LIFE AFTER PALARO “OPTIMISM is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” These words by Hellen Keller has been a guiding principle for Raymond Bautista, an athlete from Mangaldan who has just bid goodbye to his years of participation in the Palarong Pambansa.
THE Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Pangasinan chapter has bestowed for the first time its highest award on an individual for her “unparalled support” to the agency in various humanitarian projects.” Dagupan Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez received the Merit Certificate from Red Cross during the organization’s recent celebration of its 65th…
ERFE MATRIARCH AT 97—Paciencia Erfe Verzosa (2nd from left), matriarch of the Erfe clan of San Fabian, celebrates her 97th birthday with relatives and friends at the San Fabian Parish community room. Among her guests were: L – R: daughter Lea V. Espino, Dr. Lilia M. Santos, Dr. Rolyn S. Gubatan, Naty…
IN line with Dagupan’s celebration of its 65th year of cityhood on June 20, a search for 10 outstanding Dagupeños has been launched by the city government. The search is mandated by City Ordinance No. 1101-84, directing the conferment of the award recognizing those who have distinguished themselves in public…
VICE Mayor Belen Fernandez hailed the collective experiences and accomplishments of senior citizens when she inducted the officers of the respective Barangay Senior Citizens Association (BASCA) of Caranglaan, Mayombo and Mangin last Thursday at CSI Stadia. Serving as acting mayor of Dagupan from May 7 to 18, Fernandez said that the…
LINGAYEN—The provincial government’s planned establishment of a Pangasinan Sports Academy (PSA) has received promised support from the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). Governor Amado T. Espino Jr. said Education Secretary Armin Luistro pledged the DepEd’s support for Pangasinan being one of the provinces where a…
LIGHT FOR SPORTSMANSHIP—President Benigno Aquino III lights the torch for the Palarong Pambansa 2012, after which he declared the formal opening of the games. In his speech, the President announced his administration’s sports program which will be focused on athlete training in sports where Filipinos can excel and win international recognition….
LINGAYEN—Now on its 5th year as part of the annual Palarong Pambansa, the Special Games category continues to attract more participants from the Special Education (SPED) classes around the country. In the just concluded 2012 Palaro held in Pangasinan, about 280 “special” athletes took part in the games that included…
REGION 1’S POOL PRIDE—Swimmers from the Region 1 team raise their arms in triumph after winning the 4 x 50 meter Freestyle Relay for the elementary division in the Palarong Pambansa 2012 held May 6-12 in Pangasinan. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao) Back to Homepage
LINGAYEN–Five months after the devastating fury of Typhoon Sendong, athletes from Northern Mindanao (Region X) showed their resilience and strength with a meaningful entrance to the Palarong Pambansa 2012 opening ceremonies last May 7. Carrying a banner tied with white and orange balloons, the NMRAA delegation marched into the Narciso…
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