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[PBUSA-NextGen] WHO HAS NOT SEEN STAR WARS:

WHO HAS NOT SEEN STAR WARS:
THE FORCE AWAKENS (MOVIE)?

Over the Christmas holidays a lot of people were talking about the recently released Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie. The anticipated release of this movie was tremendous. Any science fiction fan and lovers of great stories alike could not wait for the movie to be shown. I have to admit that it was an exciting movie to watch. A new chapter of the Star Wars series was revealed to us and sets the stage for possible interesting plot lines. New generations of fans are being created while maintaining and satisfying the appetite of the die hard original fans. After finally seeing the movie my entire family gave it a “thumbs up”. To us, the hype was justified. The day after seeing the movie it made me think about PBUSA (Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA). The fact that the new year was coming- thoughts about the upcoming year was inevitable.

For PBUSA , I was thinking about, like Star Wars, a new chapter has been revealed. One of the new topics of that chapter for PBUSA is the NEXTGEN. Things within this part of PBUSA are slowly unfolding that will hopefully prove to be amazing. Slowly but surely the young professionals are starting to take an active part in the organization. Current PBUSA NextGen members like Jacqueline Ferrer , Neil Estrada, Dean Lawrence Mandapat and Jesse Mandapat have begun to contribute their precious time to get this organization moving to its goal of consistently being an agent of change for the community of Pangasinanses here in the United States as well as in the Philippines.

Over the Christmas holidays, specifically at the PBUSA holiday party, an act of generosity was made by another PBUSA NEXTGEN member, Christine M. Celestine,, the managing partner of the BACKLINE GROUP along with the company’s other managing partner, Jorge Rodriguez, have generously donated $500 to PBUSA. This was an unsolicited donation. It was unfortunate that she could not attend the event but she was well represented by Jorge Rodriguez and his wife Neisha Hallum Rodriguez. Neisha is a director for Backline Group. It certainly was a great gesture. Whether it’s something small like participating in discussions in the the PBUSA Facebook page to something very significant like this act of generosity, everything matters in the spirit of support for the PBUSA NEXTGEN. Even if small but done consistently, these various gestures, services etc. will someday add up to something magnificent.

Like the movie, Star Wars, the stage is set for what exciting things are up ahead for PBUSA. I hope that we all continue to support the NEXTGEN. As current members, we need to fully grasp that to maintain and thrive on what has been established. We need to care, participate and contribute whatever talents you may have.

In the world of Star Wars, I would say “May The Force Be With You”. We all know that GOD is the true force so I will end by saying MAY GOD BLESS US ALL AND PBUSA!

BE WELL, BE THANKFUL AND BE GREAT!

FERDINAND “ BONG” SORIANO

Capitol Press Release

DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFIED PALAY SEEDS TO PANGASINAN FARMERS

 

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DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFIED PALAY SEEDS TO PANGASINAN FARMERS. Board Member and Liga ng mga Barangay Provincial President Amado “Pogi” Espino, III (left photo) explains to Pangasinan farmers affected by typhoon Lando’s devastation in October last year (right photo) that the distribution of about 4,100 bags of certified palay seeds forms part of the provincial government’s rehabilitation efforts to help farmers recover from their losses because of the typhoon. Other resource speakers in the event include: Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr.; Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Z. Calimlim, Jr.; Dr. Jeremy Agerico “Ming” Rosario, come-backing fourth district board member; and Dalisay Moya, OIC – Provincial Agriculturist. /Photo by DManaois

Capitol Press Release

SP passes resolution for more irrigation projects

LINGAYEN – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan has authorized Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. to enter into a memorandum of agreement with irrigation project beneficiaries for the implementation of communal irrigation system (CIS), pump irrigation system (PIS) and  the installation of shallow tube well irrigation projects (STWIP) in the Province of Pangasinan.

The approval of Provincial Resolution No.1758-2016 during the regular session held on January 18 is in line with the irrigation development program of Pangasinan to generate additional irrigated areas.

Resolution author Board Member Antonio F. Sison said the MOA will serve as a vehicle for collaboration efforts between the provincial government and irrigators association project beneficiaries to promote and develop the sustainability  of irrigation developments of the province.

This also aims to intensify agricultural productivity of our farmers and mitigate the projected long dry spell due to the El Nino phenomenon, Sison added.

The 1st District Representative said that the provincial government’s major concern under its development thrust is to bring basic services and assistance at the grass roots level to effect positive socio-economic change on the lives of farmers and fisherfolks.

Meanwhile, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan also moved for the approval of a resolution seeking to invite the governor into a special session on February 10 for his last State of the Province Address.

The SP likewise moved for the holding of a special session for the said activity.  /ADVillanueva

 

Capitol Press Release

FMR. ENERGY SEC. PETILLA VISITS GATE

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FMR. ENERGY SEC. PETILLA VISITS GATE.  Former Energy Secretary Jericho “Icot” Petilla (right) paid a courtesy call on Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. (center) on January 26 at the Urduja House in Lingayen. Petilla, who served as Leyte Governor for three terms before he joined President Aquino’s cabinet as Energy Secretary, expressed his admiration to the Espino leadership as he laid down his platforms of governance once elected as Senator comes May 2016 elections. Provincial Sports Director Modesto Operania (left), concurrent CENPELCO President, accompanies the former energy secretary. /Photo by DManaois

Capitol Press Release

TURN-OVER OF FARM MACHINERIES AND EQUIPMENT

 

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TURN-OVER OF FARM MACHINERIES AND EQUIPMENT. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso J. Alcala (8th from left), Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. (9th from right), DA – OIC Regional Director Valentino Perdido (4th from right) and Umingan Mayor Eldred Tumbocon (8th from right), flash the Pangasinan number one sign along with recipient farmers’ groups of farm machineries and equipment. The turn-over ceremony was held right after the Pangasinan farmers’ forum held at Umingan Municipal Auditorium on January 26. Others in the photo are: Sangguniang Bayan members of Umingan, OIC – Provincial Agriculturist Dalisay Moya (3rd from right) and Assistant Prov’l Agriculturist Nestor Batalla (extreme right). /MVSadim

Capitol Press Release

PANGASINAN FARMERS’ FORUM IN UMINGAN

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PANGASINAN FARMERS’ FORUM IN UMINGAN. Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. (right photo) exhorts about 3,000 farmers from various farming communities in Pangasinan (left photo) during the Pangasinan Farmers’ Forum at the Umingan Municipal Auditorium on January 26, stressing that infrastructure projects, particularly farm-to-market roads, implemented by his administration mostly in Umingan and other towns in the sixth district contribute to the increase of agricultural productivity of Pangasinan farmers. The farmers’ forum was also attended by Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso J. Alcala, DA – OIC Regional Director Valentino Perdido, Umingan Mayor Eldred Tumbocon, Balungao Mayor Philip Peralta, OIC – Provincial Agriculturist Dalisay Moya and Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Nestor Batalla. /Photo by MVSadim

Capitol Press Release

CAPITOL HERITAGE TOUR

CAPITOL HERITAGE TOURCAPITOL HERITAGE TOUR. Three groups of visitors—Senior Citizens Association of Brgy. Perez and Bry. Payapa, in San Carlos City; Senior Citizens Association of Brgy. Bayaoas and Brgy. Dilan, Urdaneta City and Cooperative and Farmers Association of Alcala are assisted by Capitol tour guides as they went around the Capitol building on January 20. Totaling around 500, the three groups also visited the Urduja House and Sison Auditorium as part of their Capitol Heritage Tour sponsored by the provincial government upon the request of their respective leaders. They were also treated with trips to the Manaoag Shrine, bagoong factory and provincial government facilities outside the Capitol Complex. The Capitol Heritage Tour is a pet project of Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. that aims to boost local tourism among Pangasinenses which is anchored on instituting ‘love’ for the province. (Photo by DesManaois)

 

 

Capitol Press Release

SP passes resolution for more irrigation projects

LINGAYEN – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan has authorized Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. to enter into a memorandum of agreement with irrigation project beneficiaries for the implementation of communal irrigation system (CIS), pump irrigation system (PIS) and  the installation of shallow tube well irrigation projects (STWIP) in the Province of Pangasinan.
The approval of Provincial Resolution No.1758-2016 during the regular session held on January 18 is in line with the irrigation development program of Pangasinan to generate additional irrigated areas.
Resolution author Board Member Antonio F. Sison said the MOA will serve as a vehicle for collaboration efforts between the provincial government and irrigators association project beneficiaries to promote and develop the sustainability  of irrigation developments of the province.
This also aims to intensify agricultural productivity of our farmers and mitigate the projected long dry spell due to the El Nino phenomenon, Sison added.
The 1st District Representative said that the provincial government’s major concern under its development thrust is to bring basic services and assistance at the grass roots level to effect positive socio-economic change on the lives of farmers and fisherfolks.
Meanwhile, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan also moved for the approval of a resolution seeking to invite the governor into a special session on February 10 for his last State of the Province Address.
The SP likewise moved for the holding of a special session for the said activity.  /ADVillanueva

Capitol Press Release

CAPITOL POST’S 2015 NEWSMAKERS RECOGNIZED

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CAPITOL POST’S 2015 NEWSMAKERS RECOGNIZED. Capitol Post Publisher Mita Sison – Duque (6th from left) and editor-in-chief Jun Velasco (7th from right) savor a light moment with the honorees of Capitol Post’s Top Newsmakers Awards during the 2nd year anniversary celebration of the publication held on January 21 at the President Hotel in Lingayen. Former House Speaker Jose De Venecia (4th from right), who also served as guest of honor and speaker during the awarding rites, led the honorees that also include: Governor Espino and Board Member and Liga ng mga Barangay Provincial President Amado “Pogi” Espino, III whose awards were received by Provincial Information Officer Orpheus Velasco (2nd from right); Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez (5th from right); Harvent School Founder-Director Margarita Hamada (6th from right; Philippine Fish Producers’ Association President Eduardo Maramba (3rd from right); Confederation of Ilocanos International Chairman Julius Magno (3rd from left) and two-time Tour of Luzon champion Jesus Garcia (4th from left). Other personalities in the photo were: representatives who received awards on their behalf of other honorees, and veteran media practitioner Ruel Camba (extreme right) /Photo by DManaois

 

Capitol Press Release

HEIs UNITE TO SET UP CENTER FOR PANGASINAN STUDIES

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HEIs UNITE TO SET UP CENTER FOR PANGASINAN STUDIES. Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. (right) exhorts top officials and research experts from various higher education institutions (HEIs) in Pangasinan and some provincial government department heads (left photo) that all projects undertaken by his administration are anchored on developing “a strong sense of pride and dignity as Pangasinenses, especially the younger generation” during the opening program of the special workshop for the establishment of Center for Pangasinan Studies (CPS) held on January 20 at the Capitol Resort Hotel in Lingayen. Said seminar organized by the provincial government and the University of the Philippines (UP) was attended by UP – VP for Public Affairs Prospero De Vera; UP Baguio Chancellor Raymundo Rovillos, I Love Pangasinan Movement Convenor Perla Legazpi, Mr. Rafael Howard Baraan, Samahang Pang-Kasaysayan (SAMPAKA) ng Bulacan President Jimmy Veneracion and other executives from the following HEIs: University of Luzon (UL), Lyceum Northwestern University (LNU), University of Pangasinan (UPang) Phinma; Colegio De Dagupan (CDD) and Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF). /Photos by GMoran and DManaois