P-NOY INAUGURATES PANGASINAN SANITARY LANDFILL /AGEW NA PANGASINAN
URDANETA CITY, APRIL 10, 2011 (STAR) By Eva Visperas [Photo is loading... A boy looks at the sanitary landfill project inaugurated by President Aquino in Urdaneta, Pangasinan last Friday. CESAR RAMIREZ] President Aquino led the inauguration Friday of the P200-million worth engineered sanitary landfill facility.
"This means that while the city's garbage problem is being solved, extra revenue is also being generated by the landfill through its use by neighboring local government units (LGUs)," Aquino said.
He said this is good news to Urdanetans as it means there will be more jobs generated and their lives would be uplifted.
He lauded Mayor Amadeo "Bobom" Perez for installing the landfill as it does not only answer the garbage problem of the city but also of neighboring towns including Baguio City, Dagupan City, Mapandan, Sta. Barbara and Pozzorubio.
The facility is the first of its kind in the province and the second in the Ilocos region.
Situated in sitio Calegu, Barangay Catablan, the landfill covers a six-hectare area and is equipped with access roads including, wheel wash area, pumping station, leachate treatment pond, administrative building and other support structures.
The engineered landfill, completed through a P200-million loan from the Land Bank of the Philippines, can accommodate 20 tons of compacted solid waste from the city and another 20 tons from neighboring towns.
Gov. Amado Espino Jr. said it could be the only project of its kind in the province that had never met any opposition.
Perez said the landfill symbolizes the city's compliance with the provisions of the Solid Waste Management Act.
Former mayor and now Manila Economic and Cultural Office chair Amadeo Perez Jr., said the plan of installing a power plant, capable of creating two megawatts of power near the area to utilize the emission of methane from the landfill, is hailed by townfolk.
Agew na Pangasinan celebration Float Parade to feature Pangasinan's Bests
LINGAYEN—A display of Pangasinan's bests will be one of the highlights of this year's Parada na Dayew with the theme "Aliguas na Baley, Aliguas na Luyag" on April 4 featuring twelve floats showcasing the various products and development programs and projects of participating local government units led by the provincial government of Pangasinan.
Spectators will get a glimpse of Pangasinan's best products like the sugpo and malaga of Binmaley, agricultural produce like the delicious and sweet tasting mango of San Carlos City, savory corn of Sto. Tomas, the famous bagoong of Lingayen, puto of Calasiao and tupig of Laoac, to name a few.
PESO Chief Alex Ferrer, chair of the event, said the float parade will commence at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center at 3:00 PM which follows the route from Narciso Ramos Complex to Artacho St., Poblacion Area, Maramba Boulevard and the Capitol.
Parada na Dayew is part of the province's celebration of its 431st founding anniversary dubbed: " Agew na Pangasinan."
Following the province's success in establishing its historical roots and identity through the Research and Study Committee, Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. signed into law last year Provincial Ordinance 143-2010 Declaring and Citing April 5, 1580 as the official foundation day of Pangasinan after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan enacted said provincial ordinance.
This year's celebration is the second time, the very first one was on April 5, 2010, 430 long years after the chartering of the province in 1580.
The first celebration of Agew na Pangasinan, featured exciting and historical events gathering thousands of Pangasinenses who stayed up to the wee hours to take part in the historic moment.
Last year's grand parade of floats depicted the different eras in the history of Pangasinan. This year, the floats decorated with indigenous and recyclable materials will carry the best products as trademarks of the LGUs including their significant programs and projects.
A total of 22 participating LGUs will join the parade. Aside from the 12 floats, other LGUs will present colorful presentation of street dances with accompanying drum and lyre and drum and bugle corps.
Ferrer said that roads within the parade route will be closed to motorists at 3:00 pm and will be reopened after the event. At 6:00 pm, a variety show and concert will be staged at the Capitol Activities of the forthcoming Pangasinan founding day celebration
LINGAYEN – It will be two days revelry for Pangasinenses as the provincial government have lined up several activities for the "Agew na Pangasinan" celebration next week.
On Monday April 4, an open chess tournament dubbed Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. Chess Cup will start with the acceptance of registration of chess wizards at 8:00 am at the provincial library which will serve as a venue for the two-day competition.
At 3:00 pm, Pangasinan products of the different municipalities and cities will be showcased during the civic parade called "Parada na Dayew" in the form of streetdancing, walking contingents clad in local costumes and a float competitions.
At the Capitol Beachfront, a variety show featuring live performances of local and national performers which include the The Banda ni ATE, Drayber's Band, The Bossings, Insyong ang Gusting will definitely a must-show to watch for.
While being entertained, a countdown to midnight will going to lit up the night sky with the grand fireworks and pyrotechniques display which signals the start of 431st Pangasinan Founding Anniversary celebration.
On April 5, the main event start with the thanksgiving mass to be officiated by Archbishop Socrates Villegas at the Capitol plaza to be followed by a commemorative proram, and unveiling of ASNA monument.
Other activities also include the blessing and inauguration of the 1,500 capacity Pangasinan Training and Development Center and Photo Exhibit: Impantekep na Apalabas tan Kaplesan.
The culminating activity will be the ASNA Awards Night and Grand Ball at the Sison Auditorium. It will be a formal dinner and dance in honor of Pangasinan's ASNA and Balitok Awardees. Organizers expect thousands to join beach party and watch fireworks display
[PHOTO - PANGASINAN'S NEW SEAL—Gov. Amado Espino Jr. (3rd from right) and former President Fidel V. Ramos (3rd from left) lead the unveiling of the historical marker and the new provincial seal depicting the year 1580 as the foundation date of Pangasinan during the first-ever celebration of the Founding Anniversary of the province last April 5. They are joined by Atty. Gonzalo Duque (left), chairman of the research committee created for the purposed of establishing the province's foundation day. (PIO Photo)]
LINGAYEN— Thousands of Pangasinenses, visitors and guests are expected to flock to the Capitol Beachfront for a night of variety show and concert on April 4 starting at 6:00 pm to welcome the arrival of Agew na Pangasinan celebration by midnight capped by a countdown and grand fireworks display.
Organizers of the 431st Agew na Pangasinan said that revelers, picnickers and partygoers will again be treated to a night of fun and enjoyment with a concert of popular local bands.
After a meticulous and detailed study, April 5, 1580 has been marked as Pangasinan's birthday last year by a research committee commissioned by Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr.
The province proceeded to celebrate its first-ever founding anniversary after 430 years of existence upon enactment by the Sanggunian Panlalawigan of Provincial Ordinance No. 143-2010 declaring and citing April 5, 1580 as the official foundation day of Pangasinan.
Beach Party chair Paterno Orduna said, "the night of revelry culminates with a spectacular riot of colors and lights as Gov. Espino leads the viewing of the grand fireworks display following a countdown to welcome the arrival of the Agew na Pangasinan." Agew na Pangasinan photo exhibits
[PHOTO - This was a visit to the Shine of Our Lady of Manaoag in Pangasinan near Villasis. The Church was really nice and has a province ambiance. Our lady of Manaoag was said to perform miracles and many devotees are visitng the said shrine. From Manila to Manaoag will take about 3 hours if your driving fast... some said they can reach Manaoag for 2 hours, well it depends. PHOTO COURTESY OF PANGASINAN AT http://modernhmong.com/?w=pangasinan]
LINGAYEN—PHOTO EXHIBIT: "IMPANTEKEP NA APALABAS TAN KAPLESAN" a gallery of photographs featuring heritage and historical sites in Pangasinan as well as the transformation of Pangasinan to its Golden Era, becomes one of the main attractions of the Agew na Pangasinan celebration when the exhibit opens on April 5 at the Pangasinan Training and Development Center.
The photo exhibit is a showcase of photographs which forms an eyewitness record of events of Pangasinan's rich culture and heritage from the past up to the present including tourism sites and major industries.
Mr. Butch Velasco, public information officer and project chairman said the exhibit will give the viewers a unique Pangasinan experience from its rich past down to the present era with the present developments which has made the province gain its reputation as a favorite tourist destination and venue for national events and conventions as well as economic activities.
Master Photographer of the Camera Club of the Philippines, Raymund Sto. Domingo, chairman of the photography team, leads the team of some 15 photographers.
Sto. Domingo is backstopped by Meinard Sadim, President of Federation of Pangasinan Photographers and Alvin Dizon, President of Camera Club of Pangasinan.
Among the other members of the photography team include photojournalists Cesar Ramirez of Philippine Star and Willie Lomibao of Sunday Punch.
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