WOMEN have been called upon to further expand their participation in nation-building and to push for greater equality in the roles of men and women. Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez, speaking before members of various women organizations who attended the “Forum on Women, Ecology and Development” in observance of the International…

LINGAYEN–A woman Pangasinense is among the 10 outstanding graduates of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Masiglahi Class of 2009. Second Lt. Cynthia Forteza of Urbiztondo ranked 9th in her batch and is also the only woman in her class. In recognition of her achievement, the provincial board, at the instance of…

MODEL LGU OFFICIAL—Councilors League National Chairman Michael Fernandez presents a plaque of recognition to Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo who was keynote speaker during the opening ceremonies of the 1st PCL congress for 2009 held last March 12 at the Puerto Princesa City Convention Center. Robredo, a Masters-degree holder in…

MEDIA VILLAGE—A memorandum of agreement was signed last week for the construction of a media village in Mangaldan, a housing project for members of the working press in the province to be put up jointly by the Pangasinan Press and Radio Club, a private developer, and the Pag-IBIG provincial office….

MORE than a thousand children attending the 37 day-care centers in Dagupan graduated and celebrated the completion of their early education through a mass recognition ceremony last March 18. Mayor Alipio Fernandez Jr. and Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez joined parents in witnessing 1,280 pre-school pupils march on stage at the…

THE 7th Annual Holistic Festival promoting the Philippines as the international medical tourism destination was held at the Villa Jireh Resort Hotel in Labrador town on February 27 to March 1. The three-day holistic event on Health, Ecology, Arts, Livelihood and Spirituality (HEALS) was organized with help from local government…

THE Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Dagupan City, currently headed by Dr. Perla Cornel, hosted the YWCA of the Philippines’ 3rd Northern Luzon Cluster Conference on March 21-22 at the Dagupan City Water District office. Mayor Alipio F. Fernandez Jr. was the event’s guest of honor and Speaker. Florida…

ASIDE from regular exercise and staying away from vices, actress-TV host Toni Gonzaga keeps herself fit by knowing the nutritional value of the food she eats. She says she has made it a habit to check the label of the food products she purchases. “I always read food labels. It’s…

COFFEE giant Nescafe is bringing the beach to the city streets on April 30 as part of the 2009 Bangus Festival in Dagupan. Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez, chair of this year’s festival committee, announced that Nescafe will set up booths that will provide beach-themed activities, demonstrations on new ways to…

WHITE CORN SEEDS—Kiwanis Club of Bangus City Pandaragupan led by club president Janrico Avelino distributes seeds of 15 hybrid white corn bags of seeds from ABONO Party List to fellow Kiwanians of Division I last March 10 at Besco Restaurant, Dagupan. At the event were (L-R standing) Lt. Gov. Minie…