LGU UMINGAN RECEIVES MEDICAL APPARATUS

Mr. & Mrs. Danny S. Reyes, balikbayans from Canada donated medical apparatus for the Local Government. They gave 3 units of Blood Pressure Apparatus and a box of medical equipment for Dialysis. These medical apparatus will be turned over to the Rural Health Units for proper handling. Kudos to the generous hearted couple who didn’t think twice in helping their hometown in augmenting the medical needs of their kababayans. Mr. Gil O. Tadeo, Municipal Administrator and Mr. Ramon A. Fernandez, General Services Officer V, received the donation.

Banila Bridge on its 2nd Phase of Construction (Completion)

The Regional Director of DPWH-Region I, Director Veniedo O. Reyes, CESO IV, paid Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon a visit last July 29, 2011. He brought with him good news for the people of Umingan. Phase II of the construction of the Banila Bridge is about to start. The bridge connects Umingan to nearby towns of San Quintin, Natividad, Tayug and San Nicolas. It also serves as an alternate route going to the City of Urdaneta, Sta. Maria and Asingan. The construction of a new Banila Bridge, replacing the old one built during the Agbayani Administration, started in the year 2009, was made possible thru the joint efforts of former Congressman Conrad M. Estrella III, Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon, Vice Mayor Alain P. Rabang and the Sangguniang Bayan

100% Voluntary Blood Donation for LGU Umingan

The Local Government Unit of Umingan headed by Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Philippine Red Cross, Pangasinan Chapter for his invaluable contribution for the advancement of “100% Voluntary Blood Donation”. The recognition was given during the Blood Donors’ Recognition Ceremony which was held at the CSI Stadia, Dagupan City last July 29, 2011. Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. was the Guest of Honor and Speaker.

Umingan LGU Joins the P-noy’s National Greening Program

In line with the National Greening Program of the National Government, the Local Government of Umingan headed by Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon hosted the launching of the National Greening Program for the 6th District of Pangasinan last June 22, 2011. The launching activity was attended by the DENR and CENRO officials, 6th District Rep. Marlyn P. Agabas, San Nicolas Mayor Leoncio Zaldivar, Natividad Mayor Cocoy Rafael and other Government and Non-Government Organizations coming from the different municipalities of the 6th district of Pangasinan.
Since NGP’s launching, different Non-Government and Civic Organizations of Umingan and other towns of the district expressed their intention to join and take part in the National Greening Program and be an instrument in healing Mother Earth. A series of Tree Planting activities were conducted at the identified sites at Barangay Annam, Umingan, Pangasinan. From High School students coming from the different schools of Umingan to the Bikers Club, Tricycle drivers, Barangay officials and even the Philippine Army. And just recently, the Local Government Unit employees together with the Municipal Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon joined hands in planting trees.
The National Greening Program is a joint endeavor of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Agrarian Reform and Department of Agriculture with DENR as its anchor. NGP aims not only just to raise trees, it aims to change the way we think about trees and forest. In supporting the NGP, Uminganians are planting hopes for the environment and the result of this effort will be reaped by the succeeding generations.

Umingan National High School wins in Luzon Milo Little Olympics

Umingan National High School bags the championship title in the recently concluded Luzon Milo Little Olympics held at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Complex in Lingayen, Pangasinan. The event was participated by Regions I, II, III and CAR. Umingan National High School team won out of 77 competing schools coming from different parts of Luzon. UNHS defeated the 5-time defending champion Holy Angel University, Pampanga. UNHS is now the contender in the forthcoming 2011 National Milo Little Olympics on November 17 – 21, 2011 at Lingayen, Pangasinan. They will be competing with the winners of NCR, Visayas and Mindanao.
SK Federated President Raisa M. Tumbocon and ABC President Michael Carleone M. Cruz donated balls for the team.

3rd Blood-Letting Activity and Medical Mission

The 3rd Bloodletting activity which was dubbed as “Share Life, Give Blood” was held last July 15,2011 at the Umingan Municipal Gymnasium. The event was made possible through the effort of the Local Government of Umingan headed by Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon in collaboration with the Philippine Red Cross-Pangasinan Chapter headed by Ms. Florame S. Magalong. A medical mission was conducted simultaneously at the same venue. A total of thirty six (36) successful donors were able to donate 450cc of blood each. The Blood-letting activity has been an annual event of the Local Government since it’s launching on July 16, 2009. The event coincides with the birthday of the Hon. Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon.

Barangay Officials Attended Training on Disaster Management

Some barangay officials from identified low lying areas of Umingan attended a 3-day training on Basic Disaster Management last June 13, 14 & 15, 2011. The activity was held at the Multi-Purpose Hall of Brgy. Don Montano . The training aims to equip the Barangay officials on what to do before, during and after a certain disaster. The participants were asked to make a spot map which will help them distinguish the hazards and strength of their respective barangays. The trainer also discussed the basics of first aid. Basic Disaster Management Training was made possible through the collaboration of the Philippine Red Cross , Pangasinan Chapter and the Local Government of Umingan headed by Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon and the Sangguniang Bayan.