UNHS Hailed Champions at the 33rd MILO National Marathon

The Umingan National High School (UNHS) racked up ten medals and 2 trophies at the recently concluded 33^rd MILO National Marathon (Regional Elimination Dagupan Leg) at the host City Dagupan, Pangasinan held last August 16, 2009. They collectively garnered medals in the 3, 5 and 21 Kilometer Boys Marathon and Girls Marathon and took up a podium spot and a trophy for the 1^st Runner-up at the 3 Kilometers Boys Division. UNHS cruised and finished top and took home the Championship and a trophy in the Interschool Competition where it bested University of Luzon and Dagupan National High School who took 1^st Runner up 2^nd Runner up spots respectively. The marathoners of UNHS were trained by Trainer/Coach Mr. Virgilio P. Padila. Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon extended financial assistance to the athletes for the said event.

Congressman Conrad M. Estrella III visits various Road and Bridge Projects in Umingan

Pangasinan 6th District Representative Conrad M. Estrella III, together with his Chief of Staff, Ms. Susan Casareno (Rosales Councilor) and accompanied by our very own Municipal Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon and all the Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, visited various Road and Bridge Projects last July 30, 2009. First on the list was the Umingan-Talugtog Road (Ricos-Baracbac-Diaz Road sections) with a project cost of 50 million pesos followed by the Concrete-Paving of La Paz Road amounting to 3.10 million pesos. Both projects are soon to be completed. The group proceeded to attend the Ground Breaking Ceremony of the continuation of the Concrete-Paving of the Esperanza Road. Said projects were funded through the Congressional and National Budgets. Congressman Estrella also inspected some of the just completed fourteen (14) Farm-to-Market Roads (concreting). Improvement of Farm-to-Market Roads includes Concreting of Diket, Don Justo Abalos, Carayungan Sur, Abot-Molina, Nampalcan, Mantacdang, Tanggal-Sawang, Luna Weste, Prado, Resurreccion, Casilan, Capas and Sta. Rosa. Said projects were constructed thru his and his brother Robert Raymund M. Estrella’s (ABONO Partylist Representative) initiative and were parts of the Pump-Priming Programs of the Department of Agriculture and Department of Public Works and Highways. Likewise, Congressman Estrella, Mayor Tumbocon and the group also visited the on-going construction of Banila Bridge between Barangays Lauren and Nancalabasaan. Project cost is 150 million pesos.

First Bloodletting Activity in Umingan was a Total Success!

Local Goverment Unit of Umingan in collaboration with Philippine National Red Cross, Pangasinan Chapter spearheaded the First Bloodletting Activity in the municipality dubbed “Give Blood, Give Life!” last July 16, 2009. The activity conducted at the Municipal Gymnasium, Umingan, Pangasinan was mainly participated by Municipal Employees, members of the different Barangay Councils, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), members of Umingan Police Station, members of the BJMP Umingan and walk-in participants. Prior to the actual bloodletting activity was a short program which was also attended by Vice Governor Marlyn P. Agabas together with Board members Tyrone D. Agabas and Alfonso C. Bince Jr., members of the Sangunniang Bayan and our beloved Municipal Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon, CE-GE and members of Philippine National Red Cross, Pangasinan Chapter headed by Chief Administrator Florame S. Magalong. Alongside the bloodletting activity was a Hand Washing Campaign in line with the recent emerging threat of AH1N1 virus or the so-called swine flu. Said hand washing activities were conducted at the campuses of the various primary and secondary schools, (Umingan Central Elementary School, Quezon Memorial Academy, Umingan National High School and Immaculate Conception Catholic School). During the said Hand Washing event, hand washing soaps and hand sanitizers were distributed to help keep students as well as teachers safe and clean.

Mayor Tumbocon Awarded by OWWA!

On the recently concluded “Araw ng Pasasalamat” event of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Region I held at Pacoy Ortega Gym, San Fernando La Union, our Local Chief Executive Eldred P. Tumbocon, CE-CE was recognized and was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from OWWA Region I for his support and active participation in promoting the welfare of both Overseas Filipino Workers and their families within the municipality and was awarded by Ms. Marivic L. Mondina, OIC OWWA Regional Welfare Officer I during the said event. The Local Government Unit of Umingan has installed its own OWWA Desk and has appointed Ms. Crescel V. Dela Cruz as OWWA Migrant Desk officer last May 30, 2008 to accommodate and provide assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers and their families. Umingan is the only municipality (in the entire 6^th District of Pangasinan) with its own OFW Association consisting of ninety members as of this date.

LGU-Umingan Celebrates the 111th Independence Day

In view of the 111^th celebration of the Philippine Independence, the Local Government Unit of Umingan, Pangasinan conducted a program last June 12, 2009. Employees of the LGU headed by our Municipal Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon together with the Umingan Central Elementary School teachers, Principals and their District Supervisor Elvira C. Mones, Ed D; PNP Umingan; members of the 1^st (PGN-E) Ready Reserve Batallion “B” Company of the AFP; New Guardians Inc.; Guardians Philippines Inc. participated in the flag raising ceremony which was followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the monuments of Andres Bonifacio, “Unknown Soldier” and Jose P. Rizal. The Program concluded with all the participants, including our Vice Governor Marlyn P. Agabas and Board Member Tyrone D. Agabas, participating in “Operation Linis” which was a clean up drive along the Umingan Public Market.

LGU –Umingan, GEP Region 1 MOA Signing

The Local Government Unit of Umingan (LGU-Umingan) has enlisted the help and support of the Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines (GEP Region 1) for the survey works in relation to the joint LGU-PNR Housing Project Sites. Executive Order No. 48 (E.O. 48) declares non-core properties of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) as socialized housing sites and providing for the disposition of the same to bonafide occupants. The Municipal Officials initiated this project to assist the prospective beneficiaries by appropriating financial assistance to cover counterpart fund for the survey works. A MOA signing was held at the Municipal Session Hall led by Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon, a former GEP Official of Region 1 representing LGU-Umingan, Engr. Alberto Espiritu, Regional President of GEP-Region 1 last May 7, 2009 together with representatives from the three Home Owners Associations (HOA). Several local constituents from Barangays Papallasen, Cabalitian, Tanggal-Sawang, Mantacdang, (all under the PACATAMA HOA,) La Paz (under La Paz HOA) and San Leon (under San Leon HOA) are the beneficiaries of the said Executive Order.