Lingayen – The provincial government of Pangasinan on March 10 led the inauguration of a P3.4-M building it constructed as headquarters of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) Region 1.
Executive Assistant IV Ramon Morden, who represented Governor Amado I. Espino, III during the inauguration of said building, which is located at the Maramba boulevard corner Sto Nino St., bared that the provincial administration sustains its full-support to the undertakings of the BSP.
The reassuring support of Governor ‘Pogi’ Espino, Morden said, manifests his recognition of the pivotal role of BSP in nation building, particularly in shaping well-rounded personality of the youth.
“The provincial administration recognizes the role of BSP in instilling in the minds of the youth proper norms, conduct and the values they need as they grow old,” he added.
Unveiling of the BSP regional headquarters building and ceremonial turn-over of office key was led by Morden, along with BSP executives — Asst. Secretary General Rogelio Villa, Jr.; Regional Vice Chairman, DepEd Schools Division of Pangasinan 1 Superintendent Ma. Celia Fernandez, Regional Scout Director Imelda Samson and other scout executives in the region.
Morden pointed out that during the nine-year stint as governor of now 5th district Representative Amado T. Espino, Jr., who also serves as the BSP regional chairman, the scouting movement is given priority as avenue to enhance the leadership skills and camaraderie among the scouts.
It can be recalled that the provincial government under the elder Espino built two edifices which serve as headquarters of BSP Pangasinan and Girl Scouts of the Philippines – Pangasinan Council, respectively.
Blessing of the regional BSP headquarters officiated by Rev. Fr. Hernan Caronongan of Epiphany of Our Lord Parish – Lingayen was held prior to the inauguration rites.