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.