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DOH AWARDS DAGUPAN FOR MEASLES, RUBELLA, BIVALENT ORAL POLIO VACCINE IMMUNIZATION SUCCESS

Dagupan City was recognized as the top-performing independent, component city in the Ilocos Region for achieving at least 95% coverage for the Measles, Rubella, and bivalent Oral Poliovirus Vaccine Supplementary Immunization Activity (MR bOPV SIA) campaign under the Department of Health (DOH) during awarding ceremonies dubbed as ‘Ligtas Lakas’ on October 5 this year at Villa Tomasa Hotel, Panglao, Bohol.

The city’s award was under the Best Performing Provinces, High-Urbanized Areas, Independent Component Cities (PHIs) category.

Mayor Belen Fernandez was represented by Dr. Benjamin Marcial Bautista of the City Health Office during the event that acknowledged the efforts of Centers for Health Development, Ministry of Health-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and local government units for their support and outstanding implementation of various vaccination campaigns in the country.

“We appreciate your support in providing better protection against vaccine-preventable diseases and Covid-19 through the Chikiting Ligtas – MR bOPV SIA, Covid-19 PinasLakas for the First 100 Days and other special vaccination days,” according to Health Undersecretary Enrique Tayag in a letter addressed to Mayor Fernandez.

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MBTF THANKS HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS OF DAGUPEÑOS, PRIVATE SECTORS IN THE MIDST OF FLOODING, STORM

Mayor Belen Fernandez has expressed profound gratitude to people’s acts of kindness amidst the heavy flooding that submerged most parts of the city starting last week of July this year brought about by typhoon Egay.

Earlier, upon the local chief executive’s recommendation, the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) declared a state of calamity in the city last July 28.

The mayor also thanked city government heads and employees, national government agencies, private sector and individuals who extended their time and effort during the relief and rescue operations of the city government that were continuously conducted regardless of the weather.

The mayor commended the following: City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Public Alert Response and Monitoring Center, Public Order and Safety Office, City Health Office, City Nutrition Office, City Engineering Office, General Services Office, City Social Welfare and Development Office, City Legal Office, Human Resources Office, City Agriculture Office, Development Management Office, City Astrodome, Waste Management Division and City Information Office; and national government agencies such as Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine National Police, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Interior and Local Government and Department of Health.

Witnessing the plight of tricycle drivers who had no means of livelihood during the calamity, Mayor Fernandez had sought the assistance of Senator Imee Marcos who personally led the distribution of 2,000 pesos each to some 2,500 tricycle drivers under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the DSWD.

Furthermore, the mayor applauded the humanitarian assistance provided by the Embassy of  People’s Republic of China thru Consul and Head of Post, Ren Faquiang; Dagupan Filipino-Chinese Musical Association Inc. and the Filipino Chinese Amity Club, Inc. Pangasinan Chapter; Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (FFCCCII) thru George Chua Cham; Rotary Club of Makati; Unilab Foundation; Senate Spouses/Philippine College of Surgeons – Northern Luzon Chapter; Rotary Club of Dagupan; Dagupan Doctors Villaflor Memorial Hospital; SM Foundation; Gardenia; Mama Pina’s Products; Grand 88 Gaming Corporation, PCSO Authorized Agent Corporation – Pangasinan; Pacific Paint Boysen Philippines Inc.; Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) Cares; Office of Civil Defense thru Regional Director Gregory Cayetano;  Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Augmentation Rescue team thru Col. Oro; Philippine Army 71st Infantry Battalion; 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company of Pangasinan; PNP Maritime Group; Vasandani family thru Dr. Ashok and Rocky; Fraternal Order of Eagles; Philippine Society of Nephrology; and the Philippine Society of Medical Oncology thru Dr. Rosario Pitargue.

The mayor likewise gave a huge gratitude to Congressman Christopher de Venecia; Congressman Eskimo Estrella of ABONO Partylist for the financial assistance to fisherfolks and dredging operations; Pangasinan Governor Ramon Guico III for the 50 boxes of frozen chicken that will be part of the launching of the ‘Zero Hunger’ program in the different barangays aside from 1,000 food packs and dredging operations; and Vice Gov. Mark Lambino.

Moreover, Mayor Fernandez commended the services of the barangay councils led by barangay captains as well as barangay frontliners like nurses, barangay health workers, barangay nutrition scholars, barangay service point officers, barangay tanods and volunteers; and Vice Mayor Bryan Kua along with SP members Michael Fernandez, Jeslito Seen, Dennis Canto, Marcelino Fernandez, Joshua Bugayong and former Councilors Karlos Reyna, Tess Coquia, and Atty. Joey Tamayo.

Relief operations, meanwhile, are still being conducted to cover all 31 barangays, as stated by the mayor.

(Dagupan CIO News)

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MBTF LEADS GOODS DISTRIBUTION TO AFFECTED RESIDENTS OF TYPHOON EGAY

Mayor Belen T. Fernandez has led a distribution of relief packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office (DSWD) to several deeply-flooded barangays in Dagupan brought about by Typhoon ‘Egay’ today, July 27.

This comes on the heels of a move for the local chief executive to declare a state of calamity this afternoon or by tomorrow morning as the Sinucalan River has reportedly reached 6.90 meters above sea level (MASL) from its normal level of 6.00 meters.

Among the barangay recipients today were Tapuac (Sesame, E.P. Nava, part of Teacher’s Village; Mayombo (Mantipac, Insider); Tambac (Melag, Lanao, Riverside); and Herrero-Perez while others are being lined-up for the distribution.

In anticipation of the effect of Typhoon Egay, Mayor Fernandez had earlier initiated the relief distribution last week in the following areas: Mayombo (Kamangaan, Fishpond, Asinan); Bonuan Gueset (Alon, DENR, Bagong Barrio, Sapang Bato); Lucao (Tucok, Talaib) and  coastal barangays like Calmay and Salapingao.

The mayor likewise identified other affected areas such as Pantal (Riverside, Patalan, Guibang, Guam, Centro); Lasip Grande; part of Pogo Grande; Lucao (Zone 4 and 5); part of Caranglaan; part of Barangay 1; and Barangay 2.

In full force during the relief distribution were personnel of the City Mayor’s Office, City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, City Social Welfare and Development Office, Human Resource Management Office, General Services Office, Dagupan City Police Station led by PLTCol Brendon Palisoc and Bureau of Fire Protection Dagupan led by CInsp Michael Escaño.

(Dagupan CIO News)

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DAGUPAN HONORS GREAT LEADERS IN PINABLIN DAGUPEÑO AWARDS

A fitting tribute to the unsung heroes of Dagupan culminated the year-long commemoration of the city’s 75th Diamond Jubilee during the Pinablin Dagupeno Awards held at the CSI Stadia on June 19, 2023.

Mayor Belen Fernandez led the formal occasion where she referred to the Pinablin Dagupeño Award as the highest and most prestigious award conferred to deserving Dagupeños of good moral character, whose dedication to their profession or vocation have made significant contributions to the advancement of their calling.

“All of our honorees are great leaders who are willing to invest in the lives of our people and have demonstrated all the unselfish love, all the unflinching courage, all the reserve wisdom, all the clear vision, and all the patient devotion of which we are capable of as Dagupeños,” the local chief executive stated.

The awards were categorized into Pamirbir tan Pamagalang Award of Recognition, Pinablin Pangidayew Diamond Award, Nitanduron Pamagalang Award, Pinablin Dagupeño Diamond Award, Biskeg na Baley Diamond Award.

Former five-time House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., Dagupan’s most favorite son, was conferred the Biskeg na Baley Diamond Award and the singular honor as the ‘first and proudest Dagupeño ya angilagey na baley’.

The Nitanduron Pamagalang Award was presented to Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Rev. Fr. Socrates Villegas who, although is a non-Dagupeño by birth, has devotedly shown love and compassion to the city he serves.

The Pinablin Pangidayew Diamond Awardees were Fourth District Representative Christopher de Venecia, Atty. Gonzalo Duque, Philanthropist Dr. Ashok Vasandani, Universidad de Dagupan President Dr. Feliza Arzadon-Sua, Philippine National Wushu Athlete Agatha Fernandez-Wong, Visual Artist Patrick Fernandez, businessman James Dy, humanitarian Dr. Abraham Coquia, Philanthropist Rocky Vasandani and World Championships of Performing Arts medalist Sophia Samonte.

Recipients of the Pinablin Dagupeño Diamond Award were Eleazar Quinto (Public Administration), Prime Cruz (Arts and Culture), Dr. Macarthur Samson Sr. (Public Service), Dr. Jesus Canto (Community Service), Dr. Bernabe Marinduque (Research and Technology), Dr. Dante Velasco (Mass Media), and Dr. Betha Fe Manaois-Castillo (Medicine).

Meanwhile, the Pamirbir tan Pamagalang Award of Recognition was awarded to various sectors in the field of education, health care, business and non-government organizations as follows:

INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS:

UNIVERSITIES:

-UNIVERSITY OF PANGASINAN-PHINMA

-UNIVERSITY OF LUZON

-LYCEUM-NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

-UNIVERSIDAD DE DAGUPAN

SCHOOLS:

-DAGUPAN CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

-DOMINICAN SCHOOL

-ST. JOHN’S CATHEDRAL SCHOOL

-PANGASINAN UNVERSAL INSTITUTE

-DIVINE WORD ACADEMY OF DAGUPAN

-EDNAS SCHOOL

-MOTHER GOOSE SPECIAL SCHOOL SYSTEM, INC.

HOSPITALS:

-REGION I MEDICAL CENTER

-NAZARETH GENERAL HOSPITAL

-DAGUPAN DOCTOR’S VILLAFLOR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

-THE MEDICAL CITY PANGASINAN

-LUZON MEDICAL CENTER, INC.

 NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION

-DFCCA PANDA VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE

-JAYCEEKEN

-DAGUPAN CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

-ROTARY CLUB OF DAGUPAN

-PANGASINAN MEDICAL SOCIETY

 

BUSINESSES:

-SANITARY BAKERY

-DE LUXE RESTAURANT

-NESTOR ICE CREAM

-CARRIED LUMBER

-LIMPAN/GAPUZ

-ON SIENG

-ZUÑIGA JEWELRY STORE

-MARIANO LIM BAZAAR

-LIM TIAN KO/CITY GROCERY

-BOTICA CHINA

-MAJESTIC ICE PRODUCTS

-EDUARDO TAN HARDWARE

-ANTONIO CHU HARDWARE

-DY AUTO SUPPLY

-EL GUAPO BAZAAR

-SUNDAY PUNCH

-LY GUANA

-MARIGOLD

-FARMACIA BALINGIT

-TAYA’S HARDWARE

-SIAPNO-TADA

-MALICDEM OPTICAL

-NEW DAGUPAN LUMBER

-NEW HONG KEE

-YBC NENA’S/PAYA’S

-GLORY AUTO SUPPLY

-GUANZON GROUP OF COMPANIES

-MELE’S

-FILCO

BANGUS CONSIGNACION- ELY TOMAGOS

BANGUS PROCESSOR – FE MEJIA VIDAL

 

TOP TAXPAYERS YEAR 2023

CORPORATION

-SAMSUNG ELCTRONICS PHILS. CORP

-DAGUPAN ELECTRIC CORPORATION

-CSI WAREHOUSE CLUB, INC.

-SAN MIGUEL BREWERY INC

-UNIVERSITY OF PANGASINAN, INC

-ROBINSONS SUPERMARKET

-SUPER SHOPPING MARKET, INC.

-PH GLOBAL JET EXPRESS INC

-DAGUPAN DOCTOR’S VILLAFLOR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL,  INC

-PLDT, INC.

 

SINGLE PROPRIETOR

-NEW STAR COMMERCIAL                                                                        CHIAO ONG NGO

-COEN FASHION & GENERAL MERCHANDISE                                       PUN LING YEUNG

-LYNIX TRADING                                                                                          MARNIX JOSEPH MIRANDA MAGNO

-ZOTA TRADING & CONSTRUCTION                                                          JOSE JESUS GALVAN RAMOS

-RH ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES MARKETING                                          RHODA POCSIDIO GACUTAN

-CEDEMED PHARMA DISTRIBUTOR                                                       DAISY PALO ABCEDE

-STAR CANDY MERCHANDISING                                                               ROGER LIM FERNANDEZ

-321 ELECTRONICS SERVICE CENTER                                                    ALLAN LAO BOLSICO

-PROGRESSIVE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS (HELLO)                    CRISTOPHER ALAN LIM KUA

-CHRIS HARDWARE & GENERAL MERCHANDISE                                 JAIME ONG CUÑA

 

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MBTF HONORS VOLUNTEERS IN ‘AGEW NA PINABLIN LINGKOR NA BALEY NA DAGUPAN’

Volunteer workers were honored for their invaluable contribution to the realization of the Unliserbisyo programs of Mayor Belen Fernandez during an awarding ceremony dubbed ‘Agew na Pinablin Lingkor na Baley na Dagupan’ on June 19 at the City Plaza.

The event, a culmination of the 75th Founding Anniversary of Dagupan City, recognized the vital roles of Barangay Captains, Barangay Nurses, Barangay Health Workers, Barangay Service Point Officers, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Barangay Tanods, Barangay Librarians, Barangay Child Development Workers, Barangay Overseas Filipino Workers Focal Persons and Job Order Employees in delivering their unwavering services to the community.

“Last year, I declared the banner cry of my administration – ‘Iyalagey su Baley’ and I could not have done this alone. We could have only this with each other’s help and today, we say our biggest thank you to all our volunteers,” Mayor Fernandez stated.

The local chief executive, moreover, reaffirmed her full support to the volunteers who have carried on with their respective tasks despite financial setbacks with their regard to their benefits even as she announced an increase in the honorarium of barangay volunteers by 2024 to 2026.

(Dagupan CIO News)

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DAGUPAN LGU TARGETS DILG SEAL OF GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE ANEW

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) conducted a regional assessment on the performance of the local government unit (LGU) of Dagupan in its implementation of governance areas under the coveted Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) on June 16, 2023.

Mayor Belen Fernandez presented the various programs of the city government to the regional assessment team composed of Local Government Operations Officer (LGOO) VII & Region 1 Division Chief Rhodora Soriano, SGLG Region 1 Focal Person LGOO V Karen Castillo, DILG Provincial Director Virgilio Sison and CLGOO Royolita Rosario.

Also present during the meeting were Dagupan Philippine National Police Chief Police Lieutenant Colonel Brendon Palisoc, PDO III SGLG Focal Person Natacia Dizon, CSO Rep. Bishop Rovell Solleza, department heads and the Manlingkor Ya Kalangweran 2023 Young City Officials.

For three consecutive years, in 2015, 2016 and 2017, Dagupan-LGU was awarded the SGLG during the first term of Mayor Fernandez.

Based on a memorandum circular of DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr., the SGLG is an institutionalized award and recognition-based program that is committed in bringing people-oriented reforms to enable LGUs to foster a culture of good governance despite challenges in the local government landscape.

“This year, performance measures are further upgraded to also gauge outcome oriented efforts of the LGUs and as the Seal maintains its progressive nature, its response to various concerns in local administration and service delivery remains to be anchored on its thrust of giving distinction and incentivizing good performance,” the Sec. stated.

Under the SGLG, an LGU must pass all governance areas aimed at financial administration and sustainability; disaster preparedness; social protection and sensitivity; health compliance and responsiveness; sustainable education; business-friendliness and competitiveness; safety, peace and order; environmental management; tourism, heritage development, culture and arts; and youth development.
(Dagupan CIO News)

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A FRUITFUL FIRST PUBLIC SERVICE EXPERIENCE FOR 60 MANLINGKOR YA KALANGWERAN 2023 YOUNG CITY OFFICIALS

This year’s batch of Manlingkor Ya Kalangweran (MYK) Young City Officials had a productive first day in their official duties on June 13, 2023 as they joined Mayor Belen Fernandez in conducting outreach programs for Dagupeños among other official functions.

The 60 student-leaders who came from public and private secondary schools in Dagupan had earlier undergone a three-day leadership training conducted by the local Department of Education  from June 7 to 9 at the Division Training Center in preparation for their duties.

Prior to their oath-taking in the morning of June 13, the young officials were presented to the Judiciary department composed of judges, prosecutors, assistant prosecutors and employees who spearheaded the celebration of Pride Month at the Hall of Justice in Bonuan Gueset.

The MYK then took their oath administered by the local chief executive at the E-Library after which they were formally turned over to their respective counterparts before attending the re-launch of the Child Health Advocate program at the Schools Division Office with principals, school heads, teachers and City Health Officer Dr. Ophelia Rivera.

Next stop was a tour of the Dagupan City Diagnostic Center where they were oriented on equipment used for free services offered to Dagupeños such as X-ray, ECG, ultrasound, CT-Scan and other health services with Dr. Julita de Venecia of the City Health Office.

The MYK then proceeded to barangay Pantal for home visitation activities to patients needing medical treatment and social service assistance, also along with Mayor Fernandez and Dr. de Venecia.

Here are the names and schools of the 2023 MYK Young City Officials:

2023 Manlingkor Ya Kalangweran

Young City Mayor Princess Johnelle M. Baniqued

East Central Integrated School

 

Young City Vice Mayor

Maureen DG. Mendoza

Dagupan City National High School

 

Young City Councilor

Kevin Kiro F. Garantoza

Oakridge International School of Young Leaders

 

Young City Councilor

Zoei Shannen R. Fernandez

Pangasinan Universal Institute

 

Young City Councilor

Jaiden Daniel C. Cantapay

Bonuan Buquig National High School

 

Young City Councilor

Jan Aubrey Z. Baquing

Dagupan City National High School

 

Young City Councilor

Melody Valerie C. Meneses

Dagupan City National High School

 

Young City Councilor

Khaylie C. Catama

Pangasinan Universal Institute

 

Young City Councilor

Madison Claire S. Sim

Dominican School

 

Young City Councilor

Federico Angelo C. Sabado III

Dominican School

Young City Councilor

Chazelle Meljay E. Gregorio

Dagupan City National High School

 

Young City Councilor

Cheska Marie S. Nazal

Dagupan City National High School

 

Young City President of Liga ng Barangay

Yzteven Kish V. Casilang

Bonuan Buquig National High School

 

Young City SK President

Sean Miguel C. Edralin

La Marea Academy

 

Young City Accountant

Azelea Giselle D. Francisco

Judge Jose De Venecia, Sr. Technical-Vocational Secondary School

 

Young City Auditor

Jelian P. Eugenio

Escuela De Nuestra Senora de La Salette

 

Young City Agriculturist

Khizie C. Aveliza

PAMMA Learning Center

 

Young City Assessor

Hanna Reyzel M. Ata

PAMMA Learning Center

 

Young City Budget Officer

Savannah Nicole V. Biazon

Bonuan Buquig National High School

 

Young City Civil Registrar Officer

Mary Lorraine P. Dolormente

Judge Jose De Venecia, Sr. Technical-Vocational Secondary School

 

Young City Health Officer

Hannah Marie Hiquiana

Wonderland School

Young City Planning and Development Officer

Althea L. Antenorio

Wonderland School

 

Young City Information Officer

Jesselle C. Doria

Judge Jose De Venecia, Sr. Technical-Vocational Secondary School

 

Young City Social Welfare Officer

Kerwin Patrick C. Ke

Oakridge International School of Young Leaders

 

Young City Engineer

Leny D.G. Aliwalas

St. John’s Cathedral School

 

Young City General Services Officer

Jasmine Joy C. Clata

Bonuan Buquig National High School

 

Young City Legal Officer

Lea Q. Dela Pena

St. John’s Cathedral School

 

Young City Librarian

Mariah Victoria M. Payag

Federico N. Ceralde Integrated School

 

Young City Nutrition Officer

Jilliane Khloe G. Romero

St. John’s Cathedral School

 

Young City One Stop Shop Business Officer

Noelle Faye A. Villare

Bonuan Buquig National High School

 

Young City Population Officer

Bern Nikos D. Bacani

Genesis Advanced Intech Academy, Inc.

 

Young City Public Order and Safety Office Chief

Cleofy Dexiel E. Cabal

Genesis Advanced Intech Academy, Inc.

 

Young City Public Employment Service Officer

Janelle B. Tiqui

University of Luzon

 

Young City Fiscal Management Officer

Yuan Victor A. Cordero

Judge Jose De Venecia, Sr. Technical-Vocational Secondary School

 

Young City Bureau of Internal Revenue Officer

Jumeirah M. Marcial

St. Albert the Great School

 

Young City CDRRMC and PARM Officer

Allan Jeruel B. Abuan

Dagupan City National High School

 

Young City Secretary

Angelica P. Carrera

Federico N. Ceralde Integrated School

 

Young City Treasurer

Josh Elrey Z. Feliciano

La Marea Academy

 

Young City Market Division Supervisor

Aldrin Jay S. Navarro

Escuela De Nuestra Senora de La Salette

 

Young City Tourism Officer

Jerah Veil S. Ubando

Bonuan Buquig National High School

 

Young City Veterinarian

Camile Kate D. De Guzman

Dagupan City National High School

 

Young City DILG Chief

Charize Sophia G. Sen

Mother Goose Special School System, Inc.

 

Young City Philippine National Police Chief

Wilona Hannah C. Pe

Divine Word Academy of Dagupan

 

Young City Fire Marshall

Cyra D. Isada

Salapingao National High School

 

Young City Registrar of Deeds Officer

Elijah A. Almazan

Divine Word Academy of Dagupan

 

Young City COMELEC Officer

Mariane M. Escosio

Pugaro Integrated School

 

Young City Human Resource Management Officer

Kim D. Sangalang

University of Luzon

 

Young City Information Communication Technology Officer

Maria Elyza S. Balolong

Carael National High School

 

Young City Licensing officer

Skyla Rain C. Lao

Pugaro Integrated School

 

Young City Sports, Games and Regulations Officer

Marielle T. Manito

Carael National High School

 

Young City Zoning Officer

Chelsy Anne U. Distor

Bonuan Buquig National High School

 

Young City Executive Assistant V

Ralph B. Tirao

St. Albert the Great School

 

Young City Chief of Staff

Ederlyn R. Moyano

Salapingao National High School

 

Young City Waste Management Officer

Kaleen Zylaraeh R. Delos Santos

Dagupan City National High School

 

Young City Schools Division Superintendent

Austine Bryle O. Siapno

La Marea Academy

 

Young City Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Michaela D. Flores

Salapingao National High School

 

Young DepEd Legal Officer

Edrick C. Bandong

East Central Integrated School

 

Young DepEd CID Chief

Jamison Aduna

Dagupan City National High School

 

Young DepEd SGOD Chief

Richard S. Rivo

Bonuan Buquig National High School

 

Young DepEd Administrative Officer

Alfreah Mae  S. Belo

Dagupan City National High School

 

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VP SARA DUTERTE’S PASIDUNGOG AWARDEE

Vice President Sara Duterte (2nd from left), on June 5, presented a plaque of appreciation to Mayor Belen Fernandez (2nd from left) during the Pasidungog 2023 held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City in recognition of the City Government of Dagupan’s contribution to the vision of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) to reach, serve and create lasting impact on the lives of Filipinos.

Mayor Fernandez proudly received the award under the Special Projects category, on behalf of the local government unit of Dagupan and the local Department of Education led by Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Rowena Banzon and Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Marciano Soriano Jr. who joined her during the event.

The Pasidungog, which is Visayan for ‘to give honor’, recognizes various government agencies and private sector that help the OVP achieve its goal to reach out to Filipinos and ensure their welfare and it is also given to individuals who exhibit exemplary behavior in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

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Gilon Gilon Ed Baley: In Honor of St. John The Fisherman

Interesting story about this historic occassion (by Rexc Catubig)

In early 1990’s, Mayor Al Fernandez pioneered the staging of Bangus harvest or Gilon in his fish farm as entertainment for visiting Balikbayans.

Then in 1997, when Councilor Belen Fernandez was appointed Chairman of Agew na Dagupan, she tapped Resty Fernandez, fresh from a choreography workshop at the Cultural Center of the Philippines — and together hatched Gilon-gilon ed Dalan, a street dance competition, which debuted as the highlight of the celebration of the founding of the City Charter.

It was quite apropos as it depicts the harvest of Bangus–thereby fostering brand identity for the city.

However, when the street showcase evolved into Bangus Festival, its popularity caused uneasiness to Church authorities who felt that the focus on celebrating Bangus overshadowed the adoration of St John the Evangelist, the city’s Patron Saint.
Bangus was given more importance than the city’s Patron Saint who looks after the people.

In fact, the vicariate pastor, Archbishop Soc Villegas, reportedly minced no words and chided, “Bangus is not the city’s patron saint”.

As the founder of the festival that made Bangus a cultural icon, while being a devout Catholic herself, Mayor Belen became concerned. She realized that the Bangus Festival with its trademark events Gilon-gilon and Kalutan ed Dalan, must extend beyond being solely a street extravaganza.

It must reflect the community’s socio-religious heritage to be truly meaningful and relevant to the people. “How can we relate the Bangus Festival to St John?”, she pondered.

The connection is rooted in biblical references. St John was a fisherman before becoming an apostle and subsequently the evangelist he is popularly known as. He was one of three fishermen, along with his brother James, and Peter, who were the first followers of Jesus.

To lend religious context to “Gilon” and “Kalutan”, there are two scriptural passages tied up to bountiful harvesting of fish and grilling of fish.

In the first, Jesus encountered a frustrated Peter who came back with no catch. He bid him, together with brothers John and James, to cast their net anew. And they were rewarded with an abundant catch. (Luke 5:1-11)

The second was after the Resurrection. The disciples went out to fish but had no luck. The resurrected Jesus who they had not recognized, called out to them from the shore to cast their net again. Miraculously, they were blessed with a bumper harvest. When they came ashore, they were greeted by the sight of Jesus grilling fish on burning coals. He asked them to bring some of their catch and invited them to have breakfast. (John 21:1-17)

To tie up all these, as a fitting prologue to the Bangus Festival, Archbishop Socrates Villegas celebrated the Easter Sunday mass at sunrise in Tondaligan–where the traditional “Abet-abet” or “Salubong” was recreated with a twist.

While the common church ritual portrays the meeting of Jesus and Mother Mary, the trailblazing reenactment dubbed as “Abet-abet ed Olin Inbilay” likewise depicted the encounter between Jesus and John who had taken care of Mother Mary, along with the apostles and fisherfolks. The mass culminated in the grilling of Bangus in reference to the scriptural passage.

This breakthrough interpretation aims to recognize the precursive events that define and lend religious and cultural significance to the Bangus festivities.

Thus, the Bangus Festival as a bouncy street celebration is elevated to the status of a joyful community thanksgiving that pays homage to the city’s beloved patron saint.

Mabuhay, Bangus Festival! Vivay masanton patron na gilon, San Juan Evangelio!

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Turn Over of TECH4ED Equipments from DICT

Tinurn-over ngayong araw sa barangay Pantal Tech4Ed Center ang mga computers at iba pang kagamitan mula sa Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

Bahagi ito ng partnership ng DICT, lokal na pamahalaan at barangay council sa ilalim ng Technology for Education, Employment, Entrepreneurs, and Economic Development program o Tech4Ed na naghahatid ng libreng training sa mga kabataang nasa ilalim ng Alternative Learning System (ALS), PWDs, at iba pang residente sa barangay na nais matuto.

Tatlong (3) desktop computers, printers, wifi cloud cameras (cctv), router at iba pang kagamitan ang tinanggap ng barangay Pantal sa pamumuno ni Kapitana Julie Perez mula sa DICT at lokal na pamahalaan sa pangunguna ni Mayor Belen Fernandez kasama sina DICT OIC Provincial Officer Elvis Cayabyab, Dagupan City Management Information Office System (MISO) Head Ryan Catañeda at iba pa.

Ayon kay DICT OIC Provincial Officer Cayabyab, ang mga karagdagang equipment ay para sa continuous training na maipahahatid pa para sa mga Dagupeño.

Ilan sa mga free trainings na maaaring ma-avail sa mga Tech4Ed centers ang basic Word Processing, troubleshooting,graphic design, canva editing tutorials at iba pa.

Bukas ang Tech4Ed Center sa barangay Pantal at sa City Library na kabilang sa 258 Tech4Ed centers sa buong Pangasinan sa ilalim ng LGUs at barangay.

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