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A FRUITFUL FIRST PUBLIC SERVICE EXPERIENCE FOR 60 MANLINGKOR YA KALANGWERAN 2023 YOUNG CITY OFFICIALS

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Post date June 14, 2023
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This year’s batch of Manlingkor Ya Kalangweran (MYK) Young City Officials had a productive first day in their official duties on June 13, 2023 as they joined Mayor Belen Fernandez in conducting outreach programs for Dagupeños among other official functions.

The 60 student-leaders who came from public and private secondary schools in Dagupan had earlier undergone a three-day leadership training conducted by the local Department of Education from June 7 to 9 at the Division Training Center in preparation for their duties.

Prior to their oath-taking in the morning of June 13, the young officials were presented to the Judiciary department composed of judges, prosecutors, assistant prosecutors and employees who spearheaded the celebration of Pride Month at the Hall of Justice in Bonuan Gueset.

The MYK then took their oath administered by the local chief executive at the E-Library after which they were formally turned over to their respective counterparts before attending the re-launch of the Child Health Advocate program at the Schools Division Office with principals, school heads, teachers and City Health Officer Dr. Ophelia Rivera.

Next stop was a tour of the Dagupan City Diagnostic Center where they were oriented on equipment used for free services offered to Dagupeños such as X-ray, ECG, ultrasound, CT-Scan and other health services with Dr. Julita de Venecia of the City Health Office.

The MYK then proceeded to barangay Pantal for home visitation activities to patients needing medical treatment and social service assistance, also along with Mayor Fernandez and Dr. de Venecia.

Here are the names and schools of the 2023 MYK Young City Officials:

2023 Manlingkor Ya Kalangweran

Young City Mayor Princess Johnelle M. Baniqued

East Central Integrated School

Young City Vice Mayor

Maureen DG. Mendoza

Dagupan City National High School

Young City Councilor

Kevin Kiro F. Garantoza

Oakridge International School of Young Leaders

Young City Councilor

Zoei Shannen R. Fernandez

Pangasinan Universal Institute

Young City Councilor

Jaiden Daniel C. Cantapay

Bonuan Buquig National High School

Young City Councilor

Jan Aubrey Z. Baquing

Dagupan City National High School

Young City Councilor

Melody Valerie C. Meneses

Dagupan City National High School

Young City Councilor

Khaylie C. Catama

Pangasinan Universal Institute

Young City Councilor

Madison Claire S. Sim

Dominican School

Young City Councilor

Federico Angelo C. Sabado III

Dominican School

Young City Councilor

Chazelle Meljay E. Gregorio

Dagupan City National High School

Young City Councilor

Cheska Marie S. Nazal

Dagupan City National High School

Young City President of Liga ng Barangay

Yzteven Kish V. Casilang

Bonuan Buquig National High School

Young City SK President

Sean Miguel C. Edralin

La Marea Academy

Young City Accountant

Azelea Giselle D. Francisco

Judge Jose De Venecia, Sr. Technical-Vocational Secondary School

Young City Auditor

Jelian P. Eugenio

Escuela De Nuestra Senora de La Salette

Young City Agriculturist

Khizie C. Aveliza

PAMMA Learning Center

Young City Assessor

Hanna Reyzel M. Ata

PAMMA Learning Center

Young City Budget Officer

Savannah Nicole V. Biazon

Bonuan Buquig National High School

Young City Civil Registrar Officer

Mary Lorraine P. Dolormente

Judge Jose De Venecia, Sr. Technical-Vocational Secondary School

Young City Health Officer

Hannah Marie Hiquiana

Wonderland School

Young City Planning and Development Officer

Althea L. Antenorio

Wonderland School

Young City Information Officer

Jesselle C. Doria

Judge Jose De Venecia, Sr. Technical-Vocational Secondary School

Young City Social Welfare Officer

Kerwin Patrick C. Ke

Oakridge International School of Young Leaders

Young City Engineer

Leny D.G. Aliwalas

St. John’s Cathedral School

Young City General Services Officer

Jasmine Joy C. Clata

Bonuan Buquig National High School

Young City Legal Officer

Lea Q. Dela Pena

St. John’s Cathedral School

Young City Librarian

Mariah Victoria M. Payag

Federico N. Ceralde Integrated School

Young City Nutrition Officer

Jilliane Khloe G. Romero

St. John’s Cathedral School

Young City One Stop Shop Business Officer

Noelle Faye A. Villare

Bonuan Buquig National High School

Young City Population Officer

Bern Nikos D. Bacani

Genesis Advanced Intech Academy, Inc.

Young City Public Order and Safety Office Chief

Cleofy Dexiel E. Cabal

Genesis Advanced Intech Academy, Inc.

Young City Public Employment Service Officer

Janelle B. Tiqui

University of Luzon

Young City Fiscal Management Officer

Yuan Victor A. Cordero

Judge Jose De Venecia, Sr. Technical-Vocational Secondary School

Young City Bureau of Internal Revenue Officer

Jumeirah M. Marcial

St. Albert the Great School

Young City CDRRMC and PARM Officer

Allan Jeruel B. Abuan

Dagupan City National High School

Young City Secretary

Angelica P. Carrera

Federico N. Ceralde Integrated School

Young City Treasurer

Josh Elrey Z. Feliciano

La Marea Academy

Young City Market Division Supervisor

Aldrin Jay S. Navarro

Escuela De Nuestra Senora de La Salette

Young City Tourism Officer

Jerah Veil S. Ubando

Bonuan Buquig National High School

Young City Veterinarian

Camile Kate D. De Guzman

Dagupan City National High School

Young City DILG Chief

Charize Sophia G. Sen

Mother Goose Special School System, Inc.

Young City Philippine National Police Chief

Wilona Hannah C. Pe

Divine Word Academy of Dagupan

Young City Fire Marshall

Cyra D. Isada

Salapingao National High School

Young City Registrar of Deeds Officer

Elijah A. Almazan

Divine Word Academy of Dagupan

Young City COMELEC Officer

Mariane M. Escosio

Pugaro Integrated School

Young City Human Resource Management Officer

Kim D. Sangalang

University of Luzon

Young City Information Communication Technology Officer

Maria Elyza S. Balolong

Carael National High School

Young City Licensing officer

Skyla Rain C. Lao

Pugaro Integrated School

Young City Sports, Games and Regulations Officer

Marielle T. Manito

Carael National High School

Young City Zoning Officer

Chelsy Anne U. Distor

Bonuan Buquig National High School

Young City Executive Assistant V

Ralph B. Tirao

St. Albert the Great School

Young City Chief of Staff

Ederlyn R. Moyano

Salapingao National High School

Young City Waste Management Officer

Kaleen Zylaraeh R. Delos Santos

Dagupan City National High School

Young City Schools Division Superintendent

Austine Bryle O. Siapno

La Marea Academy

Young City Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Michaela D. Flores

Salapingao National High School

Young DepEd Legal Officer

Edrick C. Bandong

East Central Integrated School

Young DepEd CID Chief

Jamison Aduna

Dagupan City National High School

Young DepEd SGOD Chief

Richard S. Rivo

Bonuan Buquig National High School

Young DepEd Administrative Officer

Alfreah Mae S. Belo

Dagupan City National High School

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VP SARA DUTERTE’S PASIDUNGOG AWARDEE

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Post date June 6, 2023
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Vice President Sara Duterte (2nd from left), on June 5, presented a plaque of appreciation to Mayor Belen Fernandez (2nd from left) during the Pasidungog 2023 held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City in recognition of the City Government of Dagupan’s contribution to the vision of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) to reach, serve and create lasting impact on the lives of Filipinos.

Mayor Fernandez proudly received the award under the Special Projects category, on behalf of the local government unit of Dagupan and the local Department of Education led by Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Rowena Banzon and Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Marciano Soriano Jr. who joined her during the event.

The Pasidungog, which is Visayan for ‘to give honor’, recognizes various government agencies and private sector that help the OVP achieve its goal to reach out to Filipinos and ensure their welfare and it is also given to individuals who exhibit exemplary behavior in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

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Bangus Festival Featured News

Gilon Gilon Ed Baley: In Honor of St. John The Fisherman

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Post date April 14, 2023
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Interesting story about this historic occassion (by Rexc Catubig)

In early 1990’s, Mayor Al Fernandez pioneered the staging of Bangus harvest or Gilon in his fish farm as entertainment for visiting Balikbayans.

Then in 1997, when Councilor Belen Fernandez was appointed Chairman of Agew na Dagupan, she tapped Resty Fernandez, fresh from a choreography workshop at the Cultural Center of the Philippines — and together hatched Gilon-gilon ed Dalan, a street dance competition, which debuted as the highlight of the celebration of the founding of the City Charter.

It was quite apropos as it depicts the harvest of Bangus–thereby fostering brand identity for the city.

However, when the street showcase evolved into Bangus Festival, its popularity caused uneasiness to Church authorities who felt that the focus on celebrating Bangus overshadowed the adoration of St John the Evangelist, the city’s Patron Saint.
Bangus was given more importance than the city’s Patron Saint who looks after the people.

In fact, the vicariate pastor, Archbishop Soc Villegas, reportedly minced no words and chided, “Bangus is not the city’s patron saint”.

As the founder of the festival that made Bangus a cultural icon, while being a devout Catholic herself, Mayor Belen became concerned. She realized that the Bangus Festival with its trademark events Gilon-gilon and Kalutan ed Dalan, must extend beyond being solely a street extravaganza.

It must reflect the community’s socio-religious heritage to be truly meaningful and relevant to the people. “How can we relate the Bangus Festival to St John?”, she pondered.

The connection is rooted in biblical references. St John was a fisherman before becoming an apostle and subsequently the evangelist he is popularly known as. He was one of three fishermen, along with his brother James, and Peter, who were the first followers of Jesus.

To lend religious context to “Gilon” and “Kalutan”, there are two scriptural passages tied up to bountiful harvesting of fish and grilling of fish.

In the first, Jesus encountered a frustrated Peter who came back with no catch. He bid him, together with brothers John and James, to cast their net anew. And they were rewarded with an abundant catch. (Luke 5:1-11)

The second was after the Resurrection. The disciples went out to fish but had no luck. The resurrected Jesus who they had not recognized, called out to them from the shore to cast their net again. Miraculously, they were blessed with a bumper harvest. When they came ashore, they were greeted by the sight of Jesus grilling fish on burning coals. He asked them to bring some of their catch and invited them to have breakfast. (John 21:1-17)

To tie up all these, as a fitting prologue to the Bangus Festival, Archbishop Socrates Villegas celebrated the Easter Sunday mass at sunrise in Tondaligan–where the traditional “Abet-abet” or “Salubong” was recreated with a twist.

While the common church ritual portrays the meeting of Jesus and Mother Mary, the trailblazing reenactment dubbed as “Abet-abet ed Olin Inbilay” likewise depicted the encounter between Jesus and John who had taken care of Mother Mary, along with the apostles and fisherfolks. The mass culminated in the grilling of Bangus in reference to the scriptural passage.

This breakthrough interpretation aims to recognize the precursive events that define and lend religious and cultural significance to the Bangus festivities.

Thus, the Bangus Festival as a bouncy street celebration is elevated to the status of a joyful community thanksgiving that pays homage to the city’s beloved patron saint.

Mabuhay, Bangus Festival! Vivay masanton patron na gilon, San Juan Evangelio!

Turn Over of TECH4ED Equipments from DICT

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Post date January 30, 2023
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Tinurn-over ngayong araw sa barangay Pantal Tech4Ed Center ang mga computers at iba pang kagamitan mula sa Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

Bahagi ito ng partnership ng DICT, lokal na pamahalaan at barangay council sa ilalim ng Technology for Education, Employment, Entrepreneurs, and Economic Development program o Tech4Ed na naghahatid ng libreng training sa mga kabataang nasa ilalim ng Alternative Learning System (ALS), PWDs, at iba pang residente sa barangay na nais matuto.

Tatlong (3) desktop computers, printers, wifi cloud cameras (cctv), router at iba pang kagamitan ang tinanggap ng barangay Pantal sa pamumuno ni Kapitana Julie Perez mula sa DICT at lokal na pamahalaan sa pangunguna ni Mayor Belen Fernandez kasama sina DICT OIC Provincial Officer Elvis Cayabyab, Dagupan City Management Information Office System (MISO) Head Ryan Catañeda at iba pa.

Ayon kay DICT OIC Provincial Officer Cayabyab, ang mga karagdagang equipment ay para sa continuous training na maipahahatid pa para sa mga Dagupeño.

Ilan sa mga free trainings na maaaring ma-avail sa mga Tech4Ed centers ang basic Word Processing, troubleshooting,graphic design, canva editing tutorials at iba pa.

Bukas ang Tech4Ed Center sa barangay Pantal at sa City Library na kabilang sa 258 Tech4Ed centers sa buong Pangasinan sa ilalim ng LGUs at barangay.

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