ambitious Filipinos who also aspire to make it in mainstream media and entertainment here in Hollywood. This is the boy from Calasiao who wrote stories in his notebooks and distributed these stories to his classmates to read. This is the young lad who despite of his humble beginnings broke doors in Hollywood as the first Filipino to be Chairman of the Board of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The life story of Ruben is a good shining guide to Filipinos who make it and remain deeply rooted, humble, grounded, respectful and thankful of what he has achieved. In fact, it is this humility and gratefulness that separates the great from the proud, the brilliant from the smart, the loved from the popular.”
In 2004, Ruben Nepales became HFPAÕs first Filipino journalist to be accepted in its 60 year plus history. Only up to five new members are accepted each year. To date, 88 members are part of this prestigious organization representing 55 countries around the world. Ruben’s works have gained him a following in the Philippines, that his once a week column, 52 issues, “Only IN Hollywood”, has now expanded to 156 issues a year in Philippine Daily Inquirer. He is also a contributing editor of Balikbayan Magazine, Wall Street Journal representative in Asia and published by Asian Journal Publications, Inc.
Ruben Nepales successfully launched his first book, My Filipino Connection: The Philippines in Hollywood in Makati, Philippines, Los Angeles and New York. The book will be launched in San Francisco on Friday, June 29 at 530pm, at the Philippine Center, 5th Floor, 447 Sutter St. (between Powell and Stockton). Email Gemma Nemenzo for information at filbookfest@yahoo.com.

http://entertainment.inquirer.net/45653/ruben-nepales-elected-chairman-of-hollywood-foreign-press

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June 20th, 2012, 01:52 PM

Badminton Tournament

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Badminton Tournament. The newly-constructed and fully air-conditioned facility for indoor games (left photo) at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center (NRSCC) is now a favourite venue by various sports enthusiasts for badminton tournaments as badminton clubs from north and central Luzon conducted its 3rd Hon. Amado T. Espino, Jr. Governor’s Cup Badminton Tournament last June 2. Vice Gov. Jose Ferdinand Z. Calimlim, Jr. (right of right photo) expressed the provincial government’s appreciation to the group for making NRSCC their ideal choice of venue for their tournament. He added that the positive feedbacks served as an inspiration for the provincial government, led by Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr., to pursue its plan to develop a sports academy in the province. Pangasinan teams ruled almost all levels except level A in the mixed doubles category. Joining the Vice Governor are (from left) Rowena Ocampo, technical organizer of the Pangasinan Badminton Club and Modesto Singson, chief of Management Information and Service Office. (PIO Photo by Senielda G. Reyes)

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June 20th, 2012, 04:08 PM

Pangasinan news: National Youth Congress ginawad siyudad na Dagupan
By April Montes
Wednesday 20th of June 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis SIYUDAD NA DAGUPAN, Hunyo 20 (PIA) -- Nantitipon ed sayan siyudad iray kalangweran ya nanlapud nandoroman pasen na bansa parad National Youth Congress on Drug Abuse Prevention Education.

Onong ed si Wilmar Dela Rosa, opisyal na National Youth Council, panilaloen na sayan programa iray ogogaw ya labanan so iligal ya droga.

Diad sayan pantitipon, imbangat da ray kalangweran no panon ton sikara et makatolong ed gobierno ya labanan yan problema na bansa.

Saray naralan da ed saya et osaren da kapawil da ed saray pasen da pian panilaloen iray kapara dan ogogaw ya mikasakey ed getma dan onarawi diad maoges ya epekto na iligal na droga. (JCR/AMM-PIA 1 Pangasinan)http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1941340166467

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June 20th, 2012, 04:13 PM

Shahani sees big ticket projects for Pangasinan
Philippine Information Agency
By Danny O. Sagun

The long-planned shortcut road from Pangasinan to Nueva Vizcaya may yet be realized with the participation of the private sector in the implementation of major infrastructure projects.

Sixth district Board Member Ranjit Shahani said the Valleverde trail passing through the boundary towns of San Nicolas in Pangasinan to Sta. Fe in Nueva Vizcaya may be fully developed into a national road and connect it to the highways in the two provinces.

Built as a toll road like the expressways, the private investor would recover its money in due time, he said.

Under construction now is the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union expressway (TPLEX) which will connect with the Subic-Clark-Tarlac expressway (SCTEX).

Shahani said the proposed Pangasinan-Nueva Vizcaya toll road that will connect with the TPLEX will have a huge impact in the development of eastern Pangasinan. He said he was confident the province may yet have two more cities with Rosales and Tayug as likely candidates as a result of booming business in the area.

The two towns are already the business centers in the eastern corridor.

Boundary barangay Malico in San Nicolas with its Baguio-like weather may also be developed into a major tourism or vacation area, he said.

Under the public-private partnership program of the Aquino administration, he said the province can realize more major projects with the eastern front for agricultural development, the central portion for eco-tourism and the west for light industries and tourism.

Under construction in Sual town is a seaport, while a domestic airport is rising in Alaminos City which hosts the famous Hundred Islands. (ANL/DOS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

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

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June 21st, 2012, 09:30 AM

House committee on small businesses to hold public hearing in Pangasinan
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Thursday 21st of June 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, June 21 (PIA) -- The House Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development (SBED) in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry is set to conduct a public hearing in Pangasinan on June 27.

The public hearing is meant to introduce an amended bill to Republic Act 9178, otherwise known as the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises Act of 2002.

DTI Provincial Director Peter Mangabat said the hearing would seek comments and recommendations on the said bill, which would be valuable in helping the Committee come up with a meaningful legislation that will address the concerns of entrepreneurs.

Representative Teddy Casiño, chair of the committee on SBED, and Pangasinan 4th district Representative Gina De Venecia are expected to give talks on the matter.

Local government units, local treasurers, officers of the chambers of commerce, industry associations, and entrepreneurs are invited to attend the hearing that will start at 8:30 a.m. at the Emerald Hall of the Stadia in Dagupan City.

A press conference will follow at 1:00 pm. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1, Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411340098607

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June 21st, 2012, 09:33 AM

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2012 Outstanding Dagupenos - 65th Agew na Dagupan Awards

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June 23rd, 2012, 10:53 AM

Pangasinan PESO holds job fair
By April Montes
Saturday 23rd of June 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, June 23 (PIA) -- The Provincial Employment Services Office (PESO) is holding a jobs fair today, June 23 for overseas and local employment.

The jobs fair is being held at the PESO office located at the ground floor of the Kalantiao Building at the Capitol Complex, this town.

Alex Ferrer of PESO said job openings include general workers and drivers for the Saudi Arabian Airlines Ground Services.

The age requirement for general workers ranges from 22 to 35 years old, with no work experience needed; while applicants for drivers must be between 20 to 40 years old with driver’s license.

On the other hand, positions for local employment, specifically for bank workers are as follows: branch manager, teller, branch accountant, branch cashier, and project or account officers.

For branch managers, applicants must be a graduate of any four-year course; has an above average written and verbal communication skills in Filipino and English; creative, mature, result-oriented, and aggressive; possess strong leadership skills and exceptional customer service; and adept in selling and cross-selling the various products and services of the bank.

Those who will apply as tellers must be a graduate of a business, communications, or behavioral science course; preferably female, not more than 30 years old; smart-looking with above average communication skills. Experience in banking and finance company is an advantage.

For branch accountants, applicants must be certified a public accountant or graduate of accounting-related course with experience in banking and finance industry, must have exhibited exemplary leadership, and trainable and able to carry out branch multi-tasking activities.

Aspiring applicants for branch cashiers must be female, graduate of any business, communications or social science course, smart-looking and with pleasing personality and above average communication skills, both in Filipino and English, and preferably not more than 30 years old. Experience in a bank/finance company is desirable.

Lastly, for project or account officers, the applicants must be at least second year college or graduate of any two-year course, graduate of community development course or related field, can drive a motorcycle and preferably with a driver’s license, and willing to render field services in relation to community development.

Ferrer advised all applicants to bring their resume and credentials. (JCR/AMM/PIA 1 Pangasinan with reports from PIO)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1941340354376

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June 23rd, 2012, 05:24 PM

Pangasinan is disaster-prepared, says PDRRMC
By Alex Romeo R. Fernandez
Friday 22nd of June 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, June 22 (PIA) -- The Pangasinan provincial government is prepared to manage disasters particularly during typhoons, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) assured.

PDRRMC Spokersperson Avenix S. Arenas said the provincial government has been working on its disaster risk reduction management system for the last five years to achieve its goal of zero casualties during disasters.

According to Arenaas, the PDRRMC manages its operations thru the tactical operations centers composed of the central command located at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center in Lingayen town, Western Advanced Post command at the Philippine College of Science and Technology (PCST) in Alaminos City, and the Eastern Command at the PCST in Tayug town.

Arenas said that a total of 546 evacuation centers around the province have also been identified, and she encouraged the local governments to identify more grounds that will serve as additional evacuation centers.

Relief goods have also been stockpiled, she said during the KBP Forum at the Philippine Information Agency on Thursday.

The three provincial engineering districts have also been ordered to pre-position their heavy equipment for rescue and relief operations, she added.

Arenas also said that the PDRRMC is continuously augmenting its equipment and personnel, pointing out with the local offices and government agencies to discuss the matter next week.

The public should be more vigilant during disasters, she said as she advised residents from low-lying communities to engage in pre-emptive evacuations during typhoons.

She also warned the fisherfolks not to go offshore in case a gale warning has been issued.

Calling for community participation, she said, “the province cannot do it [disaster management] alone. We need force multipliers from the communities.” (ANL/ARRF/PIA 1-Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1931340251873

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June 23rd, 2012, 05:26 PM

by D' Dagupan Dream on Friday, June 22, 2012 at 4:56pm ·
Aside from bangus
Dagupan offers sweet pastillas, pastry, others

Dagupan City – This city, which is popularly known as the Bangus Capital of the World,. has a lot more to offer aside from its delicious milkfish.
On the occasion of the 65th Agew na Dagupan, Barangay Products and Livelihood Program chairman Beep-Beep M. Tan was able to prove that this city is also the home of renowned pastillas, pastry, bibingka, organic egg, “dirty” ice cream, ham, lechon, malunggay muffin, cassava cake, nutritious soya milk and the first-in-the world sunflower seeds brittle.
The program is a component of the Proudly Dagupan’s Best Project of Mayor Benjamin S. Lim whose vision is to showcase current and potential products and services that are proudly Dagupan’s best.
It is the objective of the city to reinforce, market, develop, and professionalize Dagupan’s best products and services; to identify products and services as ProudlyDagupan’s Best; and to encourage entrepreneurs to be more dynamic and aggressive in marketing their products for national and international markets.
In line with this, the city also created an evaluation and accreditation committee which will be its arm in accrediting the productst with the city’s official logo certifying it as Proudly Dagupan's Best..
Among those who participated in the three-day exhibit at the lobby of the city museum were Arellano-Bani resident Abe C. Yu , who produces the sunflower seed brittle, the first in the world; Estrella Andaya of Tapuac, who bakes the famous butterfly pastry which happens to be the favorite of Jolina Magdangal, Sharon Cuneta and ormer president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo; Bonuan Gueset's Jumar Calma , who prepares his most sought after bibingka every night in front of the post office; Barangay I resident Ana R. Ferrer, who is among the top producers of delicious bangus tinapa in the city. Esper Quidado of Bacayao Sur, who has been growing guapples for 22 years. She was able to send her children to college through guapple production. Her guapple seedlings have travelled as far as Bicol, Laguna, and Batangas.
Lina Melecio Tan of Dior Village, started her small-scale kitchen ham industry for appreciation-consumption of family and friends during Christmas time. Her homemade ham expanded across the years due to increased demand. For the last 10 years, it went full expansion to support her charitable work for out-of-school youth and street children.
Ariel Tamondong of Malued whose lechon is well-known all over the city and nearby towns. Estrella Sapiera and Gloria B. Fernandez of Herrero-Perez. They are the only remaining bagoong producers in Dagupan City. Fernandez has been invited before by Mayor Benjamin S. Lim in 2007 in the World Trade Center in Pasay City to exhibit her products.
Malunggay muffin is now in production at Barangay Tebeng as a source of livelihood among residents. In fact, by virtue of Barangay Resolution No. 4, series of 2012, residents of barangay Tebeng are encouraged to plant malunggay in their respective residences for the promotion of health as well as livelihood in the barangay.
After the fishpens were demolished to cleanse the rivers, Mayor Benjamin S. Lim helped fisher-folk to venture on producing high valued fish such as lapu-lapu in barangay Pugaro. Today, Pugaro is supplying Fortune Restaurant live lapu-lapu.
In 1985, Rebecca Mamorno of Tapuac, Dagupan City, who loves baking, only prepares cassava cake for her family until one day a visitor came and ordered a piece of her product after she had a taste of it.
From then on, orders have poured in and cassava cake has become a favorite pasalubong to Filipinos abroad such as the United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom and others.
Edwin Cusi is the maker of the best “dirty” ice cream in town. His father started making ice cream since the 50’s.
Grace Lee of Tambac personally prepares pure and nutritious soya milk with no preservatives added. Alma Capito of Lasip Grande runs the family owned pastillas industry. Her mother Loreta started the business to send her children to school. They now provide livelihood to their neighbors who work for them, while Ed Poserio of Bonuan Boquig produces the healthy organic egg and feeds his chicken with plants and vegetables, not feeds.
The students in free enterprise products of the University of Luzon also provided some ideas on how to help other barangays start with their own livelihood program, which got the nod of Mayor Lim for support. The students’ adviser is Dagupan City seal designer first prize winner Carmelo Vidal.
With the success of the three-day exhibit, Tan plans to exhibit he same activities in other places of the country and bring these products for marketing. (CIO-Joseph C. Bacani)

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June 23rd, 2012, 05:32 PM

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June 23rd, 2012, 05:33 PM

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June 23rd, 2012, 06:37 PM

65th Agew na Dagupan rites BSL cites hallmark of great citizenry, extols true generosity of awardees
by D' Dagupan Dream on Friday, June 22, 2012 at 4:53pm ·

Dagupan City – Addressing the 65th Agew na Dagupan celebration last June 20, Mayor Benjamin S. Lim said that the hallmark of a great citizenry lies in looking beyond "our differences and together, willingly take part to overcome the challenges."
Lim also expressed elation over the unshaken faith displayed by Dagupeños who marched with him in the early Thursday morning " Solidarity Parade" marred by a heavy downpour as a prelude to the celebration's awards night for seven outstanding Dagupeños at the jampacked People's Astrodome here.
Describing the awardees as the embodiment of true generosity, he said "they help others while seeking nothing in return, neither credit, media exposure nor accolades, but a genuine desire to help, nothing more nothing less."
“It is an honor to be in the presence of this year’s Outstanding Dagupeño awardees for they have devoted so much of their own lives to our fellow Dagupeños," Lim said
He said the awardees have in many ways and in their respective fields touched the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of fellow Dagupenos, adding that " the spirit of our city’s battle cry, that our city is our shared responsibility, is alive in each one of them and to those who have gone to the great beyond, in the legacies they have left behind.”
"It's wonderful to be a Dagupeno," he stressed.
Joined by hundreds of city hall employees, Lim said that "When we started marching, it seemed that the weather would cooperate. But as we reached M.H. del Pilar Street, it began to drizzle."
As they continued walking towards A. B. Fernandez Avenue, the rain gradually got stronger and by the time they reached Nable Street, it was a total downpour. "To my surprise, the heavy rains did not bother any of the participants. In fact, the walkers started to enjoy themselves even more under the ferocious rains unmindful of getting wet and soaked."
He said "our fellow Dagupeños willingly let their shoes and feet get wet as they continued to march back towards the city plaza.”
“It would seem that during our solidarity march, all of us chose an attitude that nothing was going to rain on our parade. This is the kind of attitude that I personally would like to see manifested in every single Dagupeño, an attitude which can make a difference, that we can not only change things, but we can achieve great things,” he added.
“When we were hit by a massive earthquake in 1990, that should have been the last straw that broke the camel’s back. But it did not. It would take more than typhoons and earthquakes to sink the spirit of the Dagupeño, and that resiliency is something we should be proud of,” Lim said.
“Throughout our history, change has often come slowly. Progress often takes time. We take a step forward, sometimes we take two steps back. Sometimes we get two steps forward and one step back. But it’s never a straight line".
He said "It’s never easy. And I never promised easy. Easy has never been promised to us. But for us long as we have faith in each other, I can promise you that we will get there.”
"We will be able to give every public school student a chance to graduate...give those living below the poverty line a chance at gainful employment... and transform our city as one of the best tourism destinations in the North," he pointed out.
The key to rise above the challenges of our time is to unite behind the great people of our city who simply want one thing: a better future for the next generation. It is never too late for unity and reconciliation,” said Lim.
The awardees.
Joining the roster of the city’s best and most illustrious citizens who have received the prestigious award as outstanding Dagupeño in the past are Most Rev. Oscar V. Cruz, D.D., moral value crusade; Jose F. Datuin, visual arts; James A. Dy, community service (disaster response); Atty, Alvino V. Gonzales, community service (humanitarian advocacies); Johnny Guan Kay Lo (posthumous), corporate social responsibility; Felipe C. Siapno, elderly sector leadership and Marcelo L. Vistro, religious lay leadership.
Cruz was the Archbishop Emeritus of Lingayen-Dagupan, Datuin is a sculptor-painter, Dy is the founder of Dagupan Filipino-Chinese Community Association Incorporated and the PANDA Volunteer Fire Brigade, Gonzales is the past district governor of Rotary International District 3790, Lo is the founding president of Guanzon Group of Companies, Sipano is the chairman of the Office of Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA), and Vistro is the Archdiocesan Coordinator of Education Ministry and ONLA Council of the Laity Archdiocesan of Lingayen-Dagupan.
The award is bestowed by the city every five years in conjunction with the celebration of Agew na Dagupan.
The city also gave due recognition to its top ten business taxpayers for 2011. They are Dagupan Electric Corporation; CSI Group of Companies; San Miguel Foods, Inc.; San Miguel Integrated Sales; San Miguel Brewery, Inc.; Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation; University of the Pangasinan, Inc. (PHINMA); Magic Group of Companies; Natasha; Avon Cosmetics, Inc.; and Mc Donald’s-Dagupan.
A special award was also given to Lim Pan Commercial, University of Pangasinan, Inc. (PHINMA) and Bank of the Philippine Islands.
The top ten real property taxpayers are the City Supermarket, Inc.; Borealis Corporation; Kerwin L. Fernandez; Ngo Chiao Lin and his wife Juanita; James A. Dy and his wife Belen; Dagupan Electric Corporation; Mayor Benjamin S. Lim and Manang Celia; Voltaire P. Arzadon and his wife Loreta; B.H.F. Corporation; and Magic World Reality and Development Corporation.
The mayor conveyed his gratitude to the different non-government organizations who participated in this year’s celebrations, including the freemasonry and to the organizing committee headed by Honorata G. Siapno and Dr. Alma Ruby C. Torio of the selection committee.
The University of the Philippines Arco Strings Ensemble, the first and sole representative of the Philippines to the Fetival International de Musique Universitaire-FIMU (International University Music Festival) held last May 26-28 in Belfort, France, serenaded the awardees with their rendition of the major string orchestra works of Corelli, Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Mozart, Britten, Grieg, Tschaikovsky, and Elgar. (CIO-Joseph Bacani)

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June 23rd, 2012, 06:47 PM

All set for bigger, better Milo Marathon

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MANILA, Philippines - From 747 runners when it was first held in 1974, the National Milo Marathon hopes to attract as many as 200,000 participants this year.

The country’s longest-running footrace has also become a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races or AIMS.

This makes this year’s staging even more significant, considering that organizers are also putting up bigger prizes for runners in all distances and categories.

Race director Rio dela Cruz said the elimination legs will start on July 1 in Baguio, followed by races in Dagupan (July 8), Tarlac (July 15), Angeles (July 22), Mall of Asia (July 29), Naga (Aug. 19), San Pablo (Sept. 2), Lipa (Sept. 16), Puerto Princesa (Sept. 23), Tagbilaran (Sept. 30), Cebu (Oct. 7), Bacolod (Oct. 4), Iloilo (Oct. 28), General Santos City (Nov. 4), Davao (Nov. 11), Butuan (Nov. 18) and Cagayan de Oro (Nov. 25).

http://www.philstar.com/sportsarticle.aspx?articleid=819680&publicationsubcategoryid=69

The Dagupan leg of the 36th NATIONAL MILO® MARATHON will be on July 8! You can register online at www.milo.com.ph or at these locations:

1. CSI the City Mall Atrium, Lucao District, Dagupan City
2. NEPO Mall, Arellano Street,Dagupan City

For inquiries, you may contact the Dagupan local organizer at 0920 557-9488 / 0922 879-8343, or the RunRio Hotline at the following numbers:
Globe - 0927 347 7700, Smart - 0929 717 8164, Landline - +632 7031736

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915bungohunter

June 24th, 2012, 08:03 PM

Kwawa naman yung mga kababayan nating mangigisda na taga bolinao..Siste ata binangga ng chinese fishing vessel banka nil hindi man lang iniligtas...sagad na talaga tong mga insektong tsekwa
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okalimable

June 25th, 2012, 01:33 PM

;92650382']All set for bigger, better Milo Marathon

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The Dagupan leg of the 36th NATIONAL MILO® MARATHON will be on July 8! You can register online at www.milo.com.ph (http://www.milo.com.ph) or at these locations:

1. CSI the City Mall Atrium, Lucao District, Dagupan City
2. NEPO Mall, Arellano Street,Dagupan City

For inquiries, you may contact the Dagupan local organizer at 0920 557-9488 / 0922 879-8343, or the RunRio Hotline at the following numbers:
Globe - 0927 347 7700, Smart - 0929 717 8164, Landline - +632 7031736

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masantos ya labi..last saturday umuwi kami ng bayambang...may nakuha akong picture ng bagong tinatayung bayambang public market..nagulat ako sa sobrang laki ng mga pondasyon ..parang 5 story yata ang itatayo nila doon na katulad daw ng sa may urdaneta market...sana makauwi ulit ako after ng mga projects ko dito sa manila..bz pa kasi..kaya sorry muna sa mga co -forumers gaya ni Bladeguard at phoenecians..'n others:)

okalimable

June 25th, 2012, 01:39 PM

ung bayambang central elementary school malapit nang matapos malmang by next year pasukan lilipat na ang buong central school doon tapos this year umpisahan na nilang i develop ung area sa bayan ng bayambang....yan lang muna update ko sa bayambang City hehehe

okalimable

June 25th, 2012, 01:42 PM

ung tulay pala sa amin ung Romulo bridge (formerly WaWa brgide) sarado na wala nang pweding dumaan kahit anong sasakyan...kailangan umikot sa carmen o sa urbistondo all type of vehicles....

okalimable

June 25th, 2012, 02:02 PM

ROBINSONS PLACE PANGASINAN - Calasiao
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:) umuwi kami last saturday sa bayambang pero dumaan muna kami sa manaoag...bago umuwi ng baymbang...sa santa barbara kami dumaan di ko tuloy nakita ang robinson..:ohno::ohno:anyway ganda ng kuha mo...galing mo ha:cheers:

okalimable

June 25th, 2012, 02:22 PM

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saintm

June 25th, 2012, 07:35 PM

saintm

June 26th, 2012, 06:45 PM

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SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan, Philippines – This agricultural city is eyeing a Guinness record for the biggest jackfruit.

Its pride: A jackfruit which is 74 centimeters or 23.19 inches long and with a circumference of 136 cms or 53.54 inches – and still growing.

Its grower, former city councilor Elpidio Fermin, told The STAR in a visit to his farm in Barangay Palaming here yesterday that he had discussed the Guinness bid with Mayor Julier Resuello as “this might give pride to this agricultural city.”

Fermin said Resuello is receptive to the idea.

Last year, the five-year-old jackfruit tree bore two surprisingly big fruits, one of them almost the same size as the current lone fruit this year.

Fermin said he did not give much thought about the tree’s fruits last year but with the unusually big fruit this year, he surfed the Internet and searched about the world’s record holder.

Based on Fermin’s research, Hawaii is currently the record holder for the biggest jackfruit – 22 inches long with a circumference of 121 cms.

He said the Philippines boasts, too, of the biggest flower, Rafflesia Arnoldii, and the biggest captive crocodile, Lolong.

“So why don’t we try to have the world record for the biggest jackfruit?” he asked.

Fermin said he has not used any fertilizer or pesticide in growing his jackfruit tree whose seedling he bought in a market and planted in his 1.2-hectare farm.

“You see this is nature-given. It existed very naturally without much effort,” he said.

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saintm

June 26th, 2012, 06:49 PM

Alaminos eyes rainwater collection system
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Philippines – The Alaminos City Water District (ACWD) in Pangasinan is looking the feasibility of harnessing rainwater as possible additional source of water specially for the summer period and the installation of water supply facility to cater to tourists visiting the world-famous Hundred Islands on the Lingayen Gulf.

This was learned from ACWD general manager Felipe Pagador who with some members of the water district board and management staff went up to Baguio City recently to inspect and study the existing rainwater collection facility of the Baguio Water District (BWD) on Mt. Sto. Tomas.
Pagador said with the assistance of engineers from the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA), the water district has located at least two possible places in the upland areas of Alaminos which can be developed into rain water collection sites.
The collected water during the rainy months could augment the existing deep well sources during summer and the rain-less months of the year to serve the need of the water district’s more than 12,000 concessionaires.

http://www.tempo.com.ph/2012/alaminos-eyes-rainwater-collection-system/

saintm

June 26th, 2012, 06:54 PM

Outstanding Dagupenos hailed on city’s charter day anniversary
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Tuesday 26th of June 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, June 26 PIA) -- Seven outstanding Dagupeños were feted during the 65th anniversary celebration of this chartered city, dubbed “Agew na Dagupan,” last June 20 held at the Peoples Astrodome.

Mayor Benjamin Lim described the awardees as the embodiment of true generosity - helping others while seeking nothing in return, neither credit, media exposure nor accolades, but a genuine desire to help.

He said the awardees have, in many ways, touched the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of fellow Dagupeños, adding that "the spirit of our city’s battle cry, that our city is our shared responsibility, is alive in each one of them; and to those who have gone to the great beyond, in the legacies they have left behind.”

This year’s awardees are Most Rev. Oscar V. Cruz, D.D., for moral value crusade; Jose F. Datuin, for the visual arts; James A. Dy, community service (disaster response); Atty, Alvino V. Gonzales, community service (humanitarian advocacies); Johnny Guan Kay Lo (posthumous), corporate social responsibility; Felipe C. Siapno, elderly sector leadership; and Marcelo L. Vistro, religious lay leadership.

Cruz was the Archbishop Emeritus of Lingayen-Dagupan; Datuin is a sculptor-painter; Dy is the founder of Dagupan Filipino-Chinese Community Association Incorporated and the PANDA Volunteer Fire Brigade; while Gonzales is the past district governor of Rotary International District 3790. Lo is the founding president of the Guanzon Group of Companies, and Siapno is the chairman of the Office of Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA). Vistro is the Archdiocesan Coordinator of Education Ministry and ONLA Council of the Laity Archdiocesan of Lingayen-Dagupan.

The award is bestowed by the city every five years.

The city also gave due recognition to its top 10 business taxpayers for 2011. They are Dagupan Electric Corporation; CSI Group of Companies; San Miguel Foods, Inc.; San Miguel Integrated Sales; San Miguel Brewery, Inc.; Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation; University of the Pangasinan, Inc. (PHINMA); Magic Group of Companies; Natasha; Avon Cosmetics Inc.; and Mc Donald’s-Dagupan.

A special award was also given to Lim Pan Commercial, University of Pangasinan, Inc. (PHINMA), and Bank of the Philippine Islands.

The top 10 real property taxpayers were the City Supermarket, Inc.; Borealis Corporation; Kerwin L. Fernandez; Ngo Chiao Lin and his wife Juanita; James A. Dy and his wife Belen; Dagupan Electric Corporation; Mayor Benjamin S. Lim and Manang Celia; Voltaire P. Arzadon and his wife Loreta; B.H.F. Corporation; and Magic World Reality and Development Corporation.

Lim conveyed his gratitude to the different non-government organizations who participated in this year’s celebrations, including the freemasonry and to the organizing committee headed by Honorata G. Siapno, and Division Schools Superintendent Alma Ruby C. Torio of the selection committee. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1, Pangasinan with reports from CIO)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411340616146

okalimable

June 27th, 2012, 03:13 PM

yan po ba yung gagawin nilang magic mall?
hins ko sure ko magis mall nga yan ,,natanong ko kasi ung isang tindera sa gilid ng palengke sabi mala urdaneta public market yan..kung tititgan mo ung mga pondasyon ng building siguro 1 sqm ang diameter niya kaya mukhang mataaas ang itatayo nilang market..siguro magic supermarket and department store ang main tenant ...:)..sya nga pala pansin ko lang mukhang ang bagal ng thread natin..mukhang walang nag aaupdate..:ohno: asan na ang mga panga forumerssssss:cheers:

[nightfury]

June 27th, 2012, 06:33 PM

Yellow Cab Pizza, Metro Plaza, Dagupan

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[nightfury]

June 27th, 2012, 06:50 PM

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:naughty:

bati na si Mayor at Vice? :D

[nightfury]

June 27th, 2012, 07:05 PM

University of Pangasinan

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[nightfury]

June 27th, 2012, 07:18 PM

Mint Cafe Club- Metro Plaza, Dagupan

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^^ wow.sosyalen :lol:

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saintm

June 27th, 2012, 08:03 PM

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bati na si Mayor at Vice? :D

poker face~

saintm

June 27th, 2012, 08:05 PM

PIA strengthens information delivery to grassroots
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Wednesday 27th of June 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, June 27 (PIA) -– The Philippine Information Agency have laid out programs to strengthen delivery of relevant and timely information to the public down to the grassroots and collate feedbacks from the people to be brought to the attention of Malacañan.

Secretary Herminio ‘Sonny ‘ Coloma of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) stressed the importance of bringing news on government programs to the people when he met with information officers of the PIA north-central Luzon cluster Friday at the Azalea Residences in Baguio City.

“It is important for us to inform the public of what the government is doing for them and at the same time receive feedbacks,” Coloma said.

The feedbacks, he added, will be brought to the attention of President Benigno Aquino III and will be acted upon in accordance with the “matuwid na daan (straight path)” policy.

With the intensified campaign comes the shift to the new paradigm of communication, which includes social media. Aside from utilizing traditional media like newspapers and radio stations, PIA will add the social media to its roster of communication strategies.

Statistics show that at least 33 million Filipinos use the internet and owners of cellphones are estimated at 75 to 80 million.

”The numbers are increasing rapidly,” according to Coloma.

Thus, PIA partnered with organized groups and communication facilities and schemes like textblasting to reach as many people.

PIA also maintains a website that contains timely information from the provinces as well as a Weather Watch template where real time weather conditions all over the Philippines are reflected. A geo-hazard map of every province can also be accessed through the PIA website

Seventeen provinces comprising Regions I, 2, 3 and the Cordillera were represented by managers of PIA in the cluster meeting. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411340762462

saintm

June 27th, 2012, 08:06 PM

Pag-IBIG Fund registration now online
By Alex Romeo R. Fernandez
Wednesday 27th of June 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, June 27 (PIA) — Application for membership with the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) or the Pag-IBIG Fund may now be done thru the Internet.

Susan de Vera of Pag-IBIG Fund Dagupan City said registration can be done any day of the week by logging in at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph.

An applicant only needs to fill out an electronic registration form at the website, said de Vera during the Pantontongan Tayo radio program of the Philippine Information Agency over DZMQ Radyo ng Bayan.

The data to be encoded include personal details, cellphone number, names and birthdates of beneficiaries, Tax Identification Number (TIN), and Social Security System (SSS) number.

The client must then print out two copies of the Member’s Data Form (MDF) and submit this directly to the Pag-IBIG office or thru the employer, she said.

The MDF bears a Registration Tracking Number (RTN), which will be assigned to the client as a temporary account number while the application is still being verified.

Verification takes no longer than three weeks, she said noting that the client will receive confirmation of the application thru text.

Once the application has been confirmed, the client will be assigned, in place of the RTN, a permanent Pag-IBIG Membership ID, which can be used by the client regardless of changes of employment, she added.

Meanwhile, de Vera advised clients to keep their account numbers handy when they transact as the Pag-IBIG Fund no longer accepts payment from clients without their numbers.

Payment of contributions is still done manually, however, but the office is working to automate that also, she added.

For more information, contact 523-3048 or visit the new Pag-IBIG Fund office here at Rodel Bldg., Perez Blvd. cor. Guilig St. where the Central Bank was previously located (ANL/ARRF-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1931340765945

saintm

June 27th, 2012, 08:10 PM

Dagupan Social Media Day 2012 and 2nd Dagupan Tweetup

Social Media Day is a global celebration of the technological advancements that enable everyone to connect with real-time information, communicate from miles apart and have their voices be heard.

As the world celebrates Social Media Day 2012 on June 30, Dagupan City joins other cities in the Philippines in marking Social Media Day, for the very first time. This will also be the 2nd Dagupan TweetUp. Read what we did during the 1st Dagupan TweetUp.

Social media practitioners, enthusiasts, bloggers, and advocates in Dagupan and other cities and towns of Pangasinan are enjoined to come together, increase awareness, promote and celebrate the FUN in Dagupan and Pangasinan!

The Dagupan Social Media Day 2012 organized by What's Up Dagupan will be held on June 30, Saturday, 7:00-10:00PM at Padis Point Dagupan, Assada Center, A.B. Fernnandez Ave., Dagupan City.

Admission is Free!
Freebies, Prizes and Swags will be given away!

Follow @whatsupdagupan for details!
Our official Facebook page: facebook.com/whatsupdagupan
Our blog: whatsupdagupan.blogspot.com
Hashtags: #DagupanSMDay #SMDay #DaguFUN #FUNgasinan

Visit the Event Page here: http://www.facebook.com/events/390037287711755

http://whatsupdagupan.blogspot.com/2012/06/dagupan-social-media-day-2012-and-2nd.html

saintm

June 27th, 2012, 08:12 PM

Pangasinan’s environmental program clears 182 kilometers of rivers, waterways
June 27, 2012

By Leonardo V. Micua, PNA and Philippine Times of Southern Nevada

An environmental advocacy program of Governor Amado Espino Jr. starting in 2009 has cleared 182 kilometers of the Agno River and its tributaries for the last two years.

Avenix Arenas, spokesperson of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC), said the program called “Ilog Ko, Bilayen Ko, Aroen Ko”, was an initiative of the provincial government towards flood mitigation.

Arenas said in a briefing during a consultative conference on Tuesday, attended by all member agencies of PDRRMC, that the program restored the pristine beauty of the rivers in Binmaley, Lingayen, Bugallon, Labrador, San Fabian and San Carlos City..

Previously, these rivers were teeming with unsightly illegal fishpens put up over the years by moneyed individuals as if these rivers were their private domains. Thus, marginal fishermen who were using the traditional methods of catching fish were shooed away.

Funded by P4 million provided by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the clearing operation involved the removal of bamboo structures and eventually restored these rivers back to the people.

The clearing work known as “Operation Baklas” was undertaken by volunteers of the Task Force Kalikasan headed by retired Colonel Tommy Cabigas.

Arenas said the legal basis for “Operation Baklas” was Provincial Ordinance No. 94-2010 known as the Unified Municipal Fisheries Ordinance of the Province of Pangasinan enacted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

She said the provincial government used its two dredging machines in de-silting these rivers. Out of the extracted silt, an 869 meter of road line was built in Barangay Dupo, Binmaley; and another one kilometer of roadline was built in Salapingao, Binmaley.

With the new road lines, these two villages are now connected to mainland Binmaley.

Arenas said the “Ilog Ko, Bilayen Ko, Aroen Ko” bagged the Gawad Pamana ng Lahi Award in 2011 and was adjudged number one in the Search for LGU Best Practices in 2011.

The same program, he said, will be Pangasinan’s entry to the Galing Pook Award in Region 1 this year.

http://philippinetimesofsouthernnevada.com/news/the-philippines/ph-provinces/pangasinans-environmental-program-clears-182-kilometers-of-rivers-waterways/

saintm

June 27th, 2012, 08:15 PM

The Villa Balinmanok in Dasol, Pangasinan

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The Villa Balinmanok Beach from a Nipa Above

Philippines is composed of more than a seven thousand islands. And if you will going to ask me, the wonderful tourist destination in this country is the most inaccessible. These places are quite raw and very well preserved. Just go to southern most part of the country and you will be mesmerized.

But, somewhere in the popular town of Pangasinan (Luzon), a sleeping beauty lies. In the Summer of 2012, we visited this place.

The Villa Balinmanok in Dasol, Pangasinan is the best example of unknown and hidden beauty. The rawness of the place is obvious and the captivating sound of nature is something that nature lovers have to look forward. The nature preserve is main offering of this place.

How to Go?

As I above-said, the raw and beautiful natures are those hard to reach. Well, for the sake of honest review, let me say that Villa Balinmanok is hard to spot. You can reach it by land, but one of the best way is to go to the more popular Tambobong Beach and ride a boat to Villa Balinmanok.

If you wanted to have your things with you and decided to reach it by land, which actually we did. Before reaching the Alaminos town proper take the short road to Mabini where the Burgos is. There is a Petron Gasolene station Guiang and take the opposite road. Then, just ask for locals the road that will take you to Villa Balinmanok. I suggest that you contact the owner (contacts below) for clearer directions and they will also have someone to serve as a guide when you reached the Concordia Plaza.

For the sake of equal review, the roads that you will take is long and sometimes rough. But, let me tell you, and I am serious, the boredom in travel will be replaced by amusement when you reached the place.

The Beach

Compared to much popular Boracay, the sand of Villa Balinmanok is that white and the sand is in between fine and not fine, you get what I mean? The beach has no medium-sized rocks, compared to some beach of Puerto Galera.

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The Sand of Villa Balinmanok

The beach is also very calm and shallow, therefor, this is a kid-friendly beach. The water is crystal clear and the only trash that you can see are leaves and pieces of woods coming from the trees. You can even see some small fishes that are swimming around and some of them will even touch you feet as they might saw some fungi, which is very yummy!!

The place is surrounded by rock formation which you can explore. Just wear some foot protection as these rocks are very sharp. We explored those rocks and we were very amazed by the wild life on those rocks. I’ts my first time to see a big crab resting on rocks. While exploring those rocks, I realized, it’s much better if I will swim around and snorkle in the shallow waters, and, I’m not dismay, I m able to see colorful fishes and other creatures. My back even got burnt as I spent about two hours snorkeling only.

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The Crystal Clear Water

About a ten-minute walk from the Villa Balinmanok is another beach, it is still owned by the Belarma Family. What’s surprising is that there is a shipwrecked that is preserved for attraction. We didn’t have much time anymore when we saw that place, but the locals told us that there are lots of fishes there that tourists can catch for free. Near that shipwreck is a sea cucumber yard for business.

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The Shipwreck at a Beach Near Villa Balinmanok

Overall, the place is quite amusing, your eyes will be very tired as they will keep on working during your stay.
Activities and Amenities
This resort only opened two years ago. You can hire a boat with free life jacket and boat around the place. No jet skies, or any banana boat. In terms of amenities and other recreational activities, this resort can be in the least. But, for me, none of the man made activities can replace nature tripping and exploring.
Personnel Services
Men! The owners are quite accommodating, they will treat you like a royal highness. I would like to commend sir Ogie for welcoming us upon arriving and when we are about to leave, we still felt his presence. He even texted us few hours, if we were able to go home safely and hoped that we will be back.
The other personnel like Ate Lovely, Kuya Ruel, Ate Nancy, Ate Jerlyn and Kuya Empoy were all friendly and always ready to serve. They helped us in every little things on a way that I got a little shy as I’m nit used to having lots of hands that are extended for help.
I once even talked to Ate Lovely and Kuya Ruel, both of them are very courteous and end every statement with “po”, stating the fact that I’m younger than them.
If I will rate them 1 to 10, 10 as the highest in terms of guest relation, I’ll give them 9.8.
Conclusion
I don’t like parties and even loud music. My definition of vacation means me and my loved ones isolated in a natural place where there are peace and quite. When I said vacation, I mean it’s pure relaxation only. Therefor, Villa Balinmanok is for me. Tis place is best for people who wanted to get out the noisy and stressful urban life.

http://somethingwefilipinosgot.com/the-villa-balinmanok-in-dasol-pangasinan/

dave.

June 28th, 2012, 01:25 AM

nice medyo maganda ang university of pangasinan (UP)

saintm

June 28th, 2012, 12:57 PM

Young Pangasinan chessers haul 10 medals from Vietnam tilt
By Alex Romeo R. Fernandez
Thursday 28th of June 2012
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, June 28 (PIA) -- Three young chess players from the province hauled a total of 10 medals from the 13th ASEAN Age-Group Chess Championship in Vietnam, June 10 to 19.

In the Under-16 Open Section, Romy Fagon, 15, of Urdaneta City, took home a gold medal in the Standard Play team category, a bronze in the individual category, and two silvers in the Rapid and Blitz Play team categories.

Ten-year old Regyne Palaming, also of Urdaneta City, took three silver medals in all the three team categories in the Under-10 section.

Rosales town chess player Samantha Glo Revita, meanwhile, in the two team categories earned a gold medal in Under-14 Rapid and two silver medals in the Standard and Blitz.

Fagon, a second year student from the Urdaneta City National High School, earned a bronze medal in the Palarong Pambansa last year, while Revita dominated the elementary girls’ competition in the same event hosted by the province last month.

Palaming, meanwhile, gained prominence in the chess community by winning the ASEAN Age-Group Chess Championship in 2010 and 2011.
The Philippines hauled in a total of 57 (12 gold, 36 silver, and nine bronze) medals, taking the overall second place, behind the host country, which tallied 121 (73 gold, 31 silver, and 17 bronze) medals.

Notable young players Paulo Bersamina, Jacob Literatus, and Joel Pimentel took two gold medals each.

Chess has been one of the sports being prioritized by the provincial administration today as attested by the regular chess clinics and tournaments being conducted here, notably the National Age-Group Chess Championship last year. (ANL/ARRF-PIA 1, Pangasinan with report from PIO)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1931340785531

saintm

June 28th, 2012, 03:52 PM

Saray Marlang ya Kabaleyan Gallery

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June 28th, 2012, 03:58 PM

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June 28th, 2012, 07:35 PM

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saintm

June 28th, 2012, 08:07 PM

AGRIWATCH
DA and agriculture schools
By: Ernesto M. Ordoñez
Philippine Daily Inquirer
12:45 am | Friday, June 29th, 2012
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Should the Department of Agriculture get more involved in agriculture education?
For Simeon Cabansag (0908-313-4646), agriculture dean of Pangasinan State University (PSU) at Sta Maria, Pangasinan, the answer is a definite “yes.”
Dean Cabansag told us how the DA’s Bureau of Agricultural Research under Director Nicomedes Eleazar had co-funded with the PSU a Central Crop Research Laboratory.
But more important than this increased collaboration is the adoption of a new paradigm, or mindset, by more agricultural colleges.
Mission redefinition
Cabansag is very excited about what he has seen at PSU in the last three years and this led his PSU team to redefine PSU’s mission.
Instead of just educating students within the four classroom walls, he believes PSU should use its faculty’s and students’ expertise to uplift the welfare of farmers.
Cabansag has a three-pronged approach.
First, he seeks to change the farmer’s understanding of agriculture from concepts like “growing rice” to “making money.”
He cited the case of a farmer who was motivated to do soil analysis on his farm to increase his income, instead of just using the same fertilizer as his neighbor.
Through soil analysis, the farmer could determine the right combination of fertilizers, even shifting to organic fertilizers to make money in the short and long run.
Second, Cabansag mobilized the PSU faculty to not just teach students within the classroom’s four walls, but to also bring them to deprived, depressed and underprivileged barangays.
The idea is to give the farmers new technologies to achieve the new goal of making money.
Third, Cabansag sends his extension service students to do a survey of the needs and proposed solutions in the identified barangay. Depending on the needs, the relevant faculty and students in crop science proceed to give the farmers the necessary technologies and assistance.
Cabansag says: “What the farmers need is very simple technology. But they don’t even know it. This is where we come in. The result is significantly improved farmer incomes.”
To make sure this technology transfer is done efficiently, both “mothers’ classes” and “farmers’ classes” are organized to follow through with implementation. This is not limited to agricultural production.
For example, in the mothers’ class, Cabansag says that women now play less “tong-its” and get into livelihood activities. A key example is waste recycling (i.e., the rice straw is now not wasted but made into baskets for sale in the market). In the farmers’ class, additional income-generating activities are undertaken. Examples are mushroom culture, organic farming and growing the seedlings from the PSU’s tissue culture laboratory.
New paradigm
There are two main benefits from this change in the agricultural college’s mission to include improving the lives of poor farmers in the community.
The first is that the students are exposed to practical problems and are encouraged to solve them under the guidance of the faculty. They are then not only more skilled in practical terms, but also motivated to stay in agriculture because they see improved incomes and the significant help they give others.
The second is that the agricultural college becomes a significant force in improving the lives of the farmers in its community. This is a much-needed breakthrough.
DA role
DA, with its annual budget of more than P50 billion, should now allocate a substantial amount of attention and resources to helping agricultural colleges adopt this new paradigm.
It did so with PSU and must now do so with other agricultural colleges. DA should also team up with the local government units (LGUs) in this endeavor.
With DA’s support of this new agricultural college paradigm, our farmers will regain their important role in our society.

http://business.inquirer.net/68003/da-and-agriculture-schools

makalasyan

June 29th, 2012, 12:27 PM

hope mag-start na ng construction ang SM dagupan soon. naliliitan na ako sa robinsons :colgate: and our thread is kinda slow pag walang ongoing major projects. it's always nice and exciting to have something huge to look forward to, like a gigantic SM mall.

anyways, i was at robinsons the other day and it seems like jollibee will open a new branch there soon. mukhang mauunahan pa ang gerry's grill.

santiagocity4ever

June 29th, 2012, 04:11 PM

kung sakali baka magsabay gawin ang SM Dagupan at SM Santiago

[nightfury]

June 29th, 2012, 05:49 PM

kung sakali baka magsabay gawin ang SM Dagupan at SM Santiago

uy sana nga magkasabay sila :cheers1: nasaan naman ang source mo? :lol:

kasi ang source ko eh galing sa official website ng SM Investments Corporation :D

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http://sminvestments.com/uploads/DownloadableForms/SMIC%20AR11_web.pdf

congrats QUEEN CITY of the NORTH dahil parating na ang Robinsons at SM dyan sa inyo :lol:

296619

June 29th, 2012, 06:09 PM

@nightfury, Robinsons palang ang siguradong papasok sa Santiago... SM, wala pa talaga...

May idea ka kung saan yung San Mateo na tinutukoy sa article? Thanks

[nightfury]

June 29th, 2012, 06:15 PM

[nightfury]

June 29th, 2012, 06:18 PM

@nightfury, Robinsons palang ang siguradong papasok sa Santiago... SM, wala pa talaga...

May idea ka kung saan yung San Mateo na tinutukoy sa article? Thanks

San Mateo, Rizal ata eh :)

saintm

June 29th, 2012, 06:49 PM

;92833809']uy sana nga magkasabay sila :cheers1: nasaan naman ang source mo? :lol:

kasi ang source ko eh galing sa official website ng SM Investments Corporation :D

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg822/scaled.php?server=822&filename=smdag.png&res=landing

http://sminvestments.com/uploads/DownloadableForms/SMIC%20AR11_web.pdf

2014, tama yung estimate ni Phonecians. At least recorded na wala ng agam agam :lol::lol::lol:

saintm

June 29th, 2012, 06:52 PM

The Bangus Festival As a Focal Point of Our City’s Tourism Promotion Program
JUNE 29, 2012

By Jorge D Estrada
In light of the worldwide trend whereby governments drive their respective tourism development and promotion programs by focusing on indigenous and heritage activities and products, the Dagupan City government has, for the last decade, trained its sights on the Bangus (milkfish) Festival as the target of its tourism mantra. Indeed, tourism can be a very valuable resource for the city, and there is no reason it should not be pursued with extraordinary vigor. Dagupan has a lot of attributes that recommend it as a tourist destination: an attractive and varied environment, a generally agreeable climate, a collection of unique and interesting cultures, and a population which is, for the most part, friendly towards visitors, whether domestic or foreign.
Through this centerpiece summertime celebration, our cultural authenticity is maintained and our heritage product, the Dagupan bangus, is further supported and promoted. Through the Bangus Festival, we celebrate the talent of our people, the diversity of our culture, and our rich resource base for tourism development and promotion.
It is obvious that the city government’s long-term goal is to use the cultural, historical, livelihood, and recreational assets of our city for the development of a highly diversified and competitive tourism-oriented event. It is fitting that our tourism thrusts focus on the revival of cherished traditions, arts, and culture in light of this year’s current world tourism theme, “Tourism Linking Cultures,” which must mirror everyday life through the diverse cultures and festivals consistently drawing cards for domestic and foreign visitors.

We now have a strong and united front consisting of the city government’s line departments and offices, particularly our flag carriers, fully supported by our city-based national government agencies and entities, civil society, our barangay (village) leaders, nongovernmental organizations, the business community, and the cityfolk in general – all cooperating for the successful celebration of a treasured event as the Bangus Festival. The tourism structures are now definitely in place, and there is no doubt that our tourism sector will be one of our city’s main drivers in our local economic diversification in the coming years.
Tourism as a tool for economic development is not unlimited – like any product, it has a lifecycle and will eventually need to be replaced with something else – but it can be productive for a fairly long time, and serve as a foundation for more substantial and sustainable development. Whether it does or not depends on how it is managed. Making the best use of tourism for overall development is a bit more involved than simply laying out the welcome mat to the world and encouraging a cottage industry of souvenir-makers and street vendors.
Many of the conventional arguments in favor of tourism development are actually true. Tourism encourages a focus on preservation of local culture and environment, at least initially, and the exposure to foreign culture can encourage greater skills and language development among the destination population. The stronger argument for tourism development, however, is its “multiplier effect.” Measured in terms of the just-concluded Bangus Festival 2012, it not only directly creates jobs and generates cash flow, but attracts related businesses that create additional jobs and income; the increase in goods and services along with the infrastructure development made possible by greater tax income improves the attractiveness of the destination, which brings in more tourists and creates more business opportunities and employment, and so on. Very few industries which focus on a single or limited number of products and services have this far-reaching multiplier effect. For a small aspiring city like Dagupan which has potentially-useful attributes to attract tourism, the formula seems like a sure winner.

http://toddsblogs.com/travelandleisure/2012/06/29/the-bangus-festival-as-a-focal-point-of-our-citys-tourism-promotion-program/