The recent visit of Pangasinan delegates headed by Vice Gov. Mark Ronald DG. Lambino in New York City was a step forward towards a clearer roadmap for the tourism campaign through partnership opportunities to reach a wider range of audiences.
It was also an excellent venue for fostering stronger ties, camaraderie, and recognition of Pangasinan’s rich culture and heritage, which sparked a sense of pride and identity as Pangasinense and as Filipinos.
The success of further promoting Pangasinan to become a tourism destination of choice and a place for investors bespeaks the leaders of the province’s team efforts and initiatives.
This makes the dream of Gov. Ramon V. Guico III to put the province on the global map near realization.
The province’s ‘See Pangasinan’ booth at the Independence Day Street fair featured Pangasinan’s tourist destinations and products to the Filipino communities as well as to NYC tourists.
Following the recent success of the Manila Fame and International Food Expo (IFEX), the visit was a great opportunity to showcase the best of Pangasinan while exploring the province’s tourism and investment potential.
‘Nasasabik ako sa pagkakataon na kung saan ang lalawigan ng Pangasinan ay maaaring makipagsosyo sa Consulate General sa New York, gayun din ang Philippine Center ukol sa mga kaganapang pangkultura na maaring ganapin dito,” New York Deputy Consul General Adrian Elmer S. Cruz stated.
VG Lambino also grabbed the opportunity to thank the Deputy Consul General of New York and fellow Pangasinense, especially APAFI President Arman David, who joined them during the event.
“Tunay na isang karangalan para sa Provincial Government of Pangasinan na maging bahagi ng mga ganitong kaganapan na naglalayong mapatibay ang ating ugnayan sa mga kababayan nating naninirahan sa Estados Unidos at maisulong ang mayamang turismo, kultura, at sining ng minanahal nating probinsiya ng Pangasinan,” Lambino added.
Sangguniang Panlalawigan members and several department heads joined the Vice Governor.
(Chona C. Bugayong Pimro, Photos-PTCAO| PIMRO)
