CABA, La Union — Hon. Mayor Genefer Garcia Bulao-Madriaga warmly received representatives from different municipal departments, DepEd school teachers, associations, and local agencies during a courtesy call. This special gathering served as an opportunity to foster stronger collaboration and unity among the various sectors committed to the progress of Caba. The photos showcase the warm and cordial atmosphere as leaders and employees from different fields came together to discuss shared goals and initiatives. This meeting reaffirms their dedication to working hand in hand to provide better services and uplift the community. With open communication and cooperation, Mayor Genefer and her team remain focused on advancing the welfare of every resident in Caba.  

The Municipality of Bauang, under the leadership of Mayor Ma. Clarissa “Manang Bong” T. Lee, held a Financial Assistance Grant Pay-out for 24 burial assistance beneficiaries on July 9, 2025, at the Farmers’ Hall, Municipal Building. The program was organized by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, headed by Ms. Arlie R. Alonzo, LSWDO, who welcomed the beneficiaries and explained the importance of the LGU’s support in times of grief. SBM Raymund C. Ganaden gave an inspirational message, encouraging everyone to stay hopeful and reminded them to keep smiling despite hardships. “Even during difficult times, let us try to stay happy and grateful for life,” he said. Vice Mayor Tanya Roberta A. De Guzman also gave a short message, saying the burial assistance is part of Ordinance No. 2022-07, which she authored during her time as a councilor. The ordinance aims to support Bauang residents during moments of need. Mayor Ma. Clarissa “Manang Bong” T. Lee personally addressed the beneficiaries, extending her condolences and assuring them that the local government will always be ready to help. “We hope this small help can ease your burden. In Bauang, you are not alone,” she said. The pay-out is part of the LGU’s ongoing programs to provide financial and emotional support to Bauang residents during life’s most difficult times.      

The Municipality of Bauang, through the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) in partnership with the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), conducted the payout of financial assistance to 38 elderly beneficiaries aged 80, 85, 90, and 95. The event took place at the OSCA Building, providing a safe and accessible venue for the senior citizens,on July 8, 2025. In full support of the program, Mayor Ma. Clarissa “Manang Bong” T. Lee, Vice Mayor Tanya Roberta A. De Guzman, and OSCA President Mr. Lorenzo Agustin were present during the distribution. They personally welcomed the beneficiaries, assisted in the distribution, and delivered inspirational messages expressing their deep gratitude and admiration for the senior citizens’ contributions to the community. Mayor Lee reaffirmed the local government’s strong commitment to the welfare of the elderly, emphasizing that their sacrifices and life experiences continue to inspire the younger generation. Vice Mayor De Guzman encouraged the seniors to stay strong and positive, assuring them that the LGU will continue to prioritize their needs. Mr. Agustin, for his part, expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the NCSC and the local officials for their consistent support of OSCA’s programs. This meaningful activity is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to honor and uplift the lives of senior citizens, ensuring they receive the care, support, and recognition they truly deserve.

BAUANG, La Union — Isang 66 taong gulang na residente ng Barangay Pagdalagan Sur, na si Ginoong Reynaldo Concha, ang agad na tinulungan ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Bauang sa pangunguna ni Mayor Ma. Clarissa “Manang Bong” T. Lee, noong Hulyo 8, 2025. Katuwang ang Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) na pinamumunuan ni Ms. Arlie R. Alonzo, LSWDO, matapos siyang matukoy bilang isang elderly in crisis. Personal na bumisita si Mayor Lee at nag-abot ng tulong mula sa kanyang sariling inisyatiba—kabilang ang mga damit, kumot, at hygiene kit—upang matugunan ang agarang pangangailangan ni Ginoong Concha. Pansamantala siyang mananatili ngayon sa Crisis Center/Halfway Home habang inaasikaso ang kanyang paglipat sa isang Home for the Elderly, kung saan mas matutugunan ang kanyang kalagayan at pangangalaga. Kasama sa pagbisita sina G. Wilson Samuel C. Caluza, Executive Assistant II/Administrator for Operations at Dra. Charis Keith mula sa RHU, at ang mga opisyal ng Barangay Pagdalagan Sur. Ang hakbanging ito ay patunay ng malasakit, maagap na aksyon, at dedikasyon ng lokal na pamahalaan sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Mayor Lee.        

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Mas maraming proyekto ang inaasahang makikinabang sa mga mahihirap sa lalawigang ito na ipinangako ni Gobernador Ramon V. Guico III na maisasagawa sa kanyang ikalawang termino. Sinabi ng gobernador na sa pamamagitan ng ‘Ipagpatuloy Ang Galing, Community Outreach Program’ ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ay maaabot nila ang mahigit 3.1 milyong residente ng Pangasinan sa 1,364 na mga barangay. Inilunsad noong Hunyo 11 sa Barangay Doyong, Calasiao, ang proyekto na isang integrated multi-agency program na nagbibigay ng mga serbisyo sa mga mahihirap na rural o urban household at indibidwal sa Pangasinan. Nagbibigay ang proyekto ng iba’t ibang serbisyo tulad ng libreng medikal at dental. Saklaw ng mga serbisyong medikal ang pangangalagang pang-iwas kabilang ang mga pagsusuri, konsultasyon, at mga iniresetang gamot. Ang dental, sa kabilang banda, ay sumasaklaw sa oral examinations at extractions. Ang mga residente ng barangay ay maaaring maka-avail ng libreng laboratory services tulad ng ECG at X-ray. Ang mga health pack na naglalaman ng mga gamot at bitamina ay ipinamamahagi gayundin ang mga food packs na binubuo ng bigas, asin (mula sa Pangasinan Salt Center), mga de-latang paninda at itlog. “Sa taong ito, sinimulan natin ang ‘Ipagpatuloy Ang Galing, Community Outreach Program’ upang paglingkuran ang 1,364 na barangay ng ating lalawigan,” ani Gov. Guico. Bukod sa mga serbisyong pangkalusugan at panlipunan, ang mga proyektong pang-imprastraktura tulad ng pag-aspalto at pagkonkreto ng mga kalsadang farm-to-market o mga daanan ng komunidad ay patuloy na isinasagawa. Magtatatag din ang lalawigan ng mga pasilidad ng barangay tulad ng mga multi-purpose na gusali at bulwagan at child development centers. Maglalagay din ng mga solar streetlight sa iba’t ibang barangay upang matiyak ang mas ligtas at magandang kapaligiran para sa mga taganayon. Kamakailan ay nakiisa ang mga tanggapan ng pamahalaang panlalawigan sa pagsuporta sa proyekto sa pamamagitan ng pagpapatibay ng isang barangay bilang recipient para sa kanilang mga outreach projects. “Mas marami pang barangay ang gusto nating maabot sa aking pangalawang termino sa pamamagitan ng all-of-province approach sa outreach program nating ito. Samahan po ninyo ako sa layuning ito para ipagpatuloy Ang Galing ng Pangasinan,” Gov. Guico said. “Nais naming maabot ang mas maraming barangay sa aking ikalawang termino sa pamamagitan ng all-of-province approach para sa aming outreach program. Samahan mo ako sa aming quest na ipagpatuloy kung gaano kahusay ang Pangasinan.” Hinihimok din ang mga kabaranggay na lumahok sa paglilinang ng kapaligiran sa pamamagitan ng Pangasinan Green Canopy project.                      

Personal na inihatid ni Governor Ramon V Guico III ang tulong pinansiyal ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Pangasinan sa higit tatlong daang tindera na nasunugan ng pwesto sa Pamilihang bayan ng Basista, Pangasinan. Bawat tindera ay tumanggap ng tig limang libong piso (P5,000). Lubos ang pasasalamat ng mga tindera sa gobernador. Ikinatuwa rin nila at LGU Basista ang paniniyak ni Governor Guico na maglalaan ang Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng sampung milyong pisong pondo upang mapabilis ang muling pagpapatayo sa palengke. Kasama ng gobernador sa kanyang pagbisita at paghatid ng tulong sina Board member Philip Theodore Cruz Board Member Atty. Haidee Pacheco, Provincial Administrator Melicio Patague II at PSWDO Head Annabel Roque. Muling nagpasalamat naman sa gobernador si Basista Mayor Jolly Resuello kasama ang ilan pang LGU officials ( Terry Aquino, Gian Ventura PIMRO)

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The Pangasinan Polytechnic College (PPC) received its Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) for its initial four-degree programs from the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) last Monday. Gov. Ramon V. Guico III received the COPC from the CHED during his inauguration at the Sison Auditorium here. The COPC serves as a quality assurance certification that ensures educational programs meet the necessary requirements for operation and are aligned with national educational standards. The four curriculum programs include Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, Media Arts, Public Administration major in Local Governance and Special Needs Education. Gov. Guico said the COPC symbolizes the provincial government’s goal to provide brighter future for Pangasinense youth through the provision of free quality education. He further stated that his administration set its sight in building more campuses in the future. “Ito ang katuparan ng aking pangako noong ako’y umupo sa aking unang termino bilang inyong Gobernador, katuparan ng pangarap ng unang batch na mahigit pitong daang estudyante at libu-libo pang mga nagnanais maging marunong at magaling,” the governor said. [This is a fulfillment of my promise when I serve my first term as Governor, a fulfillment of the dreams of the first batch of over 700 students and the hundreds more who want to become knowledgeable and good.] Education is one of the governor’s flagship programs to improve the lives of his constituents by opening the PPC. It was established last year with 700 students coming from poor families which was doubled this academic year. He is also eyeing the establishment of two new campuses to be built in Umingan and Bugallon towns soon. The governor is planning to establish the PPC School of Medicine and Health Sciences in June 2028, just before he completes his second term. Gov. Guico said that he wants to fill the shortage of nurses and doctors in the country. Meanwhile, PPC President Professor Raymundo D. Rovillos said the accomplishment serves as a clear testament to the institution’s unwavering commitment to maintaining high educational standards, ensuring program quality, and continuously striving for academic excellence in all areas of instruction and service. (Ruby F. Rayat/PIMRO)

Today, June 27, the people of La Union witness the official turnover of leadership from Governor Rafy Ortega-David (left) to Governor-elect Mario Eduardo Ortega. All winners in the provincial level headed by Gov.Mario Ortega will be officially took their oath on Monday, June 30.

  LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Kinilala ng Department of Agriculture ang pagsisikap ng tanggapang panlalawigan sa pagsuporta sa mga lokal na magsasaka nang igawad nito ang ‘Gawad Saka Award’ sa Office of the Provincial Agriculturist bilang Region 1’s Outstanding Kadiwa ng Pangulo LGU Implementer. Sina Provincial Agriculturist Dalisay Moya at Provincial Legal Officer Baby Ruth Torre ang tumanggap ng parangal sa ngalan ni Governor Ramon V. Guico III sa ika-50 Gawad Saka Parangal ng mga Natatanging Magsasaka sa Mangingisda, noong Hunyo 23, sa San Fernando City, La Union,. Nangako si Gob. Guico na paigtingin ang mga programang nakabatay sa agrikultura na magpapalakas sa produksyon ng agrikultura na tutulong sa mga magsasaka na mapataas ang kanilang ani at kakayahang maibenta. Inilunsad noong 2022, ang gobernador ay nag-utos para sa mas pinaigting na promosyon ng programa na sa Enero 2024, ang proyekto ay pinangalanang ‘Kadiwa na Kapitolyo’ at gaganapin dalawang beses sa isang buwan sa Capitol Complex grounds. Ang Kadiwa ay isa sa mga programang agri-based ng pambansang pamahalaan, na aktibong isinusulong ng kasalukuyang administrasyon. Ang Kadiwa On-Wheels na Kapitolyo, sa kabilang banda, ay isang collaborative project ng provincial government kasama ang DA kasama ang iba’t ibang ahensya tulad ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFARNFA), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFARNFA), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFARNFA). Sinabi ng ulat ng OPAG na nagsimula ang Kadiwa sa 20 exhibitors sa panahon at higit sa doble sa mga sumunod na buwan. Sa ngayon, humigit-kumulang isang daang aktibidad na may kaugnayan sa Kadiwa ang isinasagawa sa suporta ng iba’t ibang local government units (LGUs) at ilang partner agencies. “We have generated a total sales of P20,985,234.60 and we have helped 2,582 exhibitors. The total household that we have served is around 55,710,” ayon kay  Provincial Agribusiness and Marketing Service Coordinator Ramy Sison. Ang Kadiwa ay nagsisilbing pagkakataon para sa mga magsasaka/mangingisda at Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) na direktang ipakilala ang kanilang mga produkto sa publiko. Nag-aalok ang Kadiwa ng ligtas, sariwa, at abot-kayang mga produktong pagkain tulad ng mga gulay, mga produkto ng pagawaan ng gatas, prutas, isda at mga produktong karne, kanin, katutubong delicacy, at iba pa.