‘Pogi’ Espino sworn in as new P’sinan Governor
CAPITOL NEWS
Lingayen – Amado “Pogi” I. Espino, III is officially installed as the new governor of Pangasinan during the inauguration ceremony at the Sison Auditorium situated inside the Capitol Compound here last June 30.
In a turnover ceremony – a first in the history of gubernatorial inaugurals in Pangasinan, the successor Espino took over the reins of the provincial government from his father and predecessor, three-termer Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr., as he received from him the official seal of the Provincial Governor’s Office.
In his inaugural speech, the newly-installed governor said that succeeding the elder Espino, who is now the fifth district representative, is “indeed a tough act to follow,” citing in his speech the legacy of accomplishments of his predecessor in his nine straight years of leadership.
The new provincial chief executive bared his administration’s goal: “If we are number one in Region I, we can also dream to become number one in the whole country.”
Addressing Pangasinenses, the former Liga ng mga Barangay president added, “And your message for me is clear… this is a mark of your affirmation and gratitude on what has transpired in our dear province for the past nine years.”
He pledged to continue the elder Espino’s flagship programs in peace and order, healthcare for all especially for the poor, quality education for everyone, propagation of agriculture, generation of jobs, decent housing, safeguarding the welfare of youth, women, elderly and the persons with disability, tourism promotion, environmental and socio-cultural development, and bolstering the infrastructure and services sector.
The newly-inducted provincial executive called on the municipal and barangay officials for support and assistance to pursue the Pangasinan vision: “the province as the best place to invest, work, live and raise a family” and the mission: “to make Pangasinan number one.”
He also requested for all to cooperate and set aside differences which ensued during the recent May polls and instead called for unity to sustain Pangasinan’s progress.
In his concluding remarks, Governor Pogi assured that he will do everything he can to continue the “Espino brand of public service and governance.”
Gov. Pogi was joined by re-elected Vice-Governor Jose Ferdinand Z. Calimlim, Jr. and the 12 board members of the 9th Sangguniang Panlalawigan in the oath-taking and signing rites administered by Judge Hermogenes C. Fernandez, president of Philippine Judges Association, Pangasinan Chapter. /Rex Marion C. Laguerta
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