Gov. Ramon Guico III along with other government officials and salt farm workers, leads the ceremonial harvesting of salt at the Pangasinan Salt Center in Barangay Zaragoza in Bolinao. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)

THE Pangasinan Provincial Government made major strides in 2023 by implementing massive projects in development-related areas.

Early on, Gov. Ramon Guico III and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, led by Vice Gov. Mark Lambino, have laid out lofty goals that are aligned with the province’s vision and mission.

The governor’s unwavering advocacy for sustainable development was accomplished in a short amount of time because of his creative leadership. Among these were:

1. The signing of the P the P34 billion Pangasinan Link Expressway project’s Joint Venture and Toll Concession Agreements between Gov. Guico and San Miguel Corporation CEO President Mr. Ramon S. Ang.
2. The ground-breaking ceremony and the laying of the time capsule for the Reflecting Pool and Interactive Fountain Project at the Provincial Capitol in November.
3. The release of P312,764,548.51 for Medical Assistance for Indigent Patients and Financially-Incapacitated Patients (MAIP).
4. Data on revenue collection showed a sharp increase in revenue collection, notably in quarry collection, which reached 309.20% in the first quarter of 2023.
5. The revival of Pangasinan’s salt industry, which is expected to produce 15,000 metric tons of salt under the management of the provincial government.
6. ‘Corporate Farming’ was introduced as one of its signature projects to transform the agriculture sector as a partner in Pangasinan’s food security.
7. The signing of a MOU or the development of a mixed-use integrated infrastructure for housing and sustainable communities in the province under the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pamilyang Pilipino (4PH) Program.
8. The construction of a Reformation Center/Balay Silangan for drug users in Burgos town that served as a more holistic approach to the province’s war against drugs.
9. Establishment of one response command center and its own 911 emergency hotline in order to effectively handle emergency situations.
10. Laid the groundwork for the the Pangasinan Bangus Breeding and Hatchery Facilities, a World Bank-assisted project worth P238 million, in2024.
11. Construction of three units of provincial warehouses with multi-purpose drying envisioned to reduce post-harvest losses.
12. Launching of the Pangasinan Green Canopy Project to grow 1 million trees.

The Guico administration said 2024 will be an exciting and more challenging year. It will see the realization of big-impact projects that are, long-term commitments made for Pangasinan’s future rather than just campaign promises. (CCB/ PIMRO)

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