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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

Dagupeño centenarian Petrolina F. Suarez, was awarded with a centenarian gift amounting to P100,000 and a Plaque of Recognition from the national government led by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos through the Department of Social Welfare and Development on November 20, 2024.

Bai Loleng turned 100 years old last October 25 of this year, and aside from the cash gift, the city government of Dagupan led by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez handed a P20,000 cash grant through Acting City Mayor Bryan Kua, Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs and City Social Welfare and Development for reaching 100th year.

Mayor Belen thanked President PBBM in a post for the recognition given to the centenarian residing from barangay Caranglaan.

“Maraming salamat po sa ating nasyonal na gobyerno, sa ating mahal na Presidente PBBM sa pagkakaloob ng pagkilala at pagmamahal sa ating centenarian mula Barangay Caranglaan,” the local chief executive stated.

This was through the Republic Act No. 11982 or the “Centenarian Act of 2016”.

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The construction of a Three (3) Storey Skills Training Building at Juan P. Guadiz Elementary School is set to rise soon, as confirmed by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez today, November 14, at Brgy. Bonuan Gueset.

The project is a close collaboration between the Local Government Unit (LGU), Department of Education (DepEd) Dagupan City Division headed by Dr. Rowena Banzon and Alternative Learning System (ALS) focal person Edwin Ferrer.

City Engineer Josephine Corpuz shared that the building will contain several rooms specific for skill-based operations, particularly for training, laboratory, cookery for meat and fish processing, welding area, conference room and other training facilities.

The local chief executive then ensured that the city would not stop supporting the city’s education sector, especially students under the ALS program.

“Hindi po tayo hihinto na we will continue to support education and mas lalo sa mga out-of-school (OYS) youth.” the mayor emphasized.

On behalf of JPGES Principal Reynaldo Cabusi, Teachers Club President Virginia Sales shared words of gratitude, guaranteeing that this building will significantly help and positively impact their student’s schooling.

The project was made possible through the approval of the city’s Supplemental Budget No.2, amounting to a total of 557,276,830.53 pesos.

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A 3-storey 9-classroom school building will soon to rise at North Central Elementary School at Brgy. Bonuan Gueset, one of the many projects under the Supplement Budget No.2.

Barangay Captain Noel Bumanglag and Dr. Agape Nabua, Principal IV of NCES personally thanked Mayor Belen T. Fernandez for the project during her onsite inspection today, November 14, after the SP New Majority approved the budget.

Doctor Nabua shared that the number of enrollees are increasing, which the brand new school building is expected to accommodate the rising number of students.

“Kailangang kailangan ng aming paaralan ang bagong classroom kasi po tumataas ang enrollment, tsaka yung mga existing buildings po dito na 1-storey lang po ay kailangan na ng replacement po talaga,” Doctor Nabua said.

According to Barangay Captain Bumanglad, it will also serve as an evacuation center during times of calamity since the said barangay is part of the coastal area of the city.

Alongside with this almost 3 year-delayed project, during the first term of the local chief executive, she funded for the construction of NCES gymnasium, which was formally inaugurated last March 24, 2015, and a 3-storey building.

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The City Government of Dagupan, led by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez, opened the city’s Affordable Housing Project for low-income families through an orientation earlier today, November 14, at the Dagupan City Plaza.

Aside from low-income families, the project will also prioritize the Local Government Unit (LGU) employees and Pag-IBIG Members.

During the coordination meeting, Pag-IBIG Membership Drive, and Fund Briefing with the city government employees, the local chief executive explained the importance of investing and owning your home.

“Pag mag-invest kayo ng bahay niyo, invest niyo ngayon, yung tatlong libong (3000) piso niyo after five (5) years to ten (10) years wala ng halaga yun, para na lang siyang five hundred (500) pesos. By that time, ang sweldo niyo pataas na nang pataas. Hindi niyo na mararamdaman ang inyong hulugan, kumita pa kayo dahil tumaas na yung presyo ng bahay. ” the mayor explained.

Fernandez continued her discussion, sharing her vision regarding this project.

“Kasi ang plano namin labing-isang (11) building ang itatayo. One thousand one hundred (1100) na bahay ang dapat nating maitayo” she added.

Mayor Belen thanked the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the PAG-IBIG Fund for their help in making this program possible for Dagupeños.

The housing program is aligned with President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) program with the aim of improving the lives of every Filipino through the acquisition of a livable home for them and their families.

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