Puto vendors to have individual electric meters

CALASIAO, Pangasinan- Some forty (40) stallholders occupying the Puto Commercial Complex here will have their own electric meters thus they will shoulder their own monthly power consumptions.

Mayor Mark Roy Q. Macanlalay explained that his administration is currently implementing cost-cutting measures, and the individual electric metering program among the Puto vendors is one way to reduce the monthly power consumptions of the municipal government.

“Since the Puto Complex was constructed during the time of former Mayor Roy T. Macanlalay, the local government has been religiously paying the monthly electric bills of every stall. However, when I assumed office in July 2010, we discovered that there are occupants who already have refrigerators, electric fans and even rice cookers inside their stalls, and obviously the municipal government can no longer subsidize their exorbitant electric bills,” Macanlalay informed.

He said the mayor’s office is helping the puto vendors to expedite the processing of their electric applications at Dagupan Electric Corporation (DECORP).  “I was informed that there are already stalls which now have their individual power,” Mayor Mark averred.

The 26-year-old bachelor mayor added that the individual metering program is no longer new in Calasiao because the municipal government has already implemented it to the stall owners in their Municipal Public Market.

“Hindi maiwasan na may mga kontra sa programa nating ito, pero naniniwala ako na mapapakiusapan din natin ang mga puto vendors na magkaroon ng kanya-kanyang metro para sila na rin ang magtitipid sa kanilang mga konsumo,” Macanlalay said.

For the past several weeks, the power service at the Puto Commercial Complex was shut off after the electric bill was not settled to the DECORP.

This third district town is famous not only to the miraculous Senor Divino Tesoro Shrine but also for its delicious puto (rice cake).

Mayor Macanlalay assured the puto vendors that the municipal government will continuously be supportive to the puto industry.

Puto stallholders will shoulder their own electric consumptions.

Dong Perez is new PCL president!

PANGASINAN COUNCILORS’ League newly-elected President Salvador “Dong” S.  Perez Jr. appealed to all PCL members to unite and work together so that all the programs that he envisions will all be realized.

Perez, who is a first-termer councilor from San Manuel town, garnered a convincing 269 votes while his rival, Pozorrubio Councilor Kelvin Chan got 193 votes, in a hotly-contested PCL elections held at CSI Stadia in Dagupan City last September 23.

“I appeal to all mu colleagues in the PCL to forget once-and-for-all the intensity of our concluded elections and eventually unite to promote the welfare and benefits of the PCL members in the province,” said Perez.

The young Perez is the brother of incumbent Mayor Alain Jerico Perez and son of veteran politician Vice Mayor Salvador Perez Sr.

Perez, who is also a medical doctor by profession, will serve as Ex-Officio member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

His major programs include: Free medical and accident insurance coverage to the members; health and burial benefits in case of death aside from PCL National assistance; massive tree planting province-wide; establishment of PCL seedling bank; seminar and trainings for capability enhancement; scholarship program; fund transparency, among others.

“I am humbled by the overwhelming support that was given to me by the councilors from different town and cities. I want to express my sincerest gratitude to all of them especially to my family and friends who worked and prayed hard for my victory. I am also thankful to our Divine Almighty for giving me this chance to be of service to my fellow councilors and the Pangasinenses,” Perez remarked.

The other officers who will join in the Perez leadership are: Vice President Rose M.  Marcella (San Fabian), Secretary General Rosalie M. Ellasus (San Jacinto), Treasurer Jocelyn S. Visaya (Tayug), Auditor Ellen F. Alipio (Binmaley), PRO Vivien G. Peria (Mapandan), Business Manager Cheryl B. Sembrano; DIRECTORS: Carolyn D. Sison (Alaminos City), Joan Jude R. Lopez (Lingayen), Dyna P. de Guzman (Urbiztondo), Jolly R. Resuello (Basista), Dr. Jose Z. Carrera (Binmaley), Levin N. Uy (Bayambang), George F. Celeste (Bolinao), Alvin O. Bravo (San Nicolas).

DILG Provincial Director Domiciano Soriano Jr. together with PCL National President Ronald P. Carcellar, PCL National Sec. Gen. Ramon Tabor, PCL National Board Sec. Maybelyn dela Cruz Fernandez and outgoing PCL Provl. Pres. Aiza C. Villacorta facilitated the oath-taking of the new PCL-Pangasinan Officers right after the elections.

Meanwhile, Mayor Jerico Perez informed that his brother will be the first PCL President and Board Member from San Manuel town.

“We are grateful because my friends including the long-time acquaintances of my father, former Mayor Badong Perez, did not leave us in this political battle,” said Mayor Jerico.

Those who served as PCL President prior to the young Perez were: Ramon Bautista (Manaoag, 1992-1995), Eddie Perez (Urdaneta City, 1995-1998 and 1998-2001), Chu Carancho (Urdaneta City, 2001-2004), Danny Uy (Binalonan, 2004-2007), and Raul Sison (Urbiztondo, 2007-2010).

“Noong una ay hesitant si Daddy na tumakbo si Dr. Dong bilang PCL President dahil magastos daw. Pero sinabi ko na ito na ang magandang pagkakataon na tumakbo sa PCL dahil marami naman kaming mga kaibigan, kamag-anak, kumare at kumpare na tutulong kay Councilor Perez. Mabuti na lang at nakumbinsi naming siya,” Mayor Jerico revealed.