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GAWAD BILANG ‘KATANGI-TANGING PINUNO’ was awarded to Mayor Belen Fernandez by the Department of Justice Parole and Probation Administration Region I as Outstanding City Mayor.

This is in recognition of the local chief executive’s “exceptional services, outstanding performance and invaluable contribution in making the parole and probation (PPA) clients functionally literate and productive citizen with social conscience.”

Presented this morning, January 13, during the LGU regular flag-raising ceremony signed by the Office of the Regional Director, OIC Wilfred D. Gonnay, PPA Regional Office, San Fernando City, La Union

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Kasabay ng Zero Waste Month ngayong Enero, nilagdaan na po natin ang Memorandum of Agreement with Holcim Philippines, Inc. ngayong hapon, bilang “long term” at epektibong solusyon upang tapusin na ang 60-taong krisis ng ating siyudad sa basura.

Sa partnership na ito, LIBRE at walang gastos ang ating gobyerno! At sa wakas ay magiging posible na ang ating matagal nang pangarap na maipasara ang open dumpsite sa Bonuan Tondaligan Ferdinand Beach.

IT IS A DREAM THAT’S HARD TO ACHIEVE, BUT WITH HOLCIM, WE CAN DO IT ALL TOGETHER!

Kasunod na po nito ang tourism development na nakalinya para sa Tondaligan with the on-going One Bonuan Tourism Pavilion construction at ang Gen. Dauglas MacArthur Park sa Bonuan Blue Beach.

Kasama natin sa hakbang na ito ang lahat ng 31 barangays sa paghikayat ng responsible waste management, pagse-segregate ng basura simula sa households, mga paaralan, at maging sa business sector.

Matatandaang ibinasura ng nakaraang administrasyon ang libreng $15M Waste to Worth na sana’y matagal nang tumapos sa garbage problem ng siyudad.

Hindi po tayo huminto sa paghahanap ng solusyon. Ang partnership with Holcim ay matagal din na nabinbin mula sa pagharang ng 7 Majority Councilors kasama ng budget para sa mga kagamitan at dump trucks para sa epektibong pagproseso at paghahakot ng mga basura papunta sa Holcim.

Sa kabila ng mga hamon, nagpapasalamat po tayo sa opurtunidad na ito mula sa Holcim Philippines at sa tulong nina Vice Mayor BK Kua at Councilors Michael Fernandez, Jigs Seen, Dennis Canto, Lino Fernandez, and Bradley Benavidez na nagsilbing New Majority at mabilis na tinrabaho ang approval ng proyekto sa loob lamang ng 60-days.

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Young Dagupeño athletes participate in the national sports competition Batang Pinoy 2024, held from November 23-28, 2024, at Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

Taekwondo athlete Jandy Viari captured the city’s first silver medal in the Taekwondo – Kyurogi Cadet Division Under 148CM while Gymnast and Dagupeña developmental athelete Bettina Zoe Ilaw bagged the city’s first bronze medal in the Gymnastics – WAG HP3 category.

City athletes James Elliazar Quinto and Seneka Quimson placed first in the Boxing and Table Tennis elimination rounds, respectively.

The rest of the city’s sports team, headed by Sports Development Officer IV Finnela T. Sim, will compete in the upcoming swimming competitions.

Taking place at the same time as the Batang Pinoy 2024, Dagupeño swimmer Gab Jizmundo clinched the gold medal in the 4×50 Freestyle Relay and the silver medal in the 4×50 Medley Relay in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 87 Swimming Tournament.

Dagupan City Mayor Belen T. Fernandez led the send-off ceremony and the distribution of the qualified young athletes’ allowance from the city government and sports gear from TYR Philippines, Sports Resources Inc., and CSI Group of Companies last November 16, 2024, at the City Mayor’s Office.

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The City Government of Dagupan handed over Agricultural Machinery to local farmers in a turnover activity today, November 15, at the Dagupan City Plaza.

Mayor Belen Fernandez assured the farmers that the city is working hard to ensure that allocated funds, especially in the agricultural sector, would benefit them the most.

“Kaya kung ano yung pondo na meron, sisiguraduhin po natin na makakatulong po sainyo.” the mayor said.

One hundred fifty (150) local farmers of the city from barangay Mangin, Salisay, Tebeng, Malued and Bolosan received a total of fifteen (15) units of Kuliglig (Hand Tractor), ten (10) units of Water Pump, and Engine Set complete with accessories and fittings.

City Agriculture Office Head Mary Ann Salomon reported that this was the result of efficient communication between the local government unit and the city’s farmers with the goal of responding to their needs.

In a call for Dengue Prevention, the City Health Office – Sanitation Division and Epidemiology Unit led by Armie Claveria also turned over ten (10) units of Misting Machines to be received by ten (10) identified barangays.

The activity is a testament to the city’s efforts in achieving Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty) and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

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The Local Government Unit of Dagupan, led by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez, officially unveiled the Edades and Bernal Cultural Center and Museum through a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony today, November 15, at Judge Jose de Venecia Sr. Highway, Brgy. Pantal.

Dagupan City extended its gratitude to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts of the Philippines (NCCA), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Senator Pia Cayetano’s Pinay In Action and Pangasinan’s 4th District Representative and Chairperson of the special committee on creative industries Congressman Christopher “Toff” De Venecia who functioned as key people and institutions in bringing the site to life.

De Venecia authored Republic Act No. 11726, an act establishing the Edades and Bernal Cultural Center and Museum in Dagupan City with the general purpose and objective of presenting and promoting culture and the arts, as well as creative industries in the community that the House of Representatives passed on January 20, 2021, and later approved on April 29, 2022.

The creation of the new cultural site is attributed to the legacy of Dagupan’s two (2) national artists, Victorio Edades, National Artist for Visual Design and named the “Father of Modern Philippine Painting”, and Salvador Bernal, National Artist for Theater and Design and hailed as the “Father of Theater Design” in the Philippines.

Mayor Fernandez later welcomed guests in the program held at the CSI Stadia, sharing her excitement about the long-overdue project.

“Thank God, that this day is the day. For once, I even thought this day would never come, but this is real, and it’s happening right before our very eyes. So, I am very grateful and honored that this came to pass during my administration.” the local chief executive said.

Angeline Bernal-Samson, sister of National Artist Salvador Bernal, expressed her gratitude for the historical site that would soon rise in the city.

“I believe that this cultural center will inspire the future younger generations and enrich the cultural landscape of our nation.” Samson shared.

Among present in the groundbreaking ceremony and program were Senator Pia Cayetano through her Senior Staff of Communications Zheanne Aeson Dantis, Pangasinan Governor Ramon Guico III, through his representative Gerry Rosario, Former Dagupan City Councilor Chito Samson and son Former Barangay Chairman Saysi Bernal-Samson, Representatives of the Edades Family, NCCA Deputy Executive Director Marichu Tellano, DPWH Regional Director Ronnel Tan through his representative Engr. Criselda Nicer, Vice Mayor Bryan Kua, City Councilors, LGU employees and art and history advocates.

The Edades and Bernal Cultural Center will serve as the city’s cultural hub that will drive tourism in the field of art and history.

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The City of Dagupan led by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez received the award for being the Regional Winner under the Independent Component City Category through its “Unaen Su Edukasyon” program from the 2024 National Literacy Awards (NLA), Department of Education and Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC) today October 28 at the City Mayor’s Office.

As the region’s champion, the city has sealed its spot as one of the national finalists for the Gawad Liyab Search for Outstanding Local Government Unit.

Among notable projects under the city’s education program include the Scholarship Program, School Infrastructure Projects, Manlingkor ya Kalangweran (MYK) Youth Leadership Training Program, Libreng Paligo, Jr. Health Advocate, Pamilyang Rehistrado Kinabukasan ay Sigurado (Lehitimo Ako, Batang Dagupeño), Handa ka ba? Information Education Campaign on Disaster Preparedness and many more.

This recognition was made possible by DepEd Region 1 under the leadership of Regional Director Tolentino G. Aquino through Education Program Supervisor Antonio V. Celeste and Johnson Sunga, Chief Education Program Supervisor Arlene Niro, DepEd Dagupan Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Rowena Banzon and Mr. Edwin Ferer, Public Schools District Supervisor/Division ALS Focal Person. Barangay Malued’s Barangay Captain Filipina ‘Pheng’ Delos Santos and Kagawad Rochelle Tamayo as well as the Department Heads of the local government were also present.

The award is a testament to the city’s efficiency in making education accessible for every Dagupeño.

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