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.