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Top Pangasinenses in US honored
By Jun Velasco
ALREADY, the sunny skies that welcomed Noynoy’s ascent to the Presidency is getting stormy.
We need not be unsettled though as this could be due to what they call birth pains. As we posited here earlier, Noynoy won’t be surprised because his own Liberal Party is having its own convulsions. This is democracy at its purest – or rawest?
Our reservation, however, is that we may survive the slings and arrows of democratic debate, but where would the economy be going? We’re reminded by chair executives’ casual reaction to glowing comments in praise of successful economies.
“Maybe that country was under martial law or dictatorship.” To which we felt sad because we have lived with a bias for democracy.
We’ve always held that a balanced mix between discipline and freedom is ideal, a condition we have envisaged in an Aquino presidency.
Let’s hope the millions who voted for him and the bright guys and gals who now surround him with their talents and declared dedication in the art governance will provide sustained support to Noynoy’s presidency.
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From our friends in the US we received yesterday this dispatch: 10 TOP PANGASINAN ENTREPRENEURS HONORED. Sent by our consistent Los Angeles host Dan Nino (cumpadre naming ni Al Mendoza and was LA Press Club president in l992, the story goes: “The Ten Outstanding Pangasinan Entrepreneurs (TOPEs) in Southern California will be honored at the Gala Night, 32nd Anniversary and Induction Ball of the Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA on July 24 at the Marriott Hotel in Norwalk.
The 10 business owners or self-employed professional career persons who have achieved distinguished levels of success are Vigil C. Aoanan (Civil & Structural Engineering Services); Ads E. Diaz (Construction, Surveying, Building Inspection & Appraisal); Eddie C. Ferrer (Custom Brokerage & Freight Forwarded); Romarico N. Galvan (Dental Practice); Felix B. Lopez (Multi-Line Insurance & Reinsurance Services);
Esther Ferrer-Maramba (Importer of Seafood & Milkfish); Caesar S. Natividad (Law Firm); Bonnie Paragas-Oamar (Dental & Facial Care); Lydia F. Roldan (Auto Body & General Auto Repair); and Eduardo B. Siapno (Manufacturing, Tooling & Machine Shop). Out of 10 awardees, eight are from Dagupan City while the two are natives of Mangatarem and Malasique.
Chaired by Mel G. Oxciano of Mangatarem, the other members of the Awards Committee are Rene Casaclang of San Manuel (vice chairman), Marites O. Bautista (San Fabian), Josie Braganza (Mabini), Nancy T. Buenviaje (Dagupan City), Tony Dator (Dagupan City), Dan Joves (Malasique) and Victor Ranches (Alaminos City).
A special award will be presented to Roger L. Oriel, a native of Binalonan, Pangasinan, for his long service to the community in the field of newspaper, magazine and directory publishing with the biggest circulation in key cities of the United States and in Manila. A Loyalty Award will also be presented to Atty. Mariano Aoanan for his dedication, valuable and long service to Pangasinan Brotherhood since its inception.
Guest of honor and speaker is ABC School Board member Mark Pulido, while inducting officer is Deputy Consul General Daniel R., Espiritu. Vice Consul John Reyes is also expected to attend.”
Thanks for the invitation, Dan, but Al and us have yet to receive your promised round trip tickets. Congratulations!
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