Binmaley Pangasinan - "The Seafood Capital of The North"

As part of positioning Binmaley Pangasinan as the “Seafood Capital of the North”, the town will hold a grand fiesta named as the SIGAY FESTIVAL.


The Sigay Festival is a one week celebration from January 15 to February 2 which will give tribute to the aquaculture industry of the town, which is the number one livelihood of the community of Binmaley. Sigay is a Pangasinan dialect word which means to harvest.




Since Binmaley is positioned as the Seafood Capital of the North, having the largest land area for aguaculture in Pangasinan, it is apt to name our festival SIGAY to bring in the positive spirit of harvest. In fact, Binmaley, has produces milkfish, malaga (siganid) and prawns from fishponds and has catapulted itself as the “Fishbowl of Pangasinan“, after years of hardwork by local fish farmers.

Successful Examinees in the FISHERIES TECHNOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION 2010

Renee May Estelloso Galeos of the University of the Philippines-Visayas in Iloilo City topped the list with an 88 percent rating. Other UP-Visayas graduates, Joel Tamonan Abalayan and Roie Losaria Balunan, placed second and third respectively with 82.50 and 82.25.

Tied in fourth place were Brenda Espina Samadan of Cavite State University and Grace-an Tamayo Villareal of UP-Visayas, both with 82 percent ratings.




The others who made to the top 10 list are as follows:

5. Carl Luigi Masbano Cervantes (UP-Visayas) with 81.75
Rose Jane Nam-Ay Sablon (UP-Visayas) with 81.75

6. Mark Alphonse Avila Buniel (Mindanao State University) with 81.25

7. Jermaine Itable Lacsamana (UP-Visayas) with 80.75

8. Joven Lirazan Delgado (Western Philippines University-Puerto Princes) with 80.50

Roquelito Himtog Mancao (Southern Phils. Agri., Buss., Marine & Aquatic School of Tech-Malita) with 80.70

9. Maria Mojena Gallo Gonzales (UP-Visayas) with 80.25

10. Warren Gumahin Caneos (Mindanao State University) with 80.00

Leah Cabadin Lacson (Cavite State University) with 80.00

Vladimer Paul Quilantang Palla (UP-Visayas) with 80.00

Antonio Dicap Perral (Mindanao State University) with 80.00



Roll of Successful Examinees in the
FISHERIES TECHNOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on OCTOBER 20 & 21, 2010
Released on OCTOBER 26, 2010

Seq. No. / N a m e
1 ABALAYAN, JOEL TAMONAN
2 ALLAYBAN, MARTIN TULIAO
3 AMAL, NORMERA GUIAPAL
4 ANDAM, MICHAEL BALANSAG
5 ANGELES, JOSE VERDADERO
6 ARIK, BIDIN TIONG
7 BACLAYO, BERNARD ZULITA
8 BALUNAN, ROIE LOSARIA
9 BERMEJO, ARLENE OREL
10 BERNAL, REINAFIL CAYSIDO
11 BRIONES, LOREGINIA PEÑARANDA
12 BUGAS, AIMEEN SOLIS
13 BUNIEL, MARK ALPHONSE AVILA
14 CABANGON, DIODY DAMASO
15 CANEOS, WARREN GUMAHIN
16 CARI-AN, DAISY GABITANAN
17 CEREZO, CHARMINE DENIOLA
18 CERVANTES, CARL LUIGI MASBAÑO
19 CULLADO, JESUS PAOLO BALUYOT
20 DANGKALAN, ZENAIDA ABPET
21 DELGADO, JOVEN LIRAZAN
22 ERNACIO, ALDWIN DAVID ESCOBARTE
23 FALGUISANA, MARICEL NANGAN
24 GABON, NELIA CABANGANAN
25 GALEOS, RENEE MAY ESTELLOSO
26 GALLEBO, FREMELYN BALIUAG
27 GONZALES, MARIA MOJENA GALLO
28 GONZALES, MARY JOY BANGSAL
29 ISMAEL, MERZA HAMAD
30 JANEA, IVAN AMBING
31 JUANICO, CLAIRE SAMANTHA TARDAGUELA
32 LACSAMANA, JERMAINE ITABLE
33 LACSON, LEAH CABADIN
34 LACSON, ROBERTO JOCSON
35 LAGARE, BIMBO CASTAÑOS
36 LANDOY, ERVIN MAGAHIS
37 LAWANSA, FAISARAH MANUA
38 LOLONG, SHIELA MAGTIBAY
39 LOPE, ELMER MADERAZO
40 LUCI, DIGNA HERMOSA
41 MANCAO, ROQUELITO HIMTOG
42 MANIBALE, JOCELYN RADAZA
43 MARABULAS, ROEL CODILAN
44 MERCIALES, ERNESTINA CASPE
45 MERELOS, ROAN NAPOLES
46 MINAY, OLIVER RICAMARA
47 OJERIO, VIANNEY TAMAÑO
48 OLIQUINO, REY BLANQUISA
49 OMAR, SHANNIE LOU BUTRON
50 OMEN, DESIDERIO JR ERES
51 PALLA, VLADIMER PAUL QUILANTANG
52 PAN, MAILA VILLANUEVA
53 PARIDO, LAILA DE VERA
54 PATINO, NEMESIO JR MANANQUIL
55 PERRAL, ANTONIO DICAP
56 RATILLA, JUFREY KEEN BALANGAO
57 REYES, RYAN LLAMERA
58 SABAL, OMAR MELING
59 SABLON, ROSE JANE NAM-AY
60 SAMADAN, BRENDA ESPINA
61 TANDANG, KRISTINE JOY LAPITAN
62 VALDEZ, CLIFFORD ABAD
63 VELASCO, LEOFRED CASEM
64 VILLANUEVA, ROY CORPUZ
65 VILLAPA, ALDRIN SABADO
66 VILLAREAL, GRACE-AN TAMAYO
67 VILLEGAS, JORELYN BELEN

NOTHING FOLLOWS----------------------

The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional and those who registered without examination will be held before the Board on November 30, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Manila Hotel in Roxas Boulevard in Manila.

Unusual Rainbow Formation Seen In Binmaley Pangasinan Before Typhoon Juan “Megi” Hit N. Philippines

Before PAGASA announced that super typhoon will enter in the Philippines, we observed some unusual things happen like; birds are flying in the sky with no definite directions, like they don’t know where to go, the color of the sun during sunset is more reddish in color, and we seen unusual rainbow formation.






I really don’t know if the colors blend in the clouds are part of the rainbow or what. This is my first time to see those kinds of color formations in the sky that’s why, for me it is unusual. You better watch the video below for you to identify if it is really a rainbow or not.



I also have here a short video taken during Super typhoon Juan”Megi” was attacking the Northern Philippines. This video was taken at Binmaley Pangasinan. Typhoon Juan is not directly landed in Pangasinan but because of its bigger size and strong wind, Pangasinan is also affected and experienced massive destruction. Watch the video and see how dangerous typhoon Juan is.

Damage OF Super Typhoon Juan “Megi” To Northern Philippines

Typhoon Megi (international designation: 1013, JTWC designation: 15W, PAGASA name: Juan). It is the first typhoon of 2010 in the Pacific Basin to achieve "Super Typhoon" status. With a minimum pressure of 885 millibars, it is among the most intense tropical cyclones ever recorded. It made landfall early on October 18 in northeastern Luzon at Sierra Madre, becoming one of the strongest storms in recorded history to make landfall anywhere in the world.


As the Typoon Megi neared Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that they will start issuing storm warning signals as early as Sunday or from the day before the typhoon’s landfall on October 18.



Inhabitants of the Isabela and Cagayan provinces have been advised to bring in their harvests before Megi arrives while fishing in the Ilocos region has been postponed as inhabitants of that region were advised to seek shelter.


In response to orders from, PAGASA announced that they will be posting hourly tropical cyclone updates. PAGASA were posting their hourly updates in their Twitter account and their Websites.



Late on October 16, PAGASA issued Storm Signal 1 for Cagayan, Isabela, Babuyan and Calayan islands in the northern Philippines.




Evacuations began with hundreds of people fleeing from Luzon as Megi intensified into a super typhoon and Storm signal number 3 raised. Over 18 provinces have been placed under alert for the typhoon as it approached the Philippines. Cagayan province started experiencing the strong winds of typhoon Megi early on October 17. Later on that day, all state schools and colleges were suspended. PAGASA declared public storm warning number 4 announcing that over 7 million people could be affected. The storm warning was later raised to the highest level over Cagayan and Isabela as tropical storm force winds began blowing throughout Cagayan province. All state schools and colleges in Cagayan, the Ilocos and the Cordilleras were closed for the day in preparation.



As the storm neared landfall, torrential rains fell across much of Luzon, resulting in flash flooding. One person drowned near Tuguegarao during the afternoon of October 18. Later, the storm made landfall at Sierra Madre, Luzon, at 11:25 a.m. (local time). All flights bound for the Northern Philippines were cancelled because of the impact of the typhoon. With one person dead already, President Benigno Aquino III called for cooperation from all concerned government and private sector groups to prevent fatalities.



Many villagers in Cagayan rushed to high ground as the typhoon made landfall, while in some parts of Luzon severe rain caused flash floods. Over 1,000 people are stranded among different port terminals of Luzon as a total of 55 vessels were out of service due to typhoon restrictions. Two more people have been injured in the typhoon.



Late on October 18, the Isabela province was placed under a state of calamity when the typhoon finished its final landfall and moved further inland. . Communication lines in Cagayan and Isabela were down during the typhoon. The Philippine Red Cross sent a water search and rescue (WASAR) team to Cagayan in order to rescue as many people as possible. Another person was confirmed dead in the flash floods caused by the typhoon. And a child was electrocuted when he stepped a live wire from a fallen post while he followed his father, who did not knew that his son was following him, later on that day.



Isabela and Cagayan, which were placed under storm warning number 4. It was also reported that the trees in those provinces were uprooted and the roofs of the houses were blown away by the wind. PAGASA lowered storm signals as the typhoon weakened when it slammed into the mountains in northern Luzon.



Many roads in Luzon remained closed as of October 18. An additional 3 people have died in the typhoon raising death toll to 5. It has been reported that a total of 3,687 individuals from northern Philippines have been evacuated. Power lines have been dropped putting parts of Luzon in dark. It was estimated that over 90% of the telecommunications in Luzon were lost when poles were knocked down and the lines were dropped. . An additional 4 people were injured totaling the causalities to 6.



Many school buildings and town halls were turned into evacuation centers. Thousands of military reserve officers and volunteers were on standby for whatever emergency that might cause by the typhoon.


The typhoon badly damaged the rice crops, most especially on part of Isabela and Cagayan where t he largest rice produces of the Philippines, however, The National Food Authority (NFA) assured the public that they have enough rice in the warehouse that can’t cause rice shortage in the next few weeks.


Thousands of residents turned out to be homeless as the typhoon winds blew the rooftops out and destroyed the surroundings. Three more people have died leaving there injured resulting in 7 deaths and 9 casualties. More reports arrived that over 10 people were now confirmed dead in Luzon. And another person was killed in a lightning strike increasing the death toll to 11. While, in Metro Manila, classes in all levels were suspended, even on October 19 as tropical storm force winds continued to batter the city The United Nations vowed that they will be helping Philippines in recovering from the typhoon.



Late on October 19, parts of Luzon were still experiencing heavy tropical storm force winds and power outages continued putting the nation's largest island in darkness. The UN committed to help the Philippine government in dealing with the destruction caused by the strong typhoon force winds of Super Typhoon Megi. In National Capital Region, at 11am (0300 UTC) different elementary and high schools suspended their classes due to heavy rains and strong winds that brought by typhoon Megi. The Nation estimated their agricultural losses reaching US$34 million.

Dengue Prevention tips and Treatments

In the Philippines, dengue cases are increasingly day by day. As a matter of fact, there are 69,594 dengue cases reported this year, and 501 of reported deaths. In Pangasinan, department of health has confirmed that there are now a total of 472 cases of dengue registered in the whole Pangasinan as of September 1 this year. Five of whom died.

Dengue Fever is not a simple illness, it can cause death, so to avoid this,we need to help in promoting information dissemination on how to avoid the attacks of mosquito carrying dengue viral disease. We need to know what are the sign and symptoms of dengue fever, how to prevent it and what the possible treatments are.


What is Dengue Fever?

Dengue is acute febrile viral disease. The virus is obtained from a bite of mosquito (Aedes Aegypti) that has previously bitten an infected person. This type of mosquito is identifiable by its black and white stripes on their body. It likes to stay indoors and bite people indoor. It hides under furniture and bite people on ankle and legs. The dengue mosquito bites is painless so people might not notice they are already bitten.

The mosquito spread during rainy season but bread on plastic bags and cans filled with water all year round. Just a single mosquito bite can cause the sickness. However, the virus is not contagious and cannot be transmitted from person to person. There must be the presence of mosquito as the median from person to person to transmit the disease.
Dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) are acute febrile diseases which occur in the tropics, can be life-threatening, and are caused by four closely related virus serotypes of the genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae. It is also known as breakbone fever, since it can be extremely painful. It occurs widely in the tropical country like Philippines.

Unlike malaria, dengue is just as prevalent in the urban districts of its range as in rural areas. Each serotype is sufficiently different that there is no cross-protection and epidemics caused by multiple serotypes (hyperendemicity) can occur. Dengue is transmitted to humans by the Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti or more rarely the Aedes albopictus mosquito. The mosquitoes that spread dengue usually bite at dusk and dawn but may bite at any time during the day, especially indoors, in shady areas, or when the weather is cloudy.

Abrupt fever, associated with headaches and pain that affects legs, joints, and the lumbar region of the spine, are the classical symptoms of Dengue.



Classic dengue fever is characterized by

Fever:
Sudden and abrupt onset
May go up to 39.5-41.4°C
Lasts for about 1-7 days, then fades away for 1-2 days
It soon recurs with secondary rashes which is usually not as severe as before

Headaches:
Fever is usually accompanied by headache in front portion of head or behind the eyes

Muscular (Myalgia) or bone pain:
- Occurs after onset of fever
- Affects legs, joints, and lumbar spine
- Usually the pain gets severe after its onset
- The pain may last for several weeks even after the fever has subsided
- Pain is usually absent in DHF/DSS

Other symptoms:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Increased sensation to touch
- Change in taste sensation

Symptoms maybe milder in children than in adults

The acute phase of illness can last for 1 week followed by a 1 to 2 week period of recovery period that is characterized by weakness, malaise and loss of appetite.

Rash - red and white patchy rashes:
The illness is clinically indistinguishable from Influenza, Measles or Rubella.

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever / Dengue Shock Syndrome
Initial stages of the disease resembles symptoms of dengue fever. However fever subsidies after 2 to 7 days followed by signs and symptoms of:

Restlessness
Signs of circulatory failure
Bleeding or hemorrhagic manifestations including:
• Skin bleeds that appear as blotchy red patches called – Petechiae
• Bleeding from Nose or Epistaxis
• Bleeding from gums
• Bleeding from Stomach - appearing as blood in the vomit
• Decrease in the blood platelet count (Thrombocytopenia)

Leakage of plasma from vascular compartment leading to increased blood concentration and manifestations of shock.

These symptoms when not treated may lead to Dengue Shock Syndrome, which when not treated immediately may lead to profound shock and eventually death.

Warning signs of Dengue Shock Syndrome are

-Severe abdominal pain,
-Vomiting,
-Change in temperature,
-Mental irritability.


Prevention

Unfortunately, there are no vaccines to prevent dengue or an antibiotic to treat it. We can only do preventive steps such as to avoid from mosquito bites and eliminate their habitat.

Preventive steps to avoid mosquito bites

-In order to get rid from mosquito bites
-You can put repellents on skin.
-Wear long sleeves shirts and long pants tucked into socks.
-Do not go to populated place and watery area.
-You can also use mosquito nets in sleeping.

How to eliminate mosquito breeding area

-Clean your surroundings.
- Remove containers that can collect rain or run-off water such as tires, broken pales and basins.
-Regularly change water in the aquariums and flower vase.
-Do not store water on open container and cover tank or any water storage to prevent access from mosquito. Eliminate stagnant water.
-Use insecticide to kill mosquitoes.
-Remember, prevention is better than cure.

Treatment

The main stay of treatment is timely supportive therapy to tackle circulatory shock due to hemoconcentration and bleeding. Close monitoring of vital signs in the critical period (up to 2 days after defervescence - the departure or subsiding of a fever) is critical. Oral rehydration therapy is recommended to prevent dehydration in moderate to severe cases. Supplementation with intravenous fluids may be necessary to prevent dehydration and significant concentration of the blood if the patient is unable to maintain oral intake. A platelet transfusion may be indicated if the platelet level drops significantly (below 20,000) or if there is significant bleeding. The presence of melena may indicate internal gastrointestinal bleeding requiring platelet and/or red blood cell transfusion.
Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be avoided as these drugs may worsen the bleeding tendency associated with some of these infections. Patients may receive paracetamol, acetaminophen, preparations to deal with these symptoms if dengue is suspected.

But here in the Philippines, many people know and have shows to the fact that they and many others have been cured of dengue via a simple weed. This weed is called Gatas Gatas in the province of Leyte. But in Butuan City they call the same weed Tawa Tawa and Known as snakeweed by Native American tribes, tawa-tawa has been used for a wide assortment of ailments.


Recipe for curing Dengue Fever using Tawa Tawa weeds is as follows:

Take 5 to 6 full whole Tawa Tawa plants.
Cut off the roots
Wash and clean
Fill your boiling pot with clean water.
Boil the Tawa Tawa for 1 (one) minute in a slow rolling boil.
Pour the tawa tawa water and let cool.
Let the dengue fever victim drink only the tawa tawa water for 24 hours.
Sip 1 to 1.5 glasses of tawa tawa water every 1 hour
The internal hemorrhaging will stop and the dengue fever will be cured after 24 hours.

There should be no harm in trying tawa-tawa. We should all recall how lagundi, among all our other herbal concoctions, has now been accepted as a pharmaceutical, although it certainly took some time. Like the truth, the herbal cures are out there, just in our own backyards.

Election 2010 Results - Binmaley Pangasinan

Last may 2010, Filipino experience the first ever automated election here in Philippines.This is a very significant milestone in our country’s history given those long years of tedious manual election process that not only gives burden to our teachers and volunteers, but has also left doubtful and questionable election results.

Through the PCOS (Precinct Count Optical Scan System) machine, an automatic counting of votes will take place. This won’t only make the task of our teachers lighter, but would also lessen massive cheating during election.

The Municipal Board of Canvassers has proclaimed the following winners of the May 2010 elections after canvassing.

The picture above represents the newly/re- elected officials of Binmaley Pangasinan. As you can see in the picture, the position, name,and the number of votes obtained of every officials are indicated.

Congratulations to all newly elected/re-elected municipal officials!

Source:

http://electionresults.comelec.gov.ph/res_reg5503000.html

Safety Tips: How To Avoid Lightning Strikes

There are news reported that there are several lightning strikes incidents recently here in Philippines especially in Pangasinan. That’s why I decided to make a post regarding this matter. My topic is focusing more on “How to avoid lightning strikes”. This will serves as guidelines for our Kababayans in order to avoid this deadly lightning strike.


Lightning strikes are electrical discharges caused by lightning, typically during thunderstorms. Lightning is one of the most underrated severe weather hazards, yet ranks as the second-leading weather killer and more deadly than hurricanes or tornadoes.


You will easily know that Lightning will be occur if there is high winds, rainfall, and a darkening cloud cover . If you can see lightning or hear thunder, the risk is already present. Louder or more frequent thunder means lightning activity is approaching, increasing the risk for lightning injury or death. If the time delay between seeing the lightning and hearing the thunder is less than 30 seconds, you are in danger.



How Lightning Works?



Lightning is caused by the attraction between positive and negative charges in the atmosphere, resulting in the buildup and discharge of electrical energy. This rapid heating and cooling of the air produces the shock wave that results in thunder. During a storm, raindrops can acquire extra electrons, which are negatively charged. These surplus electrons seek out a positive charge from the ground. As they flow from the clouds, they knock other electrons free, creating a conductive path. This path follows a zigzag shape that jumps between randomly distributed clumps of charged particles in the air. When the two charges connect, it will create the lightning bolt.



Safety Tips:



1.If a storm is approaching, avoid being in, or near, high places, open fields, isolated trees, unprotected gazebos, rain or picnic shelters, baseball dugouts, communications towers, flagpoles, light poles, bleachers (metal or wood), metal fences, convertibles, golf carts and water. No place is absolutely safe from the lightning threat, however, some places are safer than others. Large enclosed structures are safer than smaller, or open, structures.


2.avoid using the telephone, taking a shower, washing your hands, doing dishes, or having contact with conductive surfaces, including metal doors, window frames, wiring and plumbing. Generally, enclosed metal vehicles, with the windows rolled up, provide good shelter from lightning.


3.Count the seconds after a lightning flash, if you hear thunder within 30 seconds, seek safe shelter Do not go outside again until 30 minutes after the last lightning strike. Lightning can and does strike in the same place twice or hundreds of times. Conditions that draw lightning aren't likely to change. If lightning strikes close to you, do not assume you are safe until the storm passes.



Lightning strikes injure humans in several different ways:



*Direct strike, which is usually fatal.


*Contact injury, when the person was touching an object that was struck.


*Side splash, when current jumped from a nearby object to the victim.


*Ground strike, current passing from a strike through the ground into a nearby victim. A strike can cause a difference of potential in the ground (due to resistance to current in the Earth), amounting to several thousand volts per foot.


*Blast injuries, either hearing damage or blunt trauma by being thrown to the ground.



First Aid for Lightning Victims



Ninety percent of lightning victims survive their encounter with lightning, especially with timely medical treatment. Individuals struck by lightning do not carry a charge, and it is safe to touch them and provide medical treatment. Start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If the victim has no pulse, begin cardiac compressions. In cold, wet situations put a protective layer between the victim and the ground to lower the risk of hypothermia.



Lightning Quick Facts



•About 2,000 people are injured by lightning strikes around the world each year.


•The air within a lightning strike can reach 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit


•Lightning can heat its path five times hotter than the surface of the sun


•One ground lightning stroke can generate between 100 million and 1 billion volts of electricity


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Philippine holidays 2010

Long-weekend schedule for 2010 /Philippine holidays


Gathers all your families, friends, and officemates and coordinate an enjoyable out of town vacation in Pangasinan. Experience the most exciting adventures with the beautiful tourist spots of Pangasinan.



Here is the schedule of Philippine holidays and long-weekends for 2010 based on
RA 9492 and Proclamation 1841:



• January 1 (Fri) - New Year's Day (five-day long weekend from December 30 to January 3)


• February 22 (Mon) - EDSA Revolution Anniversary (holiday for schools only, three-day long weekend from February 20 to 22)


• April 1 (Thu) - Holy Thursday


• April 2 (Fri) - Good Friday (four-day long weekend from April 1 to 4)


• April 9 (Fri) - Araw ng Kagitingan (three-day long weekend from April 9 to 11)


• May 3 (Mon) - Labor Day (three-day long weekend from May 1 to 3)


• May 10 (Mon) - National Elections (three-day long weekend from May 8 to 10, make sure you vote and vote wisely)


• June 14 (Mon) - Independence Day (three-day long weekend from June 12 to 14)


• August 23 (Mon) - Ninoy Aquino Day (three-day long weekend from August 21 to 23)


• August 30 (Mon) - National Heroes Day (three-day long weekend from August 28 to 30)


• September - Eid'l Fitr "Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan "(to be announced, calculated September 10, possible three-day long weekend from September 10 to 12)


• November 1 (Mon) - All Saints Day (three-day long weekend from October 30 to November 1)


• November - Eid 'l Adha "Festival of Sacrifice"Celebrated by Muslims(to be announced, calculated November 16)


• November 29 (Mon) - Bonifacio Day (three-day long weekend from November 27 to 29)


• December 24 (Fri) - Non-Working Holiday


• December 25 (Sat) - Christmas


• December 27 (Mon) - Rizal Day (four-day long weekend from December 24 to 27)


• December 31 (Fri) - Non-Working Holiday


• January 1 - (Sat) New Year's Day (three-day long weekend from December 31 to January 2)


Time to plan your travel calendars! Check out the tourist spots in Pangasinan and learn more travel ideas.

Puffer Fish kills 2, downs 5 in Binmaley Pangasinan

Puffer fish-dish prepared for a drinking spree turned deadly for at least two residents of Barangay Baybay Lopez,Binmaley Pangasinan province last Monday night ( July 26 2010).


Radio dzRH reported late Tuesday that at least five other were hospitalized after eating the "butete" (puffer fish) dish in Binmaley town.


The fatalities were initially identified as Jerry Sevillano and Albert Quitalig.Now undergoing observation at a local hospital are Zaldy Diaz, 18; Marcelo Diaz, 16; Jeffrey Diaz; Aleralo Diaz, 21; and Joven Diaz, 19, all residents of Urbiztondo town and temporarily staying at Binmaley.


They all know that the said fish is poisonous but they also believe that when the fish is properly cleaned, it will be safe for them to eat.


Initial investigation showed the men had the fish cooked for a drinking spree Monday night, but complained of stomach pains after eating the dish.


Courtesy: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/197149/fish-dish-kills-2-downs-5-in-pangasinan

Municipality of Aguilar Pangasinan Website Hacked

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Pangasinan State University

The Pangasinan State University is a public university in the Philippines. It is mandated to provide advanced instruction in arts, agricultural and natural sciences as well as in technological and professional fields. Its main campus is located in Lingayen, Pangasinan. Other Campuses were located in Urdaneta City, San Carlos City, Alaminos City, Bayambang, Santa Maria, Asingan, Binmaley and Infanta. The PSU Graduate School is at Urdaneta City and the Open University System (OUS) is at Lingayen.

Pangasinan State University – Binmaley Campus




PSU – Binmaley Campus my Beloved Alma matter is one of the ten campuses of the Pangasinan State University. It is located in San Isidro Norte, Binmaley, Pangasinan. It is approximately 400 meters away from the intersection of the two main roads going to two barangays- San Isidro Norte and Buenlag. The eight buildings stand on a 1.4 hectare land, while the fishponds used for instruction and research spread out on 2.4 hectares of land. The said Campus is now headed by Prof. Rolando B. Cerezo as the Campus Dean.

MISSION

The PSU Binmaley Campus provides scientific and professional leadership and training leading to the degree of undergraduate and graduate programs in Fisheries and allied sciences and conducts basic and applied research and technology transfer through extension in fisheries to primarily serve the best interest of the community.



GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

In conformity with the above-mentioned mission, the College is committed to:

1. Update and enrich curricula in the following degree programs; Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Education Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Fishery Technology Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology Bachelor of Science in Shipping Business Management

2. Provide enriched instruction and relevant entrepreneurial training for self employment;

3. Undertake relevant researches and feasibility studies in aquaculture, marine fisheries and fish processing in cooperation with other government and non-government organizations;

4. Intensify information-dissemination on mature aquaculture/fisheries and post harvest technologies for commercialization; and

5. Increase aquaculture production above present levels.


PSU BINMALEY HISTORY

The College of Fisheries, as to its emergence, went through stages of transformation. Originally, it started as the Binmaley School of Fisheries by virtue of R.A. 685 in 1966 and later became the Pangasinan College of Fisheries in 1969. Course offerings were then focused on both the secondary and tertiary levels.

With the creation of the Pangasinan State University in 1979, the collegiate program of the PCF was integrated into the PSU System and ceased to be under the direct supervision of DECS. The degree programs, including the faculty, support staff, a portion of the school site and some buildings were transferred to PSU. The secondary school, meanwhile, remained with the Pangasinan College of Fisheries, which is now under the supervision of the Department of Education and the post secondary/technical education being under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Region I.

Mr. Adolfo Aldana was designated as the first Dean of the College from 1979-1983. During his term, the Arts and Sciences Building and Marine Laboratory Research Station were constructed. Mr. Victorio Sison succeeded Aldana and he spearheaded the construction of freshwater fishponds and the completion of the Administration Building.

In 1986, Dr. Porferio L. Basilio assumed the Office of Deanship from 1986-1995. He strengthened the Research and Extension Programs of the College hence, it was chosen as the Aquaculture Training Center for Region I by the Philippine Council Marine Research and Development (PCAMRD) and the Regional Training Center on Prawn Culture by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Region I.

In 1995-1996, Prof. Ceferino F. Toledo served as Officer-in-Charge in the College. His strong leadership and determination coupled with full support from the faculty, staff, and students, the College passed Level I Accreditation for its programs by the AACCUP in January 1996.

When Dr. Teresita C. Perez was designated as the College Dean in June 1996, the College underwent tremendous change and rapid development. There was a dramatic increase in enrollment of about 70percent because of the offering of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, the construction of the Student Lounge and Microbiology Laboratory.

Dr. Josephine P. Arquillano took over the Deanship in March 1998-1999. Through her strong leadership, the College became the first College of Fisheries in Region I that passed the Level II Accreditation of BS Fisheries Program. Two undergraduate courses were offered: Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Bachelor of Science in Shipping Business Management: and one graduate course in the PSU Open University System – Master in Aquaculture.

In June 1999, Dr. Antonio M. Bautista was designated as Campus head for one year and in April 2000, Dr. Leonardo E. Monje, Vice President for Research and Extension, was designated as the College Dean for six months. In October 2000, Dr. Josephine P. Arquillano was again designated as the College Dean up to March 31, 2004. On April 1, 2004, Prof. Rolando B. Cerezo became the Officer-in-Charge and later assumed the Office on Deanship on August 2, 2004 up to the present. He is the first alumnus of the College to become the Campus Dean.

The College was awarded as the Center of Excellence for Fisheries in Region I by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for three years 2002-2004 and was extended for another three years from 2005 to 2007. It has gone through numerous accomplishments in various areas of concerns like infrastructure and human resource and curriculum development. Dean Cerezo initiated the conduct of First Review Classes for the Licensure Examination in Fisheries producing six (6) topnotchers: four (4) in 2005 and one (1) each in 2006 and 2007. The Program has a 56% Passing Rate in the LEF. This made PSU Binmaley as the third top performing Fishery School in the entire Philippine Archipelago and maintained it up to the present time.

Cerezo initiated the revision of the BS Fisheries and BS Environmental Science Programs relative to CHED Memo Order 43 and CMO 35 respectively. Likewise, a revision and revival of the MS in Aquaculture Program under the PSU OUS as per recommendation from the Board of Regents was made leading to the massive campaign for new students in Regions 1,3, and CAR.

PSU - Binmaley Today!

This School Year 2009-2010, the Board of Regents, through Resolution Number 12(d), series 2009, approved the proposals for new curricular offerings and programs for adoption by PSU-Binmaley Campus. The new courses approved were: Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BSCrim), Bachelor in Food Technology (BFT), and the Ladderized BS Fisheries Curriculum. In consonance with Executive Order 694, programs approved for adoption were: Bachelor in Secondary Education (BSE) (Majors in English, Math, TLE, and Biological Science) and BS Information and Communications Technology (BSICT).

Corollary to the developments in the Campus, Dean Rolando B. Cerezo has recommended the participation of the faculty and staff to several local, regional, and national and international conferences, seminars, and trainings. Some participants who had their paper presentations in these conferences garnered national and international awards.

The Administration established many linkages with different agencies. Among which are the selection of PSU Binmaley as the Regional Institute for Environmental Governance in partnership with Tanggol Kalikasan and Provincial Government of Pangasinan; the Regional Fish Processing Training and Livelihood Center in partnership with the Department of Agriculature, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region I and Office of Cong. Amado T. Espino, Jr.; the Solar Salt Demo-Project in Las Piñas City, Metro Manila in partnership with the Office of Sen. Manuel Villar and Cong. Cynthia Villar; the Integrated Fish Farming Project Research in partnership with the BFAR-National Fisheries Research Development Institute; and the Provincial Coastal Resource Management Plan in partnership with the Provincial Government of Pangasinan and NEDA Region I. Last year, the Regional Research and Development Center for Bangus was awarded to PSU Binmaley through the NEDA-Regional Development Council Resolution No. 19, series 2008. Relative to this, the Provincial Government of Pangasinan through Gov. Amado T. Espino Jr. has awarded the former Manat Oyster Demonstration Farm in Binmaley to be converted as the Regional Bangus Center.

The present Campus Administration has worked-out a Memorandum of Agreement for faculty and technology exchange with the Ganyu Marine and Fisheries Bureau of Ganyu City, Jiangsu Province, Peoples Republic of China. Under this Program, Dean Cerezo was able to bring students and aquaculture businessmen to China for an observation tour on fisheries projects.

This year, the Administration has worked-out a P3.2 M program for the training of LGU Officials of all Coastal Cities and Municipalities of Pangasinan from TEAM Energy Foundation, in partnership with the Province of Pangasinan. The first trance in the amount of P1.7M will be handed during the Opening Program of The 15th Biennial Celebration.

When Dean Cerezo headed the Administration of Binmaley Campus, more scholarship slots were enjoyed by poor but deserving students. He, together with Dr. Rosie S. Abalos, were the proponents of the Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Modified Scholarship Scheme which grants full tuition scholarship to qualified students. Further, he sought the sponsorship of the Local Government Units to shoulder the students’ miscellaneous fees. The latest of which was the sponsorship of the Mayors of Bani and Dasol with 31 and 3 students respectively. Further, he supported the attendance of student leaders in various seminars, conferences and trainings.

To date, the Administration is working out a P5.6M Program for the renovation of the PSU Marine Research Laboratory Station in Baquioen, Sual, Pangasinan and the training of LGU Officials of all Coastal Cities and Municipalities of Pangasinan from MIRANT Foundation Inc. in partnership with Tanggol Kalikasan.

The Campus also offered new courses such as Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Bachelor of Food Technology, Bachelor of Secondary Education, (BS) Major in Biological Science, English, Math, Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE), Bachelor of Science in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (Ladderized Curriculum), Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

PSU BINMALEY DIRECTORY
CAMPUS OFFICIALS
Prof. ROLANDO B. CEREZO	Campus Dean
Dr. ROSIE S. ABALOS	Associate Dean
Mr. JONATHAN R. JOSE	Administrative Officer II
Mrs. GENOVEVA O. LAMSEN	College Registrar II
DEPARTMENT CHAIRMEN
DR. ROSARIO B. MIGUEL	Arts and Sciences Department
Prof. CEFERINO F. TOLEDO	Fisheries and Allied Sciences Department
COORDINATORS
DR. CORNELIA E. IBARRA	Supervisor, Student Teaching
Ms. JESUSA B. SANCHEZ	Coordinator, Student Services
Ms. MARIA FLORANGEL M. SALAZAR	Guidance Counselor
DR. ROSARIO B. MIGUEL	Acting Coordinator, Cultural & External Affairs & Performing Arts
Ms. SHELLA C. PARREÑO	Coordinator, Research & Extension
Mr. EMMANUEL FEDERICO C. CAPINPIN, JR.	Coordinator, Sports & Recreation and Acting Coordinator, NSTP & OJT
Mr. GERONIMO R. ROSARIO	Coordinator, IPPRO & Campus Media
Dr. DOMINICA J. SAJONAS	Deputy Director, Student Services
MRS. ANNIE ROSE D. TEÑOSO	Training Coordinator, PSU Institute for Environmental Governance
ENGR. RICARDO A. TAPIA	Manager, Physical Plant and Facilities
MRS. MARGELITA D. GORIMBAO	Manager, Fish Processing Product Development & Commercialization (BOMC)
UNIT HEADS
Mrs. ALICIA C. SANGALANG	Accountant I
Mrs. MYRNA G. TUCAY	College Librarian II
Mrs. GENOVEVA O. LAMSEN	College Registrar II
Ms. LOIDA S. CANTORNA	Administrative officer I (Supply Officer I)
Mrs. THELMA B. QUINTO	Administrative Aide VI (Disbursing Officer)
FACULTY
ABALOS, Dominic U., (Ed.D.)	MORALISTA, Gilbert P. (MSBM)
ABALOS, Rosie S.,(Ph.D.)	NISPEROS, Arlene S. (MASE)
ABAN, Sotero M., (Ph.D.)	PARRENO, Shella C. (M.Sc.)
ARGENTE, Francis Albert T.(MBA/MSc.)	RAGUINDIN, Rey S. (MA)
CAPINPIN, Emmanuel Federico Jr. C.(MSc.)	RAMOS, Joey F. (MA)
CEREZO, Rolando B., (M.Sc.)	RONQUILLO, Bernardo S. (BS)
DAVID, Pablo R. (BS)	ROSALIN, Mylene A (MAEd)
DE VERA, Irene A. (MDM)	ROSARIO, Geronimo R. (MSc.)
DE VERA , Rene B., (BS)	SAJONAS,Dominica J.,(Ph.D.)
FELIX, Lorena C.(MDM)	SALAZAR, Ma. Florangel M. (BS)
GONZALO, Josephine C.(BS)	SANCHEZ, Jesusa B. (MA)
GORIMBAO, Margelita D.(MAEd)	TAPIA, Ricardo A. (M.Eng.)
IBARRA, Cornelia E.,(Ph.D.)	TEÑOSO, Annie Rose D. (BS)
MIGUEL, Rosario B.,(Ph.D.)	TOLEDO, Ceferino F. (M.Sc.)
NON-TEACHING STAFF
ARENAS, Jeohannes R.	GARCIA, Armando C.
ARENAS, Zaide M.	GREGORIO, Mary Grace S.
BELTRAN, Roger B.	JOSE, Jonathan, R.
BRAVO, Beinvenido A.	LAMSEN, Genoveva O.
CANTORNA, Loida S.	QUINTO, Thelma B.
CASTANEDA, Jose B.	RAMOS, Amado F.
CRUZ, John P.	SANGALANG, Alicia C.
DE GUZMAN, Arlene V.	TUCAY, Myrna G.
DELOS SANTOS, Prima B.	VALLE, Lou B.
DORIA, Fedelito P.
JOB ORDER
CASTRO, Romeo M.
SORIANO, Edgar M. PSU Binmaley Campus Courses Offered 1. Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (BSF) 2. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies (BSES) 3. Bachelor of Science in Shipping Business Management (BSSBM) 4. Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology (BSMB) 5. Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE) Major in Fisheries Technology New Courses offered in PSU – Binmaley Campus (2010) 1. Bachelor of Science in Criminology 2. Bachelor of Food Technology 3. Bachelor of Secondary Education (BS) Major in Biological Science, English, Math, Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) 4. Bachelor of Science in Information and Communications Technology 5. Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (Ladderized Curriculum) 6. Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management Courtesy: HTTP://WWW.PSU.EDU.PH