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This 2025 National Women’s Month, Dagupan City, led by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez, celebrated women of all sectors, and recognized their strengths and roles through the Women’s Summit, in coordination with the Justice Zone, held at CSI Stadia yesterday, March 13.

Dubbed as, “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas,” the summit serves as an association for Dagupeñas, emphasizing the rights women have, as they play a pivotal role in the society.

In the welcome remarks, City Legal Officer Atty. Aurora E. Valle underscored women empowerment and their contribution to the community such as in education, health, agriculture, business, government and even at home.

Mayor Fernandez shared her solidarity message highlighting the city’s commitment on implementing programs that would uplift the lives of women, ensuring that no one is left behind.

“Bilang Ina ng Dagupan, patuloy akong naninindigan sa pagbibigay ng sapat na oportunidad at proteksyon sa lahat ng kababaihan – upang higit nilang magampanan ang kanilang papel sa pag-aangat ng ating lungsod at ng buong bansa,” said the mayor.

The event also featured the women’s achievers, oath taking of officers of the newly launched program – the ‘Maaron Ina’, lectures that carried out issues about VAWC, preventing suicide, human trafficking, anti-bullying, teenage pregnancy, “Marital Obligations” and “Safe Spaces Act”, and freebies from event’s sponsors.

Moreover, this celebration serves as a venue to promote the free services of our Dagupan City Justice Zone, which intends to provide real-time justice delivery to poor victims of injustice.

Women Achievers are as follows:

• Ma. Socorro Dorotea L. Cruz, Chairman and CEO of St. Joseph Drug
• Ma. Leonora Reloza-Firme, Commission on Program, Girl Scouts of the Philippines Dagupan City Council
• Dr. Aurora Samson-Reyna, PAPAL Awardee, President of Mother Goose Special School System, Inc., Vice President on Academic Affairs of University of Luzon, Hospital Administrator of Luzon Medical Center, Inc.
• Ma. Theresa Rodriguez-Peralta, Balungao Municipal Mayor
• Julita F. Perez, Pantal Punong Barangay, Dagupan City
• Filipina Delos Santos, Malued Punong Barangay, Dagupan City
• Perla T. Cornel, Incumbent President of Girl Scouts of the Philippines Pangasinan Council, Board of Directors of Young Women’s Christian Association – Dagupan City Chapter, Board of Directors of Philippine Mental Health Association
• Dr. Feliza Arzadon-Sua, President of Universidad de Dagupan
• Dr. Gregoria P. Villaflor, Anesthesiologist of Dagupan Doctors Villaflor Memorial Hospital
• Hon. Maria Georgina “Manay Gina” De Venecia, Former 4th District Representative
• Mayor Belen T. Fernandez, Dagupan City Mayor

The event gathered participant from the ‘Maaron Ina’, solo parents, Child Development workers, PESO focal persons, Barangay and Migrant Desk focal person, KALIPI officers, Barangay VAWC Desk officers, PTA officers, scholars, PWD presidents, Dagupan City National High School students, Lyceum Northwestern University, SK female representatives, youth organizations, Barangay Health Workers, Barangay Nutrition Scholars and barangay librarians.

Joining also the event were Vice Mayor Dean Bryan Kua, Councilor Michael Fernandez, Dr. Jaja Cayabyab, Marvin Fabia, Joshua Bugayong, Justice Zone representatives, department heads.

Sen. Imee Marcos representative Ms. Ella Cruz caught the interest of the crowd with a live performance, together with Julian Trono.

Services that were formally opened to the participants include: City Health Office (CHO) – Medical Consultation; CHO – Registration Booth for Cervical Cancer and Breast Cancer; City Population and Development Office – Civil Weddings and Population Program Services; Civil Registry – Late Birth Registration/Legitimation; Legal Services; City Agriculture Office – City Agriserbisyo Orientation on Containerized Gardening and Ornamental Fish Farming- Farmer and Fisherfolk Registration; City Engineer’s Office Assistance Desk; Senior Citizen Registration; City Nutrition Office – Maternal Nutrition First 1000 Days; City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council – Disaster Preparedness; Women’s Center – VAWC PNP Women’s Desk; Waste Management Division – Goodbye Basura; Public Employment Services Office – Free Massage; Gender and Development/DALAGA – Assistance Desk/Libreng Gupit; Girl Scout of the Philippines Onsite Registration and; City Social Welfare and Development Office – Maaron Ina Registration.

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Senior High School (SHS) students of Bonuan Buquig National High School (BBNHS) gathered in excitement to greet and thank Mayor Belen T. Fernandez for receiving 500 new tables and 1,000 chairs yesterday, Thursday, January 30, 2025.

“Matibay at makakapag sulat na po kami ng maayos at mabuti…ngayon po meron na kaming kanya-kanyang table,” one of the students shared during the visit of Mayor Fernandez at the SHS building of BBNHS, recalling their struggles, and now enjoy having their own tables and chairs.

The local chief executive shared her vision for all Dagupan public schools, providing a quality and conducive learning environment for the students, “I’m doing a project na bigyan din lahat ng mga schools ng ganito (tables and chair). We will complete everything.”

Education has been one of the priorities of the city mayor, as she is committed to provide all the urgent needs of the students.

The mayor thanked BBNHS headed by Markconi F. Taroma, Phd, Principal IV for the warm welcome, along with SGC Elected Co-Chair Kgd. Imelda Gonzales, PTA President Alexander Gonzales, SHS OIC Assistant Principal Sir John Rey Silang, SPTA Officers, Department Heads, teachers and students.

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The newly constructed multi-purpose building which was sponsored by DepEd Sec. Sonny Angara was officially unveiled and turned over by the City Government of Dagupan led by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez to the residents of Barangay Bonuan Boquig.

The newly constructed building is set to cater the residents of ONE BONUAN which is composed of Barangays Bonuan Gueset, Boquig and Binloc, designed to conduct events and activities, and can be used as evacuation center.

Part of the local chief executive’s agenda is to develop the city’s infrastructures which will directly benefit the Dagupeños, especially the poor.

“First of all, we’d like to thank Atty. Ope Reyna, chairman of the Dagupan City People’s Council for facilitating the required process for this project”, Mayor Belen said, adding, “more importantly, we give our special thanks to our beloved DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara for sponsoring this very timely project. He’s been a good friend, a brother for all Dagupeños. We are very grateful, I’m sure he’s happy that his project now benefits the citizens of Dagupan, especially here in One Bonuan”.

“Asahan niyo po na habang tayo ay nakaupo ay patuloy po natin isusulong ang mga magagandang proyekto para sa ating siyudad. Priority po natin palagi ang pag-aasikaso, pagtatrabaho ng mga proyekto na magbe-benefit po sa ating mamamayan,” she said.

For his part, Barangay Captain Joseph Maramba expressed his gratitude to the city government, adding that the multipurpose building is one of many projects received by their barangay.

Mayor Fernandez also shared that some of the road projects under Supplemental Budget No. 2 amounting to 557,276,830.53 pesos approved by the SP New Majority Councilors will commence soon in the said barangay.

Present during the ceremony were Boquig Council led by Barangay Capt. Joseph Maramba, SK Council led by SK Chairman Ava Jel De Guzman, Bonuan Gueset Barangay Capt.  Noel Bumanglag, City Engr. Josephine Corpuz and Ms. Danee Canto,  and DPWH representatives.

In partnership with the University of Luzon and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), we are launching today, December 10, the “College Behind Bars’ Scholarship Program thru signing of Memorandum of Agreement.

Joining us in our commitment to a brighter future where NO ONE SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND, are JSSupt. Florante Nisperos, Regional Director – BJMP PRO-1, Jail Chief Inspector Lito S. Lam-osen, Dagupan BJMP, Jail Inspector Lilia E. Ventura, FemaleJail Warden, Prof. Saycy Samson, Director for Students Office – University of Luzon, Sangguniang Panlungsod New Majority Councilor Michael Fernandez, together with Atty. Joey Tamayo, Former SK Federation President Councilor Joshua Bugayong, Dra. Jaja Cayabyab and the Dagupan City Scholarship Committee.

This is part of our literacy intiatives for persons deprived of liberty (PDL) to gain a chance at education starting of with 30 PDL scholars as pilot beneficiaries of the program.

University of Luzon likewise assured the learning delivery modality for the PDLs thru online training sessions which will also serve as a rehabilitation for them to return to being citizens and not to be outcast in the society by the time they get out of jail.

Today is God’s given gift for us to help those in need. Indeed, we are blessed to be a channel for blessings to others.

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The City Government of Dagupan headed by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez led the inauguration and turn-over of the newly constructed covered court gymnasium for Judge Jose De Venecia Sr. Technical Vocational Secondary School (JJDVSTVSS) and Bolosan Elementary School (BES) in barangay Bolosan today, December 10.

“Unli projects dito sa Brgy. Bolosan. Ramdam po namin ang inyong pagmamahal…Salamat po sa pakikipag laban para sa amin.” Barangay Capt. Nancy P. Morris expressed, grateful for the newly constructed covered court to conduct their school activities, special occasions, and can be used as an emergency evacuation center.

“Lahat ng mga improvements, especially sa ating mga public schools ng ating siyudad, ay naging posible na ngayon dahil sa ating approved budget.” Mayor Belen stated expressing joy for the consecutive projects implemented to the city for the constituents, especially the indigent.

“Just yesterday, we had a groundbreaking for the Super Family Health Center in Brgy. Malued and a turnover of a 3- Storey Multi-purpose Building with roof deck in Brgy. Bonuan Boquig…We are moving forward,” she added.

KUNG WALANG SAGABAL, ANG PROGRESO’Y HINDI MABAGAL.

Joining the ceremony were Vice Mayor Bryan Kua, Councilor Michael Fernandez, Councilor Dennis Canto, Councilor Jigs Seen, Mr. Marvin Mabia, Ms. Danee Canto, DepEd Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Rowena Banzon, Public Schools District Superintendent Dr. Alicia Quimboy, Medarlo V. De Leon, Principal IV, Jonathan J. Salazar, School Head of BES, Maribel E. Sabado, SPTA President, department heads, teachers, Bolosan Council