Pangasinan’s founding date formally declared

Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. (seated) signs an ordinance declaring April 5, 1580 as the official founding day of Pangasinan last February 15 at the Governor’s office in Capitol Building, Lingayen, Pangasinan.  The provincial board, headed by Vice Gov. Marlyn Primicias-Agabas (3^rd from right, 1^st row), unanimously approved the ordinance which was based on the report submitted by the Research and Study Committee on Pangasinan’s Charter Date during the regular Monday session.  The committee, chaired by Atty. Gonzalo T. Duque (left), was formed by Gov. Espino last year. Witnessing the signing are (from right, 1^st row) Board Members Von Mark Mendoza, Angel Baniqued, (from right, 2^nd row) Danilo Dizon, Jeremy Agerico Rosario, 5^th Dist. Cong. Mark Cojuanco and Alfonso Bince. (Photo by Wesley Fernandez)