Pangasinan Capitol inspires Zubiri

Pangasinan Capitol inspires Zubiri. “I’m impressed,” says Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri (left) on the transformation of Pangasinan Capitol and its environs that reflect cleanliness, orderliness, beauty and grandeur. The Senator lauds Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. and the provincial officials for building such elegant structure that every Pangasinense can be proud of. The Senator said he will deliver a privilege speech on how to improve the looks of the senate like the Capitol. Welcoming Zubiri for the distribution of Special Allotment Release Orders (SAROs) to mayors are (from left) Board Members Celemente B. Arboleda, Jr. Jeremy Agerico B. Rosario, Teofilo G. Humilde, Jr. and Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Z. Calimlim, Jr. (PIO Photo by Bob Sison)

Sen. Zubiri distributes SAROs to 32 cities and towns

Sen. Zubiri distributes SAROs to 32 cities and towns


LINGAYEN--- Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, or “Migz as he is fondly called, came to town last August 13 for the ceremonial distribution of Special Allotment Release Orders (SAROs) to the province’s mayors for various infrastructure projects sourced from his pork barrel.

During the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, 32 mayors from the various towns and cities of the province from the first to sixth congressional district, personally received the SAROs from the Senator.

His way of sharing what he gets from the National Government and a realization of his campaign promise, the SAROs amounting to P13.9 million and coursed through DPWH was in support of his commitment to fund the P17.8 million infrastructure development of the province.

The Senator thanked Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr., who is on an official business trip in South Korea, Vice Governor Ferdie Calimlim and all the provincial council members for making these projects possible.

Sen. Zubiri specifically requested that the funding allocation be used for the construction, rehabilitation and repair of multi-purpose buildings, school and daycare classrooms and health centers.

Acting Governor Calimlim said Zubiri is “our new partner in the progress of Pangasinan,” and thanked the senator for “giving equally to all the different towns and cities of Pangasinan a share and a taste of his love.”

After lunch at the Capitol Resort and Hotel, the Senator met with the local media for a press conference where he expressed his views on various national issues.

These towns and cities in each district have received the funding for various infrastructure projects: Agno, Anda, Bani, Bolinao, Burgos, Dasol, Infanta, and Sual in the 1st District; Basista, Binmaley, Labrador, Urbiztondo, Manaoag and San Fabian in the 2nd and 4th Districts; San Carlos City, Malasiqui and Sta. Barbara in the 3rd District; and Urdaneta City, Alcala, Bautista, Laoac, Pozorrubio, Villasis, Balungao, Natividad, Rosales, Sta. Maria, San Manuel, San Nicolas, San Quintin, Tayug and Umingan in the 5th and 6th Districts.

SARO is a document stating that funds are available for particular allocation. (PIO/Rafael Manuel III)

Sen. Zubiri distributes infra fund to Pangasinan Mayors

Sen. Zubiri distributes infra fund to Pangasinan Mayors. Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri (left) turns over the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) to Bautista Mayor Amado I. Espino, III, one of the recipients of the allotment fund for the infrastructure development in Pangasinan. Held at the session hall of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) in Capitol Building, a total of P13.9 million was distributed to 32 cities and municipalities of the six districts of the province. Witnessing the ceremonial distribution are 4th District Board Member Jeremy Agerico B. Rosario, 5th Dist. BM Clemente B. Arboleda, Jr. (partly hidden) and SP Secretary Atty. Verna Perez. (PIO Photo by Bob Sison)

River clean-up and dredging operations benefit more local folks

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

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

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

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)