Category: Events

In celebration of the 32nd Children’s Month, Dagupan City Mayor Belen T. Fernandez leads the opening of the Children’s Summit 2024 promoting children’s rights with the theme “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines” today November 6, at the Jimmy L. Fernandez Center (CSI Stadia).

The local chief executive, through a girl scout, emphasized the city’s projects and contributions centered on children’s rights.

“Dagupan has been recognized as the country’s Most Child-Friendly City on many occasions because we have been continuously implementing policies, programs, projects and activities that promote and protect children’s rights…” the mayor shared through her speech.

Mayor Fernandez then concluded her message with hopes that the city, through the actions of its people, will continue championing child-friendly programs into concrete actions.

Vice Mayor Bryan Kua also encouraged the audience and called for unity in his welcome remarks. “Open your hearts and minds. Listen carefully and unite as we make a safer place for all.” the vice mayor said.

DepEd Regional Director for Region 1 Dr. Tolentino Aquino and Assistant City Prosecutor Atty. Ann Karen L. Aquino served as the resource speakers for the opening program, where they highlighted several key points surrounding children’s safety.

The event then proceeded with the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing with National Agencies, NGOs and Major Sponsors. The signing of different parties highlights SDG 17 – Partnership for the Goals and the importance of collaboration in the creation of a stronger and prosperous community.

Following the Children’s Summit last February 2024, the annual summit is once again anchored on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and will exhibit several events, particularly Arts and Dance Competitions, Exhibits and Booth Viewing and Seminars revolving around children’s rights that will run until November 8, 2024.

A total of 30,000 participants are expected to attend the 3-Day summit with some 2,500 youth joining the Unity Walk that happened earlier today that started from the Dagupan City Transport Terminal up to the CSI Stadia.

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Pinarangalan bilang Most Inspiring Woman of the Earth 2024 si Mayor Belen T. Fernandez ng World Against Corruption (WAC) People Council and WAC Book of World Records International New Delhi, India – isang pagkilala hindi lamang sa buong Pilipinas, kundi pati rin sa mga bansa sa Asia.

Pagbabahagi ni Dr. Edwin Ferrer, Public Schools District Supervisor/Division ALS Focal Person na kasama sa pagtanggap ng award noong October 26 sa Federation Center, Muelle de Binondo St, Binondo Manila, ito ay para sa pagsisibling inspirasyon at motivation ng alkalde sa pagpapabuti ng lungsod at ng buong mundo.

“Hindi natin ine-expect itong ginagawa nating trabaho, yung sinseridad natin sa trabaho, pagiging compassionate, may passion to serve, may puso, empathy, ay napapansin pala nila. ‘Yung lahat ng sakripisyo natin dito sa siyudad, alam nating mahirap ang dinaanan natin…pero hindi natin alam na ang siyudad ng Dagupan ay nakaka-inspire pala sa iba at sa lahat,” mensahe ng alkalde.

“This is an inspiration of what we have done for the people of Dagupan. It is not the Mayor alone, but it is all of us.”

Dagdag pa ni Mayor Belen, “Let’s continue to inspire people. This award is all from the glory of God.”

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Mayor Belen T. Fernandez has emphasized the need to build stronger alliances in achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations (UN) and for young leaders to understand their important role in the UN global agenda during the opening of the 2024 Children’s Summit slated from February 5 to 7 at CSI Stadia.

Prior to the opening ceremony, a ‘Unity Walk’ composed of students from public and private schools; government officials, heads and employees; barangay councils, event sponsors and volunteers was held starting at the Dagupan City Transport Terminal up to the Stadia to display Dagupan’s unity in support of the SDG.

Centered on the theme: ‘Celebrating Children’s Ideas and Actions for United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals’, the three-day event spearheaded by the Department of Education Schools Division Office in coordination with the city government features various activities such as spelling bee, quiz bee, essay writing, exhibits, talk show, sandwich-making, vegetable salad-making, poster-making, graphic and design with some 20,000 participants.

“The SDG aims to effect change, fight poverty and achieve progress by year 2030 and ensuring that no one is left behind,” Mayor Fernandez stated.

A highlight of the affair was a multi-stakeholder signing of partnership to symbolize Dagupan’s commitment to achieve the 17 SDGs that are as follows: No Poverty; Zero Hunger; Good Health and Well-Being; Quality Education; Gender Equality; Clean Water and Sanitation; Affordable and Clean Energy; Decent Work and Economic Growth; Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Reduced Inequalities; Sustainable Cities and Communities; Responsible Consumption and Production; Climate Action; Life Below Water; Life on Land;  Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; and Partnerships for the Goals.

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Dagupan City’s ‘Balay Silangan’, a reformation facility for drug offenders, was inaugurated on January 26 in barangay Poblacion Oeste as part of the government’s efforts in curtailing the illegal drug trade and aiming for drug clearance among the 31 barangays in Dagupan.

Mayor Belen Fernandez expressed gratitude to law enforcement and government agencies in the realization of the project to give chance to drug offenders in rehabilitating their lives.

Among the city’s partners are the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Philippine National Police, Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Department of Trade and Industry and Bureau of Fire Protection. Financial assistance worth 5,000 pesos and grocery items were handed over to the families of the Balay Silangan clients as part of the program.