Lingayen – The culminating program of Pasyar Pangasinan heritage tour held on March 20 at the Sison Auditorium which was participated in by almost 600 townsfolk from Villasis town became an opportunity for provincial leaders to convey their gratitude for the unwavering support of Pangasinenses to all programs of the present provincial administration which are anchored to further boost progress and development in Pangasinan.
Speaking before the elders who hail from Bacag, Caramutan, Puelay and Barangobong villages in Villasis, including some Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. bared that his administration since 2007 has maximized all its capabilities to address poverty to uplift the economic conditions of Pangasinenses as embedded in Pangasinan’s vision: “The best place to invest, work, live and raise a family.”
“This is why it is necessary for us to select leaders who shall continue what we have started to further spur progress and development in our province,” Gov. Espino said.
Under the Espino administration, the implementation of various programs for health care and agriculture had been complemented by the constant upgrading and construction of infrastructures and other support facilities in community and district hospitals and in agricultural field stations owned and managed by the local government unit (LGU) of Pangasinan.
Meanwhile, Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Z. Calimlim, Jr., noted the personal touch of the Espino administration in extending services to Pangasinenses as he regarded this as something that defines a true “Pamilyang Pangasinan.”
The gathering of Villasis elders became more festive when VG Calimlim sang his version of “Ikaw Na Nga.”
BM Espino, on the other hand, asked Umingan elders to continue serving the community by engaging in all affairs that affect the welfare of their constituents, particularly the youth.
“Huwag sana kayong magsawa na magbigay ng payo sa mga kabataan nang magabayan nyo sila,” he added.
Villasis Vice Mayor Paz Rafanan; town councillors Domingo Rafanan, Sheryl Tan and Judith Morden; Executive Assistant IV Ramon Morden and Dennis Uy, son of outgoing 5th district Board Member Danilo Uy, were also present to signify support during the said activity.