80th LINGAYEN GULF LANDINGS

PANGASINAN paid tribute to heroes of World War II who fought valiantly and risked their lives in pursuit of the country’s freedom.

In a simple rite that commemorated the 80th Lingayen Gulf Landings and 18th Pangasinan Veterans Day on January 9 at the Capitol Beach Park, Governor Ramon Guico III and Vice Governor Mark de Guzman Lambino welcomed the war veterans along with their families and special guests led by Undersecretary Pablo Lorenzo, who represented National Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro.

As he reiterated his call for unity, he said the site for this year’s celebration is where the ‘Reflective Pool and Interactive Fountain’ will soon be unveiled.

“This project holds significant relevance to our celebration, as it includes the construction of a reflective pool at the rear center of the Capitol building. Additionally, on the north side of the development near the beach, the Veterans Plaza will feature fountains and monuments to honor the sacrifices of our Filipino veterans,” he disclosed.

Meanwhile, Lorenzo said the national government has lined up several programs for the country’s veterans — with 950 living veterans throughout the country, 25 of whom are from Pangasinan — such as the improved veterans’ medical services, among many others.

“80 years ago, the shores of Lingayen witnessed not just the devastation of war but also the spark of liberation and war,” he said.

The oldest living veteran of WWII in the province is 108-year-old Valentin Mamanta Untalan from Calasiao.

The others are:  Adriano Sinlao Salomon, San Carlos City, 104; Hospicio Ninobla Mallari, Mapandan, 103; Pedro Fernandez Fernandez, Sta. Barbara, 102; Serapio Medrano Placido, Bayambang, 102; Victorina Garcia Urmaza, Binmaley, 101; Eduardo Gabiola Caerlan, Bayambang, 100; Adriano Gabiola Herrera, Bayambang, 100; Federico Carbonel Villon, Alcala, 100; Raymundo Manaois Cabrera, Dagupan City, 99; Gabaldon Castil Cacho, Anda, 99; Candido Marzan Fabia, Urdaneta City, 99; Ricardo Cariaga Manzano Sr., Sto. Tomas, 99; Santiago Defunturum Nonay, Sual, 99; Andres Nipales Ramirez, San Quintin, 99; Adelaida Gabrillo Iglesias, Bayambang, 98; Efren Valentino Nivera, Agno, 98; Ernesto Cabaes Cantillo, Agno, 97; Godofredo Valencerina Dela Cruz, Labrador, 97; Daniel Mondok Drapete, Tayug, 97; Narciso Bugayong Fabiculanan, Bugallon, 97; Constantino Jose Palos, Natividad, 97; Juan Malubay Santiago, Rosales, 97; Fernando Divina Sison, Asingan, 97; and Pedro Nayan Corpuz, Agno, 94. (PIMRO/RFR)

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