Lingayen, Pangasinan—- “Rest assured that the province of Pangasinan is supportive of the projects of the President, especially all of the thrusts and goals of the ‘Bagong Pilipinas’.”
This was stated by Governor Ramon V. Guico III during the conduct of the “Handog ng Pangulo Sebisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat” program, which forms part of the 67th birthday celebration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. On September 13 at the Pangasinan Training and Development Center (PTDC) II here.
In stating his gratitude for the president, Gov. Guico cited that the advocacy of Bagong Pilipinas is worth commending.
“Napakaganda po ng panawagan na ito at adhikaing ito upang ma-develop ang buong bansa nating Pilipinas. It has to take all of us, Filipinos, to achieve the goals and aspirations of Bagong Pilipinas,” Governor Guico added.
Grateful for the various support from the national government, notably in the conduct and funding of the Department of Health’s MAIFIP (Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients); the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s AKAP (Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita); and the Department of Labor and Employment’s TUPAD (Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers), the governor vowed to lead the province in playing its role towards nation-building.
“Kailangang-kailangan po namin ang ganitong mga tulong at kami naman po ay ginagampanan namin ang aming mga role, ang aming mandato upang isulong din ang pag-angat ng ating mga kababayan gaya po sa health care ang mga ospital namin,” Gov. Guico said.
Expanding on the health thrust of the provincial government, the governor cited that aside from transforming all government hospitals to become hospitals of choice via the establishment of new facilities, acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment, and hiring of additional medical practitioners, the present administration, he said, is currently pushing for a new provincial ordinance dubbed ‘Pangasinan Government Unified Incentives for Medical Konsulta.’
“We are anchoring this on the PhilHealth Konsulta Program at ang Universal Health Care Act na kailangan lahat po ng mga Pilipino ay may medical insurance,” Gov. Guico stated as he encouraged Pangasinenses to go to government hospitals and avail of free medical examinations.
During the program, farmers from the 22 tobacco-growing towns in Pangasinan received 6,555 bags of fertilizer funded from the provincial share in the previous year’s tobacco excise tax. Various farm machineries were also distributed to various fisherfolk associations. These are as follows: 34 units of thermochest HDPE, 31 units of cooler boxes, and 44 sets of gill net.
For TUPAD, Pangasinan received a total of P37.5 million distributed to beneficiaries from different localities.
DOLE, on the other hand, conducted simultaneous jobs fair activities specifically in Robinson’s Calasiao; CSI Stadia in Dagupan City; and Don Leopoldo Sison Convention Center in Alaminos City.
Meanwhile, Pres. Marcos delivered his inspirational message directly from Guimba, Nueva Ecija, via livestream.
Thanking his countrymen, the president notably said his birthday celebration marked not only the successes of Filipino farmers but also a celebration of new hope and change, as envisioned by his administration under Bagong Pilipinas.
“Kaya po ako, ako mismo ang pumupunta rito, hindi lamang para makapagbigay at makita ang aming mga programa, aming mga proyekto at magbigay ng tulong sa ating mga magsasaka,” the President said.
Joining Gov. Guico in holding the momentous event were Vice Governor Mark Ronald DG. Lambino; heads and representatives of various national line agencies like DILG, DTI, DOLE, and TESDA; chiefs of offices, department heads, and employees.
Standing as representative of President Marcos was Assistant Secretary Ana Carmela Ventura-Remigio of the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Northern Luzon.
(Ruby F. Rayat/PIMRO)
