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CABS FOR BETTER SERVICES. Mayor Simplicio Rosario of Binmaley hand over the ceremonial key of a brand new multi-cab to a Barangay chieftain during the turnover ceremony of some 20 new multi-cab to various barangays in Binmaley town museum last February 3, 2009. (PHOTO BY DANLOR CHAMP HIDALGO)
All set for IRAA'09
BY ROLAND A. HIDALGO
PUBLISHER
DAGUPAN CITY- The City government is all set for the upcoming 2009 Ilocos Region Athletic Association (IRAA) Meet.
As the host city, Dagupan is expecting to accommodate more than 6,000 delegates coming from Ilocos Region from the 18 sports events.
The City would like to make sure that the delegates will be given safe and clean accommodation so we have been continuously monitoring the different committees set by the City schools Division and the City government to assure them of the cleanliness, sanitation and orderliness of this event Mayor Alipio Fernandez Jr. said.
As the athletes prepares for their main event by doing a lot of practice, the different committees has also exerted great effort in order to make sure that this event will be successful, Fernandez added.
The city will be represented by more than 400 athletes from different schools in the city.
Delegates from the Ilocos Region Athletic Association (IRAA) are expected to arrive in the city as early as February 21 to attend the events that will commence on February 22-27 2009.
At the moment the city has done renovations and repairs at the different billeting centers that will serve as the athlete quarters.
While Dagupan will serve as the host city several sports events will be done in the town of Lingayen where the facilities are already available.
The events itinerary includes the grand parade on the afternoon of February 22 as the sign of the opening ceremonies at the Dagupan City Astrodome, prior to the opening a Solidarity Conference is set for each team at CSI Stadia at 8 am.
Meanwhile, the city schools division has agreed to call the welcome party at mayor Alipio Fernandez Jr.’s farm in Bacayao Norte, on the 25th of February as the mayors personal way to of welcoming this delegates.
EXTRA WINK By MICHAEL REYNA
The dog who barked at the wrong tree
Who are you to say we’re just for money?
We all seek for something to ponder upon just to earn, well in fact it’s very true. But what if the responsibility of bringing the facts to people becomes vague?
What am I saying? You may be wondering that being a journalist is not an easy task. Why? For the simple reason that we don’t hold a permanent employment record just to say that we are earning a regular pay every month. We are journalists who seek for the truth and to bring people what they need to be informed.
Maybe your now a bit confused about what I am talking about. Well here’s the story behind that.
A media from a certain station here in Pangasinan was just about to cover some news about a municipality here. The said media was tasked to interview the mayor in that municipality to get his opinion about a certain matter, in which the mayor was concerned. While waiting for the turn to directly go to the mayors’ office and conduct the interview, the municipal administrator with a seemingly bad mood at that day caught the attention of that media. He then heavily handed an envelope with a sarcastic face silently saying that there is no need to go to the mayor just to get some money (“ika nga eh makuha ka sa tingin”).
Well according to some information I got from the media, the municipal administrator was indeed arrogant in some way. Also stated that the administrator have a face that can’t be painted. Well, it’s up to you guys if you want to give meaning to it literally.
Well the interview then became useless because the media didn’t even have glimpse to the mayor who was supposed to be interviewed. And because of the way the municipal administrator acted, the media left the said municipality with a grief not getting the information, also angry for how the administrator looks upon media men whose only purpose is to bring news to the people.
Considering this we as journalists need money but we are not that greedy to take some envelope as if we are just up to the money. We as journalists are up to the information being fed to us through interviews, news gatherings and informative facts in order to bring the people the news they need in a day-to-day living.
To that municipal administrator, you and I are just but human. Don’t look upon the world as if all people you see have same intentions. A simple quote to ponder upon, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”.
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Surplus budget to cushion economic crisis crisis
DANLOR CHAMP D. HIDALGO
Reporter
THE CITY government of Urdaneta has put up P52 million cushion funds which may rap when tax collection fails below expectations.
City Mayor Amadeo Perez Jr. told the Pangasinan Today over a telephone interview that the cushion fund came from last year’s budget surplus amounting to P28 million and another P24 million from the Urdaneta City University which managed by the city government.
“The Surplus budget will make up for the P30 million reduction of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) share of the city as a result of creation of new cities” Perez said.
“We will reserve our savings as a sort of shock absorber for any eventuality that might affect our income in 2009 due to the problem about the economy,” Perez added.
In terms of collection, the city government believes that they can reach its collection goal as there is no sign of declining in collection from business permits and licenses.
Perez said of the city’s total budget of P537 million for 2009, at least P207 million of which is the local government’s expected IRA share.
“In the remote possibility that the national government would not be able to collect all the taxes due to the economic crisis, the city government will have a fall back because of its buffer fund,” the mayor added.
Gordon commends info-techs
BY Janice Hidalgo
General Manager
DAGUPAN CITY -- Senator Richard Gordon commended some 1,500 Pangasinan information communications technology enthusiasts for choosing to be "experts or masters of information and effectively edge out your peers in the quest for excellence and success in your chosen careers."
Gordon told the participants in the 2nd regional ICT congress held at the People’s Asrtrodome here that they outclass their peers in the global market because they are equipped with the latest trends in the information highway, adding that "a well-informed person automatically sheds off his bashful, non-productive, and parochial persona."
After keynoting the ICT congress under the auspices of the city government headed by Mayor Alipio Fernandez Jr. and Medialink Events Management, Gordon rallied the local press to "obligate themselves to promote a transparent government with trustworthy, honest, and effective leaders."
In a forum participated in by members of the Pangasinan Press and Radio Club headed by Allan Sison and held at the Lenox Hotel here, Gordon cited the qualities of public officials who will lead the country to economic progress, singling out those with "tried and tested leadership credentials, who are honest and have correct values.".
When he was mayor of Olongapo City, Gordon recalled, he was able to transform a crime-rocked city into a model of economic and cultural renaissance.
On a newsman’s query on his leadership credentials that could be his passport to the presidency, Gordon said that his "Wow Philippines program effectively lifted the economy from the doldrums and effectively wiped out an era of despair and negative culture, rekindling hope and a vibrant outlook among our people."
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City dads approves CSWMP
By DANLOR CHAMP D. HIDALGO
Reporter
DAGUPAN CITY – The Sangguniang Panlungsod approved ordinance No. 376-2009 or the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Program (CSWMP).
Authored by City Councilor Librada Fe Dada Reyna, the ordinance was enacted on third and final reading during the regular session last February 2.
Vice Mayor Belen T. Fernandez told the Pangasinan Today that “Effective solid waste management is never an easy job for every local government unit, that’s why we have to get more serious in solving this dilemma.
The ordinance prohibits mixing of biodegradable (nabubulok) and non-biodegradable (di-nabubulok), segregation of detritus and homogenous agricultural waste.
The ordinance shall apply to all residential houses; commercial establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cinema houses, public markets, department stores, groceries, institutions like hospitals, schools, churches, public and private offices, industrial establishments like factories, plants and other establishments of any kind; and agricultural areas.
Violators of the ordinance will be fined P1, 000 or imprisonment of not less than seven days. All fines collected will go to the city’s coffers.
Meanwhile, Reyna as chairman of the committee on health and sanitation, pointed out that segregation of solid wastes from their sources is mandatory and that the materials recovery facility (MRF) in each barangay will only receive segregated and residual wastes.
Rosario gives 20 utility cab to chieftains
by ROLAND A. HIDALGO
PUBLISHER
BINMALEY- In an aim to deliver better public service to the baragay the local government has distrtibuted 1 patrol cab for each barangay.
No less then Mayor Simplicio Rosario has distributed the units last Tuesday right before residents and different barangay officials from the 20 out of the 33 barangays.
Rosario told Pangasinan Today that the patrol cab is intended to be used by each barangay in patrolling their areas during the night especially that the provincial government has already distributed shot guns.
“Mas mabuti kung may sasakyan na gamit ang mga nagpapatrol sa barangay twing gabi lalo na at meron silang dalang malaking armas na kahit papaano mai didiscreet nila ang dala-dala nila”
It will be better off if they were able to discreet their shotguns as they patrol they barangay using the patrol cab. Rosario said.
Rosario has also asked the barangay chieftains of this town to avoid early politicking and set aside personal interest that will hinder their constituents from the benefits of development projects.
I personally asked the barangay captains who have declined to received this patrol cab simply because they prefer other mayor other than me however, I am not a mayor of the few so this things does not affect me instead they bring me more strength in serving my constituents better
Rosario also added that this project is a 50-50 sharing of funds from each barangay and the local government and that the local government is just waiting for the funds that will be used to purchase additional radio communication that will be included in the patrol car to ensure accurate communication and coordination with the PNP and the Mayor’s office to instill peace and order.
After the ceremonial distribution, the barangay officials were invited to see the Museum and at the same time coffee shop that will serve as the office of the newly formed tourism council of this town and the display center of all the product of Binmaley.
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