Pag-IBIG Fund brings its services closer to members

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

by April M. Montes

DAGUPAN CITY, May 23 (PIA) – The Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund branch here conducts an off-site servicing to cater to loan borrowers who will avail of its multi-purpose loan (MPL) program.

Pag-IBIG Fund has been receiving MPL applications and distributing cash cards released by the Land Bank of the Philippines at the conference hall of Kalantiao Building, Capitol Compound in Lingayen town since May 21 to 23 at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Information Officer Annaliza Natavio said that the off-site servicing intends to reach out to busy members who can’t drop at the Pag-IBIG Fund’s office in Dagupan City to process their applications or to get their cash cards.

“Especially that it’s the peak season, there’s a long queue of loan borrowers waiting in the office as member-applicants have to finance the educational needs of their children as classes will open in June,” said Natavio.

But with services delivered closer to clients, the long queue of members who will apply for the MPL program for their related needs will be reduced, she remarked.

The MPL program is described as an “anti-depressed loan” where members could use proceeds of their loan to relieve stress from work by going on a vacation, shopping or even enrolling in a gym for workouts.

Sometimes referred to as “personal loan,” the MPL is one of two short-term loans available to Pag-IBIG Fund members as the need arises. The other one is the calamity loan.

 The off-site servicing will also be held in various cities and municipalities in Central and Western parts of the province, said Natavio. (MCA/AMM/PIA-1, Pangasinan)

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Petition to oust chan snowballs

Posted on May 24, 2013 by
Lingayen, Pangasinan (PNA) — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) is set to revive its resolution seeking the ouster of Senior Superintendent Marlou Chan as officer-in-charge of the Pangasinan Police Office (PPO) now that the election is over.
This was indicated by most SP members in their first session Monday after the election although they withheld yet their discussion on the matter.
Before the election, the SP headed by reelected Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim, initiated an earlier petition, for the replacement of Chan, citing among others his inability to curb crimes in various parts of the province.
Few days ago, no less than Governor Amado Espino Jr. sought the replacement of Chan as OIC provincial director shortly after he was proclaimed by the Provincial Board of Canvassers for a third and final term of office.
Espino said he was displeased with the performance of Chan during the election and accused him of harassing candidates of the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) in the just concluded-election in favor of Liberal Party candidates.
Reelected Second District Rep. Leopoldo Bataoil, a retired police general, who confirmed that the police in Pangasinan did not play their cards well in the last election and tended to be biased in favor of administration candidates.
But Bataoil admitted that there are police officers who performed well in their respective assignments during the election worthy of their uniform.
He said as head of the province, Gov. Espino must be allowed to choose from among three officers recommended by the higher PNP headquarters to become the provincial director of Pangasinan based on PNP law.
Chan became OIC of the Pangasinan police last December and never went through the selection process allowed by the PNP law.

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Prov’l Gov’t Opens Wellness Center for Employees .

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. tries the treadmill equipment during the opening of the Employees Health and Wellness Center inside the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center in Lingayen last May 20.  The center is equipped with gym and spa facilities and is open to all employees of the provincial government for free.  (PIO Photo by Jun Moran)

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Guv Espino Opens Prov’l Wellness Center

Posted on May 24, 2013 by
LINGAYEN—The Employees Wellness Center of the province opened yesterday, March 20, with Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr., together with Vice-Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim, Jr. leading the inauguration of the center located inside the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center here.
The blessing and inauguration took place right after the first flag raising ceremony led by the province’s top two officials following their sweet victory against their opponents during the recently-concluded mid-term elections last May 13.
Gov. Espino and Vice-Gov. Calimlim were joined by the department heads and employees of the provincial government who are the beneficiaries of the wellness center complete with gym equipment and spa facilities.
 After inspecting the various equipment and facilities, Gov. Espino tried the treadmill.
The fitness gym and spa will be opened to all employees of the provincial government of Pangasinan regardless of employment status.
Services available include massage and reflexology, fitness gym, sauna and aerobics/zumba dance exercise.
It will be recalled that in 2011, the prov’l gov’t through the Human Resources Management and Development Office conceptualized the Health Risk Management Program and organized the Healthy Habit Club.
HRMO Chief Janet Asis said the program is a health and wellness program which intends to provide privileges to provincial employees to enable them avail of various health services to ensure that they achieve optimum level of fitness and wellness and prevent the incidence of disease among the workforce.
The following year, in 2012, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved Provincial Ordinance No. 168-2012 institutionalizing the Employees’ Health and Wellness Program of the province.
The program is specifically designed to promote the health and well being of the employees, encourage their participation and establish ownership of the program.
After the program was institutionalized, Asis said that all provincial employees have become automatic members of the health program which is in tune with Gov. Espino’s advocacy to transform Pangasinan as the “home of healthiest Filipinos.”  (PIO/Angeline D. Villanueva)

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Pangasinan has largest backyard swine Population in Luzon’ – Pilmico

Posted on May 23, 2013 by
Lingayen- – -Sustainable poultry and livestock backyard business will further be enhanced and promoted in Pangasinan with the conduct of a two-day poultry and livestock expo and goat congress on May 23 and 24 at the Pangasinan Training and Development Center (PTDC) here sponsored by PILMICO Foods Corporation in coordination with the provincial government and the Department of Agriculture.
Hendel Cabral, PILMICO Vice President for Sales, during a press conference held at Pedrito’s Restaurant in Dagupan City on May 22, said that the expo which was first held in Cebu last November 2012 is staged in Pangasinan as the province is considered to have the largest backyard swine population in Luzon with more than 211,000 heads based on inventory of the Bureau of Animal Industry.
Cabral noted that with said data, PILMICO is willing to launch its pilot project in Pangasinan which is financing-related in the near future.
“Pangasinan is primarily an agricultural province and if some of these areas be converted into livestock backyards, the province can become sparkplug in increasing backyard population in the country to grow once again,” the PILMICO executive said as he further noted that they are encouraging small-scale business in the province as the area is specifically surrounded by good demand centers such as Baguio City, Tarlac and Pampanga.
Meanwhile, Maria Luisa Elduayan, Chief of Tourism Division, said that the province is thankful for the opportunity and the exposure that the two-day expo can bring in terms of tourism.
This, she said, will entice a lot of visitors aside from the expected participants to experience the festive atmosphere it has to offer with several activities slated during the two-day expo highlighted by seminar (on farm management, breeding, healthcare and nutrition), pig show, chicken show, and aerial cockfighting tournament.
Food kiosks and booths are also set-up at the PTDC compound.
PILMICO Animal Nutrition Corporation is a subsidiary of PILMICO Foods Corporation wholly-owned by Aboitiz Equity Ventures. (PIO/Ruby R. Bernardino)

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Pangasinan backyard farmers sure to benefit from two-day expo cum farmers fiesta

Posted on May 23, 2013 by
Lingayen- – -Local backyard farmers will be benefitted with modern technology and innovative ideas with the conduct of the grand two-day Pilmico Poultry, Livestock and Goat Expo on May 23 and 24.
Dr. Eric Perez, Chief of Provincial Veterinary Office, said that the expo is considered as one big and important event for local backyard livestock farmers as fresh know-hows can be gathered from the scheduled seminars to be held at the Sison Auditorium here on May 23 and 24 that   is anchored on the four-core Diamond program of Pilmico.
Perez identified the four-core program pillars such as, 1) breeding and genetics, 2) sound management, 3) complete healthcare and, 4) excellent nutrition.
“Local backyard farmers will have an opportunity to widen their knowledge on successful hog-raising and game-fowl breeding,” Perez said as he added that the expo will further the cause of launching viable livelihood options for grassroots development in terms of backyard farming.
Meanwhile, John Paul Pangilinan, Marketing Manager of Pilmico, noted that aside from acquiring information, participants for the expo can build and strengthen their network.
Pangilinan said that a fiesta atmosphere will be experience once again in Pangasinan after the successful staging of the Pistay Dayat 2013 wherein Pilmico became one of the event sponsors.
During the expo, Pilmico products will also be available thru the booth exhibits to be strategically mounted at the PTDC compound.
Other highlights of the event include raffle draws for participants, pig show, chicken show and aerial sabong (a sure hit among local sabungeros). (PIO/Ruby R. Bernardino)

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Nat’l Karate-Do tourney is set on May 24-25 at NRSCC in Lingayen

Posted on May 23, 2013 by
Lingayen- – -More than 300 participants from different parts of the country are expected to join in the 4th Okinawa Shorin-ryu Karate-Do Association (OSKA) Shikodan Philippines National Tournament 1st Katsuya Miyahira Cup on May 24 to 25, 2013 at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center (NRSCC) here.
The tournament, which is in partnership with the provincial government, is a must-see event for Pangasinense self-defense enthusiasts who are interested in contact sports.
Modesto Operania, Executive Officer III, said that the opening rite will kick off with a parade and presentation of delegates will be held on May 24, 8am at the NRSCC, followed by a short program with no-less than Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. delivering an inspirational message.
Operania said that part of the program will also include an inspirational message by Atty. Jeremey T. Escote, President of OSKA Shikodan Philippines and the orientation on the rules and regulations of the tournament to be delivered by Shihan Rolando dela Cruz.
Competitions is categorized into three, these are: kobudo, kata, and kumite.
Kobudo  covers all ancient martial art traditions (armed or unarmed) while kata refers to detailed choreographed patterns of movements practiced either solo or in pairs and kumite means sparring.
Awarding ceremony is scheduled on May 25 at the NRSCC gymnasium followed by a sayonara party which will serve as a treat of the provincial government to the entire delegation.
The tournament is named after Katsuya Miyahira, founder of OSKA Shidokan in Japan. (PIO/Ruby R. Bernardino)

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Gov. Espino Tells Pangasinenses to Feel Good Again

Posted on May 22, 2013 by
Lingayen — “Let us start again and rebuild our institution.”
This was said by Governor Amado T. Espino Jr. during the regular flag-raising ceremony of the provincial government on May 21 as he expressed gratitude over the unwavering support, fervent prayers and trust given to him by Pangasinenses.
Feeling elated with the turn-out of the May 13 elections after warding off series of dirty political schemes of his opponent, Gov. Espino encouraged capitol employees to start again, restructure the institution and feel good again.
“Alam ko na naramdaman niyo kung anung hirap ang dinaanan ko o dinaanan natin, dahil alam ko nakidamay halos lahat kayo sa akin,” Gov. Espino added.
The Governor vowed to continue what his administration has started since 2007 with the able leadership of Provincial Administrator Rafael Baraan and the Provincial Board led by Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim Jr.
Expressing gratitude over his re-election, Vice Gov. Calimlim urged the employees of the provincial government “to work together for a more fruitful and better service for the province of Pangasinan.”
“Nang dahil sa inyo muling nahalal at nabigyan ng panibagong mandato at tiwala ang Espino administration,” he averred.
He said the provincial board will always be supportive to the programs and initiatives of the present administration geared towards the betterment of Pangasinenses in the next three years.
Reelected Gov. Espino who edged out his rival, outgoing Alaminos City Mayor Hernani Braganza with 554,000 vote margin, will continue the mandate of Governorship on July 1 on his third and last term.
Meanwhile, Provincial Veterinarian Eric Jose Perez invited the provincial employees to attend the Poultry and Livestock Expo sponsored by Pilmico at the Provincial Training and Development Center (PTDC) on May 23-24.
On behalf of Human Resources Management and Development Officer Janette Asis, Louie Ocampo reported that the Capitol Employees Wellness Program has been institutionalized by the provincial board.
“We will enjoy the services of our wellness programs in the years to come,” he said.
Consequently, the inauguration of the Capitol Employees Wellness Center at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center was held after the flag-raising ceremony. (PIO/Mark Gerry Naval Oblanca)

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COMELEC proclaims Espino as governor-elect of Pangasinan

Posted on May 15, 2013 by
Lingayen- – -With 71 percent total votes canvassed as of press time, Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. was proclaimed as the governor-elect of Pangasinan as he posted 809,165 votes against Mayor Hernani Braganza’s 280,967 earmarking an overwhelming difference of 528,198.
The governor, who is considered as a runaway winner, is serving his third term on July 1 along with Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim, Jr. who was also proclaimed by the Commission on Elections this morning with other winning candidates that include Congressman Jesus “Boying” Celeste (1st district), Congressman Leopoldo Bataoil (2nd district), and Cong. Carmen Kimi Cojuangco (5th district), who was represented by former Congressman and NPC Chair Mark Cojuangco.
Gov. Espino expressed elation over his resounding victory which marks his final term as the provincial chief executive even as he thanked his supporters for believing in him and for embracing the transformation that he initiated since 2007.
The governor vowed to continue the vision he has set for Pangasinan specifically on health reform, environment protection, peace and order, tourism, agriculture and the rest of the present administration’s ten-point thrust.
It can be recalled that Gov. Espino suffered major setbacks in the last few months with charges and cases filed against him including black propaganda during the campaign period.
However, the governor called for Pangasinenses to “unite and work together” now for a more progressive province.
“I am open for reconciliation. Magtulongan na lamang tayo kagaya nga ng sinabi nila na bayan muna bago bulsa,” Gov. Espino said as he further noted that he continuously gives his full support to the mandate of President Aquino ever since the start.
“Buong-puso po akong sumusuporta sa lahat ng kanyang adhikain,” he said even as he stressed that politics must be put aside and start anew to further the cause of development for Pangasinan.
Also present during the proclamation rite was newly-elect Alaminos City Mayor Arthur F. Celeste. (PIO/Ruby R. Bernardino)

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News Feature: Old age is not a hindrance to vote

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

by April M. Montes

BINMALEY, Pangasinan, May 13 (PIA) – Despite her frail features and poor eyesight, a senior citizen in barangay San Isidro Sur, in this town, attended the polling area with a desire to take part in the midterm elections and choose the next leaders of the land.

She is Mrs. Emiliana Aquino, who at the age of 79, was able to cast her vote at precinct 197-A with the help of her granddaughter Rosalie Andaya.

Aquino told the Philippine Information Agency that she picked her candidates based on their platforms.

“Pinapanuod ko sa TV yong mga balita tungkol sa mga kandidato,” (I am watching the television to know the news about the candidates), she said.

“Nana Mily,” as she is fondly called by her family and friends, said that she prepared a “kodigo” (cheat sheet) with names of the candidates on it before going to her designated precinct this afternoon.

“Ginawa namin ‘yon kagabi at ‘yon ang dinikta ko kay Rosalie noong bumuboto na ako,” (We made it (the list) last night and I dictated it to Rosalie when I voted), said Aquino.

Aquino is just one of those senior citizens in the country who continues to exercise their right to suffrage despite her old age.

Meanwhile, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) ensured that elderly persons are given due priority this May 13 polls.

The Comelec prompted the Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) to make them a top priority along with persons with disabilities. (MCA/AMM/PIA-1, Pangasinan)

 

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