ALIGUAS DAGUPAN 2010
Dagupan, second best performing city in Region I
DAGUPAN City has been ranked as the second performing city in Region 1 for year 2009 by the Regional Development Council (RDC).
Dagupan placed second to Vigan City in Ilocos Sur in terms of performance in the promotion of efficient, effective and transparent local government practices.
Mayor Alipio Fernandez Jr. said the award is a testament to the efforts and sacrifices of all city government officials and employees.
City Development and Planning Coordinator Romeo Rosario said the award is proof that Dagupan has overtaken many cities in Region 1 in performance standards.
Six other cities were evaluated based on their Local Government Performance System (LGPMS), including San Fernando (La Union), Candon (Ilocos Sur), Batac (Ilocos Norte) and the other Pangasinan cities of San Carlos, Urdaneta and Alaminos.
The LGPMS is a self-assessment, management and developmental support tool that aims to support the progress and development of local government units through the judicious use of their financial and human resources.–LM
FIRE DRILL–Residents of Sitio Korea in Bonuan Binloc, Dagupan City do the “bucket relay” as part of the community level fire prevention activity being organized by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Dagupan, in cooperation with the Millenium Development Goals Family-based Action for Children and their Environ in the Slums (MDG-FACES) Project of the City Government of Dagupan, Local Government Academy and Department of Interior and Local Government on April 8, 2010. (CIO Photo by Glenn Lopez)
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New city police station inauguration set April 5
THE newly-built Dagupan City Police Station, considered the most modern police headquarters in the country to date, will be inaugurated on April 15.
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Jesus Verzosa said the new Dagupan Police Station will be a showcase for future police stations across the country.
The inauguration has been set as part of the highlights of the Dagupan Bangus Festival.
City Mayor Al Fernandez Jr. said the city fortunate to have such a well-equipped station in a more accessible location.
The new police station is located on a 2,000 square meter city property on A. B. Fernandez Avenue West, formerly occupied by the Philippine National Red Cross chapter building and the old Pangasinan Teachers Memorial building.
Situated near the city’s central business district, it is easily accessible from the city’s farthest points through the Jose R. De Venecia Expressway Extension.
Verzosa , his wife Cynthia, and other top ranking police officers, along with Fourth District Congressman Jose de Venecia Jr. and his wife Gina, Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez, members of the Dagupan City council and other officials and employees are expected to attend the occasion.
The project was financed from a P15 million fund contributed by the PNP and P4 million from De Venecia. The Dagupan City government’s counterpart is the lot.
Dagupan City Chief of Police Supt. Mariano Luis Verzosa said the city can expect more efficient and prompt police response when they move to the new police station.
Meanwhile, Mayor Fernandez said the old police station at the Perez Market will be handed over to another city department that will move out from the main city hall building.
The city mayor pledged vowed to provide new fixtures to replace those damaged in the last year’s flood while Rep. De Venecia pledged to provide more computers.
The Dagupan Police has 120 personnel to serve and protect 210,000 residents, a ratio way below the ideal ratio of one policeman for every 500 persons.
NEW DAGUPAN POLICE STATION–The new Dagupan City Police Station located along A. B. Fernandez West is ready for its inauguration on April 15. The construction of the new building was funded by the Philippine National Police and 4th District congressman Jose De Venecia Jr. while the lot where the building is situated was donated by the city government under the leadership of Mayor Al Fernandez. (CIO Photo by Glenn Lopez)
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Dagupan Mayor’s team is cage champ
THE Wow AListo basketball team bested five other groups to wind up champion in the 23rd Dagupan Friendship Cup–30 above Division.
The Wow AListo team beat Coca-Cola Bottlers Company of Calasiao, 83-72, in their final game on April 6 at Saint John’s Cathedral Gymnasium.
Kenneth Decano, 23rd Dagupan Friendship Cup Commissioner, presented the championship trophy to Wow AListo right after the game.
The tournament was sponsored by the Philippine National Bank.
Speaking before the players, Mayor Alipio Fernandez Jr., a former varsity, cited sports as one important activity that not only helps develops one physically but also mentally.
Gerald Ramos, a member of the Information Communication Technology section and point guard of the Wow AListo team, said he and his teammates drew their inspiration from Fernandez’ advice to imbibe teamwork in any work or pursuit.
He said they had to do everything they can in order to work as they were playing for the Dagupan City government.
Team manager/player of Wow AListo was Councilor Karlos Reyna with Engineer Caloy delos Reyes as coach.
The team, composed of 12 players and two alternates, were drawn from ICT department, Mayor’s Office, Wow/Anti-Littering, Public Order and Safety Office, City Health Office, Sangguniang Panlungsod, and the Emergency Operations Center.
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