River clean-up and dredging operations benefit more local folks. More small fishermen (top photo) are now enjoying the bounties of the river along Brgy. Dupo, Binmaley after it was cleared off from illegal fish pens, fish traps and other contraptions. Right photo shows PDCC Executive Officer Paterno M. Orduña (right of lower photo) as he briefs some members of the media on site about the effects of the ongoing river rehabilitation project of Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. The clearing and dredging operations eliminated the stinking smell of the river and illegal structures, unravelling its lush green mangrove species and pristine water. Also in photo is Engr. Eduardo M. Tiong of Provincial Engineer’s Office. (PIO Photo by Bob Sison)
PDCC and attached agencies firm up disaster preparedness and risk reduction measures. On instruction of Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. who is also the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) Chairman, PDCC Exec. Officer Ret. Col. Paterno M. Orduña convenes its attached agencies to strengthen operational readiness and response capabilities in anticipation of the forthcoming typhoons that may hit Pangasinan this rainy season. Gov. Espino also embarked on tree planting, clearing the waterways and dredging of silted rivers as part of long term solutions to mitigate the ill-effects of climate change. (PIO Photo by Bob Sison)
PHO conducts medical mission to hundreds of inmates. Hundreds of inmates from the Pangasinan Provincial Jail receive free medical check-up, medicines and vitamins from the Provincial Health Office (PHO) last August 19 following reports that most of the detainees were suffering from upper respiratory diseases and fever due to erratic changes in weather condition and congested jail facility. The medical mission is a joint effort of PHO led by its chief, Dra. Ana de Guzman, together with Provincial Jail Warden Officer-in-Charge Rolando Diaz and Deputy Jail Warden Rogelio Paglingayen. (PIO Photo by Bob Sison)
Gov. Espino told Korean Investors to start their projects ASAP
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- A group of Korean investors presented a master plan and latest Korean technologies to support three of its seven proposed business ventures in the province during the business trip of Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. to South Korea last August 14 to17.
According to Provincial Information Officer Butch Velasco, who joined the Governor in Korea, the three presentations of the JJGPK Co. Ltd. include the development of the eco-tourism zone, cold storage and chicken dressing plant. “The other projects that were also discussed during the visit of Gov. Espino to Korea are the Korean surplus center, knowledge process outsourcing, mining and water transport,” Velasco said.
The Governor told them that they must start any of their projects as soon as possible to provide and generate jobs and livelihood opportunities to Pangasinenses.
It was agreed that a retirement village, which will not only cater to Korean retirees but also to Filipino Korean war veterans, and a golf course, will be the first to be set up.
The retirement village will feature high-rise residences that will cater to upper and mid-income clients.
The eco-tourism zone, conceptualized under the working title “Lingayen Land,” will be a self-contained community that will feature African and Asian safari tour with its own mono trail, entertainment center which will be a little kind of Disneyland dubbed as “dream land.” With children as its target market, this theme park will also include the significant periods of Philippine history.
The complex will also be a host to a yacht club, docking areas, water sports area, a string of restaurants with a floating restaurant as a highlight, hotels and a water park with a wave pool for children and adults.
Velasco said that the Governor’s party also visited a cold storage facility, similar to what is being planned to be constructed here, that does not utilize ice or blower which can further prolong the life of stored fruits or vegetables. The governor met the inventor of the facility and he is willing to visit Pangasinan.
Another investment to help poultry growers in Pangasinan is the chicken dressing plant. This facility uses technology that is six times faster than an ordinary chicken dressing plant in the country.
For the surplus center, the Korean investors plan to sell slightly used home and office appliances.
Pangasinan’s long coastline and river ways also enticed these Korean investors to engage in water transport. They will bring here ferry boats and barges for tourism and as alternative means to transport people along the major rivers of Pangasinan.
The Korean investors said that cruising Pangasinan rivers will be a tourist attraction since these are surrounded by breathtaking mangroves. The Governor considers this timely since the Provincial Government has embarked on a massive cleaning and dredging operations of Pangasinan rivers.
The governor also told the Koreans to look for investors that will set up a steel manufacturing in Pangasinan saying that the country though rich in minerals has no single steel plant. The governor told the Koreans that their steel industry catapulted them as a very progressive nation.
Prior to the meeting of Gov. Espino with the Korean investors, he attended the training conference on the Rice Processing Complex conducted by the Korean International Cooperation Agency from August 8 to 13.
Governor Espino was joined by Executive Assistant Ramon Morden and Office of the Provincial Agriculturist staff Nestor Batalla during the KOICA conference. He was later joined by Provincial Information Officer Butch Velasco for his meetings with the JJGPK investors.
The proposed business ventures from other Korean investors include: the establishment of a commercial and industrial complex, a Pangasinan Heart and Medical Center, electric vehicle manufacturing, housing program and waste-to-energy plant.
Other foreign investors who have expressed business ties with the provincial government include the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan, Velasco said. (PIO/Rafael Manuel III)
Gov. Espino’s foreign trip boost investors’ confidence. Relying on the competent leadership of Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. (center of top photo), Kang He Jung (right of top photo), president and CEO of Jungjanggo Corporation, presents the development plan for Lingayen Eco-Tourism Zone in Brgy. Estanza, Lingayen during the official business trip of Gov. Espino to South Korea. Right photo shows the Jungjanggo architect as he discusses the scale model (lower photo) of the proposed Korean retirement village to be developed inside the eco-zone. Also in photo is Mr. Nestor Batalla, supervising agriculturist of the Office of Provincial Agriculture. (PIO Photo)
Lingayen - In line with the province’s youth development program, the provincial government together with 2nd District Congressman Leopoldo N. Bataoil, supported the two-day 8th Petron Ladies Beach 3rd Leg Volleyball Tournament that reeled off last August 13 and 14 at the Capitol beachfront here.
“I have been trying to promote sports to highlight our province as sports tourist destination. In the same way, promoting sports among our youth protects them from indulging in criminal activities,” Bataoil said.
De La Salle University Dasmarinas (DLSUD) patriot Jennifer Manzano and Satchel Senupe were challenged by Far Eastern University’s (FEU I) Shaira Gonzales and Shedd dela Pena during the best of three play-offs in the championship game.
Both teams displayed strong defense and service and were tied at 20 in the second set of the play-off giving the audience an intense and breathtaking game that resulted to 21-11 in favor of DLSU.
However, FEU I emerged this year’s champion beating DLSUD in the third set with a 15-7 final score.
Earlier, Ateneo De Manila University’s Krizette Onishi and Sharah So and FEU II’s Vel Faytaren and Janine Penaranda were equally strong contenders with a strong showing during the semi-cross over game.
Spiker Manzano, representing DLSUD who traces her roots at Balangobong, Lingayen was a standout and an early crowd favorite.
Proud fellow Pangasinenses cheered out loud every time Manzano shows her well-loved trademark move in volleyball.
The tournament serves as qualifier for the Battle of Champions which will be held in Puerto Princesa sometime in October.
2nd District Board Member Von Mark Mendoza, who represented the governor, said Pangasinan has the potentials of an economic hub as well as a tourist and sports tourism destination.
“Sports program like this is very much welcome in our province, we are trying to position (Pangasinan) in the field of sports to become the sports capital outside of Manila, dahil mayroon po kaming Narciso Ramos Sports Complex and Civic Center, it is the biggest sports center in Region I”, Mendoza added.
Meanwhile, Modesto Operania, Consultant on Sports of the provincial government said the recently concluded sports activity was aimed at encouraging the youth to join volleyball to unleash their potentials and make it a regular sports.
The tournament started with a motorcade participated in by 12 competing teams consisting of two players each from Metro Manila and Pangasinan.
Among the competing teams were FEU (I and II), DLSUD (I, II and III), Ateneo, University of the East (UE I and II), University of Luzon (I and II), Labrador and Lingayen.
Cong. Bataoil together with Fern-Slim representative awarded trophies and cash prizes to the winners.
Petron, Fern-Slim, Speedo, Mikasa, Tanduay and Victory Liner among others sponsored the prestigious sports event. (PIO/Chona C. Bugayong and Darwin Magalong)
Beauty and Power at Lingayen Beachfront. A spiker from Dela Salle University-Dasmariñas and a native of Brgy. Balangobong in Lingayen, Jennifer Manzano (center), soars high as she smashes the ball against her opponent from Far Eastern University during the opening day of the 2010 Petron Ladies' Beach Volleyball Tournament’s third leg at the Lingayen Beachfront last August 13. The two-day event is supported by 2nd District Rep. Leopoldo Bataoil in cooperation with the provincial government of Pangasinan headed by Provincial Sports Consultant Modesto M. Operaña. (PIO photo by Jonas Sison)
