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saintm

July 4th, 2012, 05:34 PM

Pangasinan mayors ban imported meat selling
Philippine Daily Inquirer
1:11 am | Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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CALASIAO, Pangasinan—Mayors in Pangasinan have banned the sale of imported frozen meat in public markets in their towns and cities to support the appeal of local hog raisers for the government to stop the smuggling of pork and chicken.
Members of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines in Pangasinan passed a resolution on the ban to save local backyard hog raisers and safeguard public health. The resolution was approved by 26 mayors and representatives of 16 other mayors during the LMP Pangasinan’s regular meeting last week.
Umingan Mayor Eldred Tumbocon, who sponsored the resolution, said the mayors recognized the need to support the campaign against the proliferation of imported pork in public markets.
Tumbocon said the loss of livelihood and employment in backyard piggeries can be reversed if smuggled pork is banned from wet markets and only locally produced meat is sold.
“The advocacy is not only to protect the Pangasinan hog raisers but also those from other provinces,” he said.
Last year, the Umingan town council passed a resolution suspending the sale of imported frozen meat in the town’s public market after backyard raisers and vendors complained about the proliferation of imported meat there.
“We also received complaints from consumers that the imported meat did not taste good,” he said.
“With the LMP resolution, we can impose a permanent ban. I believe all town mayors of Pangasinan strongly support the advocacy against smuggled meat,” Tumbocon said.
Earlier, Urdaneta City and the towns of Bayambang and Mangaldan passed resolutions banning the sale of imported frozen meat in their public markets.
Rosendo So, head of the Swine Development Council and chair of the party-list group Abono, said as much as 87 million kilograms of pork had been smuggled into the country since last year.
Citing reports from the Bureau of Customs (BOC), So said that of 102 million kg of offal imported in 2011, at least 87 million kg “illegally entered the country and flooded wet markets.”
In his visit to Dagupan City last week, Bayan Muna Rep. Teodoro Casiño said he was one with So’s concerns on the smuggling of pork and other meat products.
“The local hog industry will die if this practice will not be checked by the BOC and [the Department of Agriculture],” he said.
“Smuggling has become so rampant that local agricultural producers are now hurting,” said Dagupan Mayor Benjamin Lim. Yolanda Sotelo, Inquirer Northern Luzon

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/223011/pangasinan-mayors-ban-imported-meat-selling

saintm

July 4th, 2012, 05:35 PM

Pangasinan to tap Sual plant

THE ENERGY Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a power supply agreement between San Miguel Energy Corp. and a Pangasinan electric cooperative.
San Miguel Energy will provide 1,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Pangasinan Electric Cooperative, Inc. III (Panelco III) for a period of two years.

The ERC approved a rate of P2.3025 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to P6.4823/kWh depending on the time of use.

The power will be sourced from the 1,200-MW Sual coal-fired power plant in Pangasinan.

San Miguel won the independent power producer administrator contract for the Sual power plant in 2009 with a bid of $1.072 billion.

“The energy supply contract provides for a cost adjustment mechanism that shall determine a reasonable level of adjustment to be implemented prospectively by San Miguel Energy on a monthly basis…” the order dated June 28 stated.

Panelco III and San Miguel Energy have an existing energy supply contract for the period of Dec. 26, 2009 to Dec. 25, 2010. When this expired, Panelco III conducted a selection process to select a power supplier “at the lowest electricity rates.”

Only San Miguel Energy and Aboitiz Power Corp. responded. Panelco III then chose San Miguel Energy as its power provider.

San Miguel is considered the biggest trader of electricity in the country. It also holds the power producer administrator rights for the 345-MW San Roque hydroelectricity power plant and the 1,200-MW Ilijan natural gas-fired power plant.

http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=Pangasinan-to-tap-Sual-plant&id=54529

okalimable

July 5th, 2012, 05:09 PM

hulaan nyo kung anong itatayong mall doon sa nasunog na bayambang sentral school?mukhang puregold yon ....SM dagupan sa 2014 na magbubukas...?ibig sabihin talaga, this year ang groud breaking ng mall..yahoo!

phoenicians

July 5th, 2012, 10:19 PM

:soon:,,Heard na start na SM Dagupan by Sept.-Oct...abangan:banana:

[nightfury]

July 6th, 2012, 02:47 AM

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lightz

July 6th, 2012, 11:20 AM

:soon:,,Heard na start na SM Dagupan by Sept.-Oct...abangan:banana:

sana umpisahan na nila ASAP malapit na eleksyon baka may kumontra. Hehehe :lol:

lightz

July 6th, 2012, 11:22 AM

yung ginagawang supermarket sa lingayen mukhang malaki. Mga 60% na yung natatapos..

Naga Boy

July 9th, 2012, 04:04 AM

Hi guys.

I understand you have a branch of Maki Yaki in Dagupan and although my post is about the SM City Naga branch, this food review may be of help.

Maki Yaki

Maki Yaki is an authentic Japanese Restaurant
being owned by a Japanese Chef…

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XVpvSwEcRfw/T_ovDXvzW2I/AAAAAAAAAj8/M4TGdu1b5xY/s400/IMG_4619.JPG

...and although we were disappointed
that they ran out of Salmon
during our last visit

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9wi63fNP0bg/T_outD-l__I/AAAAAAAAAj0/QaVl3uK728U/s400/IMG_4618.JPG

…other dishes that we ordered
did not disappoint.

Read for the complete review here:

http://camsurstaystray.blogspot.com/2012/07/maki-yaki-sm-city-naga-maki-yaki-is.html

Tan Tararan

July 9th, 2012, 06:22 AM

yung ginagawang supermarket sa lingayen mukhang malaki. Mga 60% na yung natatapos..

Malaki nga yung tinatayong CSI sa Lingayen... May kakumpitensya na ang Magic. hehe.

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Btw, malapit na ring matapos ang MAGIC Mangatarem. It's actually more of a community mall. Ayos na kesa wala. 2-storey building.

And base from a credible source, yung tapat ng MAGIC Mangatarem eh patatayuan ng CSI. :banana::cheers::banana::cheers::banana::cheers:

Keep'em coming! :cheers:

ISwitch

July 9th, 2012, 02:54 PM

sana umpisahan na nila ASAP malapit na eleksyon baka may kumontra. Hehehe :lol:

uu nga sana, para at least 5000 na pangasinanse eh magkakaron ng trabaho, syang din yun ha

phoenicians

July 10th, 2012, 04:57 PM

NEWS:..SM Lanang and SM Gen.Santos City opens on July 2012 and August 2012...next to start construction SM Dagupan...lapit na lapit na po..:)

saintm

July 11th, 2012, 02:55 PM

Malaki nga yung tinatayong CSI sa Lingayen... May kakumpitensya na ang Magic. hehe.

I'm also expecting magkakaroon ng McDonald's, Goldilocks & Shakey's sa Lingayen!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

saintm

July 11th, 2012, 02:58 PM

Btw, malapit na ring matapos ang MAGIC Mangatarem. It's actually more of a community mall. Ayos na kesa wala. 2-storey building.

And base from a credible source, yung tapat ng MAGIC Mangatarem eh patatayuan ng CSI. :banana::cheers::banana::cheers::banana::cheers:

Keep'em coming! :cheers:

MAGIC Mangatarem. magkakaroon ng Mang Inasal & Jollibee diba???

Tapat ng Magic Mall sa Mangatarem diba public food court po yun? mga food stalls na parang vacant lot malaki rin ang area na yun.

CSI Y.E.S. Urbiztondo operational pa ba? Mejo malayo sa palengke yung location ng supermarket nasa baba ng Hotel building.

saintm

July 11th, 2012, 03:02 PM

NEWS:..SM Lanang and SM Gen.Santos City opens on July 2012 and August 2012...next to start construction SM Dagupan...lapit na lapit na po..:)

Kaya naman pala hindi pa nag ground breaking, hihintayin pa matapos ang mga big malls nila, supposed to be noong May ang balita ha.

Gosh balita sa tv kanina happy happy ang mga counsilors at wala ang dragona! Magkakaroon na nga sya ng CSI lingayen dapat sumaya sya dahil lalaki lalao kita nya, wag sya matakot sa sm. magtayo pa sya ng CSI sa Pozzorubio, Calasiao, Sta Barbara at Umingan ng controled na ni dragona buong pangasinan haha

saintm

July 11th, 2012, 03:04 PM

Hi Naga Boy! Is this a bicolano company?

Hi guys.

I understand you have a branch of Maki Yaki in Dagupan and although my post is about the SM City Naga branch, this food review may be of help.

Maki Yaki

Maki Yaki is an authentic Japanese Restaurant
being owned by a Japanese Chef…

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XVpvSwEcRfw/T_ovDXvzW2I/AAAAAAAAAj8/M4TGdu1b5xY/s400/IMG_4619.JPG

...and although we were disappointed
that they ran out of Salmon
during our last visit

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9wi63fNP0bg/T_outD-l__I/AAAAAAAAAj0/QaVl3uK728U/s400/IMG_4618.JPG

…other dishes that we ordered
did not disappoint.

Read for the complete review here:

http://camsurstaystray.blogspot.com/2012/07/maki-yaki-sm-city-naga-maki-yaki-is.html

saintm

July 11th, 2012, 05:40 PM

Pangasinan villagers give go-signal to golf course
Philippine Daily Inquirer
11:40 pm | Tuesday, July 10th, 2012

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan—Residents of four coastal villages here have given the provincial government the go-signal to start construction of an 18-hole golf course in their villages.

The Lingayen golf course project was suspended in January by the Environmental Management Bureau for lack of an environmental compliance certificate (ECC).

The golf course spans 38 hectares and will cover the coastal villages of Sabangan, Estanza, Malimpuec and Capandanan here.

Five hundred residents of these villages voted in favor of proceeding with the golf course at a public consultation in Guesang Elementary School here, which was the last of a series of meetings started in March to fulfill the prerequisites for obtaining an ECC.

Sabangan village chief Hector Fabiana said there were people who opposed the project, which was supported by Gov. Amado Espino, but he described them as “a handful.” He said their concerns had been adequately explained at the forums.

“They were opposing the project because they were fed wrong information about it. But now, it’s very clear to them, especially the benefits that our barangay will get from it,” Fabiana said.

Residents have feared that their water supply would be depleted once the golf course operates. A golf course needs a steady supply of water for its fairways, tees and greens.

But an environmental impact assessment (EIA) study conducted by the Ajanta Consultancy and Technical Services Inc. (Actsi) said the golf course would require only about 1,000 cubic meters of water a day.

Gregorio Palis, Actsi president, said three lagoons, which can store 30,500 cubic meters of water, would be built to meet the water demand of the golf course.

Cesar Siador Jr., chief of EMB’s EIA management division, said the dialogue would serve as reference when the agency deliberates on the golf course’s ECC application.

He welcomed the “outpouring of support” for the project from residents and officials of the four villages. “This is a manifestation of the people’s acceptance of the project,” he said.

The golf course, which is estimated to cost P202.2 million, is part of an ecotourism zone proclaimed by President Fidel Ramos in 1997. Gabriel Cardinoza, Inquirer Northern Luzon

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/226800/pangasinan-villagers-give-go-signal-to-golf-course

:banana::banana::banana:

saintm

July 11th, 2012, 05:40 PM

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Pangasinan villagers give go-signal to golf course
Philippine Daily Inquirer
11:40 pm | Tuesday, July 10th, 2012

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan—Residents of four coastal villages here have given the provincial government the go-signal to start construction of an 18-hole golf course in their villages.

The Lingayen golf course project was suspended in January by the Environmental Management Bureau for lack of an environmental compliance certificate (ECC).

The golf course spans 38 hectares and will cover the coastal villages of Sabangan, Estanza, Malimpuec and Capandanan here.

Five hundred residents of these villages voted in favor of proceeding with the golf course at a public consultation in Guesang Elementary School here, which was the last of a series of meetings started in March to fulfill the prerequisites for obtaining an ECC.

Sabangan village chief Hector Fabiana said there were people who opposed the project, which was supported by Gov. Amado Espino, but he described them as “a handful.” He said their concerns had been adequately explained at the forums.

“They were opposing the project because they were fed wrong information about it. But now, it’s very clear to them, especially the benefits that our barangay will get from it,” Fabiana said.

Residents have feared that their water supply would be depleted once the golf course operates. A golf course needs a steady supply of water for its fairways, tees and greens.

But an environmental impact assessment (EIA) study conducted by the Ajanta Consultancy and Technical Services Inc. (Actsi) said the golf course would require only about 1,000 cubic meters of water a day.

Gregorio Palis, Actsi president, said three lagoons, which can store 30,500 cubic meters of water, would be built to meet the water demand of the golf course.

Cesar Siador Jr., chief of EMB’s EIA management division, said the dialogue would serve as reference when the agency deliberates on the golf course’s ECC application.

He welcomed the “outpouring of support” for the project from residents and officials of the four villages. “This is a manifestation of the people’s acceptance of the project,” he said.

The golf course, which is estimated to cost P202.2 million, is part of an ecotourism zone proclaimed by President Fidel Ramos in 1997. Gabriel Cardinoza, Inquirer Northern Luzon

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/226800/pangasinan-villagers-give-go-signal-to-golf-course

:banana::banana::banana:

saintm

July 11th, 2012, 05:48 PM

Pangasinan Fivestar Bus Co. Teardown
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Tan Tararan

July 12th, 2012, 06:49 AM

MAGIC Mangatarem. magkakaroon ng Mang Inasal & Jollibee diba???

Mang Inasal po yata...

Tapat ng Magic Mall sa Mangatarem diba public food court po yun? mga food stalls na parang vacant lot malaki rin ang area na yun.

Hindi po... Yun pong sinasabi nyo eh tapat ng simbahan yun. 5 storey building naman daw po ang ipapatayo doon. I dunno kung kelan start. As for CSI Mangatarem, mukhang hihintayin muna nila magbukas ang MAGIC Mangatarem bago sila mag umpisa.

saintm

July 12th, 2012, 07:35 AM

Hindi po... Yun pong sinasabi nyo eh tapat ng simbahan yun. 5 storey building naman daw po ang ipapatayo doon. I dunno kung kelan start. As for CSI Mangatarem, mukhang hihintayin muna nila magbukas ang MAGIC Mangatarem bago sila mag umpisa.

so saan ang lote ng CSI?

gabdarez

July 12th, 2012, 08:47 AM

hi forumers, newbie @gabdarez here, contribute ko lang po:

Dagupan under water in 15 years, says mayor

DAGUPAN CITY—Rising sea water level and ground subsidence could put a big section of this bustling coastal city permanently under water in the next 15 years, according to Mayor Benjamin Lim.
“This is already the [impact] of global warming, of climate change,” Lim told reporters here. “You might have noticed that even when it’s not raining, when there’s high tide, some parts of the city, including the [business district], are already flooded.”
This is because, he said, the level of sea water is rising and the city is slowly sinking due to subsidence, or the drawing of water from the aquifer, which is not being immediately replaced.
This city, which faces the Lingayen Gulf, has 16 water pumps operated by the Dagupan City Water District.
Every morning since Monday, the city’s major streets, including the City Hall grounds, are flooded because of high tide.
City Agriculturist Emma Molina, in a forum last month, said at least seven villages occupying 40 percent of the city’s land area get flooded during high tide.
Molina said Dagupan has an average elevation of 1 meter above sea level. “Any high tide level above a meter would surely flood the seven villages, especially those along the main river tributaries,” she said.
Lim said he had elevated the ground floor level of his house twice by about 30 centimeters each time in the last 15 years. “And now, floodwater is beginning to reach our floor line again. So, it means that in the last 15 years, water level had increased by at least half a meter,” he said.

READ MORE (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/227501/dagupan-under-water-in-15-years-says-mayor)

saintm

July 12th, 2012, 03:06 PM

hi forumers, newbie @gabdarez here, contribute ko lang po:

Dagupan under water in 15 years, says mayor

READ MORE (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/227501/dagupan-under-water-in-15-years-says-mayor)

^^hi gabdarez, waterworld na ang dagupan parang CAMANAVA ang situation sa city

saintm

July 12th, 2012, 03:10 PM

B.I. CITES INFLUX OF STUDENTS

DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan — More foreigners are flocking this province for cheaper but high-quality schools offering English language efficiency subjects, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Ricardo David revealed. “The Filipinos are good in the English language and tuition here is cheaper, thus, attracting more foreign students to enroll in our schools,” David said during a recent visit to the BI Office here. He said most of those who have enrolled in learning institutions here are Koreans and Chinese. (Liezle Basa Iñigo)

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/365648/tremor-jolts-region-1-car

saintm

July 12th, 2012, 03:33 PM

Kaanak ni Dolphy sa Pangasinan, sinariwa ang alaala ng Comedy King
July 11, 2012 6:19pm

Nagdadalamhati rin ang mga kamag-anak at tagahanga ni Dolphy sa pagpanaw ng Comedy King nitong Martes ng gabi.

Tila apoy na kumalat sa lalawigan ang balita sa kanyang pagpanaw bunga ng multiple organ failure dahil na rin sa komplikasyon ng kanyang mga sakit.

Isang buwan naratay ang Hari ng Komedya sa Makati Medical Center.

Ayon kay Lito Santos, pinsan ni Dolphy sa Dagupan City, isang taon din silang nagkasama ng aktor sa iisang bubong noong nag-aaral siya sa kolehiyo sa Quezon City.

Ang ina ni Mang Lito at ama ni Dolphy ay magpinsang buo.

“Natira ako sa bahay nila nung 1st year college ako, kaya kakilala ko talaga yung isang naging family niya," ayon kay Mang Lito.

Sa halos isang taon na magkasama sa bahay, nasaksihan umano ni Mang Lito ang masaya at makulay na buhay artista ng Comedy King.

“Siyempre buhay artista, laging may bisita, yung fans nagpupunta," ayon kay Mang Lito. “Very humble ‘yan, hindi nagyayabang."

Para naman kay local comedian na si Raul Tamayo na tubong Dagupan, walang kapantay sa pagpapatawa ang kanyang idolong si Dolphy.

Ayon kay tamayo, mula sa kanyang lolo hanggang sa kanyang apo ay napatawa ni Dolphy.

Hanggang ngayon ay hindi umano siya makapaniwala na wala na ang batikang aktor na kanyang kinalakihan.

“Just a few words and facial expressions he can make you laugh. ‘Pag Dolphy na yung tumitira, pino eh.," ayon kay Tamayo na naniniwalang walang maaaring pumalit sa nag-iisang Comedy King.

Bukod sa pagpapatawa, natatangi umano kay Dolphy na ang mga ginagawa nito sa harap ng camera ay sumasalamin din sa totoong buhay.

Malaking kawalan umano si Dolphy sa mundo ng pagpapasaya, lalo na sa mga taong naghahangad ng kasiyahan. -- Joyce/Barry/CJ/Darix/FRJ, GMA News

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/265053/ulatfilipino/dagupan/kaanak-ni-dolphy-sa-pangasinan-sinariwa-ang-alaala-ng-comedy-king

saintm

July 12th, 2012, 03:44 PM

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Philippine Red Cross(PRC) Chair Richard Gordon(2nd from left) leads in the lowering of the time capsule to start the construction of the PRC Pangasinan Chapter Warehouse in Dagupan City last June 30. With Gordon in photo are(from left) Ms. Gwendolyn Pang, PRC secretary-general; Dagupan City Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez; Mr.Selvaratnam Sinnadurai(partly hidden), IFRC Head of Delegation; Dr.Vivencio Villaflor Jr, chair of the PRC Pangasinan chapter; and Dagupan City councilor Maybelline dela Cruz-Fernandez.CESAR RAMIREZ

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phoenicians

July 12th, 2012, 04:10 PM

:) Welcome Gabardez..me bago naman kami kasama na forumers:cheers:

phoenicians

July 12th, 2012, 04:15 PM

Kaya naman pala hindi pa nag ground breaking, hihintayin pa matapos ang mga big malls nila, supposed to be noong May ang balita ha.

Gosh balita sa tv kanina happy happy ang mga counsilors at wala ang dragona! Magkakaroon na nga sya ng CSI lingayen dapat sumaya sya dahil lalaki lalao kita nya, wag sya matakot sa sm. magtayo pa sya ng CSI sa Pozzorubio, Calasiao, Sta Barbara at Umingan ng controled na ni dragona buong pangasinan haha

:),,Yup..tataposin na muna nila yun Davao Lanang at Gen.Santos..August ang Opening nila..dapat lang kasi ayun at me itatayo naman siya mga CSI sa mga nabanggit na bayan..me mga patronage pa siya diyan sa mga bayan na yan:lol:

gabdarez

July 12th, 2012, 04:48 PM

:) Welcome Gabardez..me bago naman kami kasama na forumers:cheers:
Glad to be here Sir @phoenician:cheers:

gabdarez

July 12th, 2012, 04:53 PM

^^hi gabdarez, waterworld na ang dagupan parang CAMANAVA ang situation sa city

Oo nga maam @saintm. Magiging parang Malabon, bawal daw dumura, kasi baka bumaha:)

saintm

July 12th, 2012, 05:35 PM

Oo nga maam @saintm. Magiging parang Malabon, bawal daw dumura, kasi baka bumaha:) At ang talagang problema sa dagupan walang maayos na drainage kaya nagbabaha tuwing malakas ang ulan

saintm

July 12th, 2012, 05:39 PM

:),,Yup..tataposin na muna nila yun Davao Lanang at Gen.Santos..August ang Opening nila..dapat lang kasi ayun at me itatayo naman siya mga CSI sa mga nabanggit na bayan..me mga patronage pa siya diyan sa mga bayan na yan:lol:

Isa pa, dapat gawin ng Magic o CSI magtayo ng mga convenience stores at community grocery, na imagine ko tuloy may maliit na CSI Y.E.S. sa Mapandan Public Market o kaya Centrum gas station may Magic na 24hrs open na convenience store bonnga! homegrown gas station na may homegrown convenience store ganda!

saintm

July 12th, 2012, 05:45 PM

Maningkil, Cardona show wares in Dagupan elims of MILO® Marathon

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DAGUPAN City, July 8, 2012: Wilson Maningkil topped the men’s division while Lany Cardona ruled the women’s category Sunday in the 21-k second leg of the 36th National MILO® Marathon held in Dagupan City. 9,700 runners registered for the race leg.

Maningkil dominated the course with a time of 1:15:28, leading the second batch of qualifiers in the men’s division. “I’ve been training two hours everyday. Our real aspiration for training so hard is to defeat the Kenyans,” he said.

Not to be outdone was Cardona, who hurdled the flat cemented course with ease despite a minor injury. She crossed the finish line in 1:38:58 to pocket the P10,000 elimination prize.

They will join the 28 runners led by Hernani Sore and Cristabel Martes, both of whom passed the first qualifying race held in Baguio City last Sunday, and the 11 qualifiers from the Dagupan leg in the National Finals on December 9 at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) grounds in Pasay City.

Finishing second behind Maningkil was Ferdinand Corpuz who clocked in 1:17:16 followed by Jeric Buhian with 1:22:21, Ronnie Rosete with 1:23:01 and Rogel Anajao with 1:24:32.

In the distaff side, Angie Botardo of VMUF finished second behind Cardona with a time of 1:49:10 followed by Jessa Mae Cortez with 1:54:28, Jhocell Asis with 2:03:59 and Maidy Soriano with 2:30:25.

According to Virgilio Padilla, athletic coach, Umingan National High School, the school also piloted an annual campaign to give shoes to athletes called Lumang Sapatos, Ibigay sa athlete. “This year, our athletes received 100 pairs of brand new shoes. We are very grateful that MILO® forms part in fulfilling the students’ dreams,” he said. This is the sixth consecutive year that they received honors for being the fastest school delegation.

Andrew Neri, MILO® Sports Executive, said that some 10,000 children nationwide from selected schools will also benefit from MILO®’s “Help Give Shoes” advocacy program, which is now on its third year of staging.

Organizers are expecting a total of 200,000 runners through the 18 elimination legs in 17 cities to participate in the nationwide search for the best runners in the country today. The winner in the local category of the 36th National MILO® Marathon National Finals will receive P 150,000 for the men and women’s division, respectively, while a sum of P300,000 will be given to the winners in the Open category. A bonus prize of P50,000 will also be accorded to the runner who can break the 2:15:00 invisible barrier and P20,000 for the male runner who can break the 2:18:53 course record set by Eduardo Buenavista in 2004. Another P20,000 is also offered to the female runner who can break the 2:48:16 record of Jho-Ann Banayag in 2008. National race technical director Rio de la Cruz said that for a foreign runner to qualify in the National Finals, he or she must provide proof of finish in any sanctioned or accredited races by the Association of International Marathons (AIMS) for at least one year before the race day.

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After the Dagupan Leg, the qualifying race will shift to Tarlac on July 15, Angeles City on July 22, Metro Manila on July 29, Naga on Aug. 19, San Pablo, Laguna on Sept. 2, Lipa, Batangas on Sept. 16, Puerto Princesa, Palawan on Sept. 23, Tagbilaran on Sept. 30, Cebu on Oct. 7, Bacolod on Oct. 14, Iloilo on Oct. 28, Gen. Santos on Nov. 4, Davao on Nov. 11, Butuan on Nov. 18 and Cagayan de Oro City on No. 25. The 36th National MILO® Marathon National Finals is slated on December 9 at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasig City.

The 36th National MILO® Marathon is made possible by Timex, the Bayview Park Hotel Manila and Reebok, along with partnerships with the Department of Education, Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Olympic Committee. For more information on the race and its advocacy, visit the MILO® marathon website or access the MILO® Philippines fanpage on Facebook.

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saintm

July 12th, 2012, 05:48 PM

4 Cities, 46 Municipalities In Region 1 Get P58-M Fund
By LIEZLE BASA INIGO
July 11, 2012, 6:47pm
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — Secretary of Interior and Local Government Jesse M. Robredo on Tuesday awarded at least P58 million worth of Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) to four cities and 46 municipalities in Region 1.

The awarding was one of the highlights of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 1’s Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation held in San Fernando City, La Union.

According to DILG Regional Director Corazon P. Guray, the PCF is already on its third year of implementation. The PCF is a financial incentive granted to LGUs that have been given a seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH) to finance their local development initiatives along the areas of tourism, local economic development, disaster risk reduction and management and solid waste management.

Four cities were awarded with a P3-million check each by Robredo. These were Laoag, and Batac Ilocos Norte, Urdaneta City and San Carlos City of Pangasinan.

P1 million each was given by Robredo to six municipalities of Ilocos Norte, 10 from Ilocos Sur, six from La Union and 24 from Pangasinan.

The province of Pangasinan has the largest number of awardees, being the largest province in Region 1. Present during the awarding ceremony were Gov. Amado Espino Jr. and municipal mayors Amadeo Perez IV, Noel Nacar, Marcelo Navarro, and Mark Roy Macanlalay among others.

In the absence of Mayor Ricardo Camacho, Robredo assured the municipality of Bayambang that they can still receive their P1-million award if they complete their respective requirements.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/365551/4-cities-46-municipalities-in-region-1-get-p58m-fund

saintm

July 12th, 2012, 06:09 PM

Advanced Diagnostics
By LIEZLE BASA IÑIGO

SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan — Advanced digital technology has been introduced for more accurate diagnostic radiography services at the Pangasinan Provincial Hospital (PPH) in Barangay Bolingit, here.

Governor Amado T. Espino who led the unveiling of the modern medical equipment last July 5 said this technology is a first in Region 1, putting the PPH ahead of other government hospitals in northern Luzon.

With the use of the advanced technology, diagnostic radiology will be filmless, more cost-efficient, and do away with processor and reagents.

Mr. Edward Tan, CEO of DCM Medical Systems, USA said this technology produces less radiation and can be used to produce an image similar to conventional radiography.

Likewise, there will be less manpower requirements for the hospital as the PPH also acquired 10 units of cardiac monitor machines and four dialysis machines.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/364997/advanced-diagnostics

saintm

July 13th, 2012, 07:09 AM

International group commends Pangasinan ITax system

International group commends Pangasinan ITax system

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, July 8 (PNA)– Gessellschaft for Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), an international group based in Dumaguete City, commended the Pangasinan provincial government for its no-nonsense implementation of the Integrated Tax Management System (ITax).

The group, composed of 20 personnel, visited the ITAX Data Center at Kalantiao Building at the Capitol Compound here as part of their two-day educational tour and team building last July 3 and 4.

Headed by their team manager, Juergen Seelman, the group hailed the provincial government for fully supporting the project, which is now about 93 percent accomplished.

The GIZ team manager expressed optimism that the computerization scheme is useful and a welcome development to the province, which is now ranked as the fifth best local government unit in the country especially in areas of real property collection.

The system uses the Real Property Module, which is a computerized version of processes and transactions.

Modesto Singson, Management Information Service Officer, said that instead of using manual labor, LGUs now use a more comprehensive computerize scheme to eliminate time-consuming service hassles that taxpayers often experience every time they hold transactions.

Singson said that the province has just finished with their payment posting of three LGUs (Labrador, Rosales and Mapandan) while tax payments of the LGU of Dasol is now also currently being posted.

Integrated tax is an incorporated software which is bundled with taxpayer module as the focal module, and thematic modules such as RPT, business permits and licensing among others.(PNA)

http://positivenewsmedia.com/blog/2012/07/international-group-commends-pangasinan-itax-system/

saintm

July 13th, 2012, 12:30 PM

Dagupan bangus to soon get a brand
By: Yolando Sotelo
Inquirer Northern Luzon
THROUGH hard work, Dagupan City’s milkfish trade acquires its own brand. EV ESPIRITU/INQUIRER NORTHERN LUZON
DAGUPAN CITY—Bangus (milkfish) produced in this city and some Pangasinan towns will finally get a “brand” after concerned agencies committed their participation in the bangus branding program of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
Nestor Domenden, BFAR Ilocos regional director, says the branding program would hopefully put a stop to the practice of marketing bangus stocks from other provinces as coming from Pangasinan.
“This practice makes it look like all bangus being sold in Luzon comes from Pangasinan,” Domenden says during the recent 18th Fisheries Industry Forum for Stakeholders sponsored by BFAR.
He says the concept of branding the bangus cropped up as early as 2008 during a meeting of the Ilocos Regional Development Council, which issued a resolution to start branding the fish.
The RDC resolution “strongly supported the promotion of Pangasinan bangus branding, accreditation and certification to ensure and protect the genuineness of the product for sustained patronage of consumers and global competitiveness.”

The milkfish from Dagupan is being marketed as the “best tasting bangus in the world.” EV ESPIRITU/INQUIRER NORTHERN LUZON
Bangus is the “one town, one product” of the Ilocos region, the top producer of the national fish, but it is mainly produced in Pangasinan.
The milkfish from Dagupan is being marketed as the “best tasting bangus in the world,” primarily because of the water quality in the city. The city holds the Bangus Festival every May.
Many western Pangasinan towns like Bolinao, Bani, Alaminos City and Sual also produce quality bangus, but even in local markets, bangus produced in Dagupan are more expensive than those coming from other places.
The Dagupan city government is the only local government unit that has shown interest in branding its fish product.
But even with the success of the city in marketing its main product, Domenden says that there are still problems that hinder the growth of the bangus industry, such as monoculture, which underutilizes the capacity of fish farms.
He explains that in Thailand, five to seven kinds of fish are cultured in one fish farm to maximize the profit potential. A similar system can be implemented in Pangasinan to help augment the income of the bangus producers.

http://business.inquirer.net/69673/dagupan-bangus-to-soon-get-a-brand

gabdarez

July 13th, 2012, 04:56 PM

At ang talagang problema sa dagupan walang maayos na drainage kaya nagbabaha tuwing malakas ang ulan
Tama po yan. Bukod sa mababang elevation ng siyudad dahil sa subsidence, napakarami ding illegal structures at fishpens sa mga daluyan ng tubig papuntang dagat. Nadagdagan pa ng irresponsible disposal ng basura lalo na ng mga informal settlers sa mga riverbanks.

Sana dini-dredge regularly ang ating mga ilog. If my memory serves me right, parang sumisikip na ang Pantal River compared 20 years ago. Lalo na yun sa may Magsaysay Bridge sa Perez Blvd. Marami ring bumalik na illegal fishpen operators (malapit na kasi election). Pag luma na pala yun net na ginagamit at puno na ng lumot, hindi na nila inahaon kundi pinuputol saka pinapa lubog na lang. Making the river beds shallower. Noong naglunsad daw dati si Mayor Lim na baklasin ang mga illegal fishpens taong 2010, may mga natagpuan silang halos mahigit na 10 layers na fishnets na pinalubog na lang.

Baka balang araw mawala na lang sa mapa ang Dagupan.:ohno:

Naga Boy

July 13th, 2012, 05:21 PM

Hi Naga Boy! Is this a bicolano company?

It originated in Naga City CamSur, owned by a Bicolana who married a Japanese Chef so I suppose it is.

saintm

July 13th, 2012, 05:23 PM

e di mag reclaim uli sila ng lupa, ganun naman talaga ang dagupan dating swamp reclaimed lang

Danny.

July 13th, 2012, 05:31 PM

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dagupan the best talaga pumunta dito^^^^:banana::banana:

phoenicians

July 14th, 2012, 05:21 AM

Glad to be here Sir @phoenician:cheers:

:cheers:..just keep on posting Gabdarez....:)

phoenicians

July 14th, 2012, 05:23 AM

e di mag reclaim uli sila ng lupa, ganun naman talaga ang dagupan dating swamp reclaimed lang

:)..yes long before it's was just a swampland..na naging bayan at naging siyudad...katulad din ang Dagupan sa ibang lugar sa Pinas.lalo sa CAMANAVA..:ohno:

ISwitch

July 14th, 2012, 10:00 AM

e di mag reclaim uli sila ng lupa, ganun naman talaga ang dagupan dating swamp reclaimed lang

lolz, hinsi ba alam ni BSL yan? kase di sya talaga taga-dagupan, decendant sya ni Limahong

ISwitch

July 14th, 2012, 10:08 AM

Pangasinan villagers give go-signal to golf course
Philippine Daily Inquirer

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/226800/pangasinan-villagers-give-go-signal-to-golf-course

:banana::banana::banana:

natuloy din pala, kala ko ba illegal mining, yung ginagawa nila? so paninira lang talaga yun, so glad umusad na rin kaya lang usad pagong, dapat mag-invite pa sila ng mga investors

gabdarez

July 14th, 2012, 12:59 PM

Malawak pa naman ang Dagupan. IMHO mas mahal mag-reclaim. Itaas lang siguro ang road elevation sa mga low-lying areas, improve drainage system, educate people on proper waste disposal at baklasin lahat ng illegal structures sa mga waterways. No exceptions.

saintm

July 15th, 2012, 10:29 AM

:)..yes long before it's was just a swampland..na naging bayan at naging siyudad...katulad din ang Dagupan sa ibang lugar sa Pinas.lalo sa CAMANAVA..:ohno:

Kung ayaw naman nila tabunan mga fishponds pwede naman sila mag reclaim sa sea, tulad ng ginawa sa Pasay, Cebu or Bacolod, dagat ang tinabunan para sa expansion..

saintm

July 15th, 2012, 10:30 AM

Rubber boats turned over to LGUs in Pangasinan
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Sunday 15th of July 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis ROSALES, Pangasinan, July 15 (PIA) -- Rubber boats were turned over by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to Pangasinan and the local government units of Rosales, and Alaminos City to be used in times of disasters.

Undersecretary Proceso Domingo, head of the special concerns office of the OCD, enjoined members of inter-agency committees of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (RDRRMC) to be more proactive in times of disasters rather than be reactive.
The rescue equipments, he said, will improve the readiness of each province in the region in disaster risk reduction and management.

Domingo underscored the focus areas to be rolled out by the national government agencies, the civil society organizations, and LGUs in order to manage disaster and reduce risk for every citizen. These include strengthening community-based early warning systems in order to assure the security of vulnerable populace living in coastlines and riverbanks; reviewing and enhancing contingency plans for multi-hazard scenarios; and planning a concerted pre-disaster recovery so that mechanisms are already in place in the event of sudden disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis.

OCD Region I director Melchito Castro said the theme "Ligtas na Bayan, Maunlad na Pamayanan" implies for a safer community to live which is an ultimate challenge for every concerned agency.

“But in the end, the will to survive and our resiliency as Filipinos will always endure and triumph,” Castro said.

Board Member Amadeo Espino who represented Gov. Amado Espino Jr. thanked the OCD and the RDRRMC for the valuable help and support to the province.

Mayor Ricardo Revita received the equipment for Rosales town while city administrator Col. Wilmer Panabang represented Alaminos City Mayor Hernani Braganza.

Revita said the usual culprit to be blamed in disasters is the changing climate caused by the public’s misdeeds and negligence in the past.

“Preparation is our best defense, investment on equipment and trainings are our tools and prayers are our hope for deliverance,” he said.

He also reminisced the time when he moved to acquire a rubber boat seven years ago, people disagreed as there was no sea or lake in the town. But people saw the importance of the equipment when typhoon Pepeng swept the town with flood waters as high as seven meters, Revita added.

Republic Act No. 10121 or the Philippine Risk Reduction Act of 2010 further strengthened the resolve of the Office of Civil Defense to live to its mandate specifically in terms if disaster risk reduction and management. Moreover, the timely passage of the law paved the way for a clearer mandate relative to the Climate Change Act. (JCR/VHS-PIA 1, Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411342170404

saintm

July 15th, 2012, 10:35 AM

The 96-year-old scout and Scarborough Shoal
By Sara Fabunan | Posted on July 15, 2012 | 12:03am

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The old man and the shoal. Retired Capt. Felipe Fernandez and the shoal where he used to fish.
A grizzled Philippine Scout, who has been through three wars, urged the Philippines and China to exercise more civility in asserting national sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal where he used to fish in his youth.

“Let us be civilized,” said 96-year-old Felipe Fernandez, a native of San Nicolas, Pangasinan who was a captain in the Philippine Scouts during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. “We should discuss our differences within the parameters of common decency.”

“Arguing our differences will result in one being a loser and another a winner. That will only create animosity toward one another and maybe result in war. War is destructive. I have been in three of them and believe me, they are dreadful,” Fernandez said.

Fernandez appeared to be amused when told of the diplomatic impasse between Manila and Beijing over Scarborough Shoal, also called Bajo de Masinloc, and he shared his experiences when he used to go fishing as a teenager.

“During those years, business depression was severe and most of the students in the Pangasinan Academic and Vocational schools supplemented their finances by fishing,” he said. “We would go where the school of fish were, from the shores of La Union to the shores of Zambales.”

On once occassion, Fernandez recalled he would go to Bajo de Masinloc when he was 17 years old with an old man, named Dado Sison, and other fishermen from January to March.

Bajo de Masinloc is a triangle-shaped chain of reefs and rocks or very small islands 55 kilometers in circumference with a total area of 150 square kilometers between the Macclesfield Bank and Luzon Island in the West Philippine Sea.

“In 1932, 1933 and 1934, the shoal was just a group of tiny islets and at high tide they appeared just like a pile of dirt, the largest of them have a surface of just about 100 square meters,” he said.

“It is very dangerous to cruise through the shoal at high tide because the boats might get snagged by the coral reef. One will see more islets during low tide. At low tide the alamang schools seek deeper waters so we go to the shoals to fish for balbalaki (snapper) where there are plenty of them feeding on plankton,” he added.

Bajo de Masinloc is about 123 miles or 198 kilometer west of Subic Bay; the nearest landmass is Palauig, Zambales.

“We used to fish in Zambales during those seasons when Lingayen Gulf waters are rough,” Fernandez said, recalling how they would sail to the shoal on boats, called taksay. “During those times, there were no Chinese fishermen in the area.”

But he insisted that civility was still the key to the ongoing dispute over Bajo de Masinloc: “When colonization was mode of life, territorial grabbing may be all right. But today, when people are more civilized, people should live amicably by considering the inalienable rights of others,” said the old scout.

http://manilastandardtoday.com/www2/2012/07/15/the-96-year-old-scout-and-scarborough-shoal/

Kim Bol Jon

July 15th, 2012, 04:06 PM

Golf course to spur investments in Pangasinan
BY ORLY GUIRAO | BUSINESS MIRROR
SUNDAY, 15 JULY 2012

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LINGAYEN, Pangasinan—The development of a world-class, 18-hole golf course at the seaside Barangays of Sabangan, Estanza, Malimpuec and Capandanan here will, to a great extent, spur foreign investments in Pangasinan.

This optimistic view was aired by Provincial Administrator Rafael Baraan during a a recent public consultation that threshed out some kinks that have snagged the multimillion-peso project being developed by a South Korean business consortium.

Baraan, who just arrived along with Gov. Amado T. Espino Jr. from a three-week official trip in the US, said the golf course is one of several big investment packages being wrapped up by the provincial government with industrial developers from Taiwan, Malaysia and South Korea.

Read more (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/29946-golf-course-to-spur-investments-in-pangasinan)

phoenicians

July 15th, 2012, 04:19 PM

phoenicians

July 15th, 2012, 04:20 PM

Kung ayaw naman nila tabunan mga fishponds pwede naman sila mag reclaim sa sea, tulad ng ginawa sa Pasay, Cebu or Bacolod, dagat ang tinabunan para sa expansion..

:)..yes gaya po ng ginawa nila sa reclaimed areas sa Pasay...:)

phoenicians

July 15th, 2012, 04:34 PM

:) Dagupan city reorganizes it's SP council with Coun.Alfie Fernandez as the new Presiding Pro Tempore...yun mga dating kaalyado ni VM Belen na sina Couns.Jess Canto, Chito Samson, Dada Reyna ,Karlos Reyna at Alvin Coquia ay naging kaalayado na nila Couns. Brian Lim, Red Erfe Mejia..Liga ng mga Baranngay Chairman Vallejos at SK Chairamn Chester Gonzales...:)

so sina Couns.Maybelyn dela Cruz-Fernandez at Jigs Seen na lang ang legal na kaaltado ni Madam VM Belen...what about Dagupan???:lol:

altough si Coun.Alfie ay kapartido pa rin ni VM Belen..:)

ionic_child

July 15th, 2012, 05:33 PM

so those are the people who benefited from the HS palm-greasing. money talks bulls**t walks.

ISwitch

July 16th, 2012, 03:08 AM

Golf course to spur investments in Pangasinan
BY ORLY GUIRAO | BUSINESS MIRROR
SUNDAY, 15 JULY 2012

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Read more (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/29946-golf-course-to-spur-investments-in-pangasinan)

heto pa isang picture from sunday punch:
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librero

July 16th, 2012, 06:37 AM

Magandang araw Pangasinan! :)

saintm

July 16th, 2012, 03:33 PM

saintm

July 16th, 2012, 03:34 PM

:)..yes gaya po ng ginawa nila sa reclaimed areas sa Pasay...:)

True!

saintm

July 16th, 2012, 04:18 PM

Pangasinan Eyes Classy Golf Course
By LIEZLE BASA INIGO
July 16, 2012, 6:14pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — The Capitol expressed determination Monday in developing of a world-class golf course here which it sees as a big investment that will boost employment and future tourism for the province.

The planned golf course will span across the seaside barangays of Sabangan, Estanza, Malimpuec and Capandanan, said Provincial Administrator Rafael Baraan.

“The 18-hole golf course is one of several big investment packages being wrapped up by the provincial government with industrial developers from Taiwan, Malaysia and South Korea,” said Baraan.

The investment packages are being drawn up to be located within the 200-hectare eco-tourism zone within the four adjacent coastal barangays here.

In a consultation recently, Lingayen Mayor Ernesto Castaneda and officials and residents of the four barangays vowed to support the golf course project which is expected to open new jobs and other livelihood opportunities related to the tourism industry.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/366204/pangasinan-eyes-classy-golf-course

saintm

July 16th, 2012, 04:20 PM

Life of Fil-Am Broadway make-up artist inspires 'Tagalogues' performance art
CRISTINA DC PASTOR, THE FILAM July 16, 2012 5:30pm

A typical day for Leslie Ferrer Espinosa would be listening to her clients as they are seated on a chair talking about themselves. See, Leslie is not a psychiatrist. She is a hairstylist and makeup artist but she listens just as attentively as any therapist does, and sometimes she gets to talk about herself.

“What are you?…Oh, you’re Filipino,” is usually the icebreaker.

Then Leslie, 31, would begin to engage the client about her ethnicity, her family, her art and her language.

Thus, was born “Tagalogue,” a performance art about what it means to be Filipino American using monologues and dialogues from Leslie’s life and others.

“Tagalogue” will premier in October as part of the community-wide celebration of Filipino American History Month. It will have a fundraiser debut on July 21 at Nuyorican Poets Café on Third Street.

For Leslie, the daughter of a Navyman from Pangasinan and a registered nurse from Nueva Ecija, the program is about conversations, sharing stories and “educating” people about Filipino Americans.

“I get into a lot of conversation with people, with performers and artists while they’re seated on my chair. They ask about me and I tell them I’m Filipino and they listen to my stories – and these are stories that need to be shared,” Leslie told The FilAm.

She chronicles those conversations and compiles them into a journal. A theater enthusiast, she has been performing since she was a young girl in San Diego dancing at FilAm community events.

At San Diego State University, she was majoring in child development and dropped out of medical studies hoping to take up theatre arts.

But Fate had a different agenda. Leslie met Peter Herman, San Diego’s notable “wig god,” who made her an apprentice.

She trained in wig-making under him and learned more skills along the way: costuming, theater makeup and hairstyling.

Leslie has a string of Broadway and Los Angeles theater credits as hair and makeup artist: “Finian’s Rainbow” on Broadway; “Imelda,” “Don Giovanni” and “La Boheme” in L. A., and yet the yearning to perform has never waned.

“Journaling,” volunteer work and getting in touch with her “Filipino-ness” were her life’s work when she met Kilusan Bautista, activist and performance artist, on Facebook. They and some friends collaborated on the performance art “Tagalogue,” dubbed as a night of original monologues and theatrical works about Filipino American identity.

“It will be my debut performance,” said Leslie who made New York home in 2008.

At the July 21 fundraiser, Leslie and Kilusan will be joined by host Kevin Nadal, and performers Precious Sipin, Nicole Ponseca and Emerald Gan.

“It feels amazing to be with people who want to do the same things I do. This is what being an artist is about,” she said. - The FilAm

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411342172835

saintm

July 16th, 2012, 04:21 PM

‘A push to action’

“Kickstart’s contribution is a push to action, to developing a culture that appreciates that technology entrepreneurship is about doing, not talking,” Navarrete added.

Aside from ON3, Kickstart co-organized Startup Weekend Manila/Cebu, a Friday-to-Sunday event that brings together people with different skill sets to build applications and develop a commercial case in the course of 54 intense hours; and the first Ideas and Apps Challenge, a competition initiated by US-based startup AppBridge, backed by the World Economic Forum and the Clinton Global Initiative, to produce ideas and applications that tackle social challenges in the country.

ON3 was first held in the Philippines last year to provide a venue where people would be inspired and encouraged to work together to discover, support and showcase some of the country’s talents.

In April, it conducted four regional events in Cebu, Davao, Pangasinan, and Manila participated in by 40 tech-related startups involved in areas such as consumer Web, Internet, mobile, wireless, social media, gaming, software, clean technology, and biotechnology. Of the number, 15 advanced to the final competition and will compete for the grand prize — a three-month immersion in Silicon Valley.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=827813&publicationSubCategoryId=71

saintm

July 16th, 2012, 04:22 PM

New police provincial director to assume post Monday

By Liway C. Manantan-Yparraguirre
Sunday, July 15, 2012

LINGAYEN -- Police Senior Superintendent Mariano Luis Verzosa Jr. will finally assume as officer-in-charge police provincial director of Pangasinan on Monday.

Police Regional Office (PRO) 1 Director Franklin Jesus Bucayu said there will be no formal turnover ceremony, as Verzosa will be taking over the post also from an officer-in-charge, Police Superintendent Michael Nicolas.

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It is expected, though, that Verzosa will lead the regular Monday flag raising program at the provincial command, and later a command conference with Pangasinan’s 48 chiefs of police.

Bucayu said a new chief will be designated to replace Verzosa as head of the Regional Intelligence Division.

Verzosa, in an interview, said he is confident that he can easily adjust to his new post since he used to be a subordinate of Governor Amado Espino Jr. when the latter was police provincial director and regional director.

Verzosa previously headed the firearms and explosives division of the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office before his designation as chief of police of Dagupan. He was later transferred to PRO-1.

“Alam naman ninyo kung papaano kami pukpukin sa trabaho noon as his subordinates,” Versoza said, adding that working with his former superior will not be hard anymore as he knows already what the governor wants to accomplish.

Verzosa is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Maharlika Class of 1984.” He is a native of Lingayen town.

He said earlier that he was happy to be given an opportunity to serve his province as provincial director before he retires from the police service more than a year from now.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pangasinan/local-news/2012/07/15/new-police-provincial-director-assume-post-monday-232088

saintm

July 16th, 2012, 04:23 PM

NOLCOM encourages Northern Luzon residents to take PMA entrance exam
By Carlo Lorenzo J. Datu
Monday 16th of July 2012
TARLAC CITY, July 16 (PIA) -– The Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) is encouraging residents of Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera and Central Luzon regions to grab the opportunity on a promising career as an officer of the Air Force, Army, or Navy by taking the entrance exam of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on Aug. 26.

In a press statement, NOLCOM said the exam is open to all Filipino citizens aged 17 to 22 years old by April 1, 2013 who are single (never been married); at least 5’0’’ tall both for male and female and not exceeding 6’4”; at least a high school graduate; of good moral character; no pending administrative or criminal case; and physically and mentally fit for active military service.

Those who are interested and qualified are advised to submit a fully accomplished application form along with a copy of an authenticated birth certificate and certified true copy of High School Form 137 to the Office of Cadet Admission of PMA two weeks prior to the exam date.

The form maybe downloaded from the academy’s official website – www.pma.ph .

Aspirants may also apply online, for details regarding this mode of application please visit the said website.

NOLCOM encourages those who have inquiries to call the Office of Cadet Admission in the following numbers: (074) 446-8002, (074) 447-3690 loc. 6751/6752, 09273810493 or 09494270584.

The PMA entrance examination this year consists of Algebra and Geometry, Grammar and Composition, Reading and Comprehension, Verbal and Numerical Reasoning and Pattern Analysis.

It will be held simultaneously in over 37 venues across the archipelago including the cities of Baguio, Laoag, Dagupan, Tuguegarao, Cabanatuan, Tarlac, San Fernando (Pampanga) and the towns of Bontoc in Mountain Province and Bayombong in Nueva Vizcaya.

Aspirants who successfully hurdle the test shall undergo the Complete Physical and Medical Examination at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center to determine their medical conditions as well as their psychological and physical readiness to undergo a rigorous military training. (WLB/CLJD-PIA 3)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=561342361287

saintm

July 16th, 2012, 04:26 PM

Geo hazard maps now accessible at PIA website
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Thursday 28th of June 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan, June 28 (PIA) -- A geohazard map of all the regions and provinces of the country can now be accessed at the website of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA).

By logging on to pia.gov.ph, the public can get a view of the areas prone to landslides and floods by simply clicking the “Geohazard Map” link found in the upper portion of the website. The map can also be accessed through the web address http://pia.gov.ph/news/gis/index.php.

Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) said it is important for the media and the public to know which the areas in their localities are most prone to disasters for them to take the necessary actions and precautions.

“The community, especially the media, should be vigilant. We need not wait for something terrible to happen before we act,” Coloma said in a meeting with PIA provincial managers of north central Luzon cluster on Friday held in Baguio City.

Coloma cited the December 16 tragedy in Iligan City where 5,000 people were killed not by flood but by hundreds of logs triggered by illegal quarrying and logging. “It could have been prevented. Let us help one another,” he said.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources provided the geohazard map. It contains digital, satellite and susceptibility maps. The color-coded map uses various legends.

Red represents areas which have high susceptibility to landslide; green stands for moderate; yellow is for low susceptibility; and gray areas are possible landslide debris accumulation zones.

The violet-colored areas are highly susceptible to flooding; flesh means low to moderate; and white are areas not susceptible to flooding.

The geo hazard map for Pangasinan is divided into seven quadrangles. These are the Alaminos, Binalonan, Bolinao, Bugallon, Dagupan City, Lingayen and San Nicolas quadrangles. (ANL/VHS-PIA1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411340765070

librero

July 17th, 2012, 05:20 AM

GOVERNOR ISLAND
Alaminos City, Pangasinan

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saintm

July 17th, 2012, 11:58 AM

PDI Newsboy Foundation honors its 6 scholars
Philippine Daily Inquirer
2:29 am | Saturday, July 14th, 2012

INQUIRER Publications Inc. turns over to the Philippine Daily Inquirer Newsboy Foundation P85,000, representing proceeds from the first Bandera Cup held last year, during the foundation’s awarding ceremonies at the PDI office. Looking on are PDI assistant vice president for circulation Manuel Andrew Chanco, PDI Newsboy Foundation dealer-trustee Danilo Jose, PDI senior vice president for sales and marketing Rene R. Reinoso, PDI chair Marixi R. Prieto, Bandera editor in chief Dona Policar, Bandera sports editor Frederick Nasiad and PDI Newsboy Foundation dealer-trustees Eduardo Villar-Clavero and Victor Navarro. JOHANN GUASCH
MANILA, Philippines—They literally bring the news right to our doorsteps.
But on Wednesday, these six young scholars of the Philippine Daily Inquirer Newsboy Foundation found themselves in the news when they were honored as the Most Outstanding Graduates for the past school year during simple ceremonies held at the Inquirer main office in Makati City on July 11.
Awardees for the grade school category included Cristel Marie Perez (Pilar Village Elementary School, Las Piñas), Janrey Buenconsejo (Tabaco Northwest Central School, Albay) and Joshua Inigo Capitan (St. Mary’s School, Cagayan de Oro).
Jhon Melmar Baluyot (Lakandula High School, Manila), Jan Mark Neil Ramos (Buenlag National High School, Pangasinan) and Gary Roider Ladisla (Maryknoll of Manlay, Davao Oriental) were the awardees in the high school category.
In her message, Inquirer chair Marixi Prieto congratulated the awardees and encouraged them to continue to do better in school.
“We hope you continue to improve yourselves and get into higher education,” said Prieto, who also thanked the parents present during the awarding. “You should also be proud of enabling them to achieve this award.”
Speaking on behalf of the awardees, Baluyot, now an Automotive Engineering freshman at Technological University of the Philippines, thanked the newspaper for “this great blessing.”
“Thank you for this big help. Knowing that the Inquirer is there to help us overcome our financial difficulties is a really big thing for us scholars,” Baluyot said in his speech. “Your support has inspired us to study harder and motivated us to overcome the other obstacles in our lives.”
Unable to attend the awarding, Ladisla, now a freshman at Davao Merchant Marine Academy, sent a note thanking the Inquirer for its “generosity and commitment.”
“I treasure your generosity and commitment to help deserving students, to inspire and motivate them to become better individuals for country and God,” wrote Ladisla, who has been a scholar of the foundation since his elementary days.
Davao dealer Nelia Partoza, who also received the award on behalf of Ladisla, likewise encouraged the scholars to be “good role models to other youth.”
Partoza also shared the experience of Don Gerson Mantawel, one of the foundation’s high school scholars. “He graduated from high school because of the Inquirer, and now he is able to continue his college studies also with the help of Inquirer,” she said.
Mantawel, who helps in distributing the newspaper, is currently a journalism student at the University of Immaculate Conception. “His dream is to write for the Inquirer someday,” Partoza added.
Prizes
The awardees each received a certificate of recognition, a cash prize of P5,000 and gift bags. Also present during the event were Inquirer senior vice president for sales and marketing Rene Reinoso and assistant vice president for circulation Andrew Chanco.
The newspaper’s dealers from across the country also attended the awarding, including Inquirer Newsboy Foundation dealer-trustees Danny Jose (Metro Manila), Sammy Navarro (Luzon) and Eduardo Clavero (Visayas and Mindanao).
More than 1,000 scholars
During the program, Inquirer Publications Inc. also turned over P85,000 to the foundation. This amount represented the proceeds of the first Bandera Cup, which was held in September last year.
Part of the revenues from Inquirer copies sold goes to the Inquirer Newsboy Foundation. More than 1,000 students have been given scholarships since the foundation began handing out monthly stipends to deserving grade school and high school students in 1993. It started offering college scholarships in 1996.
Regional newspaper dealers nominate candidates for the scholarships. Candidates can be newsboys or a first-degree relative of a newsboy and should be on the top 10 of his or her class. Kate Pedroso, Inquirer Research

http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/57291/pdi-newsboy-foundation-honors-its-6-scholars

saintm

July 17th, 2012, 11:59 AM

Centennial retrospective in year 2012
By Rodel Rodis
INQUIRER.net
4:56 pm | Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO – I brought my daughter, Angela, last weekend to the Anita Sanchez History Museum in the South of Market (SOMA) section of my city to view the centennial retrospective on Filipinos in the year 2012. SOMA was where my great grandparents lived more than century ago in the 1950s; it was where Filipinos first stayed in the city before moving on to Daly City or Vallejo.
I wanted my daughter to experience this special exhibition because she does not know much about our Filipino American heritage.
When we visited the Sports section of the exhibit, I pointed out a photo of Eric Spoelstra, the Filipino-American coach of the Miami Heat professional NBA basketball team. He won the first of his record 13 NBA championships in 2012. In fact, he’s in the NBA Hall of Fame as the winningest coach in NBA history, surpassing the great Phil Jackson.
As we moved along to the next Sports exhibit, Angela’s attention was drawn to a pair of what she thought were oversized leather mittens. I explained that those are boxing gloves. They were used in a sport that was popular more than 100 years ago. Yes, before bare-knuckled UFC killed it, there once was a gladiator sport called Boxing.
I spotted a photo of former Ma-I President Manny Pacquiao who was called the “Pacman” in those days when he won boxing championships in eight weight classes, the first and only boxer to so.
I explained to Angela that boxing died because people thought the fights were fixed. This belief can be traced back to June 9, 2012 when the Pacquiao fought this young African-American boxer named Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas. Apparently, Pacquiao lost to Bradley because he won only 11 of the 12 rounds of the fight and two of the boxing judges thought that the one round Bradley won was impressive enough to award him the victory. It’s not quantity but quality that counts, they said in explaining their identical scorecards for Bradley.
We then moved on to the Arts and Entertainment exhibits. As we approached it, Angela shrieked in delight when she recognized a familiar face. “I know her, Papa, that’s Jessica Sanchez!”
I told her the iconic photo she recognized was taken when Jessica won the first of her three Oscars for playing Kim in the movie musical “Miss Saigon.” Jessica first gained fame in 2012 when she was only 16 and was runner-up to Phillip “Phil-Phil” Phillips in the old TV show, American Idol.
I regularly watch old episodes of American Idol on YouTube. It was a spectacular show that premiered in 2002 and remained with that title until it was eventually changed to “The WGWG Show” – that’s short for “White Guys With Guitars.” It was changed in 2013 after “Phil-Phil” became the fifth WGWG in a row to win. Before him, it was Scotty McCreery in 2011, Lee DeWyze in 2010, Kris Allen in 2009 and David Cook in 2008. Without a musical or male instrument, Jessica just did not have a chance in the format of that show. But Jessica had the last laugh as no one remembers any of those WGWGs.
We then viewed the Political Empowerment exhibit where we were greeted by a 2012 photo of California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, the daughter of Filipino farmworkers, attending the induction of officers of the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California. Right beside her exhibit of judicial memorabilia were photos of Atty. Rob Bonta from Alameda and Dr. Jennifer Ong from Hayward, the first Filipinos to be elected to the California Legislature since Filipinos first arrived in Morro Bay, California in 1587. It took only 425 years to accomplish that feat.
By far, the largest exhibit in the Museum’s Centennial Retrospective was the section called “The Philippines.” That was the name of the old country before China changed it to Ma-I (also spelled Ma’i, Mai, Ma-yi or Mayi; Chinese: 麻逸; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: má it).
China changed the country’s name after producing historical documents establishing that before the Spaniards discovered the islands in 1521, it was already recorded in the Chinese Imperial annals of Zhu Fan Zhi as “Ma-I.” It was even recorded in the Sultanate of Brunei’s royal records as the nation of Maidh.
The exhibit featured the story of a Chinese noble lord named Lim Ah Hong (aka “Limahong”), who landed in Batangas in 1574 with 2,000 Chinese men and who then conquered Manila and Pangasinan. He was famous or infamous for making many local native women his concubines.
According to the captions by the photos in the exhibit, China first started claiming ownership of the certain shoals and islands of the Philippines in 2011 when its exploration of the waters around Palawan, permitted by a Philippine president named Gloria Arroyo, revealed that the area contained more than 200 billion gallons of oil and trillions of metric tons of natural gas deposits – enough to fuel China’s energy needs for the next century.
One caption read: “China first occupied Mischief Reef in 1994, the Scarborough Shoal and McClessfield Bank in 2012, Recto Bank in 2013, before seizing all of the Spratly Islands in 2015. To establish its claims, China used historical documents from the Han Dynasty in the year 200 and the Yuan Dynasty in 1200.”
Another caption offered: “Finally, when it wanted to claim possession over the entire country, China produced records showing that from 5000-2500 BC, the Chinese crossed the South China Sea to populate Ma-I.”
I told Angela that China didn’t really want to occupy the entire country as there were too many mouths to feed; China just wanted the country’s oil and natural resources. But the proud Filipinos saw the oil and its natural resources as the key to moving the country out of poverty so they resisted China’s invasion.
I told her that I learned from my grandparents that Filipino-Americans led by Prof. Cesar Torres from San Francisco organized a Carlos Bulosan Brigade to fight to defend the Philippines from the Chinese.
The Philippines-China War began during the presidency of Benigno Aquino III in 2014 and continued through the term of Jejomar Binay in 2016 all the way until 2023 when President Pacquiao, upon the advice of his chief foreign policy adviser, Chavit Singson, threw in the towel and gave up, famously saying “No Mas, No Mas”, words he learned from his Mexican boxing opponents.
When it took over the entire Philippines in 2023, China realized that it could not feed all the children there so it adopted the same “one child policy” it used in China to control population growth.
Many unemployed bishops of the Philippine Catholic Church, which was outlawed by China in 2030, look back fondly and wish they had not opposed the RH bill in 2012. “Having 3 or 4 kids, instead of 8 to 12, is definitely much better than having only 1,” cracked one.
At the end of a full day of viewing the exhibits, my daughter looked at me and said with resolve: “I will never consider myself a Ma-I American. I am a Filipino American!”
“Right!” I replied, as we high-fived.

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/43831/centennial-retrospective-in-year-2012

saintm

July 17th, 2012, 12:02 PM

No way to explain paradox of rich beauty queen/revolutionary
By: Thelma Sioson San Juan
Philippine Daily Inquirer
12:14 am | Sunday, July 15th, 2012
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MAITA GOMEZ. Stunning model stood regal, tall at 5’11”. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Toni Parsons was only too willing to grant the request of her bosom friend, Maita Gomez, that the latter’s remains be placed on a “stretcher,” instead of in a coffin. On Friday, as the Inquirer was interviewing her on the phone, Parsons was in a rush to go to the funeral parlor where she would be arranging the bier that would carry the body of Gomez who had died the afternoon before.
“She must have thought a coffin too elaborate or expensive. So she told her children early on that she would prefer that her body lie in state on a stretcher,” she said.
“I will use all white roses to cover (the stretcher) and they would be like a mantle (on which Maita’s body rests). Just like that of Grace Kelly (the actress and Princess of Monaco),” said Parsons, who pioneered floral styling in the Philippines and is renowned for her lovely flowers and gardens.
Gomez died presumably during an afternoon nap last Thursday. Even in death—at 65, not 64 as previously reported—she shunned the extravagant ways of the class she was born into and embraced what to her would be the simple and unadorned, in this case the “stretcher.”
Even to people who knew her and were familiar with how she embraced the life of a revolutionary, Gomez’s preference for a gurney, over a coffin, might still come as a surprise.
But then the entire life of the 1967 Miss Philippines Maita Gomez was a surprise to Philippine society.
To anybody, rich or poor, who was old enough to read the newspapers and watch television in the 1960s and 1970s, Gomez was always big news—in reality, a paradox society couldn’t quite explain fully.
Why would a girl like her, who had everything, give all that up—including husband and child—to live and fight in the mountains?
Born to the landed clans of both her mother (Favis) and father (the Gomezes of Pangasinan), Gomez was bred in exclusive girls’ schools—Assumption, where she was said to be in the same batch as former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. She became one of the country’s top models, then won the Miss Philippines title in 1967 and represented the country in the Miss World contest in Britain. She married into the prominent Perez-Rubio clan, and with husband Carlos (Cookie) had a daughter, Melissa.
Society models
For two decades in the 1960s and 1970s, young women from the wealthier classes—such as Toni Serrano (later to marry Parsons), Maita Gomez, Trina Yujuico (later to marry Kalaw), and immediately before them, Conchitina Sevilla (later, Bernardo), Pearlie Arcache (later, Morales), Cherry Pie Villongco, Joji Felix Velarde—were the toast of society and media. They had the social pedigree and breeding, the elite education, the stunning beauty and regal bearing that made them the perfect mannequins of social dowager Conchita (“Tita Conching”) Sunico who ran the Karilagan cultural group, and of couturier Jose “Pitoy” Moreno. Sunico and Moreno would stage fashion shows for the local and international elites.
Moreno in particular would take these beautiful young women with him when he toured his fashion collections to various foreign capitals, from Tokyo to Paris, where they would model his designs before elite audiences that included royalty and heads of state. To the world, women like Toni Serrano and Maita Gomez symbolized the beautiful Filipina.
The allure of today’s “it” girls could never compare with the glamour and elegance of these women, which was innate and not the product of big-brand marketing.
However, these women didn’t stay in the limelight indefinitely. They married into families just as prominent as theirs, raised families, pursued their individual interests—but in a low-key manner, as was expected of them.
Broke the mold
Gomez, however, broke the mold. After she married Perez-Rubio—dressed in an iconoclastic Pitoy Moreno bridal mini dress—and gave birth to a daughter, she joined the communist, or the national democratic, movement that was gaining ground in the 1970s and went underground.
“I think the turning point for her was the typhoon that devastated Central Luzon in the early 1970s (‘Yoling’),” Parsons recalled.
“She saw the suffering of people (as she went to the typhoon-devastated areas) and decided to up her level of involvement in the movement. She went full-time and underground,” she said.
Sometime after taking off for the mountains, so to speak, Gomez returned to get her daughter Melissa who was about four or five at the time. Her former husband had a second family by then. Melissa spent her childhood years underground, a toddler romping around in the rebels’ jungle lair—or at least that was the image that played in the minds of the Establishment that Gomez had left behind.
Uncommonly strong friendship
Interestingly, through all those years, the friendship between Parsons and Gomez somehow survived. Parsons would get feelers or messages from Gomez, just to touch base.
Parsons recalled one particularly dramatic episode: “She sent feelers to me one day, asking to borrow our home in Baguio—their family also had a house in Baguio, by the way. She said she wanted to rest. We let her use the house in Baguio. Soon after, while our family was in New York, we suddenly got a call from the military wanting to interview us about our ties to Maita. Turned out, they had found printing paraphernalia in our house. By then, Maita had escaped with Melissa.”
It is touching how Parsons looks back on such exciting episodes in her and her friend’s lives, not with regret or a sense of outrage, but with nostalgia and affection. Their friendship must have been such as to cut across circumstances and time.
She and Gomez were supposed to have dinner last Tuesday, or two days before Gomez died. The dinner did not push through because one of their friends couldn’t make it.
The two had known each other for more than four decades, going back to the 1960s when Conching Sunico would round up Manila’s pretty young women in her house, to see who among them would make good models.
“Maita was 5 ft 11, with a regal bearing, so she really stood out anywhere … she and I lived in San Lorenzo (Village in Makati) so we were together often, even in Pitoy’s shows in the United States and Europe. Maita was even sent to June Daly Watkins finishing school in Australia to train in modeling,” Parsons said.
Resurfaces from underground
Before the first Edsa People Power Revolution in 1986, Gomez sent feelers to Parsons expressing a desire to resurface, to end her life in the underground.
“Angel Ramos, the daughter of Gen. [later President] Fidel Ramos, was a friend so through her, Gen. Ramos facilitated everything,” Parsons recalled.
“We went to his house. By then, Maita was pregnant. She looked like she had gone through a lot. Even her teeth were bad. Ramos took her under his wing, put her in the military hospital where her medical needs were taken care of. She gave birth to Luis, her son with a man in the movement who was killed in an encounter,” she said.
Rejoining society
By the time Gomez rejoined society, her daughter Melissa was already 10. The girl was reunited with her father’s second family, then already based in the US. Melissa herself would grow up to be a stunning beauty, a favorite cover girl of the lifestyle glossies and commercial ad model. She would have a brief stint in show biz where she would also be linked to a handsome young actor, Richard Gomez.
Back in mainstream society, Gomez moved in political or nationalist circles. She married musician activist Heber Bertolome, with whom she had two sons. She took up a master’s degree in economics at the University of the Philippines. Through all this, she was in the protest or reform movements, even as she shied away from the limelight. She never really returned to the glamour world.
“When the mother of Conchitina (Sevilla Bernardo) died a few years ago, I was able to convince her to come with me to the wake, telling her that Nang Sevilla did so much for us. As a society editor, she wrote so much about us,” Parsons said.
“Maita went with me, and you could see her bearing. The moment she walked into the room, heads turned. She still looked stunning, yet simple. People rushed to her, welcoming her back. But I felt she really didn’t like that [kind of] attention in that social milieu. It made her an introvert that night,” she said.
While she didn’t enjoy high society anymore, Gomez embraced political causes. She ran for a congressional seat in the fifth district of Manila in 1987, but lost.
“I believe she really could have won that election. Her official name was Maita Bartolome, yet people knew her as Maita Gomez. So many ballots bearing Maita Gomez were nullified,” Parsons said.
Raised 5 children
Her marriage to Bartolome ended. She had another relationship, and had another son. In the succeeding years, she had strong advocacies, particularly for the environment, taught economics at De La Salle University, and worked with nongovernment organizations.
She had five children (not four as previously reported). Melissa, the only girl, is now married to Marcelino Ugarte, a corporate executive with whom she has a daughter and son. Eldest son Luis has a child. The three other sons are Antares, Cris and Michael.
“She raised her children well, sent them through school,” Parsons said.
“While she was born to a wealthy, landed family, with properties as well [the landmark Ramona Apartments in Manila belongs to the clan of Gomez’s mother], she also struggled to bring up her family,” Parsons said.
“It’s been a tough life. You admire her for that,” she said.
Looking forward to retirement
Gomez retired from her NGO work last March and was looking forward to retiring in a lake house on an islet she had bought in Laguna. “I am tired, she told me,” Parsons said. “She was looking forward to enjoying a quiet life in that house.”
Gomez’s mother, the former Cecilia Favis, is now more than 90 years old. She has outlived her two daughters; another daughter, Ditas, died little more than a month ago.
Asked just what kind of person her friend Maita really was, Parsons said: “She really does what she believes in. You can’t ever sway her.”
To Maita Gomez, the beauty queen-turned-revolutionary, life was about decisions and choices made. That must have been one life worth living.
The Left held her up as a symbol of the Filipino bourgeoisie awakened to a nationalist consciousness to fight for the masses. The military—indeed the Establishment—used her also, after she resurfaced from the underground, as an example of how a rebel could return to the mainstream of society and work from there.
(Gomez was cremated on Friday night. A funeral mass is scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the Funeraria Paz at the Manila Memorial Park, Sucat, Parañaque. Burial will follow at the family mausoleum.)

saintm

July 17th, 2012, 12:06 PM

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librero

July 17th, 2012, 12:12 PM

ahm render pa lang po ba ito?

[nightfury]

July 17th, 2012, 02:30 PM

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:lol::lol: kamukha ng SM Rosales

phoenicians

July 17th, 2012, 03:28 PM

phoenicians

July 17th, 2012, 03:48 PM

Magandang araw Pangasinan! :)

:)Magandang araw din Bulacan..slamat sa pag bisita sa amin thread Libreo...musta sa mg forumers na bulakenyo lalo ke marcjeff..:)...:cheers:

librero

July 17th, 2012, 04:03 PM

salamat po! :)

saintm

July 17th, 2012, 05:27 PM

Actually po noong araw Bautista is the land of the rich and the famous, mostly mga chinese and spanish familias.. after World War 2 at noong nawala ang PNR nawala ranrin sila.. mga Yuchengcos etc until now may mga mestizas at mestizos parin

saintm

July 17th, 2012, 05:28 PM

Pangasinan DRRMC receives sets of search and rescue equipment from DILG
By April Montes
Tuesday 17th of July 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, July 17 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government has provided sets of search and rescue equipment to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) for use in times of disaster.

Col Fernando De Guzman, officer-in-charge of PDRRMC, said the equipment turnover last July 9 was among the activities prepared by the council to celebrate the National Disaster Consciousness Month.

He said the activities include continuous cleanup drives on Pangasinan rivers and waterways, public information dissemination drive, mangrove and tree planting activities and tsunami drill that will be conducted in Brgy. Tuboan in Labrador town.

Meanwhile, Vice Gov Jose Ferdinand Calimlim Jr. asserted that the additional equipment augment the number of support facilities used during calamities.

He also urged the people to become more vigilant and to be regularly updated with the weather situation to ensure safety and protection.

The search and rescue equipment donated by DILG included 40 safety vests, 10 portable searchlights, eight handheld radios with batteries and a base-antenna, five shovels, four megaphones, three portable stretchers, three pick mattocks, two chainsaws, two machetes, two sets of electric generator and two waterproof tents, among others.

This endeavor by DILG strengthens the capacity of local government units in the province to institutionalize measures for reducing disaster risk and enhancing disaster preparedness and response capabilities at all levels. (ANL/AMM-PIA 1 Pangasinan with reports from PIO).

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1941342501921

saintm

July 17th, 2012, 05:40 PM

Gov. Espino inducts officers of new Pangasinan Publishers Group
July 17, 2012, Filed under Press Release

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Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. inducted the very first set of officers of the newly-formed Pangasinan Union of Newspaper Publishers (PUNP), July 11, at the Capitol here.
The governor commended the local publishers for putting their acts together and in uniting for the common cause of genuine public service.
“I am happy that local publishers formed their own group to promote their goals and objectives to further professionalize the publishing industry,” Gov. Espino said as he vowed to fully support projects of the PUNP.
Celso J. Manuel, PUNP President and publisher of The Country Mail, thanked the governor for the gesture of support given to their group.
Manuel said that the PUNP is a revival of the former local publishers association that was founded way back in 1998 but went moribund over the years.
The PUNP, according to Manuel, will also serve as a regulatory board for incoming members to avoid the mushrooming of fly-by-night publications.
There are 41 existing local newspapers in Pangasinan wherein 24 are considered regular publications.
The PUNP intends to widen the scope of its function by holding seminars and trainings regarding newspaper business in the coming months.
The group’s constitution and by-laws is likewise set to be drafted and later finalized for submission to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Other officers are as follows: Executive Vice President- Benjo Rivera (Northwest Sun); VP for Central Pangasinan- Lorna Lavarias-Abalos (Weekly Guardian); VP for Western Pangasinan- Paquito Basila (Pahayagan ng Bayan); VP for Eastern Pangasinan- Maya Quiros Galletes (The Ilocano Observer); Secretary- Marilou Lee Ocsan (People’s Digest); Treasurer- Jesus Perez (Northern Bulletin); Auditor- Janice Hidalgo (Pangasinan Today).
Board of Directors, on the other hand, includes Jonathan Tandoc (Regional Examiner), Edgar Salgado (Pangasinan Express), Roshane Macopia (Pangasinan Online Balita), Bonifacio Ragos (Kawayangan Gazette), Emily Tandoc Fernandez (Weekly Forum), Kenny Russel Cordero (Northern Express), Victor Corpuz, Jr. (Headline Balita), Gabriel Yana (Philippine Weekly), and Mary Grace Lopez Ronquillo (Global Sunday Chronicle).
Tasked as group advisers are Jun M. Velasco (Pacebook Magazine), Ruben Rivera (Northern Mirror), Rannie Jim Manaois (Pinoy Magasin), Ruel C. Camba (Regional Inquirer), Lelia Chua-Sy (Northern Times).
Public Information Officer Orpheus “Butch” M. Velasco is Honorary Adviser while Board Member Alfonso C. Bince, Jr., as Legal Adviser. (PIO/Ruby R. Bernardino)

http://www.pangasinan.gov.ph/2012/07/gov-espino-inducts-officers-of-new-pangasinan-publishers-group/

saintm

July 17th, 2012, 05:41 PM

Pangasinan wants sisterhood relationship with Laguna
Posted by admin on Jul 5, 2012 in Cities and Towns

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, July 5 (PNA) – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) passed a resolution on Monday declaring the province’s intent to establish a sisterhood relationship with Laguna.
The resolution proposed by SP Member Jeremy Agerico Rosario returned the complement when Laguna earlier manifested its interest to establish a sisterhood relationship with the province of Pangasinan.
That intent was personally conveyed by Laguna Governor ER Ejercito when he came during the opening of the Palarong Pambansa on May 7 where President Benigno Aquino III was the guest of honor and keynote speaker.
In that visit, Governor Emilio Ramon “ER” Ejercito hailed Pangasinan as a classic example of a province for other provinces to emulate in terms of delivery of basic and health services, maintenance of peace and order, infrastructure development, cleanliness and cultural enhancement.
Rosario said the sisterhood of Pangasinan with Laguna is a welcome advantage for the province of Pangasinan.
He said this affinity will bring Pangasinenses closer to Laguna which is adjacent to the nation’s urban center Manila where most local and internationally-managed multi-national industrial and manufacturing companies are located.
Having commonalities in terms of vision, goals, aspirations in pursuing local good governance, the sisterhood relationship of the two provinces shall promote cultural exchange, eco-tourism, agri-business, and mutual technical assistance in various fields, Rosario said.
“With the sisterhood relations, employment opportunities for our provincemates will be very much open in the area, thereby opening the gates for other investors to consider Pangasinan as their extension province for their investments,” he added.
During the Palarong Pambansa, BM Rosario was tasked by Gov. Espino to oversee the accommodation of Laguna Governor Estregan and his delegation. (PNA)

http://positivenewsmedia.com/blog/2012/07/pangasinan-wants-sisterhood-relationship-with-laguna/

saintm

July 17th, 2012, 05:44 PM

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[nightfury]

July 17th, 2012, 09:21 PM

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The already finished snake-shaped man-made lagoon, one of several features of the 30-hectare, world-class golf course being developed in Lingayen, Pangasinan. (Photo courtesy by Meinard Sadim, Pangasinan PIO)

Golf course to spur investments in Pangasinan
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan—The development of a world-class, 18-hole golf course at the seaside Barangays of Sabangan, Estanza, Malimpuec and Capandanan here will, to a great extent, spur foreign investments in Pangasinan.

This optimistic view was aired by Provincial Administrator Rafael Baraan during a a recent public consultation that threshed out some kinks that have snagged the multimillion-peso project being developed by a South Korean business consortium.

Baraan, who just arrived along with Gov. Amado T. Espino Jr. from a three-week official trip in the US, said the golf course is one of several big investment packages being wrapped up by the provincial government with industrial developers from Taiwan, Malaysia and South Korea.

The investment packages are being drawn up to be located within the 200-hectare ecotourism zone in the four adjacent coastal barangays here.

The golf-course design features green pathways, tree mounds, drainage, driving range, lagoons, deep wells, car paths and gutters, tee house, club house, and maintenance and nursery areas.

The public consultation will serve as a reference for the issuance of an environmental compliance certificate (ECC) for the project, said Cesar Siador Jr., chief of the Environmental Impact Assessment-Environment Monitoring Board (EIA-IMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’s regional office.

“The outpouring of support from the barangay leaders and local residents manifests the people’s acceptance of the project,” Siador said.

Baraan said the vast ecotourism zone, the first of its kind in northern Luzon, envisions the location of an electric car manufacturing plant, electronics factory, hotel and recreation facilities, and a shopping mall.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/province-of-pangasinan-official/golf-course-to-spur-investments-in-pangasinan/498437850182284

[nightfury]

July 17th, 2012, 09:26 PM

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saintm

July 18th, 2012, 05:50 AM

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:banana:

sunod sunod na 'to.. pwede sila gumawa ng cyber corridor mula Lingayen-Dagupan-Urdaneta :banana::banana::banana:

[nightfury]

July 18th, 2012, 06:30 AM

tama ka dyan...kung sa Lingayen may e-Cybertron, sa Dagupan may Sutherland...sana magkaroon na din sa Urdaneta at Rosales :cheers1:

saintm

July 18th, 2012, 07:58 AM

Meron na po sa Urdaneta! hindi ko lang alam kung ano pangalan ng mga small BPO companies, hindi nga lang ganun ka big time pero marami na sila employees ha. may cousin ako nagwowork telemarketing yung work nila ha :)

saintm

July 18th, 2012, 03:52 PM

Dagupan Bangus Now A Brand

DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan — This city has started branding its Dagupan Bangus to distinguish it from other milkfish products in the market and bid for a bigger local and global patronage for its distinct taste. Mayor Benjamin S. Lim said yesterday that putting the Dagupan Bangus in a class of its own is a long-time dream of the people of the city who continue to take pride in the quality of their fish production amid the start of operation of the Fish Processing Plant in Bonuan Binloc. “Our city’s bangus must be categorized to command a better price,” said Lim, adding that labeling their product will differentiate it from those coming from fish kill areas. (Liezle Basa Iñigo)

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/365947/dagupan-bangus-now-a-brand

saintm

July 18th, 2012, 04:06 PM

Alaminos eyes rainwater collection system

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

July 18th, 2012, 06:25 PM

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Alaminos City is a national finalist in the Best LGU implementer of the National Literacy Program Awards (component city category). Members of the Board of Judges visited the city on Monday to personally look into the accomplishments of the city. City Mayor Hernani A. Braganza (right, holding microphone) expressed elation over the new recognition. The other four contenders are the cities of Balanga in Bataan, Malaybalay in Bukidnon, Tabako in Albay, and Tuguegarao. Awarding is set on September. (photo by rolanaoe/PIA-Pangasinan)

saintm

July 18th, 2012, 06:30 PM

Eastern Petroleum sales hit P3.45 billion in 2011

MANILA, July 18 (PNA) -- Oil firm Eastern Petroleum Corporation reported hitting P3.45 billion for the whole year of 2011 which is an improvement of 9.3% than its 2010 sales of P3.15 billion.

Eastern Chairman & CEO Fernando L. Martinez said that P3.45 billion sales as submitted to the Bureau of International Revenue, Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Energy was the highest in its 15 year history and will serve as its strong foundation in improving its market share with the roll- out of additional gasoline stations expected to hit 100 by the end of 2013.

Net income ,however, reached P41 million, below its P100 million target after charging extra ordinary expenses related to its aggressive property acquisitions.

The board decided to declare 50% stock dividends out of unappropriated earnings on record as of December 31, 2011 to be paid to shareholders.

Eastern has authorized capital of P500 million and with its various expansions, is expected to increase its authorized capitalization to P1 billion within the year.

Meantime, because of the lower average price per liter for the first half of the year, Eastern's sales is below the first half of 2011 but is expected to recover in the 2nd half because of price recovery and opening of new stations in Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Palawan and Pangasinan for Luzon, Cebu and Southern Leyte in the Visayas and South Cotabato, Sarrangani, Agusan Del Norte and Surigao.

This expansion is part of its push to boost its presence in least served areas of the country, thereby contributing in market efficiencies beneficial to consumers.

Eastern is aggressively marketing Euro IV compliant diesel which, despite of its 90% reduction in sulfur content and better for the environment, will only become mandatory in the country by 2016.

In this connection, the reduction of carbon emissions will be the focal point of Eastern and the Independent Power Produces Asssociation members’ program supportive of Clean Air Act and the government’s program to reduce health related sickness attributable to air pollution.

Eastern’s logistics and retail expansions in the Visayas and Mindanao are continuing with land acquisitions in General Santos City, an on going site acquisition in Cebu and another strategic area in Luzon for use as an oil terminal.

Additional 30 new sites have been identified and expected for completion in the first half of 2013. These are all part of its P500 million capital expenditures for 2012, financed by both internally generated revenue and bank credits early reported by the company at the beginning of the year. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=3&rid=439751

saintm

July 18th, 2012, 06:32 PM

Governor enacts Pangasinan's environment, health codes

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, July 18 (PNA) -- Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. signed into law Wednesday two major regulatory ordinances passed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) that would bolster the provincial government’s campaign to ensure a balanced ecology and a healthier life for residents.

Signed in the present of SP members led by Vice Governor Jose Calimlim Jr. was Provincial Ordinance No. 159-2012, otherwise known as “Pangasinan Environment Code of 2012;” and Provincial Ordinance No. 162-2012, or the “Health and Sanitation Code of the Province of Pangasinan.”

After six years in the legislative mill, the Environment Code was passed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan last July 2 this year following a series of public hearing that drew mass support from local leaders and residents.

Authored by 2nd district board member Von Mark Mendoza who chairs the SP environment committee, the environment code was first introduced by then board member Alice Pulido and Vice Gov. Marlyn Primicias-Agabas, now a congresswoman representing the province’s sixth district.

The code delineates the limits and extent on the use of the province’s natural resources and provides the specific guidelines in “preserving the resilience of nature through a management system that will foster human dignity and enable people to provide for their economic, social and physical well-being.”

Mendoza said the code strengthens the capability of the various local government units (LGUs) in protecting the environment as it reconciles the modes of implementation of programs and activities aimed at promoting a sustainable and balanced ecology.

As approved, the code facilitates the adoption and implementation of environment protection measures agreed upon by the national government and LGUs of the province under an inter-LGU arrangement for greater uniformity and effectiveness in environmental protection.

On the other hand, the health and sanitation code authored by SP Members Jeremy Agerico Rosario, Angel Baniqued and Mendoza, serves as the guidepost in regulating food-based industries, especially agricultural and marine products, livestock, swine, poultry, and water, among others.

The code enacted on July 16 also covers hospitals, hotel and recreation facilities, beauty clinics and parlors as well as burial grounds, sewerage and other establishments and commodities catering to the public.

Any person who wishes to work in the said establishments is required to secure health certificate first from the Local Health Office before employment.

Likewise, owners of food establishments and food manufacturers are required to secure Sanitary Permit by submitting the following requirements: vermin abatement program, receipt for payments of Sanitary Permit Fee; microbiological examination of water source and health certificate of employees. The code requires that sanitary permit must be posted in conspicuous places.

The code further prohibits smoking in all food and food manufacturing establishments.

Among the environment code’s objectives include: the promotion of principles of accountability, involvement, awareness and responsibility for sustainable development and protection of the environment among the province’s LGUs.

The code, according to Mendoza, shall allocate the cost of environmental protection and restoration equitably.

“This is a monumental piece of legislation,” said 6th District Board Member Alfonso C. Bince Jr., the longest serving lawmaker of Pangasinan.

As a regulatory measure, the code provides for a solid waste management plan that will address the problem on the use of plastic, especially by those in the retail business.

“The enactment of the twin ordinance clearly buttresses the initiatives of the governor on sustainable environment and healthy public life,” Rosario said. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=439921

saintm

July 19th, 2012, 07:02 PM

Court junks stay order petition on franchise sale

THE COURT of Appeals (CA) has junked the request for a stay order on the sale of several franchises of the defunct Pantranco North Express, Inc. to a group of affiliated bus firms.

In a resolution promulgated on June 28, the CA’s eighth division denied the petition for a temporary restraining order filed by the Philippine Rabbit Bus Lines, Inc., Genesis Transport Service, Inc., and Pangasinan Solid North Transit, Inc. on the sale of the franchises of Pantranco.
Respondents were the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Land Transportation Office, Pantranco Employees Association (PEA), Pantranco Retrenched Employees Association (PREA), and the Hernandez family-owned bus firms First Luzon Transit Co., Bataan Transit Co., Inc., Luzon Cisco Transport, Inc., Pangasinan Five Star Bus Co. and Victory Liner, Inc.
The franchises expired in 1993 -- during which Pantranco underwent rehabilitation -- and were given to about 2,000 employees as retirement and separation benefits.
Through an auction conducted by the LTFRB, the former Pantranco employees -- represented by the PEA and PREA -- agreed to sell 489 franchises to the Hernandez group.
The LTFRB approved the revival of the franchises last month.
The petitioner-bus firms wanted to nullify the May 21, 2012 decision of the LTFRB, which allowed the extension of effectivity of the Pantranco franchises, arguing that the franchises had long expired.
The CA, however, said that it found no urgency and proof that the petitioners will suffer grave injustice or irreparable injury should there be no stay order on the LTFRB decision.
The court instead directed the respondents to file their comment on the petition.
APPEAL
Meanwhile, five other bus companies -- Dagupan Bus Lines, Partas Lines, Saulog Transit, GV Florida and Baliwag Transit -- wrote Transportation Secretary Manuel A. Roxas II last month to counter the revival of the franchise.
The Cabinet official afterwards suspended what he described as “Lazarus franchises,” saying these were merely resurrected.
The controversy prompted LTFRB members Samuel Julius B. Garcia and Manuel A. Iway to quit, particularly in response to Mr. Roxas’ challenge to resign to those who do not agree with his decision to suspend the sale of the 489 bus franchises to the Hernandez family.
The two officials have been replaced by Jaime Raphael Feliciano and Al Parreno.

http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Nation&title=Court-junks-stay-order-petition-on-franchise-sale&id=55487

saintm

July 19th, 2012, 07:09 PM

Senior Citizen Center now fully accredited

Dagupan City – The Senior Citizen Center of the Federation of Senior Citizens Association of Dagupan has been officially recognized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) after satisfactorily complying with the minimum standards for accreditation last April 11.
Social Welfare Officer III Fritzie C. Barrameda cited the more than P1.7 million budget appropriated by Mayor Benjamin S. Lim to the Federation of the Senior Citizens affairs for 2012 as a great help in promoting the senior citizens’ rights and privileges and in implementing their programs and services, including the maintenance and needed equipment in the center.
Barrameda also noted the stewardship of the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs under Felipe C. Siapno and lawyer Cornelia M. Espanol; who has been elected for another term as president of the federation due to her efficiency in carrying out the programs and services and in realizing their vision, mission, and goals as indicated in their board resolution and by-laws along with the photo documentation displayed in the center.
She said the other factor considered by the accrediting body is that the center operates from Monday to Friday and is personally managed by the president and the officers of the association in close coordination with the designated city social welfare and development officer’s focal person.
Monthly meetings are scheduled once a month with the 31 Barangay Senior Citizens Association (BSCA) which served as an avenue for updates, discussion of activities, issues, concerns and problems encountered by the association.
The association also generated a .50% funds from their respective barangays as well as through membership, income generating project (pharmacy for senior citizens), donations, pledges and solicitations.
The group in collaboration with the city government also participates in special events, conducts lakbay aral, maintains pharmacy for senior citizens, grants mortuary cash assistance, provides counseling and stress debriefing. The center has a wholesome air- conditioned conference room for meetings and sessions.
Barrameda likewise noted that the center is ideally located at the heart of the city and is near the City Social Welfare Office. It is equipped with a clinic and rest area, basic medicine kit and pharmacy.
“As your Senior Citizen Center is now accredited, we encourage you to work towards achieving exemplary quality services provided to the elderly and their relatives,” underscored Thelsa P. Biolena, director IV, standards bureau of DSWD. (CIO-Joseph C. Bacani)

http://www.facebook.com/notes/d-dagupan-dream/senior-citizen-center-now-fully-accredited/403567659680899

saintm

July 19th, 2012, 07:15 PM

Mall exhibit tour to broaden understanding of DepEd’s K to 12 program

MANILA, July 19 (PNA) -- The Department of Education (DepEd) will hold a series of interactive mall exhibits to raise awareness about its K to12 basic education curriculum reform program dubbed GO! Education (Greater Opportunities! Education).

The tour will kick off at The Block Atrium Activity Center in SM North EDSA on July 27.

DepEd has partnered with the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), United States Agency International Development (USAID) and the Philippine Business for Education (PBED) for the exhibit which will also be held at SM malls in Pampanga, Pangasinan, Iloilo, Cebu and Davao.

“With the interactive exhibit, we hope the public would understand how our GO! Education program could help provide solutions to increase the competency of our public school teachers, improve our basic education curriculum to be at par with global standards and build more classrooms and other learning facilities with the help of both public and private partners,” said DepEd Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC.

The exhibit will be divided into three walk-through sections. Go! Teachers! tackles the problems, existing policies and solutions to produce highly competent teachers; Go! K to 12! offers a look at the new basic education curriculum and what it aims to achieve while Go! Classroom! talks about addressing the problem of classroom shortages.

During the exhibit kick-off, GO! Education ambassadors will be on hand to expound on the features and benefits of the K to12 education program.

Public school teacher Lou Sabrina Ongkiko of the Culiat Elementary School in Quezon City will talk about teacher training, mother of five Peachie Flaviano will answer parents’ concerns on the two additional years of high school while DepEd-Bicol Assistant Regional Director Diosdado San Antonio will discuss how the government promotes the public-private partnership scheme to build much needed classrooms.

“I know that some people are still skeptical about this, but with small steps, we at the Department of Education believe that we’ll be able to move towards greater opportunities through a reformed educational system,” Luistro added. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=1&rid=440190

saintm

July 19th, 2012, 07:16 PM

Pangasinan State University steadfast in expansion program
By Lilia M. Micua

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, July 19 (PNA)--The Pangasinan State University (PSU) has expanded many times over the last 33 years in fulfilling its mission of giving quality and affordable collegiate education to the youth of the province.

This was disclosed by Dr. Victoriano Estira,PSU president during the university's 33rd foundation anniversary through a university-wide celebration from July 16 to 20 at the PSU main campus here.

Governor Amado Espino Jr., was represented by Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim, as the guest of honor during the anniversary day celebration Wednesday in Lingayen.

Estira said the latest expansion was the PSU Alaminos thru the support of the city government headed by Mayor Hernani Braganza that started three years ago, enrolling more than 1,500 students todate.

She said that PSU is set to open its college of law next year and its college of medicine in 2014.

At the same time, Estira announced that PSU has adjusted its tuition fee rates a little as some private schools in Dagupan and Pangasinan are complaining that the university is charging low tuition fee rates.

He said with low tuition fee rates, parents have no other recourse but to send their children to PSU where they can save much while their kids are being given quality education.

This move, he said, pleased private schools in the province because the PSU is not competing as they are its partners in giving quality education to the youth of Pangasinan.

The PSU has its other campuses in Sta. Maria, Urdaneta City, Bayambang, San Carlos City, Binmaley and Infanta towns, aside from Lingayen and Alaminos City. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=12&rid=440224

saintm

July 19th, 2012, 07:20 PM

P11.25B ARIIP project in Pangasinan set for completion by year-end
July 18, 2012 11:34 pm
By Leonardo V. Micua
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, July 18 — Some 34,450 hectares of land in Pangasinan will soon be provided year-round irrigation water when the Agno River Integrated Irrigation Project (ARIIP) is completed by December this year.

The Regional Development Council–National Economic Development Authority (RDC-NEDA) said the project, implemented by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), was financed at a total cost of P11.25 billion sourced out from the country’s loan from China Import and Export Bank.

The project involved the construction of giant re-regulating pond to where water from the San Roque Multi-Purpose dam will be impounded, irrigation and drainage facilities and appurtenant structures of the Agno River Irrigation System (ARIS) and the Agno Dipalo River Irrigation System (ADRIS).

When completed, the re-regulating pond will store water being discharged by the SRMP when it is generating some 400 megawatts of electric power for the Luzon Grid.
Part of the total cost of the project financed the acquisition of row-of-way (ROW) for the irrigation canals and the organization and training of members of the 125 Farmers Irrigators Associations (FIAs) in 17 towns in eastern and central Pangasinan as well as in northern Tarlac and north-western Nueva Ecija.

RDC-NEDA said as of May this year, the project was already 83.03 percent complete.
When fully operational, it will enable farmers in Pangasinan to plant rice three times a year, instead of only once, boosting rice harvests in the province that is already considered third largest in the whole country. (PNA)
LDV/Lvm/rma

http://balita.ph/2012/07/18/p11-25b-ariip-project-in-pangasinan-set-for-completion-by-year-end/

lightz

July 20th, 2012, 02:34 AM

Cojuangco, Espino
inaugurate university in
Binalonan

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BINALONAN – The mayor here
said that Rep. Kimi Cojuangco (5th District, Pangasinan) and Pangasinan Governor Amado T.
Espino will be the guests of
honor on July 20 on the
blessings and inauguration of the
new campus of this town
operated University of Eastern Pangasinan.
Mayor Ramon V. Guico III, a
doctor of public management,
said the swanky university was
his brainchild when he submitted
a dissertation in 2005 to then President Gloria M. Arroyo,
former Speaker Jose de Venecia,
then Mayor Ramon N. Guico, Jr.,
and this town’s officials.
“Since then the dream of
establishing a university for Binalonan came into reality,” the
young looking mayor stressed.
Guico said that with the support
of World Citi (umbrella of WCC Aviation Company, WCC Aeronautical School, World Citi Colleges, and World Citi Medical
Center) President Dr. Arlyn V.
Guico and Board Chairman former
Mayor Guico, Jr., he envisioned
to share his wealth of
experiences in academic leadership through the birth of a
local university financed and
sponsored by the municipal
government.
read more>>> http://wwwmortzcortigoza.blogspot.com/2012/07/cojuangco-espino-inaugurate-university.html?m=1

saintm

July 20th, 2012, 06:02 AM

Cojuangco, Espino
inaugurate university in
Binalonan

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read more>>> http://wwwmortzcortigoza.blogspot.com/2012/07/cojuangco-espino-inaugurate-university.html?m=1

Ang yaman talaga ng mga Guico!! May airline, sariling airport, may shool, may hospital, holding firm etc

Dapat magtayo narin sila ng branch "World Citi Medical Center" sa Binalonan!!!

yun nalang ang kulang :banana::banana::banana::banana:

makalasyan

July 20th, 2012, 06:47 AM

saintm

July 20th, 2012, 07:51 AM

ano yung nakita kong Medical City sa may calasiao junction right beside metrobank? affiliated ba yun sa medical city in manila? i also wonder if its a fully operational hospital or parang clinic lang.

Satellite Clinic po, Medical city diagnostic center. May mga doctors rin at gumagawa ng minor operations, kapag kelangan ng confinement ililipat po nila ang patient sa Medical City Pasig

Dati may news na balak nila magtayo ng Medical City Hospital sa Pangasinan naghahanap sila ng business partner, baka hindi pa nag materialize.

Priority pa nila ngayon yung Medical City Hospital sa Clark

phoenicians

July 20th, 2012, 04:29 PM

Satellite Clinic po, Medical city diagnostic center. May mga doctors rin at gumagawa ng minor operations, kapag kelangan ng confinement ililipat po nila ang patient sa Medical City Pasig

Dati may news na balak nila magtayo ng Medical City Hospital sa Pangasinan naghahanap sila ng business partner, baka hindi pa nag materialize.

Priority pa nila ngayon yung Medical City Hospital sa Clark

:)..oo nga napansin ko siya one time ng mapadaan ako going to Calasiao..thanks for the info...hopefully mag prosper siya esp.sa dagupan area sana siya..:)

saintm

July 20th, 2012, 05:00 PM

:)..oo nga napansin ko siya one time ng mapadaan ako going to Calasiao..thanks for the info...hopefully mag prosper siya esp.sa dagupan area sana siya..:) Sa calasiao nalang dapat itayo para less opposition, sigurado kapag sa dagupan yan noisy nanaman mga mayari ng mga hospitals :lol::lol::lol:

saintm

July 20th, 2012, 05:51 PM

Pangasinan State University partners with a Thai university
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Friday 20th of July 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, July 20 (PIA) -- The Pangasinan State University (PSU) partnered with the Maejo University in Chiang Mai, Thailand to forge university sisterhood.

Dr. Chamnian Yosraj, president of the Maejo University came to Pangasinan to sign the memorandum of agreement with PSU President Victoriano Estira during the 33rd foundation anniversary of PSU on Wednesday.

Yosarj said the partnership will serve to deepen the relationship between the two institutions.

“We have a common role, common foundation and we have a common response to the need of our country to provide education and help our neighbor,” Yosraj said in his speech as guest of honor and speaker during the opening program.

He said he accepted the invitation because he would like to personally congratulate the leaders of PSU for “being able to manage a complex organization which provides high quality education,”

“Your success is our success. We will continue to support each other through mutual collaborative activities until we reach our goal,” he said.

In the same event, Yosraj was conferred with the title Doctor of Humanities (Honoris Causa) by Commissioner William Medrano of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Dr. Rey Agcaoili of CHED Region I and Estira.

Yosraj finished his degree in Business and Agricultural Technology at the Maejo Institute of Agricultural Technology in Thailand in 1977 but earned his master’s degree and doctorate degree in Animal Science at the University of the Philippines in Los Baños, Philippines in 1983 and 1990, respectively.

Vice Gov. Ferdinand Calimlim, representing Gov. Amado Espino Jr, said it is important to invest on the education of students and the youth.

He later challenged PSU to always be at par with the best universities of the world.

Meanwhile, Estira extended his heartfelt thanks to Yosraj and all the men and women of PSU who made the university “one of the most prominent and progressive universities in the entire country today.”

Anchoring on the theme ‘journey towards global excellence, Estira said PSU’s journey will continue and the administration will fulfill its promise to deliver affordable but quality education for everyone. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411342681404

saintm

July 21st, 2012, 07:20 AM

saintm

July 21st, 2012, 07:23 AM

A NICE PLACE TO STAY IN HUNDRED ISLANDS PANGASINAN

July 20, 2012

A nice place to stay while visiting Hundred Islands
There are a number of places where you can stay while visiting Hundred Islands Park in Pangasinan. We chose Villa Antolin because they were for us a triple AAA place. Our triple AAA stands for Afordable, Acceptable to our standards and Accomodating to our requests. There are some other places cheaper than Villa Antolin but they are not located by the shoreline. Antolin was ideally located close to the boat wharf where you would need to go to take a motorized banca to the islands. It had a nice view from the 2nd floor balcony of the islands and was overall clean.

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The Boat Wharf where you get your ride to Hundred Islands. Just a 2 minute walk from Villa Antolin.
They had a restaurant on the ground floor which also doubles as a function room for conferences. The food they served us for breakfast and lunch was delicious. My son and I now have a continuous craving for Alaminos longaniza. Although the menu is really based on what was available in the market that morning or the fishermans catch of the day. As is the case with most provincial hotels / places like this they will only cook the food once you order it. Which for some people is preferable as against food that has been sitting in the freezer for days. So take this as a Tip: order your food an hour before,then relax in your room and have the staff call you when your food is ready.

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A view of Hundred Islands and a sunrise from the 2nd floor balcony of Villa Antolin

The mini garden in front of Villa Antolin. A cool place to hang out in the afternoon.
We had booked reservations to Villa Antolin while still in Manila. My daughter and wife had facilitated this through text messaging and e.mail. All information was from their online website. Our original room was big but the airconditioner could not cool the room adequately so we requested for a transfer which they gladly did. The room we were transfered to was smaller but definetly cooler.

For looking for a place to stay while visiting Hundred Islands I would definetly recomend Villa Antolin.

http://saldua.wordpress.com/2012/07/20/a-nice-place-to-stay-in-hundred-islands-pangasinan-11-2/

saintm

July 21st, 2012, 07:25 AM

Goldilocks dine carmen

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saintm

July 21st, 2012, 07:27 AM

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Fishers' wives in Dagupan City provided with alternative livelihood
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Friday 20th of July 2012

DAGUPAN CITY, July 20 (PIA) -- Around 70 housewives of fishers in the city were provided alternative livelihood after the demolition of fishpens in the city’s rivers almost two years ago.

The city government, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment, trained the housewives in barangays Salapingao and Pugaro to prepare bangus nuggets, bangus empanada, bangus quekiam, fish siomai, and bangus satsumage.

The housewives, who were grouped as an association, received kitchen utensils including a multipurpose meat grinder, stove with gas tank, and a weighing scale.

City Mayor Benjamin Lim said he fulfilled his promise to help displaced fishers to find alternative livelihood.

In a report from the City Information Office, the housewives signified their willingness to undergo another training on cooking on a commercial scale.

Emma Molina, city agriculturist, said the city will supervise the teaching of these housewives and will give them the opportunity to market their products in schools and in canteens offering specialty products.

A church community was also tapped to assist the city in shaping the attitudes of the participants and in changing their way of life so that they will learn how to work as one and develop their skills together, said Molina. (ANL/VHS-PIA 1, Pangasinan with reports from CIO)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411342687083

saintm

July 21st, 2012, 07:31 AM

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saintm

July 21st, 2012, 02:21 PM

Proudly Dagupan's Best co-chair Bing Castillo and Logo Design Competition chairman Councilor Red Erfe Mejia presents to the media the five finalists of the logo design competition.

The 23 entries were judged according to originality, design and composition, and message conveyed.

The judges are Mel W. Aguinaldo, creative director of Campaigns and Grey; Mon R. Pineda, creative director of Campaigns and Grey; and DTI program specialist Natalie B. Dalaten.

Also in the picture is City Tourism Officer Mary Rose Teng Mejia, chairman evaluation and accreditation committee.

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saintm

July 21st, 2012, 02:23 PM

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saintm

July 21st, 2012, 02:34 PM

Stspeterpaul Parish Calasiao Pangasinan

Convent Kitchen: The site of the 18th century Synod of Calasiao - has an excellent example of a separate kitchen structure. Parish of Sts. Peter and Paul in Calasiao, Pangasinan was declared as National Cultural Treasures and UNESCO Worl Heritage Sites as one of the best preserved Baroque Churches in the Philippines. Calasiao, the second town in Pangasinan founded by the Dominicans, was established as a vicarrate by the Dominican Provincial Chapter of 1588 under the patronage of St. Dominic. It was originally known as Gabon, the name of a barrio adjacent to the actual Poblacion. The missionaries however, encountered so much hostilities at Gabon that they decided to transfer to Calasiao. Calasiao is a corruption of " Calasian" which means a place of "lightning's". The Provincial Chapter of 1596 placed the parish under the patronage of St. Paul but from the year 1621, it became the parish of St. Peter and Paul. The first parish priest of this town was Fr. Juan Maldonado de San Pedro Martir. The Parish Church complex is the site of historical events of the Palaris revolt (January 1765) and the First Synod in 18th century.

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makalasyan

July 21st, 2012, 04:07 PM

Satellite Clinic po, Medical city diagnostic center. May mga doctors rin at gumagawa ng minor operations, kapag kelangan ng confinement ililipat po nila ang patient sa Medical City Pasig

Dati may news na balak nila magtayo ng Medical City Hospital sa Pangasinan naghahanap sila ng business partner, baka hindi pa nag materialize.

Priority pa nila ngayon yung Medical City Hospital sa Clark

ah i see....thanks miss saintm. how about yung airport sa alaminos? ano na update dun?

saintm

July 22nd, 2012, 10:58 AM

no recent update yet, hindi pa ako nagagawi lately.. yung bridge po sa calasiao malapit na ba matapos?

saintm

July 22nd, 2012, 11:02 AM

Dagupan bakeries, pastry shops survive despite stiff competition
Homegrown businesses rely on loyal clients, unique products
By: Yolanda Sotelo
Inquirer Northern Luzon
12:58 am | Sunday, July 22nd, 2012

ESTRELLA Andaya and her butterfly and rosette pastries. Photo By Yolanda Sotelo, Inquirer Northern Luzon
DAGUPAN CITY—In Pangasinan’s major commercial center, homegrown bakeries and pastry shops have been surviving amid competition from commercial chains by relying on their loyal clients and unique products developed by their families.
Among these shops are the Eats by Ella, which specializes in pastries, and Rebecca’s Cassava Cake and Bake House, which sells native rice cakes perfected in the family’s kitchen. The city government has included these in the list of local products that it would support and market under the label “Dagupan’s Best Products.”
Estrella Andaya, 74, owner of Eats by Ella, found success in her butterfly- and rose-shaped pastries, pastillas de leche and pecan tarts that have attracted even top government officials and entertainment personalities.
“I even got orders that were given as gifts to [former] President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and even the late [Manila Archbishop Jaime] Cardinal Sin,” she says.
She uses a recipe her mother Azucena Melecio, 97, developed.
“I used to watch my mother bake butterfly-shaped pastries as a young girl. I learned how to make them myself and gave them out as gifts to friends and relatives during special occasions. Soon after, many were asking where they could buy these,” Andaya says.
Her friends and relatives loved her pastries and encouraged her to turn her hobby into a business.
By word of mouth from satisfied customers, Andaya’s pastries gained a client base. She never sells her pastries in stores or supermarkets, and makes them only when orders are placed.
“This could be the reason why many customers buy my products because if they give them away as gifts, they are unique as they can’t be bought in supermarkets or other places,” she says.
Andaya plans to expand her products’ designs by looking for unique pastry molds in the United States.

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“Some customers are looking for other designs so I am buying molds in the shapes of angels, hearts, Christmas trees and teddy bears, especially for children,” she says.
While she considers her pastry business to be on a commercial scale, Andaya has only two workers helping her produce the sweets.
She regrets that none of her four children want to take over the business. But her workers, she says, know the recipe and she hopes they could continue what she has started so the business would flourish.
Mother’s touch
Like most successful food businesses, Rebecca’s Cassava Cake and Bake House started with a mother preparing snacks for her growing children.
Rebecca Mamorno, 68, remembers baking cassava cake for her children in the mid-1980s. Friends who came for visits were also served with the native cake.
“They liked my cake and asked me to bake some for their families. They encouraged me to bake more and make it a business. On weekdays, I would prepare one or three trays after office hours, then bake in the early morning and bring the cassava cake to the office,” says Mamorno, a former government employee.
On weekends, she baked more trays of cassava cake and went around the public market to sell to market vendors and friends, food establishments in the city and employees of a gasoline station near the family’s sari-sari store. Soon, she added glutinous rice cakes to her products.
Her son, Matthew, who is now running the business, says his mother started the business with a few kilograms of cassava and rice.
It was in 1988 when Mamorno decided to avail of early retirement from government service and focus on making her business grow. It flourished when in 1993, she put up a bakery that also offered ensaymada, cinnamon bread, hopia, Spanish bread and polvoron cookies that earned a loyal following.
“I did not expect that it will be successful. When I started to bake, it was just for my family and friends,” she says.
While the bakery’s production grew bigger, Matthew says they continue to bake just enough—around 50 cassava cake boxes on ordinary days and more on special occasions like Christmas and local fiesta celebrations.
Since there are no preservatives added to their cakes, those who order to bring to other provinces and even abroad are asked when they are leaving so these would be baked before they leave. The products have a shelf life of only two to three days, or four if refrigerated.
Mamorno may not be directly in control of the business now, but she still continues to bake egg pies and cupcakes. Major decisions are done through consultations among her children, she says.
Learning the intricacies of any business, ensuring product quality and passion would lead to success, she adds.
“Start small and learn lessons along the way. If you start big, you may commit big mistakes and it would be financially painful,” Mamorno says.

http://business.inquirer.net/72587/dagupan-bakeries-pastry-shops-survive-despite-stiff-competition

saintm

July 23rd, 2012, 05:35 PM

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Pinoy co-hosts ‘EB’ Indonesia
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Manila, Philippines – THE Indonesian franchise of “Eat Bulaga” has already caused quite a stir among social media networks just six days after its pilot broadcast on July 16. And one of the reasons for the show’s immediate impact is the lone Filipino among its 14 hosts – Leo Consul.

A native of Bolinao, Pangasinan, Leo is a Communication Arts graduate of UP Baguio who has been carving out a career in Indonesia since 2011.

He tried his luck in Jakarta after deciding that the entertainment industry in the Philippines was too crowded for him.

“Sa kabilang network (ABSCBN Regional Group) po ako dati. Local tv host po sa Baguio. Di po ako confident sa tindi ng competition dyan satin eh,” Leo tweeted in response to numerous inquiries from fans who want to know his background.

Given that Indonesia has become a second home for celebrities like Christian Bautista and acoustic singer Sabrina, it is a logical destination for any Filipino entertainer who wants to make a name for himself.

In Leo’s case, it does look like he has found his niche there. Aside from being a TV host, Leo has also recorded an album as a member of the dance/R & B vocal trio RiS3 (pronounced as “rise”). Determined to make it to the top, the group lives by the motto, “Success doesn’t go to you, you go to it. RiS3 and chase the dream!” which is included in their Twitter profile description.

But hosting seems to be Leo’s primary calling as his inclusion in the “Eat Bulaga” “dabarkads” (called “bulagang”) has generated a lot of responses from Twitter where he now has 1,086 followers.

http://www.tempo.com.ph/2012/pinoy-co-hosts-eb-indonesia/

librero

July 24th, 2012, 04:41 AM

wow! ang galing...

Eat Bulaga franchise in Indonesia? nakakatuwa naman... :banana::banana:

ISwitch

July 24th, 2012, 10:43 AM

ano na balita sa SM Dagupan at Puregold Bayambang, may balita na ba? May render na rin ba yung SM Dagupan?

hermss347

July 24th, 2012, 12:54 PM

ano na balita sa SM Dagupan at Puregold Bayambang, may balita na ba? May render na rin ba yung SM Dagupan?

balita ko kanina done deal na un lot ni ctd na katabi ng sm :)100emeplus:)by october pa ata uumpisahan:)

makalasyan

July 24th, 2012, 02:20 PM

no recent update yet, hindi pa ako nagagawi lately.. yung bridge po sa calasiao malapit na ba matapos?

next year pa matatapos tulay...yung old market sisimulan na rin, nagco-construct na sila temporary stalls sa central school. andaming construction sa town proper. pag dumaan ka dun mula harap ng market hanggang tulay parang war zone. sobrang maputik, tapos parating na naman ang baha. until now wala pa ring footbridge :bash:

saintm

July 24th, 2012, 03:11 PM

next year pa matatapos tulay...yung old market sisimulan na rin, nagco-construct na sila temporary stalls sa central school. andaming construction sa town proper. pag dumaan ka dun mula harap ng market hanggang tulay parang war zone. sobrang maputik, tapos parating na naman ang baha. until now wala pa ring footbridge :bash:

Wala ba silang balak gawing commercial area yung central school?

pasaway talaga ang mga teachers dya ayaw pagpa relocate ng bagong campus.. paano lagi baha walang klase at sumeweldo sila.. pambihirang mga teacher.. bwwwsis@@@t!!! Kaloka

saintm

July 24th, 2012, 03:11 PM

wow! ang galing...

Eat Bulaga franchise in Indonesia? nakakatuwa naman... :banana::banana:

Yup na feature pa nga sa chikka minute now lang sa 24Oras GMA7

saintm

July 24th, 2012, 03:14 PM

Medical facility for pregnant mothers inaugurated in San Nicolas
By April Montes
Tuesday 24th of July 2012
SAN NICOLAS, Pangasinan, July 24 (PIA) -- The provincial government urged residents here to give importance to the healthcare of pregnant mothers as it inaugurated the Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care building and Lying-in and Maternity Clinic in this town, July 17.

Governor Amado Espino Jr. asked local officials, medical officers, and other concerned authorities to give attention to pregnant mothers, saying it is the duty of public servants to know their needs.

“Mothers and their babies deserve this kind of help and attention,” he said.

This call of Gov. Espino is in consonance with the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of reducing infant mortality rates and improving maternal and child health care.

Dr. Benito Arca, assistant regional director of the Department of Health (DOH), echoed the governor’s call, saying, “Let us celebrate life by taking care of pregnant mothers and letting them give birth in a hospital.”

He advised the townsfolk of San Nicolas and all public servants to take care of the medical facility.

“Alagaan ang building, asikasuhin ang lahat ng pupunta at bigyan nang importansya may pera man o wala as the poorest deserves the best (Take care of the building, entertain all who will go here and give them importance whether they have money or not as the poorest deserves the best),” Arca stressed.

As this developed, Mayor Leoncio Saldivar III of San Nicolas thanked the provincial government for the construction of the lying-in and maternity clinic as he proudly noted that San Nicolas was among the first recipients of the project. (ANL/AMM-PIA 1, Pangasinan with reports from PIO)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1941343017510

phoenicians

July 24th, 2012, 03:17 PM

balita ko kanina done deal na un lot ni ctd na katabi ng sm :)100emeplus:)by october pa ata uumpisahan:)

:)...yes correct hermss done deal na lahat yan at tama by Oct.ang umpisa ng GB ng SM Dagupan:banana:

saintm

July 24th, 2012, 03:18 PM

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Sailing on a hobie cat
Anne A. Jambora, Asia News Network (Philippine Daily Inquirer) | Travel | Tue, July 24 2012, 1:16 PM

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Jun Villanueva (left) with his crew, the Olympian athlete Nestor Soriano. Their team took home the first place trophy in Leg 1 of this year’s Philippine Hobie Challenge in Palawan. (Philippine Daily Inquirer/The Philippine Hobie Challenge)

It’s just you, a 30-knot wind whipping your body and the open sea.

Like a rollercoaster, the sailboat bounces up and down the two-meter waves. You give it a firm grip to keep from falling into the sea, and shift your weight to keep the sailboat from flipping over. A miscalculation could mean the sea swallowing you whole.

With your adrenaline shooting up at an all-time high and your brain processing too much information, you don’t have time to think about sharks and other potentially deadly forms of sea life. Or do you?

“Whenever you’re in the water, sharks will always cross your mind,” said Jun Villanueva, smiling. Villanueva, hobie cat competitive sailor, has been sailing for 10 years. Although he has never encountered a shark, he becomes animated when he talks about sightings of pilot whales, dolphins, manta rays and sea turtles.

Sailing, a relatively young sport in the country, he said, is slowly attracting more Filipinos. On the competitive level, the annual Philippine Hobie Challenge now has 50 per cent Filipinos and 50 per cent international competitors.

Sailing is an incredibly strenuous sport. It demands that your entire body be in good shape, and if it’s not, it will be in a few weeks. With just a harness and a hook attached to the boat to keep you from straying too far when you fall—and everybody falls off, just like every boat flips over—you’ll need strong arms and legs and a firm grip to keep your balance as you constantly shift.

And, oh those sheets (ropes used to control the sail) are really heavy, too, especially when up against a strong wind.

From your upper body to your midsection all the way down to your toes, sailing will give you a complete body workout.

Sailing for 10 hours

“If you get a lot of wind, you’re exhausted after an hour. During light wind you can go on for two to three hours, depending on conditions.

During competitions, there was a time when we were sailing for 10-11 hours,” recalled Villanueva.

This year, the BlackBerry 12th Philippine Hobie Challenge held at El Nido, Palawan, last March attracted world-class athletes for the first time, such as World Champions Mick Butler and Natalie Hill. While there are many hobie challenges in the world, none is as unique as the Philippines’.

The Philippine Hobie Challenge is a long-distance adventure race, with sailors sailing between islands and natural rock formations, hopping from island to island on a five-leg course. International competitions usually follow the standard, triangle racecourse.

In February next year, the course will kick off at the Hundred Islands, Pangasinan, and end at Anvaya Cove, Subic. Although it’s not yet official, Butler, said Villanueva, has expressed interest in coming back.

Villanueva said his claim to fame was beating Butler in the first leg this year. Butler, who was probably used to a triangle course, barely made it to the Top 5. He did, however, win the succeeding four legs and still emerged overall champion of the Philippine Hobie Challenge.

This year, Villanueva said plans are already underway to get the youth interested in sailing. Youth camps and training centers will be set up, and will be formally launched at ROX, Bonifacio Global City, The Fort, in September.

Anyone can sail, he said, as long as there’s genuine interest in sailing. Villanueva said you will get wet a lot and flip over many times.

That’s just how the sport is. During this year’s competition, he said his boat flipped over at least three times. Getting the sailboat back up or yourself back on it is not easy, especially if the wind is strong.

Scary speed

The hobie is designed for racing. It is a very light sailboat with a huge sail. It will ride fast in perfect conditions. How fast? Maybe around 40 km an hour. Sure, that’s not a lot when you’re riding a car. But if you’re on a motorcycle, without a seatbelt, a 40 km per hour ride will give you a different experience. Better yet, try imagining yourself on a bicycle going downhill, hands off the break, until you reach that speed—a little terrifying, isn’t it?

“It is scary, especially on your first encounter with the open sea. You look back and you see the land disappear, and all you see is water, and the closest person sailing is about two miles away. It’s disconcerting. You want to hold on to that boat,” Villanueva said.

But take all the fear aside, and sailing is one of the best adventures you’ll probably experience, especially in the Philippines. Villanueva said he has been to so many islands in the country that he didn’t even know existed, islands that are undeveloped. Today, some of the remote islands they’ve been to are part of their outreach program, and they donate school materials whenever they can.

There are so many things you discover about your country when you’re sailing, he said, and you learn so much about yourself, too. In the end, he said, you just learn to roll with the punches.

Sailing is also a serious sport, so proper training is required. “Sailing is a lifetime of learning,” Villanueva said. “There’s the physics aspect—what’s the effect of wind on my sail; the navigation aspect—how do I get from this island to that island. You have to know how to look at the nautical chart, understand meteorology, the effects of tide and current, and so much more.”

http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/07/24/sailing-a-hobie-cat.html

saintm

July 24th, 2012, 03:19 PM

saintm

July 24th, 2012, 03:21 PM

2011 survey of enterprises to be conducted
By Monette H. Herrera
Tuesday 24th of July 2012
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, July 24 (PIA) -- The 2011 Survey of Enterprises in the Philippines will be conducted for the first time in the country.

National Statistics Office I (NSO-1) said the survey aims to collect financial data and other information to derive indicators on output, grossed fixed capital formation and value added to improve compilation of the Philippines System of National Accounts.

In Ilocos Region field operation of SEP will start this coming August with 246 sample establishments to include Ilocos Norte, 44; Ilocos Sur, 26; La Union, 41 and Pangasinan, 135.

NSO 1 Officer-in-Chief Imelda Buyuccan instructed provincial heads and their statisticians to attend the second level training with their enumerator on July 18 to 20 at the regional office here.

Since there are more sample establishments in Pangasinan, a third level training will be undertaken for the eight enumerators at the NSO provincial office in Calasiao, Pangasinan on July 23 to 25, Buyuccan said.

The second and third level training consist of manual processing.

They will be introduced to the use of SEC-I-View card and how to access the financial statements from the Securities and Exchange Commission, NSO 1 Statistician Officer III Art de Sola said.

The NSO provincial offices are encouraged to hold a meeting with their respondents to inform on the importance of SEP and overview of the data items to be furnished.

Likewise, they encourage the respondents to accomplish the questionnaire accurately and properly by authority under Commonwealth Act 591, an act to create a bureau of the census and statistic to consolidate activities of the government therein.

Data on SEP will be collected on October 15 nationwide for manual processing, Buyuccan said. (ANL/MHH-PIA 1 La Union with reports from NSO1)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1901343012033

saintm

July 24th, 2012, 03:22 PM

:)...yes correct hermss done deal na lahat yan at tama by Oct.ang umpisa ng GB ng SM Dagupan:banana:

Kasabay na ata nito yung sa Cabanatuan..

Katulad sa Dagupan 20 years in the making :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Malakas rin ang local retailers opposition dun

makalasyan

July 25th, 2012, 12:12 PM

Jovit Baldivino @ robinsons pangasinan (july 21)
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siya naman this sunday :lol:
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seriously, may fans ba talaga tong manyak na to? :lol:

phoenicians

July 25th, 2012, 01:20 PM

Kasabay na ata nito yung sa Cabanatuan..

Katulad sa Dagupan 20 years in the making :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Malakas rin ang local retailers opposition dun

:) ganun ba ms.saintm..grabeh ha:nuts:...tuloy na rin pala sa Cabanatuan..

balita ko yun daw gumawa sa SM Lanang at SM GenSan eh yun din ang gagawa sa SM Dagupan..i mean the design and the structures:)...

phoenicians

July 25th, 2012, 02:27 PM

After 10-yr negotiation, SM Prime to build mall in Cabanatuan City
MARC JAYSON CAYABYAB, GMA News July 5, 2012 4:35pm
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After a decade-long negotiation, SM Prime Holdings Inc. is finally pushing through with its plan to build a mall in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija.

The country’s largest mall developer has been eyeing to set up an SM City in Cabanatuan since 2002 but negotiations with the city government fell through reportedly due to stiff opposition from local mall operators.

SM Prime executive vice president Jeffrey Lim denied there was any opposition to the development in Cabanatuan.

Lim on Thursday told GMA News Online in an e-mail interview that negotiations were delayed because their initial plan to develop a property along Diversion Road in Cabanatuan was moving at a very slow pace.

“That’s why we just decided to put the project on hold until the market is there,” Lim said.

SM Prime then transferred its mall site to an 8.5-hectare commercial site along the National Highway in Barangay Hermogenes Concepcion, which became available in 2009, according to the company executive.

“This was more appropriate than the former property for a shopping mall type of development given its proximity to the city center and the infrastructure surrounding the area,” Lim noted.

The planned SM City Cabanatuan is a four-story building in a 1.8-hectare area. Some 2.4 hectares will be allocated for a transport terminal that includes a bus bay.

The six-month construction phase is expected to start this year.

A perspective of the project designed by architect Jose Siao Ling & Associates depicts the floor areas for the first three floors account for least 2.1 hectares, 1.8 hectares for the fourth floor, and 5,000 sqm for the roof deck.

Among the anchor tenants expected in the mall are SM Supermarket, SM Department Store, Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Pizza Hut, KFC, and Mang Inasal, BDO, Watsons, Ace Hardware, National Bookstore, Ideal Vision, Bench and Penshoppe.

SM City Cabanatuan will include a cyberzone, food court, fashion boutiques, shoe stores, bookstores, jewelry stores, novelty stores, cinemas and parking slots for hundreds of vehicles.

Controlled by the family of mall magnate Henry Sy Sr., SM Prime has negotiated with the Macapagal family and Roderick Perdigon for the acquisition of other lots in the proposed mall site adjacent to the Wheeltek Motor Display Center and NE Superbodega. Other business establishments in the area are Goodyear, Nissan, Yamaha, Petron and RCM Car Display Center.

SM Prime also owns a 25-hectare property in Cabanatuan’s Barangay Santa Arcadia. — VS, GMA News
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Mukhang mauuna pa ang SM Cabanatuan sa Sm Dagupan:)

saintm

July 25th, 2012, 03:52 PM

Mukhang mauuna pa ang SM Cabanatuan sa Sm Dagupan:)

Kasalanan naman yan ng mga local officials dyan sa dagupan.. masyado silang mabagal mag approve sobrang pa importante :lol::lol::lol:

saintm

July 25th, 2012, 03:54 PM

Robredo orders relief of 5 cops in regions for failure to stop jueteng

MANILA, July 25 (PIA) -- For their reported failure to stop jueteng or illegal numbers game operations in their areas of jurisdiction, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo has ordered the relief from their posts two Chiefs of Police (COPs) in Camarines Norte, two in Sorsogon and one in Pangasinan, a statement said on its website (dilg.gov.ph).

The DILG chief said his directive was part of the DILG-PNP’s one-strike policy campaign and recommendations made by Senior Police Assistant, Senior Superintendent Frank Penaflor Jr. following successful anti-gambling raids by agents from the DILG Office of Internal Security in said areas.

“We at the DILG and PNP have given ample and stern warnings to all PNP provincial directors and Chiefs of Police in various provinces, towns and cities in the country that we will implement the one-strike policy on illegal gambling against them,” Robredo said.

“And these five COPs from the various towns in Camarines Norte, Pangasinan and Sorsogon apparently have been either remiss in their jobs or have defied our policy. Others who will be remiss on their jobs or defy that policy shall suffer the same fate. And we will not hesitate in ordering their relief,” he added.

Robredo identified the relieved COPs as Senior Inspector Timothy S. Arciso Jr. of Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte; Supt. Allan O. Ramos of Daet City; Senior Inspector Dominick S. Poblete of Mapandan, Pangasinan; and Chief Inspector Erwin Doma of Castilla town and Senior Inspector Joselito Gapan, of Juban town, both in Sorsogon.

Thirteen persons allegedly employed by the Meridien Vista Gaming Corporation (MVGC) were arrested by OIS-DILG agents on June 28, 2012 in Purok 14, Poblacion, Sta. Elena town for violation of PD 1602 (as amended by RA 9287) while in the act of operating jueteng.

On June 29, 2012, 16 persons also allegedly employed by MVGC, were nabbed while reportedly operating jueteng at Purok 4, Bgy. Lag-on, Daet, also for operating jueteng.

Assorted gambling paraphernalia and cash bets amounting to P4,050 were seized in the Sta. Elena raid while P8,551.25 were seized in the Daet raid.

All the 29 arrested MVGC gambling personnel were charged for illegal gambling before the Camarines Sur Provincial Prosecutors’ Office last June 29.

During the July 9, 2012 anti-illegal gambling raid in Mapandan town in Pangasinan, the DILG agents nabbed six gambling personnel, seized gambling paraphernalia, and cash bets amounting to P7,544.00.

The six suspects had been charged with violation of PD 1602 as amended before the Pangasinan Provincial Prosecutors Office located in Dagupan City.

In the Sorsogon anti-gambling raid, DILG OIS agents arrested 41 gambling personnel, seized assorted jueteng paraphernalia, and confiscated P23,280 cash bets.

All the arrested suspects had been charged with violation of PD 1602 and were temporarily detained at the Castilla and Juban PNP Stations waiting for the commitment order from the local courts. (DILG/RJB/JCP-PIA NCR)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=261343178707

saintm

July 25th, 2012, 03:56 PM

P4.527-B NIA pond in Pangasinan nears finish
WEDNESDAY, 25 JULY 2012 19:15 ORLY GUIRAO / CORRESPONDENT
SAN MANUEL, Pangasinan—The standoff in the Panatag Shoal of the Kalayaan Group of Islands, a maritime territory claimed by both China and the Philippines, is not in any way affecting the completion of the 85-hectare irrigation reservoir of the 560-megawatt multipurpose San Roque power dam here. The reservoir costs P4.527 billion.

Already 95-percent complete, preparations are underway for the inauguration of the facility being built mainly from a $89.1-million soft loan with China Export-Import Bank.

The Chinese contractor, China Camce Engineering Ltd., which won the bidding at a contract price of $93.8 million, is now rushing up the installation of the electrical and mechanical systems for the giant pond’s valve gates and spillways, Reynaldo Mencias, project manager of the Agno River Integrated Irrigation Program (ARIIP), told the BusinessMirror. ARIIP is an adjunct agency of the Department of Agriculture.

“Except for the twin vital systems, the design of which was recently revised to conform with the volume of water intake and release, all major infrastructure works have been completed,” Mencias said.

The re-regulating pond that is expected to fully irrigate 34,450 hectares of farmlands on opposite banks of the Agno River covered under ARIIP will be commissioned in December 2012 in time for the second cropping season, Mencias said.

Once operational, the pond will increase crop yield and cropping intensity by 150 percent, according to a study by ARIIP.

The contractor started works on the project in early 2010 and latest reports said $80.02 million has been spent in finishing the sprawling pond structure, upstream Ogle weir, dam intakes, spillway and operation house buildings on both banks of the river.

Using the national government’s counterpart fund of P6.698 billion, ARIIP is rushing up the rehabilitation of 67.06 kilometers of existing main irrigation canals, along with 327.85 kilometers of lateral canals.

Some 280 kilometers of farm-to-market roads are also in simultaneous rehabilitation works in anticipation of the increased farming activities within ARIIP’s service area covering 28,207 farm families in 18 towns of Pangasinan.

At a total cost of P11.2 billion, ARIIP as an irrigation component of the San Roque multipurpose dam, started in November 2006. The project is expected to go on full-swing services on or before December 2013 with the completion of rehabilitation works on all of ARIIP’s facilities.

“As a reservoir, the re-regulating pond augments the dam’s flood prevention component as it will store 5 million cubic meters of water siphoned from the main dam structure,” Mencias said, adding the stored volume of water will be released for irrigation via the pond’s sluice way at an average of 300 cu. meter per second.

With the reservoir, the provincial government intends to siphon water from the facility to solve a water crisis now gripping households in 20 coastal towns of the province.

Provincial Administrator Rafael Baraan said a memorandum of agreement signed recently with the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) will allow the flow of at least 5 cu. cm. of water from the reservoir to the Pangasinan Bulk Water Supply Project which the provincial government has committed to build.

Under the scheme, the siphoned water will be rationed out to houses in towns and cities whose deep wells are now fast drying up and severely affected by salt-water intrusion.

On top of everything, Mencias said the reservoir will be a stable source of water needed in palay production, vegetable growing and root-crop farming.

http://businessmirror.com.ph/component/content/article/53-agri-commodities/30393-p4527-b-nia-pond-in-pangasinan-nears-finish

saintm

July 25th, 2012, 04:01 PM

2 Pangasinense soldiers in outstanding list

By Liway C. Manantan-Yparraguirre
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

LINGAYEN -- Two Pangasinense soldiers made it to the 2012 Search for Ten Outstanding Philippine Soldiers (Tops), an annual project of the Metrobank Foundation Inc. and the Rotary Club of Makati Metro.

The two awardees are Col. Raul Tangco, a native of Bayambang town and Senior Master Sgt. Augusto Reyes, who is from San Quintin in Eastern Pangasinan.

Tangco, dean of Academics of the Academic Group, Philippine Military Academy (PMA), was selected under the Technical and Administrative Service-Corps of Professors Category.

Reyes who was chosen under the Philippine Air Force Enlisted Personnel Category is currently the Overall Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Civil Military Operations.

The awarding ceremonies will be held on September 5.

Joining Tangco and Reyes under the Commissioned Officers category are Colonel Milfredo Melegrito from the Philippine Army (PA), Captain Erick Kagaoan from the Philippine Navy (PN), and Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Francisco Jr. from the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

The other awardees under the enlisted personnel category are Technical Sergeant Rolando Diomangay and Master Sergeant Juana Hernal, from the Philippine Army, Engineman Second Class Arce Balasbas and Engineman Third Class Ricky Burgos from the Philippine Navy, Senior Master Sergeant Augusto Reyes and Master Sergeant Emerito Angcao of the Philippine Air Force.

Governor Amado Espino Jr., himself a bemedalled retired police officer, congratulated the two outstanding soldiers for their dedication to serving their country and for the pride and honor they brought to their home province of Pangasinan.

In his letter to the governor, Metrobank Foundation Inc. president Aniceto Sobrepeña congratulated the Espino for the accomplishment of the two Pangasinenses. At the same time, he requested Espino to grant the two soldiers conferment and appropriate recognition after the awarding ceremonies of The Outstanding Filipinos. This is to further inspire our Philippine soldiers and the rest of the Armed Forces in Pangasinan.

Meanwhile, the Provincial Government through a resolution being passed by the Provincial Board, had been giving recognition to police officers in active service with the rank of Police Chief Superintendent and up.

A good number of Pangasinense police generals hold key positions in the Philippine National Police. (Sunnex)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pangasinan/local-news/2012/07/25/2-pangasinense-soldiers-outstanding-list-233974

saintm

July 26th, 2012, 05:51 AM

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Rescue airs Pangasinan special
(The Philippine Star) Updated July 26, 2012 12:00 AM Comments (0)

Host Arnold Clavio shares practical tips in Dagupan

MANILA, Philippines - For years, storms and typhoons have ravaged the province of Pangasinan, including Typhoon Emong back in 2009. The town of Sual was one of the most devastated areas in the province. But instead of becoming a hindrance, the local government took the brutal aftermath of Emong as an inspiration to come up with its own rescue team. Today, the local government is the one eagerly responding to emergency situations in and around the 19 barangays of Pangasinan and neighbouring towns.

Tonight, as part of the month-long second anniversary special of GMA 7’s Rescue, join Arnold Clavio and meet the dedicated individuals behind Pangasinan’s rescue team.

Witness some of the team’s most memorable and most gripping rescue efforts starting off with the rescue operation of an entire family as a full-grown mango tree knocked over their house. In another incident, witness how the group responds to a vehicular accident involving a bus that left more than 14 people injured.

Meanwhile, following the success in Davao, the team of Rescue in coordination with the GMA Regional TV group, visited Dagupan City for another leg of its disaster preparedness seminar. At the height of Typhoon Ferdie, the team, led by Clavio, went all the way to Dagupan to give Pangasinenses a seminar featuring useful and practical tips on how to stay safe in times of calamities on top of the Kapuso Barangayan held in Barangay Pogo Grande.

Rescue airs Thursday nights after Saksi.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=831220&publicationSubCategoryId=70

saintm

July 26th, 2012, 06:00 AM

Information to Empower Filipinos
NGCP skeds power outage in Pangasinan
By April Montes
Thursday 26th of July 2012
DAGUPAN CITY, July 26 (PIA) -- The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced the scheduled shutdown of some of its transmission facilities in some areas of central Pangasinan for eight hours on Thursday, July 26.

NGCP Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Officer Lilibeth Gaydowen said the power interruption from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. is set to correct critical hotspot of Air Break Switch (ABS) going to CENPELCO’s Malasiqui Substation.

The affected distribution utility includes the Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CENPELCO) Malasiqui Substation which services the town of Malasiqui.

Other areas serviced by CENPELCO in the towns of Bugallon, Aguilar Mangatarem, Urbiztondo, Binmaley, Lingayen, San Carlos and part of Basista will experience a shorter power outage from 9 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. for load shifting of power to facilitate correction of critical hotspot of ABS going to CENPELCO’s Malasiqui Substation.

Meanwhile, a 12-hour brownout will be experienced in parts of Sison and San Fabian on Saturday, July 28 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Gaydowen said this is due to the refurbishment of Bauang-San Fabian 69kV transmission line.

Normal operations will immediately resume after work completion. NGCP’s customers and the general public are advised to take the necessary preparations and precautions for these scheduled interruptions. (ANL/AMM-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1941343181042

saintm

July 26th, 2012, 06:05 AM

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saintm

July 26th, 2012, 06:07 AM

LTO buildings

DOTC allotted P117.82 million to refurbish LTO offices in key areas in the country.

The biggest of these projects is in San Fernando, Pampanga, where a new, three-storey regional office would be built, amounting to P53.34 million.

This is followed by the P27.1-million construction of a three-storey building in the LTO main office in East Avenue, Quezon City. This project includes the construction of a Record’s Room in a 1,431sq.m. floor area.

Next is the construction of a two-storey district office in Ligao City, Albay, costing P13.58 million.

In San Carlos City, Pangasinan, the DOTC has allotted P8.7 million to build a one-storey structure.

A repair and extension of a two-storey office in Imus, Cavite is also being planned to the tune of P8.1 million.

A one-storey district office in Tangub City, Misamis Occidental would also be built, costing P5 million; while P2 million was set aside to complete and repair a one-storey building in Boac, Marinduque.

http://www.gov.ph/official-gazette/

saintm

July 26th, 2012, 06:16 PM

Pangasinan Choir to compete in China, perform in New York
By April Montes
Thursday 26th of July 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, July 26 (PIA) -- The Calasiao Children’s Chorus will compete in the 1st Xinghai Prize International Choir Championships in Guangzhou, China on November 8 to 14.

Gilbert Allan Dispo, choir director and conductor, said the group, originally called St. Peter and Paul Choir after Calasiao town’s Catholic church, has gone a long way since it started in 2005 with barely 16 members.

Dispo said based on rankings of around 1,000 choirs all over the world, the Calasiao Children’s Chorus is on the ninth place.

He added that the group will have to defend their standing by joining the competition to maintain their rank.

Meanwhile, the choral group will also perform in the Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) on January 2013.

Maan Parayno, group manager, said the Calasiao Children’s Chorus will be the first Filipino group to perform in the DCINY concert series at the Carnegie Hall.

“It is not just an honor for the Calasiao Children’s Chorus to represent Pangasinan and the Philippines in an international concert but an opportunity for the group to show how talented Filipinos are,” said Parayno.

She added, “The fact that the Madrigal Singers have performed in New York in the 1970s, Lea Salonga in the 1990s, and now the group which is set to capture the international audience next year is a great opportunity for talented people from Pangasinan to shine.”

The children’s choir, composed of 30 youths aged seven to 16, was the champion in the 1st Korean International Open Choir Competition (folklore category) held in Korea, 2009.

Other awards received by the group include silver diploma for children’s choir category and bronze diploma for music of the religions category in the 4th World Choir Games in Xiamen, China in July 2006; Ani ng Dangal Awardee given by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in February 2010; and Notable Pinoy for Music Awardee given by SM Rosales in May 2010.

The provincial government vowed to support the needs of the group to ensure that they will win in the international competition. (ANL/AMM-PIA 1, Pangasinan with reports from PIO)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1941343190330

saintm

July 26th, 2012, 06:17 PM

Gov’t agencies in Pangasinan elated over PNoy’s 3rd SONA
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Thursday 26th of July 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis DAGUPAN CITY, July 26 (PIA) –- President Benigno S. Aquino III 3rd State of the Nation Address earned positive reactions from government agencies in Pangasinan.

Engineer Manuel Wong, provincial director of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), was elated over the President’s acknowledgement of TESDA’s accomplishments in his SONA.

“PNoy’s administration presented true accomplishments which the public witnessed. His thrusts and targets are also clear,” Wong said.

The additional budget for state universities and colleges is a great help for better quality of services in the education sector, according to Dr. Priscilla Jimenez, former dean of the Open University System of the Pangasinan State University.

Regional Director Marlene Febes Peralta of the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Region I said DSWD and its partner government agencies under the Aquino administration will continue to push its poverty reduction strategies to 3.8 million poor families by 2013.

“The significant results nationwide posted by 4.6 million students who attend school regularly and 3.2 million mothers and children who access health services give meaning to all the efforts poured in to our poor fellowmen,” Peralta said.

Bureau of Immigration Alien Control Officer and Provincial Director Alberto Garcia said the President was sincere in his goals and the subject matters were really good.

He suggested that emphasis be put in job creation to reduce poverty level and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) be given incentives so they could help their families and the country as well in the form of taxes.

Juliet Orias, assistant manager of the National Food Authority-Western Pangasinan branch, was positive that the level of harvest will be good and that the roadmap of the Department of Agriculture to buy 1.6 million sacks of palay for 2013 from farmers will be realized.

“For Pangasinan and the rest of Region I, we have no import allocation for rice because we have so much supply,” Orias said, adding that it is likely that Philippines could start exporting rice again as perceived by President Aquino.

Philippine Health InsuranceCorporation Information Officer Irene Martinez said she and her fellow employees are delighted for a having a president like Pres. Aquino who genuinely prioritizes the health of every Filipino.

PhilHealth, she said, will continue to work hard to support the attainment of the Universal Health Care and remain true to its motto, "Bawat Pilipino, Miyembro. Bawat Miyembro, Protektado. Kalusugan Natin, Segurado!" (ANL/VHS-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411343188848

saintm

July 26th, 2012, 08:08 PM

Dagupan City’s night of the stars in California
WEDNESDAY, 25 JULY 2012 09:49
GRACE SIODORA-MAGNO

ON Saturday, July 14, in unison with the hot and humid summer weather over LA, the night sizzled at the Grand Ballroom of the Double Tree-Hilton Hotel on Sycamore Drive in Norwalk until the wee hours of the morning.

Luminaries and Stars of Dagupan City based in California converged in their glamorous Filipinianas and chic gowns to celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of The Greater Dagupan City Association of California (GDCAC). Master of ceremonies, Ads Diaz and Nancy Tandoc Buenviaje , both former Presidents, graciously welcomed all guests to the grand celebration. The Parade of Colors showcasing the flags and national hymns of the United States, the Republic of the Philippines, and The GDCAC commenced the well-organized program.

Focus of the celebrations was the induction of GDCAC’s 2013 Officers led by newly-elected President, Dr. Bonnie Paragas Oamar, Josue Gabrillo, Exec. Vice President, and Ms. Precy Uy, Vice President along with 11 other Officials. The ceremony was graced by Honorable Consul Ruel Gunabe and the oath-taking was administered by Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA President Eddie C. Ferrer. Philippine Governor of Pangasinan, Gov. Amado T. Espino and Dagupan City Mayor Benjamin Lim both sent their wishes to their partners for progress as the association continues to infuse much needed funding to the “LEAP” Project which seeks to support the education of the impoverished children and close the disparity amongst the underserved population in Dagupan City, Philippines. US Dignitaries, LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined US First Lady Michelle Obama in wishing the new Officers in a personally handwritten congratulatory note.

The regal part of the festivities ushered in the coronation of 2012-2013 GDCAC Beauty Queen Ermerlin Villamil, a Kinesiology major at CSULA and an avid advocate for the rehabilitation of children with disabilities. She was crowned by outgoing Queen Joy A. Diaz, who also wears the crown of “Miss Philippines-USA 2012.” In both their messages, the two young queens affirmed their gratitude to the association for the inclusion of American-Filipino teens in their celebrations, inculcating pride in their Filipino Dagupeno roots.

Banquet diners were serenaded with romantic renditions on the saxophone by Ner De Leon. I dined with the press photojournalist Joe Cobilla and reporters, thanks to invitation of VP Precy Uy, who herself rocked the night in her exquisite gowns. Sumptuous feast was served, reflecting the connoisseur lavish taste of the organizers: Chicken with Champagne Cream with Red Grapes, Tri-tip Beef with Mushroom Sauce with Creamed Potatoes and Asparagus Medley on the side. The dessert was exquisite, Caramelized Apple Cake on a bed of Gold and Red cream.

The main attraction of the evening was the Dance Ball where the new President Dr. Bonnie waltzed with her husband, Dr. Philip Oamar and the newly crowned Queen waltzed with her escort. Soon on the dance floor were all the members and guests, showing off their dancing prowess to the brilliant musical performance of Oscar Alix’s Hill Tops Band.

It was a most memorable evening of music, camaraderie, elegant gowns, and ballroom dancing, thanks to the efforts of event organizers Roger Coson and Nancy Tandoc Buenviaje. It was most fulfilling too, because in the end, all funds raised that night were donated to the GDCAC’s “LEAP” or Learning Educational Aid Project where 100 schoolchildren in Dagupan City, Philippines recently received a backpack full of school supplies each.

Fun and music subsides, and glittered dancing shoes will have to be shelved for the moment, but the fervent desire to uplift one’s community even across the globe, remains the heart of this association.

http://www.asianjournal.com/community/community-news/16773-dagupan-citys-night-of-the-stars-in-california.html

saintm

July 26th, 2012, 08:08 PM

NGCP skeds power outage in Pangasinan
By April Montes
Thursday 26th of July 2012
DAGUPAN CITY, July 26 (PIA) -- The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced the scheduled shutdown of some of its transmission facilities in some areas of central Pangasinan for eight hours on Thursday, July 26.

NGCP Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Officer Lilibeth Gaydowen said the power interruption from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. is set to correct critical hotspot of Air Break Switch (ABS) going to CENPELCO’s Malasiqui Substation.

The affected distribution utility includes the Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CENPELCO) Malasiqui Substation which services the town of Malasiqui.

Other areas serviced by CENPELCO in the towns of Bugallon, Aguilar Mangatarem, Urbiztondo, Binmaley, Lingayen, San Carlos and part of Basista will experience a shorter power outage from 9 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. for load shifting of power to facilitate correction of critical hotspot of ABS going to CENPELCO’s Malasiqui Substation.

Meanwhile, a 12-hour brownout will be experienced in parts of Sison and San Fabian on Saturday, July 28 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Gaydowen said this is due to the refurbishment of Bauang-San Fabian 69kV transmission line.

Normal operations will immediately resume after work completion. NGCP’s customers and the general public are advised to take the necessary preparations and precautions for these scheduled interruptions. (ANL/AMM-PIA 1 Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1941343181042

saintm

July 26th, 2012, 08:15 PM

Urdaneta City sa Unang Hirit
About City Ordinance Bawal ang magkalat sa Urdaneta

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saintm

July 26th, 2012, 08:18 PM

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makalasyan

July 27th, 2012, 07:03 AM

heto oh...back to back ni manaya! :rofl:

saturday
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ISwitch

July 27th, 2012, 07:41 AM

915bungohunter

July 27th, 2012, 02:45 PM

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nice political will..Kailangan ng mga ganito..Di kagaya samin puro kurakot si fat tongressman:ohno::nuts:

saintm

July 28th, 2012, 12:32 AM

nice political will..Kailangan ng mga ganito..Di kagaya samin puro kurakot si fat tongressman:ohno::nuts:

pareparehas naman silang kurakot, magkakaiba lang ng level ng kung pano ka garapal hahahaha

saggi

July 28th, 2012, 09:22 AM

Eagle Crest Villa in Dagupan is now selling residential and commercial properties. Located at the back of this subdivision is the city's famous Tondaligan Beach http://eaglecrestvilla.blogspot.com/p/dagupan.html

[nightfury]

July 28th, 2012, 02:58 PM

UPANG

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Mutant Messiah

July 28th, 2012, 11:06 PM

Edit: wrong thread

saintm

July 29th, 2012, 03:12 PM

saintm

July 29th, 2012, 03:55 PM

Lawmaker to House panel: Probe San Roque corruption

By Rubyloida Bitog
Sunday, July 29, 2012

BAYAN Muna Representative Teddy Casiño called on the House Committee on Local Government to investigate a possible corruption because of the abrupt reduction of the national wealth share from San Roque Dam operations to the headwater host - the local government units of Benguet.

Casiño proposed Resolution 2098, which directs the committee on local government to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, into the possible irregularities in the distribution of the national wealth share from the San Roque dam to the hosts.

The resolution stated, “In 2010, the Provincial Government of Benguet sought an increased share from the taxes generated by the operation of the 345-megawatt San Roque multi-purpose dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan, invoking the fact that the water, the main ingredient in power generation, comes from the watersheds of Benguet.”

Benguet Governor Nestor Fongwan said the increase of taxes will be used to implement more development projects within the host communities.

The resolution also revealed, “In 2007, Governor Fongwan was able to work out a 50-50 sharing of the national wealth tax from the operations of the San Roque dam located within the boundary of Benguet and Pangasinan provinces. The basis of the equal sharing originated from the fact that while the dam is located in San Manuel, Pangasinan, the dam’s reservoir and watershed is hosted by Itogon, Benguet.”

Despite the advocacy of Fongwan for development, officials of Barangay Dalupirip, Itogon revealed a sudden reduction of the village’s share.

Officials of the Barangay passed Resolution 125, series of 2011 on December 3, 2011 that asks Casiño to seek an inquiry on the matter.

“The barangay officials were aghast when they found out that on May 11, 2011, their share for the first quarter of 2011 was a measly P52,279.76 only. This is a sudden reduction of almost 99 percent of the actual quarterly amount ranging from P1,107,000 to P1,108,000 that Dalupirip received in the past years,” read the House resolution.

Leaders of the village sought clarifications from the local and provincial government officials but no answer was given.

“The barangay officials are now in a quandary as to how they shall accomplish the development projects in their area that are dependent on the wealth share and their much smaller internal revenue allotment (IRA) share,” said Casiño.

He added, “The sheer and sudden reduction of the NWTS of the said barangay in Itogon, Benguet is a sore thumb in the current government’s drive to make governance and state finance transparent and graft – free.”

“This matter is a possible case of corruption by state officials involved in the implementation of our country’s tax laws, local government code and in the financial operations of the San Roque Dam. Congress can and should intervene to uncover the real story and in the process come up with remedial legislation for further transparency and accountability,” he said.

Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on July 30, 2012.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/baguio/local-news/2012/07/29/lawmaker-house-panel-probe-san-roque-corruption-234619

saintm

July 29th, 2012, 03:57 PM

Pray ‘Nicene Creed,’ Students Told
By LESLIE ANN G. AQUINO
July 29, 2012, 7:51pm
MANILA, Philippines — Students enrolled in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan will be taught to pray the Nicene Creed, a longer version of the Apostles Creed, beginning August 1.

Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas, in a circular, instructed all parishes and schools in the archdiocese to teach the Nicene Creed in order to prepare the faithful and students for the opening of the Year of Faith on October 11, 2012.

“Parishes and schools must reproduce copies of the Nicene Creed in order to help our Catholic faithful pray the profession of faith daily beginning October 11,” he said.

“The Nicene Creed must be prayed by all pupils in our Catholic schools at the start of each class day either in the classroom or after the flag ceremony,” added Villegas.

He said he issued the directive in obedience to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, who himself wants all Catholics to become more familiar with the Nicene Creed which is the profession of faith prescribed in the Missal for Sundays and solemnities.

The Nicene Creed in the third edition of the Roman Missal that is now prescribed for public praying is written below:

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. And one, holy, Catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Villegas urged the faithful to “let us avail of the opportunity before us to renew among our Catholic faithful love for the Lord, loyalty to the Church and pride in our Catholic tradition during the Year of Faith and through the years ahead.”

Beginning October 14, the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan will start using the Nicene Creed in all Sunday Masses and solemnities.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/367820/pray-nicene-creed-students-told

saintm

July 29th, 2012, 04:20 PM

Pangasinan town exec ‘unhappy’ over low population growth
Philippine Daily Inquirer
9:05 pm | Sunday, July 29th, 2012
DAGUPAN CITY—Despite posting the lowest average annual population growth rate in the Ilocos region, the population officer of Burgos, a fourth class town (with annual income of P25-P35 million) in western Pangasinan, is not happy about it.
She is wondering why the town’s population of 18,142 in 2000 only increased by 173 in 2010, as indicated by the National Statistics Office’s (NSO) Census of Population and Housing.
“We are really surprised,” said Pamela Valenzuela, municipal social welfare and development officer, who also functions as the town’s population officer.
Records from the National Statistics Coordination Board (NSCB) in the Ilocos showed that the town posted an average annual population growth rate of 0.09 percent from 2000 to 2010, the lowest among 125 towns and cities in the region.
This was a sharp drop from the average population growth rate of 2.07 percent recorded from 1990 to 2000.
Valenzuela said while residents have been moving to other towns, many have also been settling in the town, such as retirees, who have returned home from abroad.
“Our civil registrar is also [surprised about the census result],” Valenzuela said, saying the office had recorded more births during the period.
She learned of the 2010 population tally of the town during her recent meeting with the town’s planning and development officer.
“Actually, our population decreased from more than 20,000 in 2007 to about 18,000 in 2010. And this is not good,” Valenzuela said.
Data posted on the NSO website shows that Burgos had a population of 20,187 in 2007 and 18,315 in 2010. Only four of its 14 villages indicated small increases in population.
The rest had lower population counts. The village of Cacayasen, for instance, had 1,311 in 2007 and 1,314 in 2010.
“The decrease [in population] is a disadvantage because it will also mean a lower internal revenue allotment (IRA) for our town,” Valenzuela said.
IRA is the annual share of local governments out of proceeds from national revenue taxes. The Department of Budget and Management said the IRA share of a town is computed based on its population, among others.
Valenzuela said the enumerators, during the survey, excluded from the family composition children who are working outside the town.
“What they asked was, ‘How many are you in this household?’ instead of ‘How many are you in the family,’” she said.
While the town government had been successful in its family planning campaign in the town, Valenzuela said she did not expect a decrease in population.
“This is unbelievable. I hope the NSO will do another survey in our town,” she said. Gabriel Cardinoza, Inquirer Northern Luzon

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/238835/pangasinan-town-exec-unhappy-over-low-population-growth

saintm

July 29th, 2012, 04:28 PM

50-anyos na sportsman sa Pangasinan,
napili bilang boxing referee at judge sa London 2012 Olympics

R5mPhrHC8eY

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

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saintm

July 29th, 2012, 04:49 PM

Organic Lechon In Dagupan City
By ZAC B. SARIAN
July 27, 2012, 5:25pm

ORGANIC LECHON — Dagupan City is developing the production of organically grown pigs for making lechon as one of the possible livelihood projects for families in the barangays of the city.
One unique project that is being pursued in Dagupan City is the production of organically grown pigs for lechon making. Earlier this year, we witnessed the piglets that were raised for the Lechon Festival staged by the city government in an effort to attract more tourists to the city.

It is a pet project of Mayor Ben Lim, according to Emmanuel Bamba, a special assistant to the mayor, whom we met at the launching for the search for outstanding farmers under the auspices of Jaycees International and Universal Harvester.

Emmy revealed that the organic lechon project is being expanded. He said that two more barangays are now participating in the program. Of course, this is not just for the promotion of tourism. It is also a means of providing livelihood to the families in the barangays.

In the initial trial, a few cooperators were engaged to raise the piglets to lechon size in Brgy. Salisay. One of the first cooperators was Kagawad Virgilio Aquino who was given 10 piglets that weighed 15 to 18 kilos. Aside from the piglets, he was also given feeds enough to nurture the animals for 21 days. By that time the piglets weighed 30 kilos, worth P4,200 each or P42,000 for the 10 pigs.

The cooperators raised the pigs in their own pig pens that have one meter deep of sawdust and rice hull for flooring instead of cement. This is the way organically grown pigs are raised. They are also fed with commercial feed that does not contain any antibiotics.

For taking care of the 10 piglets for 21 days, the cooperators made about P5,000 in gross profit. That’s not so bad, considering that the cooperator only attended to the animals a few hours each day.

The pigs were made into lechon for the Dagupan Lechon Festival last April. Emmy Bamba swears that the lechon made of the organically raised pigs were lean and very tasty.

It is envisioned that with more and more families engaged in raising organically raised pigs for lechon, Dagupan will eventually become famous as the home of organic lechon. It could be a sure attraction for tourists as well as for the native Dagupeños.

The raisers could be private individuals who could be financing their own organic pig projects for the lechon market. What’s good about producing pigs for lechon is that the pigs don’t consume a lot of feeds before they are brought to the market.

One possibility is to come up with a restaurant specializing in organic lechon where people can go to dine or to order some for bringing home.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/367593/organic-lechon-in-dagupan-city

saintm

July 29th, 2012, 05:02 PM

107 Barangays in Pangasinan receive sets of water pumps and grass cutters
By April Montes
Sunday 29th of July 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, July 27 (PIA) -- One hundred seven barangays in eastern Pangasinan received sets of water pumps and grass cutters from the provincial government on July 20.

The beneficiaries include the towns of Binalonan (24 barangays), Pozorrubio (34 barangays), Sison (28 barangays) and Villasis (21 barangays). This brings to 817 the number of barangays that have received the equipment from the provincial government as of July 20 this year.

Angeline Villanueva, information officer at the Provincial Information Office (PIO), said the distribution of equipment is part of the provincial government’s thrust to support programs in the barangays that boost agricultural productivity and promote environmental protection.

In the recent distribution, Board Member Amadeo Espino called on the Liga ng mga Barangay Federation members to make good use of the equipment and asked for their cooperation in the development of the province.

The recipient barangays, grateful for the assistance, vowed to render their full support to the endeavors of the provincial government.

“As a commitment, we will continue to support the endeavors of the provincial government," said Mayor Ramon Guico III of Binalonan town.

"Since I became a mayor, this is the first time that the provincial government provided these assistance to all barangays," said Mayor Artemio Chan of Pozorrubio town.

In Sison town, Vice Mayor Ben Marinas said the assistance is a perfect combination for the implementation of their programs on environment and on farming needs.

The barangay officials in Villasis town were equally happy and thankful upon receipt of their assistance, Villanueva said.

The provincial government will continue to deliver the equipment to various barangays in the province until it covers all the 1,333 barangays here, according to the PIO . (JCR/AMM-PIA 1 Pangasinan with reports from PIO)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1941343380170

saintm

July 30th, 2012, 12:07 PM

Heavy rains cause flashflood in Bugallon town
By Venus H. Sarmiento
Monday 30th of July 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis PANGASINAN, July 30 (PIA) -- Heavy rains lasting more than two hours brought a flashflood in the town of Bugallon last night.

Avenix Arenas, spokesperson of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council told the Philippine Information Agency that the provincial government immediately dispatched its rescue team as soon as they received the call at around 6 p.m. yesterday to attend to the residents.

More than 220 families were evacuated to higher grounds. Of this families, 80 came from Barangay Umanday, 70 from Barangay Portic, and another 70 from Barangay Hacienda.

Relief goods were distributed to the affected families, said Arenas.

No casualty was reported.

Rains continued to pour in the province yesterday leaving some towns, including Dagupan City under water. (ANL/VHS-PIA1, Pangasinan)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=411343615968

saintm

July 30th, 2012, 05:23 PM

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saggi

July 31st, 2012, 05:44 AM

may low rise condo na ba sila?

For now wala pa. Not sure if papatayuan talaga ng condo dun. Last time na nakausap ko may-ari, meant for commercial establishments yung front area ng subdivision, specifically food franchises. Super dami pa ng mga lots available. Low rise condo ipapatayo sa Baguio property nila. :)

saintm

July 31st, 2012, 12:39 PM

^^^^ Sana magkaroon nga ng Ocean View na low rise condo para maganda!

saintm

July 31st, 2012, 12:48 PM

De Venecia Loads Up ‘Greening’
By LIEZLE BASA INIGO
July 30, 2012, 7:36pm
DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan — Pangasinan 4th District Representative Gina de Venecia led over the weekend the ceremonial launching of her district-wide greening program which has three components that would ensure healthy and rich forests for the next generation.

Targets of the greening project are all public schools where mini-forests will be grown; soil protection systems on the river banks; and beautification of major highways.

“More important than the aesthetic value is the health benefits that we can derive from trees because they also act as powerful shield against the toxic carbon dioxide emissions from motorized vehicles,” said De Venecia.

She said a total of 107,059 assorted tree seedlings have already been distributed to Dagupan City and the towns of Mangaldan, Manaoag, San Jacinto and San Fabian in just two days.

For roadside beautification, De Venecia gave 33,965 flowering trees like Caballero, Fire Tree, Golden Shower and Tecoma.

For the establishment of mini-forests in public shools, she gave away, 21, 962 seedlings of narra, 20,083 seedlings of mahogany, and 5,000 seedlings of Kamagong.

“Planting bamboos along riverbanks has been proven as an effective measure to mitigate the problem of soil erosion,” said the congresswoman, who distributed a total of 26,049 seedlings of “kawayang bayog” and “kawayang tinik.”

Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Chief Ledwina Co said it has been found that young trees are a major deterrent against floods as they are more powerful in absorbing water than older trees.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/367964/de-venecia-loads-up-greening

amigable

July 31st, 2012, 01:01 PM

saintm

July 31st, 2012, 07:05 PM

tito ko yan... =) kapatid ng Mama ko =)

proud proud :)

Wow naman!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

saintm

July 31st, 2012, 07:08 PM

BSL sees need for tall buildings to meet growing number of school population

July 28, 2012 at 2:56 pm Leave a comment

Dagupan City – The city government has programmed the construction of high-rise school buildings to address the growing number of school population and land requirements in all public elementary and secondary schools here.
This was disclosed by Mayor Benjamin S. Lim when he addressed the mass induction of the new set of officers from Kindergarten to Grade VI classes of the Bolosan Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association in barangay Bolosan last Thursday.

“I am fully aware of the fast-increasing number of students and the schools demands for land use, which require school building expansion. We will no longer allow the construction of a single story building”, Lim said in the local dialect.
He cited the case of the West Central Elementary School grounds where two to three story structures will replace the old ones.
The mayor also underscored the importance of education and the harmonious relationships among parents, teachers and students.
“Mas maganda ang samahan kung makikipag-tulungan ang bawat-isa, from parents to teachers and teachers to parents, so that we will produce better students and produce better students and productive citizens,” he explained.
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“And if we produce productive citizens, yayaman ang bansa at aasenso ang buhay, ” he added.
Stressing that his administration will make sure that education will be accessible to every family, he said that parents and couples should not lose sight of the value of basic family planning.
“Trabaho ng gobyerno ang magbigay ng edukasyon, magpatayo ng eskwelahan, magbigay ng libro at magpasuweldo sa mga teachers, ngunit tayong mga magulang, ano yung responsibilidad natin? Una, sa palagay ko, huwag tayong magkakaroon ng napakaraming anak na hindi natin kayang tustusan.” Lim emphasied.
However, he said, parents must “be the first responsible” and be empowered by the right nutrition to perform their assigned tasks as embodied in the induction program’s theme titled, “School, pupil, community, our shared responsibility.”
“Kaya dalawang importanteng puntos ang dapat nating tandaan para sa ating mga anak: Ang nutrisyon ng katawan at nutrisyon ng ulo na siyang edukasyon. At kung magagawa po natin ang mga ito bilang magulang, lahat po ng anak natin ay lalabas na magaling at epektibo,” he said.
He added, “At sila’y magiging professional nurse, doktor, abogado o negosyante, sila rin po ang magbibigay ng ginhawa sa atin.”
Reflecting on his career as a politician and parent, he said the youth and students look for models from their elders.
“Ang nakikita daw ng mga bata sa mga matatanda, sa paningin nila ay tama” At sinasabi ko ang mga ito hindi upang maglecture, magpagwapo o magkampanya ng boto, but since you invited me, I want to take advantage of this opportunity to talk to you, as a parent, dahil gusto namin na makitang successful ang inyong mga anak,” he said.
He likewise urged the parents and teachers: “Huwag na huwag po tayong mawalan ng pag-asa, dahil kung tayong mga magulang ang hindi nakapagtapos, patapusin po natin ang ating mga anak. Yan po ang hamon ko sa inyong lahat.”

http://northwatch.wordpress.com/2012/07/28/bsl-sees-need-for-tall-buildings-to-meet-growing-number-of-school-population/

saintm

July 31st, 2012, 07:22 PM

University in Binalonan opens

July 23, 2012 at 1:34 am Leave a comment

By Mortz C. Ortigoza
BINALONAN – The P60-million building of the University of Eastern Pangasinan operated by the local government was inaugurated last Friday by Fifth District Rep. Kimi Cojuangco and Governor Amado T. Espino.
Mayor Ramon V. Guico III, a doctor of public management, said the swanky university was a product of his dissertation in 2005 he submitted to then President Gloria M. Arroyo, former Speaker Jose de Venecia, then Mayor Ramon N. Guico Jr., and this town’s officials.
“Since then the dream of establishing a university for Binalonan came into reality,” the mayor stressed.
Guico said with the support of World Citi (umbrella of WCC Aviation Company, WCC Aeronautical School, World Citi Colleges, and World Citi Medical Center) President, Dr. Arlyn V. Guico and Board Chairman former Mayor Guico Jr., he envisioned to share his wealth of experiences in academic leadership through the local university.
He said local Ordinance No. 2005-007 establishing the University of Eastern Pangasinan was approved on December 9, 2005. The ordinance was approved through Resolution No. 239-2006 by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Pangasinan.
“Hence, UEP was born and started operating at the second floor of the public market,” he said.,
Guico said the new modern structure that houses classrooms, library, faculty lounge and offices, is located at Barangay Canarvacanan.
The UEP, which is operated by the local government like the University of Urdaneta City, would be one of the major sources of revenues for this town as it attracts students from nearby municipalities.
Gloria Mondares, Budget Officer of Urdaneta City, said UCC earns a staggering P170 million every year.
Mayor Guico said that residents here who want to enroll at UEP will be given 100 percent free tuition fee but have to pay miscellaneous fees.

http://northwatch.wordpress.com/2012/07/23/university-in-binalonan-opens/

[nightfury]

August 1st, 2012, 01:43 AM

Mangatarem

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ISwitch

August 1st, 2012, 02:50 AM

For now wala pa. Not sure if papatayuan talaga ng condo dun. Last time na nakausap ko may-ari, meant for commercial establishments yung front area ng subdivision, specifically food franchises. Super dami pa ng mga lots available. Low rise condo ipapatayo sa Baguio property nila. :)

saang banda ito, malapit sa robinsons at yung gagawing sm, maganda duon sila magpatayo ng low rise condos at high end na 4-story townhouses para cbd na talaga ang dating nung lugar

Tan Tararan

August 1st, 2012, 06:57 AM

tito ko yan... =) kapatid ng Mama ko =)

proud proud :)

^^
Ayos ah.
:cheers::cheers::cheers:

saintm

August 1st, 2012, 06:36 PM

Residents trained to respond to tsunami
By April Montes
Wednesday 1st of August 2012 TweetFacebookYahooEmailShareThis LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Aug 1 (PIA) -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) conducted a two-day seminar to help residents understand the idea of tsunami-preparedness and response.

Angelito Lanuza, Phivolcs trainer and facilitator, said the seminar will educate communities, especially those situated in coastal areas, on basic tsunami information.

He added it will develop the sense of awareness among communities to enable residents for disaster preparedness and tsunami risk mitigation.

“At least 20 earthquakes usually occur every year but not all are felt since they vary in strength. The Philippines is also exposed to far-field and locally generated tsunamis but people in the community are unaware of it,” Lanuza said.

The seminar was held at the Consuelo Hotel, this town on July 26 and 27.

Topics discussed include Earthquake and its Hazards, Phivolcs Earthquake Intensity Scale, Tsunami Generation, Hazards and Mitigation, Tsunami Alert Levels, Community-Based Early Warning System for Tsunami, and Basic Map Reading.

Aside from the discussion, participants composed of municipal and barangay council officials also watched films and videos of experiences from historical earthquakes and tsunamis. (ANL/AMM-PIA 1 Pangasinan with reports from PIO)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1941343723403

shaKEIRa

August 2nd, 2012, 07:08 AM

ok ba puntahan ang hundred islands ngayon august? magkano yung mga tours?

makalasyan

August 2nd, 2012, 03:42 PM

San Roque Dam to release excess water – Napocor

DAGUPAN CITY, Philippines—Officials of the National Power Corp. (Napocor) have ordered the opening of one gate of the San Roque Dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan, by 0.5 meter at 10 p.m. Thursday as the reservoir nears its spilling level.

The dam’s water level on Thursday afternoon reached 276.01 meters above sea level (masl), or just 4 meters before it reaches its spilling level of 280 masl, said Tom Valdez, San Roque Power Corp. (SRPC) vice president for community affairs.

Napocor owns the San Roque Dam and spillway, while SRPC owns and operates the power-generating facilities in the complex.

The gate has to be opened because the water inflow was huge at 1,384 cubic meters per second, Valdez said.

San Roque dam catches water from the Binga Dam in Benguet. Binga, on Thursday, continued to release water due to continuous rains in the Cordillera.

“The water level is fast increasing. There’s a big amount of water entering the dam and the rain is still heavy. If we do not open a gate, water could easily be over 280 masl tomorrow (Friday, August 3),” Valdez said.

He said the gate’s 0.5 meter opening means an outflow of 330 cubic meters per second of water from the dam.

While the amount of water release is not expected to cause flooding in riverside and low-lying communities in Pangasinan, Napocor deployed a patrol car announcing the scheduled release of water in the towns along the Agno River, into which the dam releases excess water.

Valdez said sirens have been activated to warn residents about the impending water release.

The towns that could be affected by the water release are Dagupan City, Rosales, San Carlos, Urbiztondo, Mangatarem, Bugallon and Labrador, said Benito Ramos, director of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

source (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/241621/san-roque-dam-to-release-excess-water-napocor)

asar, delap la lamet :bash:

[nightfury]

August 2nd, 2012, 03:58 PM

downtown flood + traffic

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:ohno: ageh kaskasyan iray negosyo ditan, baleg lay alugi ed sikara..no tinumbok da kumon may 1 meter elevation na saray road tan establishments aliwan unya ed dagupan kumon anto?

makalasyan

August 2nd, 2012, 04:01 PM

ok ba puntahan ang hundred islands ngayon august? magkano yung mga tours?

1k ang rent dun sa bangka that will take you around the islands. but if you mean package tours, i have no idea. maybe other pangasinan forumers can help. august i think is ok as long as hindi maulan at walang bagyo, hehe.

makalasyan

August 2nd, 2012, 04:03 PM

;93829850']downtown flood + traffic

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:ohno: ageh kaskasyan iray negosyo ditan, baleg lay alugi ed sikara..no tinumbok da kumon may 1 meter elevation na saray road tan establishments aliwan unya ed dagupan kumon anto?

nakupu, singano ilog sa kalsada.

lightz

August 2nd, 2012, 04:23 PM

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shaKEIRa

August 2nd, 2012, 05:19 PM

1k ang rent dun sa bangka that will take you around the islands. but if you mean package tours, i have no idea. maybe other pangasinan forumers can help. august i think is ok as long as hindi maulan at walang bagyo, hehe.

thanks po sa response. may mga murang inns/pension houses din ba malapit sa hundred islands?

ISwitch

August 3rd, 2012, 02:04 AM

nakupu, singano ilog sa kalsada.

dapat itaas na nila yung kalsada ng at least 2meters tapos yung ilalim drainage system, pero 2-3 days a year lang naman yata yan so kahit hindi na muna

[nightfury]

August 5th, 2012, 08:25 AM

Philippines Wins ASEAN Quiz Tilt
By ELLSON A. QUISMORIO

August 4, 2012, 7:00pm

A team of three fourth year high school students from different schools in the Philippines bagged the championship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Quiz Regional Competition held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Aug. 3.

According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Manila, the Philippine Team bested 27 other contestants from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam in winning the title.

The Philippine Team was composed of high school seniors Franchesca Anne Inacay of St. Albert the Great School in Dagupan City (Region I), Kristiyanne Paul de Pedro of Koronadal National Comprehensive High School (Region XII) and Maria Angela Krizelle Rubin of San Joaquin National High School in Calbayog (Region VIII).

The Filipino trio grabbed a total score of 71 points. Cambodia came close with 70 points while Thailand scored 68 points.

The competition had three rounds: The first round, which consisted of the True or False items (20 points), the second round, which consisted of the Multiple Choice items (20 points), and the third round, which consisted of the Fill in the Blanks items (40 points).

In the first round, the Philippine Team got a perfect score of 20 points. In the second round, the team got 19 out of 20 points while in the third round, the team earned 32 points.

During the competition, the students answered questions on politics, economy, security, sports, culture, tourism, science and technology.

The Philippines has been consistent in winning the ASEAN Quiz Regional Competition, the DFA noted.

In 2002, the Philippines won first and second places in the individual delegate category of the competition.

In 2004, the country copped first place while in 2006, the Philippines came in second. The Philippines won the first place again in 2009.

Meanwhile, the DFA said that secondary schools that want to participate in the next ASEAN Quiz Competition may e-mail the Department’s ASEAN Secretariat at asean.philippines@dfa.gov.ph.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/368545...sean-quiz-tilt

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[nightfury]

August 5th, 2012, 08:35 AM

Top 20 Provinces With Highest Number of 1st Class Municipalities

1 Pangasinan 21
2 Bulacan 17
3 Quezon 15
4 North Cotabato 12
5 Cavite 11
6 Pampanga 11
7 Bukidnon 11
8 Palawan 11
9 Batangas 11
10 Isabela 11
11 Nueva Ecija 10
12 Agusan Del Sur 9
13 Compostela Valley 8
14 Rizal 8
15 Cagayan 8
16 Camarines Sur 8
17 Cebu 8
18 Albay 7
19 Negros Occidental 7
20 Iloilo 7

Source: DILG

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Top 20 Provinces By Percentage of 1st Class Municipalities

1 Sarangani 85.71%
2 Bulacan 80.95%
3 Compostela Valley 72.72%
4 North Cotabato 70.59%
5 Agusan Del Sur 69.23%
6 Rizal 61.54%
7 South Cotabato 60.00%
8 Cavite 57.89%
9 Pampanga 55.00%
10 Bukidnon 55.00%
11 Sultan Kudarat* 54.54%
12 Davao Del Norte 50.00%
13 Palawan 47.83%
14 Pangasinan 47.72%
15 Albay 46.67%
16 Bataan 45.45%
17 Zambales 38.46%
18 Quezon 38.46%
19 Nueva Ecija 37.04%
20 Negros Occidental 36.84%

Source: DILG

di na rin masama , 21 out of 44 municipalities sa Pangasinan ay 1st class na..at kaisa isang province sa northern luzon na nasa top 20 list
:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

santiago city <3

August 5th, 2012, 08:43 AM

;93908513']:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

di na rin masama , 21 out of 44 municipalities sa Pangasinan ay 1st class na..at kaisa isang province sa northern luzon na nasa top 20 list
:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:
ahm,isabela rin po :)

ISwitch

August 5th, 2012, 03:47 PM

Community arcades do good business in Dagupan (http://business.inquirer.net/75021/community-arcades-do-good-business-in-dagupan)

DAGUPAN CITY—Community arcades are beginning to flourish as alternative shopping and entertainment venues in this coastal city, despite the presence of hometown malls and a mall chain branch in a neighboring town.

The arcades, which sprouted in unlikely sections of the city’s business district, have been attracting people in a hurry and those wanting to unwind after office hours. They have restaurants and fast-food joints, coffee shops, gyms, spas, concept stores and offer other services and goods.

Mayor Benjamin Lim says the success of the arcades may be attributed to the people’s changing lifestyles.

“People were basically looking for a clean night life, where they can go to a decent bar, where they can eat with their family, where they can celebrate occasions in a place where they feel that it’s convenient,” Lim says.

Aside from this, he says, shoppers now want to travel less to buy what they need. “So, while we modernize, convenience is the key and less time consumed to do things is paramount.”

Arcades provide a shopping environment different from a traditional mall, according to Howard Chua Cham, who built in 2006 Orient Pacific Center, the first community arcade here.

“This is a place where you do what you want to do then you go. Unlike in a traditional mall which is designed … [to] bring people in and then try to keep those people for the longest possible time,” Chua Cham says.

This is the reason why inside a mall, clocks are not displayed prominently so people could lose track of time and keep on consuming, he says.
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hit na hit pala itong ganito sa Dagupan, parang tomas morato area, yan ang style ng mga pwesto-pwesto dun pero maganda ang ambience, dapat gawin nila at least 3meters ang sidewalk sa buong ab fernandes at perez bldv para talagang maganda or kung di na pwede dun na lang sa area na gagawing sm at papuntang robinsons

saintm

August 6th, 2012, 08:11 AM

max300jmm

August 6th, 2012, 11:40 PM

***
The mayor told me that negotiation between SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and the owner of the contentious lot at Brgy. Tambac is in progress that could pave the way for the mammoth retail store in the city. He said in general SMPH Inc. has already bought the bigger land previously owned by Gotesco in the village. Aside from the owners of a smaller lot there, the only obstacle SM, he told me, is it has to hurdle the city’s zoning ordinance where the City Council has to convert the SMPH Inc. property from agricultural (i.e: fishpond) to commercial. But with the new set of pro-Lim councilors, who were the product of the latest coup d’tat at the City Council, the entry of Henry Sy’s mammoth mall through a new zoning ordinance could be a breeze with the aldermen. *** Geez, as if it was only yesterday that everybody thought SM has no China man’s chance at the august chamber runs like a “fiefdom” by a “Filipino-Chinese” woman in Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez who owns a chain of malls CSI in the city. But with six of her allies deserting and politically emaciating her, the dreams of Dagupenos to see an imposing SM Mall could end their wrenching suspense.
***
Mayor Lim, in a conversation in his office, did not buy the observation of an unnamed high official in Calasiao who told me earlier that SM would no longer build its mall in the city because the market is already congested because of the presence of giant mall Robinson in nearby Calasiao. “Records would show that SM does not care about the presence of Robinson as long as it competes with it in attracting customers,” he stressed. He said that construction of SM would probably happen next year.
***

http://wwwmortzcortigoza.blogspot.com/2012/08/joe-de-venecia-vs-brian-lim.html

saintm

August 7th, 2012, 11:18 AM

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saintm

August 7th, 2012, 11:19 AM

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saintm

August 7th, 2012, 11:24 AM

DPWH, DOT partner to boost tourism infrastructure
By Miriam P. Aquino
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have partnered for a convergence project to boost tourism in the region.

Called “Convergence Program for Enhancing Tourism Access,” the project is embodied in a memorandum of agreement signed by DOT Sec. Ramon R. Jimenez and DPWH Sec. Rogelio L. Singson.

In an interview with DOT-1 Dir. Martin S. Valera, he said this will be implemented in the region from 2013-2016.

Valera named five of the seven proposed areas that were chosen to be the first beneficiaries of the project.

These are Kapurpurawan Rock Formation Road in Burgos and Macini-Daduang Sand Road in Pagudpud, both in Ilocos Norte; Bantay-San Ildefonso Section (Manila North Widening Road) in Bantay, Ilocos Sur; Bangrin, Magrove Access Road in Bani, Pangasinan; and the Napudot Road, Balungao, also in Pangasinan.

Valera said La Union was not yet included as they are prioritizing developed areas without mobility through road developments.

He said he tried going around identified and prospective tourism spots in the province and noted that almost all had road developments.

The director added that project may have a minimal effect on the environment as there will be alteration of landscape and cutting of trees.

However, he also said as long as the project is well-planned, solutions for risks are always prepared.

We are happy for this project because DPWH has funded projects that helps DOT achieve its goal, he added.

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=311343983848

saintm

August 7th, 2012, 11:26 AM

Magic Mangatarem Grand Opening (August 3, 2012)

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phoenicians

August 7th, 2012, 02:20 PM

ISwitch

August 8th, 2012, 02:40 AM

ibig sabihi, gusto pa ng SM na dagdagan yung nabili na nilang 8hectares dyan sa area na yan? talagang bonggang-bongga ang gusto nila ha mala-MOA ang itatatayo siguro...sana nga magkatotoo..LOLz

915bungohunter

August 8th, 2012, 05:26 AM

sansa2005

August 9th, 2012, 06:34 AM

sm prime 2011 report

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sansa2005

August 9th, 2012, 06:38 AM

sana kasama na ang dagupan urdaneta cauayan sa line up this year na patatayuan.

magandang tanghali pangasinan

saintm

August 9th, 2012, 07:53 AM

sm prime 2011 report

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^^Ang lawak ng lupain ng SM sa pangasinan!:banana::banana::banana:

sansa2005

August 9th, 2012, 10:51 AM

^^Ang lawak ng lupain ng SM sa pangasinan!:banana::banana::banana:
kaya nga sir ang laki ng property nila
i think mauuna ang dagupan dito

phoenicians

August 9th, 2012, 03:43 PM

sana kasama na ang dagupan urdaneta cauayan sa line up this year na patatayuan.

magandang tanghali pangasinan

Magandang Gabi sayo sansa..Magandan Gabi Isabela cauayan..:)

oo mag uumpisa na ang Dagupan (sm)..mauuna siya sa cauayan..balita ko sabay sila ng SM Cabanatuan...sabi nila pag nag open na SM Gensan at SM Lanang Davao eh uumpisahan na nila gawin Dagupan at Cabanatuan.:)

yun SM sa Isabela or Cauayan eh balita ko late 2013..:)

[nightfury]

August 12th, 2012, 12:26 AM

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:cheers1:

ISwitch

August 12th, 2012, 04:41 AM

nagkaroon lang ng flooding may naging budget na kaagad, lalo pa at bombayins at bamboay ang may pakana sigurado palpak at scam yan

[nightfury]

August 13th, 2012, 04:26 AM

SM CINEMA ROSALES: SCREENING SCHEDULES

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santiagocity4ever

August 13th, 2012, 10:02 AM

antonbirakak

August 13th, 2012, 01:18 PM

antonbirakak

August 13th, 2012, 01:20 PM

[nightfury]

August 13th, 2012, 03:33 PM

Magkakaroon na ng Robinsons dito sa Santiago City. Take note sa mismong Santiago City. Only shows na may bilib ang mga investors sa city namin kasi sa mismong Santiago proper siya tinayo.Unlike other cities in the north sa katabing bayan. Does this mean mas vibrant ang economy sa mga katabing-bayan?

Santiago City will be the first city in Northern Luzon to have a Robinsons Mall. Baguio, Dagupan and Laoag don't have.

Congrats Santiago! nakita ko na yung design ng nall niyo, medyo di ako nagandahan o siguro talagang mas nagandahan lang ako sa mga kasabay nya like Rob Butuan, Rob Roxas City at Rob Malolos :) yup, Santiago is the 1st city to have its own Robinsons Mall :) pero take note, pwede mo lakarin mula Downtown Dagupan to Robinsons Pangasinan(Calasiao) o minimum fare lang pag sumakay ka sa jeep at kung matuloy ang SM Dagupan ngayon taon, less than 2 kilometers lang ang layo nya sa Robinsosns Pangasinan, walking distance pa rin :D kaya kung ginawa nilang Robinsons Place Dagupan ay di na ko magtataka gaya ng ginawa sa kalapit nyang car showroom na Toyota Dagupan City at sa katabi nyang Dagupeña Restaurant(one of Pangasinan's best) na pinangalan sa Dagupan at hindi sa Calasiao na mismong pinagtayuan :D btw, may robinsons na sa Dagupan pero tenant lang sya ng isang mall sa syudad, meron itong Robinsons Supermarket, Department Store at Robinsons Handyman, Robinsons Mall talaga balak dun kaso di natuloy kaya naging tenants na lang sila :lol:

hindi naman sa mas vibrant ang katabing bayan kesa sa mismong city kasi ang Calasiao ay part ng Metro Dagupan at wala na sila sigurong mabiling lote sa Dagupan dahil puro fishponds at crowded na..maganda ang location ng robinsons pangasinan dahil napagitnaan to ng mga syudad ng Dagupan, San Carlos at Urdaneta at malalaking bayan tulad ng , Mangaldan, Sta.Barbara, Lingayen at Binmaley(lahat ng nabanggit kong LGU ay di bababa sa 75K na population) kaya napaganda ng location nito at nasa National Road pa, very accessible pa at malapit to sa junction kaya kung galing ka sa ibat ibang bayan na nasabi ko, madali mo lang to mapupuntahan :)

pwedeng ganun kapatid.. pero sa presyuhan ng lupa kasi iba.. iba ang market price ng lupa dito kesa sa kabilang bayan.. minsan kasi, inisip natin ang market or potential customers ay nasa mismong bayan.. pero sa ibang lugar tulad ng pangasinan, kahit saan mo ilagay ay dadagsain na mga customers dahil ang buong pangasinan ay very vibrant ang economy.. siguro ang nakita ng developer ay mas mura ang lupa sa kabilang bayan.. mura at parehong bilang ng customer pa ang pupunta sa kanila..at ang mga lugar sa pangasinan ay madaling puntahan.. undlike sa ibang region tulad ng REGION II, you have to locate the mall in a very strategic place at madaling puntahan dapat ng mga tao.. sa isabela, you have 3 key cities to locate robinson's but they prefer santiago kasi mas malapit sa mga tao, convergence ng mga tao from quirino,vizcaya, western and eastern isabela and even from cagayan valley..

sa pangasinan. lahat ng lugar ata talgang feasible for mall development.. urdaneta, dagupan, rosales :banana::banana::banana:

tama, kahit oa sa Alaminos, Lingayen, Bayambang, Mangaldan sila magtayo, wala silang proproblemahin :okay: :cheers1: sanga-sanga kasi ang road networks ng Pangasinan, kung saan mo gusto magpuntang bayan/city madali kang makakapunta at malaki ang population ng Pangasinan, business friendly province ika nga. :)

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red- national road

antonbirakak

August 13th, 2012, 04:06 PM

;94152821']Congrats Santiago! nakita ko na yung design ng nall niyo, medyo di ako nagandahan o siguro talagang mas nagandahan lang ako sa mga kasabay nya like Rob Butuan, Rob Roxas City at Rob Malolos :) yup, Santiago is the 1st city to have its own Robinsons Mall :) pero take note, pwede mo lakarin mula Downtown Dagupan to Robinsons Pangasinan(Calasiao) o minimum fare lang pag sumakay ka sa jeep at kung matuloy ang SM Dagupan ngayon taon, less than 2 kilometers lang ang layo nya sa Robinsosns Pangasinan, walking distance pa rin :D kaya kung ginawa nilang Robinsons Place Dagupan ay di na ko magtataka gaya ng ginawa sa kalapit nyang car showroom na Toyota Dagupan City at sa katabi nyang Dagupeña Restaurant(one of Pangasinan's best) na pinangalan sa Dagupan at hindi sa Calasiao na mismong pinagtayuan :D btw, may robinsons na sa Dagupan pero tenant lang sya ng isang mall sa syudad, meron itong Robinsons Supermarket, Department Store at Robinsons Handyman, Robinsons Mall talaga balak dun kaso di natuloy kaya naging tenants na lang sila :lol:

hindi naman sa mas vibrant ang katabing bayan kesa sa mismong city kasi ang Calasiao ay part ng Metro Dagupan at wala na sila sigurong mabiling lote sa Dagupan dahil puro fishponds at crowded na..maganda ang location ng robinsons pangasinan dahil napagitnaan to ng mga syudad ng Dagupan, San Carlos at Urdaneta at malalaking bayan tulad ng , Mangaldan, Sta.Barbara, Lingayen at Binmaley(lahat ng nabanggit kong LGU ay di bababa sa 75K na population) kaya napaganda ng location nito at nasa National Road pa, very accessible pa at malapit to sa junction kaya kung galing ka sa ibat ibang bayan na nasabi ko, madali mo lang to mapupuntahan :)

tama, kahit oa sa Alaminos, Lingayen, Bayambang, Mangaldan sila magtayo, wala silang proproblemahin :okay: :cheers1: sanga-sanga kasi ang road networks ng Pangasinan, kung saan mo gusto magpuntang bayan/city madali kang makakapunta at malaki ang population ng Pangasinan, business friendly province ika nga. :)

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BEAUTY ika nga kapatid!! ive been there once particularly along national road of urdaneta city. ang ganda ng city, maluwag ang daan.. actually ang dami pang malalawak na lupa along national road that big time companies could exploit.. ang lakas pati ng tourism ng pangasinan. andiya ang alaminos, dagupan bolinao... andiyan pa ang napaka laking impact ng la union-pangasinan expressway.. any updates nga pala sa expressway.. any latest pics mga kapatid???

[nightfury]

August 13th, 2012, 04:32 PM

BEAUTY ika nga kapatid!! ive been there once particularly along national road of urdaneta city. ang ganda ng city, maluwag ang daan.. actually ang dami pang malalawak na lupa along national road that big time companies could exploit.. ang lakas pati ng tourism ng pangasinan. andiya ang alaminos, dagupan bolinao... andiyan pa ang napaka laking impact ng la union-pangasinan expressway.. any updates nga pala sa expressway.. any latest pics mga kapatid???

salamat sa magandang papuri :cheers1:

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sa ngayon, u/c na ang road connector ng SCTEX-TPLEX....at u/c na din daw ang Agno Viaduct(Rosales)..by december ata matatapos ang phase 1(Tarlac-Carmen) ng TPLEX

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http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1454605&page=46

makalasyan

August 13th, 2012, 04:33 PM

saintm

August 13th, 2012, 04:51 PM

kaya nga sir ang laki ng property nila
i think mauuna ang dagupan dito

miss po ako! haaayz

saintm

August 13th, 2012, 04:55 PM

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Sigurado ba na todo support ang Villasis at Urdaneta sa TPLEX?

Umayaw dati ang Urdaneta sa Flyover na mala skyway ang haba at diversion road dahil ayaw nila mamatay mga negosyo... :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Papatayin lang ng TPLEX mga roadside businesses na naka salalay sa McArthur Hiway, ni at walang exit sa Villasis pa bibo pa ang Mayor :lol::lol::lol::lol:

kaloka!

[nightfury]

August 13th, 2012, 05:29 PM

Sigurado ba na todo support ang Villasis at Urdaneta sa TPLEX?

Umayaw dati ang Urdaneta sa Flyover na mala skyway ang haba at diversion road dahil ayaw nila mamatay mga negosyo... :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Papatayin lang ng TPLEX mga roadside businesses na naka salalay sa McArthur Hiway, ni at walang exit sa Villasis pa bibo pa ang Mayor :lol::lol::lol::lol:

kaloka!

:lol::lol: napaisip din ako dun ah..mapapa-oo na lang sila siguro :D naalala ko tuloy yung caricature contest na sinalihan ko nung high school, Urdaneta Flyover ang topic namin :lol: wala ako naidrawing kasi di ko magets nun kung bakit nagpapagawa sila ng flyover dun :nuts:

iba kasi ang flyover sa expressway eh. pag flyover sigurado madami maapektuhan na negosyo, kasi para umiwas sa matinding traffic at yung flyover na yun eh maikli lang kung ikukumpara sa expressway, pangbawas lang sa malaking volume ng sasakyang bumabyahe saka di ka pwedeng magstop over pag nasa flyover ka, di tulad sa expressway, hanap ka lang exits, pwede ka na magstop over..itong expressway naman, hindi lang pang-iwas traffic, pampabilis pa ng transportation ng mga goods, services, tourism etc. kung saan mo gusto magpunta eh madali ka lang makarating. tignan mo ang tarlac at pampanga ngayon, napakaunlad na at kabikabila ang constructions sa mga lgu na madadaanan ng NLEX at SCTEX :D kaya pag natapos tong TPLEX sigurado puputaktihin ng investments ang Urdaneta at buong Pangasinan..

kaya walang Villasis Exit eh pwede naman sa Carmen exit na lang kasi magkalapit lang naman ang Carmen at Villasis, agno river lang ata pagitan :)

[nightfury]

August 13th, 2012, 05:31 PM

natawa naman ako dito. hindi bilib ang mga investors sa dagupan? so robinsons na pala ngayon ang standard ng pagiging economically vibrant ng isang city. wawa naman baguio, dagupan and laoag. LOL. i'm sure nadala ka lang ng excitement about your city having its own robinsons mall. congrats btw.

politics sa dagupan ang dahilan kung bakit napunta sa calasiao ang robinsons. if it wasn't for that, then there would have been a robinsons mall in dagupan long time ago pa. nahirapan silang pumasok, same with SM which was finally approved by the city officials (after so many years of trying) to put up a mall in dagupan very soon. it should also be noted that dagupan is not that big in terms of land area, kaya nag-spill over sa mga nearby towns ang progress ng dagupan. bottomline is, dagupan is still the business and economic center of pangasinan. it's always the 1st option for the investors. and this is coming from a guy who's from calasiao.

twa tay imbaga yo kabaleyan :cheers:

[nightfury]

August 13th, 2012, 06:01 PM

Pangasinan Capitol

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[nightfury]

August 13th, 2012, 06:06 PM

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librero

August 13th, 2012, 06:11 PM

;94156679']Pangasinan Capitol

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beautiful! kelan po naitayo itong hall? Me vintage photo pa kayang existing?

[nightfury]

August 13th, 2012, 06:48 PM

beautiful! kelan po naitayo itong hall? Me vintage photo pa kayang existing?

kung di ako nagkakamali, 1910 ata:)

pakiclick na lang po: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=83444503&postcount=3

santiagocity4ever

August 14th, 2012, 04:24 AM

robinsons in san nicolas, ilocos norte is just a tricycle away from the city.. it doesnt matter kund di siya located sa laoag.. take note its robinsons place ilocos norte..

take note din, sa isabela, its robinson's place isabela not santiago.. meaning its for isabela!!!! :lol::lol::lol:

hilig makisawsaw ng iba, palibhasa naiingit dahil walang tunay na mall sa tugue. btw, pag nagopen ang rob santiago, invited kayong lahat.

santiagocity4ever

August 14th, 2012, 04:28 AM

saintm

August 14th, 2012, 11:53 AM

minsan mahirap tanggapin ang katotohanan. basta ang santiago, magkakaroon ng robinsons sa mismong santiago. OK fine! :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

saintm

August 14th, 2012, 04:22 PM

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librero

August 14th, 2012, 04:30 PM

stand alone boutiques... nice...

antonbirakak

August 14th, 2012, 04:30 PM

librero

August 14th, 2012, 04:32 PM

ang ganda!! sana naman matuloy na rin ang northeastern luzon expressway!! :banana: congrats..

wish ko rin yan sir...

antonbirakak

August 14th, 2012, 04:32 PM

hilig makisawsaw ng iba, palibhasa naiingit dahil walang tunay na mall sa tugue. btw, pag nagopen ang rob santiago, invited kayong lahat.

naiinngit nga kami kapatid.. sana naman meron na samin para pag robinsons na kami sa tuguegarao.. pinaka maunlad na city na ang tuguegarao pag nagkataon!!!!!! hahahahahaha.... grughhhh..

saintm

August 14th, 2012, 04:39 PM

Private, public schools urged to install CCTVs

August 12, 2012 at 9:37 am

By Virgilio Sar. Maganes
Lingayen- – -The Sangguniang Panlalawigan has approved a resolution encouraging all public and private schools in the province of Pangasinan to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras within their school premises.
Provincial Resolution No. 1343-2012 authored by SP Member Jeremy Agerico B. Rosario, is aimed at monitoring the entries of visitors and students inside the school campuses and in decreasing the volume of crimes inside the schools.
Before its approval, majority floor leader Angel Baniqued interpellated Rosario regarding the sources of funds for the CCTV and if the installations thereof are mandatory and compulsory.
Rosario said the installation of CCTVs was not compulsory but encourages the schools’ administrations.
Rosario further said CCTVs especially those manufactured from China are affordable that could be financed by alumni associations and the Parents-Teachers Associations (PTAs) thru fund raising activities.
“There are many crime incidents inside school campuses. With CCTVs, crimes could be abated and their presence inside school campuses could deter the commission of crimes,” Rosario said.
The SP also passed Resolution No. 1367-2012 authored by Board Member Jeremy Agerico B. Rosario, Chairman of the Committee on Health.
The resolution enjoins the local government units and other concerned national government agencies to adopt and support the implementation of the World Health Organization-Child Growth Standard (WHO-CGS) in determining the nutritional status of preschoolers and school children.
With the adoption of WHO-CGS, government organizations, local government units and other partner agencies like the Department of Health, Department of Education, National Nutrition Council, Department of Social Welfare and Development, municipal government and barangay councils are encouraged to support and implement the activities under it such as the conduct of orientation/trainings and fabricate height boards for field users using locally generated funds.
The activities also to provide necessary logistics to all public schools in the adoption of the program for preschoolers and school children; to integrate Child Growth Standards (CGS) concepts, tools and guidelines in their teaching materials and training courses; and to provide support in the purchase of the program logistics for day care centers.

http://northwatch.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/private-public-schools-urged-to-install-cctvs/

saintm

August 14th, 2012, 04:41 PM

‘Chinoys’ turn over two-classrooms in Rosales

August 12, 2012 at 9:33 am

By Virgilio Sar. Maganes
ROSALES –“We are committed to do our civic duty. The Filipino-Chinese community is returning back its gratitude to the country that loved them and for keeping safe the first Chinese migrants in the country that adopted them.”
These were the words conveyed by lawyer Edward Cham, representing his brother George Cham, the president of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) of Pangasinan, during the turn over of two-classroom building for the special science classes at the Rosales National High School last August 1.
Cham said the commitment of the Chamber is continuing throughout the country. In the past the province of Pangasinan is one of the prime beneficiaries of school buildings.
“We at the Chamber are constructing school buildings in parallel with the program of the government. Sad to say, government funds for school buildings are not enough because of additional overhead costs. We are constructing more school buildings with the same budget as that of the national government.”
Mayor Ricardo V. Revita expressed his thanks to the FFCCCII for giving the two –classroom building to the Rosales National High School even as he said the national government is doing its full efforts to address the lack of classrooms but financial resources are not enough.
“ I thank the FFCCCII for donating the two-classroom building . This is a big help to boosting the educational needs of the town,” Revita said.
Revita further explained to the crowd his programs on education such as the provision of funds for the town’s 500 scholars in college amounting to P5 million and P1 million funding for 100 scholars under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
He said he already sent a letter to the administration of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines inviting them to have an annex in Rosales town with a course particularly on business administration.
Board Member Ranjit Ramos Shahani (6th District) lauded the FFCCCII for its support to the Rosales National High School by constructing the special science classrooms saying that these are for the youth who are the hope of the fatherland as quoted from the national hero Dr. Jose Rizal.
Shahani further briefed the students and school heads and teachers that he constructed 10 –classroom building inside the school during his term as representative of the 6th District. The school building, he said, was named after his grandfather Ambassador Narciso R. Ramos.
He praised Mayor Revita for putting up scholarship funds for the needy students even as he said a similar scholarship program is being worked by him with the Pangasinan State University (PSU).
“Thank you to the students and teachers. Let’s make Rosales the center of education and business in this part of the province,” Shahani said.
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Teodora Nabor of DepEd Pangasinan II said the school was fortunate to have people with good hearts and was truly blessed for having public officials who think of the welfare of the town.
Nabor also said the classrooms donated by FFCCCII should be an inspiration for the teachers to work hard and should be taken cared of for the next generations.
“Let’s thank FFCCCII not only for the building but also for the gift of the future. To the FFCCCII, I hope this will not be the last but the beginning of a more fruitful working relationship with you in the future,” Nabor said.
School head Miguelito Luna received the deed of donation from the FFCCCII and conveyed his wholehearted thanks to them.
Also present during the turn over are Engr. Samuel Revita, president of the Special Science Class PTA and Poblacion Barangay Captain Rodelio Lazaro.

http://northwatch.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/chinoys-turn-over-two-classrooms-in-rosales/

saintm

August 14th, 2012, 08:45 PM

Thrift bank serves Pangasinan
By Estar Fortune H. Suma-oy | Posted on August 15, 2012 | 12:01am | 33 views

Aboitiz-owned City Savings Bank continues to look for locations to provide its brand of simple and easy service.

The bank recently opened in Dagupan City its 32nd branch, catering to the needs of public school teachers among other groups of clients.

“We’re here because we’re ready to let our customers experience and enjoy the CitySavings brand of warm and helpful service, and we’re all excited for this,” said Harry Abellana CitySavings assistant vice president for marketing.

The Dagupan extension Office is expected to serve over 13,000 Department of Education employees and teachers from Lingayen, Binalonan and other localities.

Pangasinan is among the provinces with the highest number of teachers.

As timely as present conditions, Abellana said salary loans can be availed of through the Automatic Payroll Deduction System on 12 to 36 months.

“Borrowers are assured of high loanable amounts that may be released on the same day the application is filed,” he said.

http://manilastandardtoday.com/2012/08/15/thrift-bank-serves-pangasinan/

ISwitch

August 15th, 2012, 01:49 AM

stand alone boutiques... nice...
nung 80's ganyan ang mga sikat na stores sa Dagupan - d'Executives, Mc&Mar, Marimar yata yung pinaka-sikat nuon, ngayon yung Mc&Mar at Marimar naging Magic Malls at supermarket

christian joe

August 15th, 2012, 09:54 AM

Congrats naman sa Santiago...:)

antonbirakak

August 15th, 2012, 03:31 PM

kakabsat.. pa share naman ng overview ng TPLEX.. yung starting point from SCTEX to END.. thanks..

915bungohunter

August 16th, 2012, 08:58 AM

Kainan sa Dalan...Dadami tataas altapresyon nito.hehehe
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bolinao-Pangasinan/360803215963
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LAKLAKAN PA...VODKA wow lakas TAMA men
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915bungohunter

August 16th, 2012, 09:05 AM

;94154372']salamat sa magandang papuri :cheers1:

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sa ngayon, u/c na ang road connector ng SCTEX-TPLEX....at u/c na din daw ang Agno Viaduct(Rosales)..by december ata matatapos ang phase 1(Tarlac-Carmen) ng TPLEX

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/389071_10150942069848602_624986778_n.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1454605&page=46
Buti pa ito on going pa yung proposed Northrail clark lang hindi matapos tapos.Basta mga ganito para sa kanila walang anomalya.Nakakalungkot isipin talagang mas gusgustuhin nila mga ganito kikita kasi mga kabatak nilang oligarko..Siste pa nito kaya ang mahal ng mga bilihin natin dahil pag mga trak nga naman malaki singilan.sa toll.Kung 3 toll network dadaanan para lang mapabilis ang pagbyahe ng mga produkto.iba pa dyan mga tongpats sa national hiway.krudo mo pa

Makasaysayan ang Main line North ng MRR dati ngayon PNR kung bakit ito pinagkait ng muling mabuhay at manumbalik ang sigla..

Me mga kaya lang makikinabang dyan..Sana pantay pagtingin ng mga namumuno sa road,toll VS railnetwork..

Sa ibang bansa at asean kapitbahay hindi lang sila focus dito pati rail projects pinapaunlad nila..Tila paurong talaga kaunlaran ng pinas

lightz

August 17th, 2012, 02:40 PM

CSi (?) Supermarket Lingayen U/C (13Aug2012)
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lightz - ssc

lightz

August 17th, 2012, 02:45 PM

SM Rosales Multi-level Parking Bldg. U/C (16Aug2012)
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lightz - ssc

[nightfury]

August 17th, 2012, 07:57 PM

Buti pa ito on going pa yung proposed Northrail clark lang hindi matapos tapos.Basta mga ganito para sa kanila walang anomalya.Nakakalungkot isipin talagang mas gusgustuhin nila mga ganito kikita kasi mga kabatak nilang oligarko..Siste pa nito kaya ang mahal ng mga bilihin natin dahil pag mga trak nga naman malaki singilan.sa toll.Kung 3 toll network dadaanan para lang mapabilis ang pagbyahe ng mga produkto.iba pa dyan mga tongpats sa national hiway.krudo mo pa

Makasaysayan ang Main line North ng MRR dati ngayon PNR kung bakit ito pinagkait ng muling mabuhay at manumbalik ang sigla..

Me mga kaya lang makikinabang dyan..Sana pantay pagtingin ng mga namumuno sa road,toll VS railnetwork..

Sa ibang bansa at asean kapitbahay hindi lang sila focus dito pati rail projects pinapaunlad nila..Tila paurong talaga kaunlaran ng pinas

balita ko sa prof kong Kapampangan, tinigil na ang construction ng North Rail :ohno::ohno::ohno: sayang naman, may posibilidad kasi na iextend nila mula clark hanggang dagupan yung north rail :(

[nightfury]

August 17th, 2012, 08:01 PM

kakabsat.. pa share naman ng overview ng TPLEX.. yung starting point from SCTEX to END.. thanks..

sa TPLEX thread po..andun po yung overview ng tplex mula sctex to rosario :)

CSi (?) Supermarket Lingayen U/C (13Aug2012)
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lightz - ssc

wow..ayos yan..san naman to sa Lingayen?

SM Rosales Multi-level Parking Bldg. U/C (16Aug2012)
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lightz - ssc

nice...idadagdag ba to sa total GFA ng SM Rosales?

[nightfury]

August 17th, 2012, 08:04 PM

Thrift bank serves Pangasinan

http://manilastandardtoday.com/2012/08/15/thrift-bank-serves-pangasinan/

siguro naman nasa 60+ na ang mga bangko sa Dagupan :cheers:

[nightfury]

August 17th, 2012, 08:06 PM

Pinoys win 125 awards in HK math contest

ABS-CBNnews.com
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MANILA, Philippines – Filipino students won a total of 125 medals in the 8th Asia Cup Stars of the Olympic Math Contest 2012 recently held in Hong Kong.

In a statement, Mathematics Development Academy of the Philippines executive head Dr. Archival Rodriguez said the Philippine delegation won 14 gold, 52 silver and 35 bronze medals, as well as 24 merit awards in the competition.

Below is the full list of Filipino winners:

see more (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/08/13/12/pinoys-win-125-awards-hk-math-contest)

Gold

Justin Timothy Uygongco - Iloilo Central Commercial High School
Bryce Ainsley Sanchez- Grace Christian College
Gyla Jane Nismal - Sto. Domingo Elementary School
Allyana Coleen Reyes - Chiang Kai Shek College
Albriz Moore Bagsic - Lilyrose School, Tanauan City
Beatrice Mae Malvar - Elizabeth Seton School - South
Kristine Bernadette Nunez - Colegio San Agustin - Binan
Pamela Irisari - Butuan City SPED Center
Wendell Lenard Ong - St. Stephen's High School
Kylee Wiona Sy - Pace Academy
Fedrick Lance Lim - Zamboanga Chong Hua High School
Elijamin Wolfgang Claveria - Elizabeth Seton School - South
Lorenz Matthew Tech - Pasig Catholic College
Gene Go Jr. - Zamboanga Chong Hua High School

Silver

Janssen Reign Pena - Mother Goose School, Urdaneta
Lewis Ian Gonzales - Pasig Catholic College
Trisha Danielle Sia - Chiang Kai Shek College
Hance Louie Uy - Philippine Cultural College - Main
Rexza Mae Panaligan - Sta. Barbara Central Elementary School
Rikka Grace Sombiro - Solomon Integrated School De Iloilo
Ron Lian Nikolaus Tan - Morning Star Montessori School Inc. (LB)
Ma. Leibniz Charisse Parra - Saint Paul College, Pasig
John Mark Andresio - Santa Barbara Elementary School
Ryan Jericho Sy - Chiang Kai Shek College
Al Patrick Castro - Pasig Catholic College
Cris Magdalene Dela Cruz - Bolinao Integrated School
Kyla Anjeli Resurreccion -SPED Center - Baguio
Cyd Nicolas Santos - San Beda College Alabang
Ronn Derick Simbol - BHC Educational Institution
France Mathieu Tacderan - Elizabeth Seton School (Main)
Szel Leeven Yu Embay - La Salle Academy
Emmanuel Matthew Cornel - Santiago Cultural Institute
Jonathan Conrad Yu - Philippine Christian Gospel School
Ronald Reinier Labuguen - Muntinlupa Elementary School
Theresa Denise Magsajo - Saint Paul College, Pasig
John Ian Lenix Hingan - San Beda College Alabang
Ma. Angeline Jumangit - Elizabeth Seton School - South
Andrea Robang - PAREF Woodrose School
Nico Angelo Sombiro - Solomon Integrated School De Iloilo
Sunny Sy - Chiang Kai Shek College
Lyra Winette Tamayo - Mother Goose School, Urdaneta
Tiffany Mae Ong - Immaculate Conception Academy
Cris Jericho Cruz - Puerto Princesa Pilot Elementary School
Alvin Lyndon Sy - Iloilo Scholastics Academy
Mathieu Raphael Alonzo - Notre Dame of Greater Manila
Xuanye Li - Xavier School
Johnavel Marie Ninoy - Bacolod Tay Tung High School
Moses Christopher Carpio - Agoo Kiddie Special School
Gelli Domingo - Young Shepherd's School
Sean Christian Lim - Mother Goose School, Dagupan
Christian Quinzon - San Beda College Alabang
Daniel Tio - St. Stephen's High School
Adrian Nathaniel Chua - Xavier School
Shenelle Pamela Lim - Jubilee Christian Academy
Junifer Sombilon Jr. - Butuan City SPED Center
Guinevere Soria - Precious International School of Davao
Luis Salvador Diy - Xavier School
Andrew Vince Lee - Xavier School
Anne Kaila Recio -Philippine Institute of Quezon City
Kim Giwon - Learning Links
Jeanette Rafallo - Agusan Del Sur Pilot Laboratory School
Shawn Gabriel Cabanes - Zamboanga Chong Hua High School
Charity Justine Benignos - Trinity Christian School
Edgar Laurrence Osis - Colegio San Agustin - Binan
Hiraya Marcos - Philippine Cultural College-Main
Benedict Del Rosario - Iligan City East Central School

Bronze

Lei Dojoan Toma Cruz - Dee Hwa Liong Academy
Jodi Marcia Arcadio - Notre Dame of Greater Manila
Gerick Andrei Barsatan - Tuguegarao West Central School
Erin Nicole Blanche - Dee Hwa Liong Academy
Wesley Gavin Palomar - Falcon School
Margaux Francesca Lim - Zamboanga Chong Hua High School
Derick Pan - Chiang Kai Shek College
Ronnie Vience Roberto - Special Education for the Gifted
Jansen Nina Serdoncillo - Elizabeth Seton School - South
Stephanie Jhean Villaceran - Davao Central High School
Joan Lyn Fadri - San Beda College Alabang
Lord Danly Mafe - Colegio San Agustin-Binan
Vincent John Ancermo - Pasig Catholic College
John Lian Mar Catli - Tuguegarao West Central School
Cheska Marina Hufano - Mother Goose School, Dagupan
Jamina Matulac - St. Mary Mazzarello School
Seth Gabriel Ricafort - Notre Dame of Greater Manila
Randmar David Balleras - International British Academy
Jennica Elia Dee - St. Paul University Philippines
Erika Eunice Dumago - Ann Arbor Montessori
Cathryn Therese Maala - La Marea School
Mark Ely Namoro - La Salette Elementary
Pancho Ruedas - Union Institute of Rosario
Maxim Grace Sorongon - Children Integrated School of Alta Tierra
Samantha Louise Wong - Philippine Institute of Quezon City
Lyle Wenzel Tamayo - Mother Goose School, Urdaneta
Golden Sionil Sison - PAREF Southridge School
Jose Marco Antonio II - Silliman University SBE Elementary School
Ryan Christopher Deodores - Colegio San Agustin-Binan
Julyanne Gail Frilles - Bicol University College of Education - ILS
Lance Joshua Irisari - Rainbow of Angels Learning Center
Isaac Milo Muralla - Ateneo de Iloilo-Sta. Maria Catholic School
Matthew Eric Tan - St. Stephen's High School
Cristina Beatrice Mallari - Saint Paul College-Pasig
Mark Jester Dela Rosa - JFK SPED Center Subic
Merit

Liam Gene Cabrera - Living Spring Academy
Jannica Allison Lim - Zamboanga Chong Hua High School
Sam Rivkah Reiniery Valdecantos - Notre Dame of Greater Manila
Ryanne Spencer Lim- Mother Goose School, Dagupan
Francis Roy Albina - Silliman University SBE Elementary School
Jose Miguel Antonio - Silliman University SBE Elementary School
Andrea Leanna Chan - Zamboanga Chong Hua High School
Marithea Laura Hufano - Mother Goose School, Dagupan
Beatrice Christine Montemayor - BHC Educational Institution
Andrea Sudario - St. Mary Mazzarello School
Celine Amanda Montales - Colegio San Agustin-Binan
Katrina Bianca Bandiola - SPED Antique Center
Lorize Lorielle Dado - Iba Central School
Danielle Alexis Pobre - St. Paul University Philippines
Lance Kendrick Sebastian - Zamboanga Chong Hua High School
Lancelot Bangug - St. Augustine's School
Earvin Kristoffer Estioco - St. Mary's College of Quezon City
Xil Lucia Guevara - Hold Child Education Center
Justin Aaron Natividad - Elizabeth Seton School (South)
Gene Paolo Ortiz - Santiago Cultural Institute
Arman Dave Tan - Santiago Cultural Institute
Pia Juneea Nebrada - Butuan City SPED Center
Rufa Aizha Cunanan - Zamboanga Chong Hua High School
Gia Gemeno - JFK SPED Center Subic

Just recently, the Philippine delegation won a total of 96 medals in the International Mathematics Contest in Singapore.

source (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/08/13/12/pinoys-win-125-awards-hk-math-contest)

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[nightfury]

August 17th, 2012, 08:48 PM

Pangasinan shines, in chess

‘Gener’ drenched and flooded most of Pangasinan the other week. The weather was generally gloomy and for the Pangasinenses residing in low lying areas – scary! The localized class suspension advisories in some places were confusing if not late. But then, one can’t easily dampen the spirit of Pangasinenses. Despite the continuous rain and pesky flood, Pangasinan did shine!

A 14 year old chess prodigy officially earned the title of National Master (NM) in the recent 2012 National Open Chess Championships, where he was the youngest player to qualify. And yes, he is from Pangasinan! The new National Master’s father, Raul Mejia is from San Jacinto. His mother, Eva Mejia hails from Labrador.

Giovanni Mejia, nicknamed “Baby Dynamite” for his aggressive and explosive counter-attacking chess moves defeated the tournament top seed GM Oliver Barbosa. Mejia also upset GMs Rogelio Barcenilla, Jr. and Roland Salvador during his eventful first stint in the national championship dubbed “Battle of the Grand Masters." A “Wesley So” in the making (referring to Filipino chess grandmaster who became a GM at the age of 14), Mejia’s brilliant semifinal finish earned him his NM status. It should also be noted that Giovanni was the Most Valuable Player in the juniors division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 2011, a year after leading La Salle Greenhills (where he is now a third year student) to its first league championship in three decades under the watchful eye of 2010 NCAA Juniors Coach of the Year and LSGH head coach National Master and International Arbiter NM Erwin Carag.

Brilliance does come in pairs as Giovanni’s sister Cherry Ann is a 17 year old chess whiz and a Woman FIDE Master. She finished fifth place in the women’s division of the 2012 National Open Chess Championships. Cherry Ann Mejia was a Silver Medalist in the 2011 ASEAN Age Group GU-16 and Champion in the National Age Group GU-16. She received her WFM title in 2009. She is currently a 2nd year student taking up Sports Management at De La Salle University.

Raul Mejia, Giovanni’s father, said in a phone interview that young chess prodigy’s interest with chess began when he was about 7 years old. Giovanni instantly fell in love with the sport when he saw a magnetic chess board in the market and asked his mother to buy one. It was his father, a champion in his own right in local chess tournaments in Taguig, (where he works) who that taught him the rudiments of chess. Both siblings picked up the sport naturally and now Pangasinan has “chess treasures” to be proud of. As shared by Mr. Raul Mejia, Giovanni and Cherry Ann always look forward to a stay in Pangasinan especially during occasions and holidays, away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis - highlighted by an intense yet family bonding-filled chess game. He is also very happy that his children have brought pride to Pangasinan. His advice to young Pangasinenses: “Never lose hope whether in sports or in life. And always study hard.”

source: http://aropangasinan.blogspot.com/2012/08/pangasinan-shines-in-chess.html
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lightz

August 18th, 2012, 05:35 AM

;94279725']
wow..ayos yan..san naman to sa Lingayen?

nice...idadagdag ba to sa total GFA ng SM Rosales?
yung supermarket sa may solis st. (poblacion din sya) yung daan papuntang bugallon, western part. Tabi lang ng centrum fuel po..

ISwitch

August 18th, 2012, 08:51 AM

source: http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2012/08/12/de-venecias-flood-control-projects-averted-damages/ (De Venecia’s flood-control projects averted damages)
De Venecia’s flood-control projects averted damages

NLIKE in 2009 when Typhoon Pepeng devastated most parts of the province, the 4th District was by and large spared in last week’s flooding brought about by days of incessant monsoon rains.

And Rep. Gina de Venecia is thankful that the flood-control projects she initiated and financed in coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways helped mitigate what could have been another major destruction.

“In San Fabian, some fifty hectares of agricultural land and 29 houses in Barangay Binday were literally washed away by the torrential flood (in 2009). Fortunately, we finished the Spur Dike and Protective Slope in Binday before the rainy season,” she said.

San Fabian Mayor Irene Libunao agreed saying, “Dati, ganitong panahon, nagluluto na kami ng lugaw sa evacuation centers pero ngayon masasabi kong safe na ang residents of Barangay Binday.”

Among the projects initiated in Dagupan by De Venecia are six major road and drainage projects in Bonuan Gueset, Arellano- Bani, Mayombo, Tapuac, Lucao and the Jose de Venecia Hi-way.

“These infrastructures will also make Dagupan more attractive to residents and investors. Your Kuya Joe and I, with the help of Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez will continue to improve the city. We cannot give up on Dagupan and allow it to wilt away while neighboring cities bloom,” she said.

Rep. De Venecia has also filed House Bill 6003, an act establishing a national inter-agency dam safety monitoring committee for proper and effective dam monitoring system.

“The flash flood in 2009 was caused by the sudden release of water by the San Roque dam. So, dapat may pambansang patakaran tayo tungkol sa monitoring at pagpapakawala ng tubig sa dam,” she said.

Last month, she distributed 108,000 tree seedlings for her district-wide greening program to be planted along riverbanks to prevent soil erosion.

De Venecia will soon distribute rafts made of PVC pipes for use during emergency operations during typhoons. Rubber boats were already distributed to Dagupan City Manaog, Mangaldan, San Fabian, and San Jacinto.

sa palagay ko lalo maso-solve yung flooding sa downtown pag may ganito sa :
No more flooding this time around. Looks like what ever caused the flooding during Ondoy had been solved. :okay: :okay: :cheers:

Gov’t studies giant cistern at Taguig’s Global City for Metro flood control
Philippine Daily Inquirer
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/247767/govt-studies-giant-cistern-at-taguigs-global-city-for-metro-flood-control

MANILA, Philippines—Did you know that Burgos Circle at the Global City in Taguig has a five-story structure underneath it where floodwater is impounded and later released into Manila Bay?

The government is now looking at it, or the principle behind it, as a model for the construction of a similar structure that would impound water up in the Marikina Watershed, the main source of the floodwaters that swamped Marikina and its neighboring cities in last Tuesday’s deluge.

“What we’re looking at is to impound or retard the amount of water together with the run-off upstream. It’s been effective in many countries and we’ve tried that in Fort Bonifacio,” Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson said in a brief phone interview Saturday.

At the Burgos Circle’s water impounding facility, which Singson helped design when he was still in the private sector, floodwater is stored, and after the rains, is pumped out to creeks that flow into the bay, the public works secretary said.

In his swing through flooded areas in Metro Manila last Thursday, President Benigno Aquino said catch basins in the Marikina watershed, a ring-road dike along Laguna de Bay, and a dike and pumping station in Camanava area would be built in two to three years to address perennial flooding in the metropolis.

For several years, runoff from the 26,000-hectare denuded watershed has been a major cause of flooding downstream, including Antipolo City, Montalban, San Mateo and Tanay towns, all in Rizal province, and Marikina.

As in the onslaught of Storm Ondoy in September 2009, rainwater came tumbling down from the watershed that swelled Marikina River and swamped subdivisions along the river and parts of Rizal in last week’s massive flooding caused by days of monsoon rains.

On Friday night, the river swelled anew after hours of thunderstorms, triggering panic and prompting evacuations of residents who had gone back home.

“All of the rainwater goes down to us. We suffer a lot from the floods, and 98 percent of that comes from the watershed. And there’s not a single foot in the watershed that belongs to Marikina,’’ Marikina Rep. Federico Romero Quimbo said by phone.

Quimbo said the water impounding project was now on the drawing boards of the Department of Public Works and Highways, and this could take the form of either a dam, or a diversion tunnel.

But unlike Burgos Circle’s facility, Singson said, the proposed project in the Marikina watershed would have a dual role: impound water to protect the residents downstream, and provide the capital another source of potable water.

“We’ll use storm water for domestic use,” Singson said.

That was the idea, said Quimbo, who was optimistic the “pipe dream” would become a reality during the Aquino administration.

“That has always been a pipe dream; an empty promise in the past. But now we’re strongly convinced it will become a reality. The President will not say anything unless he means it. And Secretary Singson has the competence to do it,” the lawmaker said.

Since public works officials have yet to present the detailed plans, Budget Secretary Florencio Abad could not give the exact cost of the project, except to say “this will be in the billions of pesos.’’

Abad agreed entirely with the principle behind the project.

“We cannot mitigate the flooding unless we can significantly contain the runoff of rainwater, especially that cascading from the mountains and released from dams,’’ he said.

The good thing is that the government could look at this situation and “see how we may harness it to benefit, instead of, harm” people, he said.

“How can we now use the excess water for irrigation, aquaculture, potable water supply, reforestation and even for hydro power?” he said.