By Lino Caringal

The Pangasinan Brotherhood, USA. Inc. came to pay a courtesy call to the Governor of Pangasinan, Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. on January 7, 2015. The group of 25 was led by The First Lady Rhenee Ferrer, Virginia Coquia, Neil Estrada and Executive Vice-President Lino Caringal. Caringal assured continuing support and coordination with the local producers to further introduce and expose Pangasinan products in the US.

Neil Estrada on the other hand delivered the message of the President of PB-USA Eddie C. Ferrer who said that the group has plans to showcase Pangasinan products on a US television network for advertising and marketing.

It was disclosed by the provincial government during this visit that they support local producers and cooperatives through the Livelihood Assistance Program and Credit Surety Fund by way of capital assistance for their livelihood ventures.

According to Provincial Planning and Development Officer Benita Pizarro, this trade project is in line with the thrust of the province to help producers in the grassroots level by providing them avenues for better income opportunities