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The newly constructed multi-purpose building which was sponsored by DepEd Sec. Sonny Angara was officially unveiled and turned over by the City Government of Dagupan led by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez to the residents of Barangay Bonuan Boquig.

The newly constructed building is set to cater the residents of ONE BONUAN which is composed of Barangays Bonuan Gueset, Boquig and Binloc, designed to conduct events and activities, and can be used as evacuation center.

Part of the local chief executive’s agenda is to develop the city’s infrastructures which will directly benefit the Dagupeños, especially the poor.

“First of all, we’d like to thank Atty. Ope Reyna, chairman of the Dagupan City People’s Council for facilitating the required process for this project”, Mayor Belen said, adding, “more importantly, we give our special thanks to our beloved DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara for sponsoring this very timely project. He’s been a good friend, a brother for all Dagupeños. We are very grateful, I’m sure he’s happy that his project now benefits the citizens of Dagupan, especially here in One Bonuan”.

“Asahan niyo po na habang tayo ay nakaupo ay patuloy po natin isusulong ang mga magagandang proyekto para sa ating siyudad. Priority po natin palagi ang pag-aasikaso, pagtatrabaho ng mga proyekto na magbe-benefit po sa ating mamamayan,” she said.

For his part, Barangay Captain Joseph Maramba expressed his gratitude to the city government, adding that the multipurpose building is one of many projects received by their barangay.

Mayor Fernandez also shared that some of the road projects under Supplemental Budget No. 2 amounting to 557,276,830.53 pesos approved by the SP New Majority Councilors will commence soon in the said barangay.

Present during the ceremony were Boquig Council led by Barangay Capt. Joseph Maramba, SK Council led by SK Chairman Ava Jel De Guzman, Bonuan Gueset Barangay Capt.  Noel Bumanglag, City Engr. Josephine Corpuz and Ms. Danee Canto,  and DPWH representatives.

In partnership with the University of Luzon and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), we are launching today, December 10, the “College Behind Bars’ Scholarship Program thru signing of Memorandum of Agreement.

Joining us in our commitment to a brighter future where NO ONE SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND, are JSSupt. Florante Nisperos, Regional Director – BJMP PRO-1, Jail Chief Inspector Lito S. Lam-osen, Dagupan BJMP, Jail Inspector Lilia E. Ventura, FemaleJail Warden, Prof. Saycy Samson, Director for Students Office – University of Luzon, Sangguniang Panlungsod New Majority Councilor Michael Fernandez, together with Atty. Joey Tamayo, Former SK Federation President Councilor Joshua Bugayong, Dra. Jaja Cayabyab and the Dagupan City Scholarship Committee.

This is part of our literacy intiatives for persons deprived of liberty (PDL) to gain a chance at education starting of with 30 PDL scholars as pilot beneficiaries of the program.

University of Luzon likewise assured the learning delivery modality for the PDLs thru online training sessions which will also serve as a rehabilitation for them to return to being citizens and not to be outcast in the society by the time they get out of jail.

Today is God’s given gift for us to help those in need. Indeed, we are blessed to be a channel for blessings to others.

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The City Government of Dagupan headed by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez led the inauguration and turn-over of the newly constructed covered court gymnasium for Judge Jose De Venecia Sr. Technical Vocational Secondary School (JJDVSTVSS) and Bolosan Elementary School (BES) in barangay Bolosan today, December 10.

“Unli projects dito sa Brgy. Bolosan. Ramdam po namin ang inyong pagmamahal…Salamat po sa pakikipag laban para sa amin.” Barangay Capt. Nancy P. Morris expressed, grateful for the newly constructed covered court to conduct their school activities, special occasions, and can be used as an emergency evacuation center.

“Lahat ng mga improvements, especially sa ating mga public schools ng ating siyudad, ay naging posible na ngayon dahil sa ating approved budget.” Mayor Belen stated expressing joy for the consecutive projects implemented to the city for the constituents, especially the indigent.

“Just yesterday, we had a groundbreaking for the Super Family Health Center in Brgy. Malued and a turnover of a 3- Storey Multi-purpose Building with roof deck in Brgy. Bonuan Boquig…We are moving forward,” she added.

KUNG WALANG SAGABAL, ANG PROGRESO’Y HINDI MABAGAL.

Joining the ceremony were Vice Mayor Bryan Kua, Councilor Michael Fernandez, Councilor Dennis Canto, Councilor Jigs Seen, Mr. Marvin Mabia, Ms. Danee Canto, DepEd Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Rowena Banzon, Public Schools District Superintendent Dr. Alicia Quimboy, Medarlo V. De Leon, Principal IV, Jonathan J. Salazar, School Head of BES, Maribel E. Sabado, SPTA President, department heads, teachers, Bolosan Council

Dagupeño centenarian Petrolina F. Suarez, was awarded with a centenarian gift amounting to P100,000 and a Plaque of Recognition from the national government led by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos through the Department of Social Welfare and Development on November 20, 2024.

Bai Loleng turned 100 years old last October 25 of this year, and aside from the cash gift, the city government of Dagupan led by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez handed a P20,000 cash grant through Acting City Mayor Bryan Kua, Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs and City Social Welfare and Development for reaching 100th year.

Mayor Belen thanked President PBBM in a post for the recognition given to the centenarian residing from barangay Caranglaan.

“Maraming salamat po sa ating nasyonal na gobyerno, sa ating mahal na Presidente PBBM sa pagkakaloob ng pagkilala at pagmamahal sa ating centenarian mula Barangay Caranglaan,” the local chief executive stated.

This was through the Republic Act No. 11982 or the “Centenarian Act of 2016”.

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The construction of a Three (3) Storey Skills Training Building at Juan P. Guadiz Elementary School is set to rise soon, as confirmed by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez today, November 14, at Brgy. Bonuan Gueset.

The project is a close collaboration between the Local Government Unit (LGU), Department of Education (DepEd) Dagupan City Division headed by Dr. Rowena Banzon and Alternative Learning System (ALS) focal person Edwin Ferrer.

City Engineer Josephine Corpuz shared that the building will contain several rooms specific for skill-based operations, particularly for training, laboratory, cookery for meat and fish processing, welding area, conference room and other training facilities.

The local chief executive then ensured that the city would not stop supporting the city’s education sector, especially students under the ALS program.

“Hindi po tayo hihinto na we will continue to support education and mas lalo sa mga out-of-school (OYS) youth.” the mayor emphasized.

On behalf of JPGES Principal Reynaldo Cabusi, Teachers Club President Virginia Sales shared words of gratitude, guaranteeing that this building will significantly help and positively impact their student’s schooling.

The project was made possible through the approval of the city’s Supplemental Budget No.2, amounting to a total of 557,276,830.53 pesos.

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A 3-storey 9-classroom school building will soon to rise at North Central Elementary School at Brgy. Bonuan Gueset, one of the many projects under the Supplement Budget No.2.

Barangay Captain Noel Bumanglag and Dr. Agape Nabua, Principal IV of NCES personally thanked Mayor Belen T. Fernandez for the project during her onsite inspection today, November 14, after the SP New Majority approved the budget.

Doctor Nabua shared that the number of enrollees are increasing, which the brand new school building is expected to accommodate the rising number of students.

“Kailangang kailangan ng aming paaralan ang bagong classroom kasi po tumataas ang enrollment, tsaka yung mga existing buildings po dito na 1-storey lang po ay kailangan na ng replacement po talaga,” Doctor Nabua said.

According to Barangay Captain Bumanglad, it will also serve as an evacuation center during times of calamity since the said barangay is part of the coastal area of the city.

Alongside with this almost 3 year-delayed project, during the first term of the local chief executive, she funded for the construction of NCES gymnasium, which was formally inaugurated last March 24, 2015, and a 3-storey building.

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