The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Opens New Temple In Urdaneta

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to grow their ministry with building more places of worship where the community can gather and further grow their faith. One of their projects involves having a dedicated temple located near the vicinity of their members. Currently, there are two temples in the country, particularly in Manila and Cebu. 

However, this is still quite far to members located in father provinces. But there is good news as more temples will be constructed in the next few years to bring them closer to the faithful. Recently, there is a new temple built and is located in Urdaneta City in Pangasinan. This new house of worship is only the third Latter-day Saint temple in the country and the first in Northern Luzon.

The First Presidency of the Church has announced that the open house will be held from Monday, March 18, 2024, to Saturday, March 30, 2024, except Sunday, March 24. The open house gives people of all faiths the opportunity to tour the temple's beautiful interior and grounds and learn about the purpose of these sacred structures. Tours are free, and no reservations are needed. More information is available at UrdanetaTemple.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Following the public open house, the temple will be formally dedicated on Sunday, April 28.

Single mom is foodpanda’s solo walker in Dagupan

A 43-year old Ka-Panda partner walker and single mother, Sheila Macabenta has been delivering food on foot for almost a year now to foodpanda customers in Dagupan City. 

It’s been said that anything that a man can do, a woman can do as well. That certainly holds true for the fast-growing quick-commerce industry, where women delivery workers make up a significant chunk of the workforce, thanks to food delivery apps like foodpanda. One of the industry’s leading names and known for their eye-catching brand, foodpanda is also known for giving opportunities to Filipinos regardless of gender to become “Ka Panda” delivery partners. 

Globe site builds help Dagupan residents prepare for the future

Globe maintains its momentum in improving its network and upgrading its sites to build a #FirstWorldNetwork, with more sites up in rural areas where connectivity was once dire. Globe has been building new cell sites to fulfill the telco's commitment to have 4G LTE nationwide, in areas such as Brgy. Tambac, Dagupan.

Developments like access to the internet are more than crucial to residents in the area. For them, internet connectivity opens the door to more educational opportunities and economic possibilities for their barangay’s youth.

PhilPop Bootcamp Preps for Biggest Songwriting Contest in 2020

Mentored by some of the country’s most iconic songwriters and sought after young artists, 26 promising singer-songwriters were able to enhance their musical potential at the latest staging of the PhilPop Bootcamp 2019 that took place from September 24 to 27 at Purok Marcela and Oldwood beach resorts in Lingayen, Pangasinan.

PhilPop Executive Director Dinah Remolacio said that the PhilPop Bootcamp was borne out of the need to give more regional songwriters an opportunity to be part of the country’s premier songwriting competition.

Veterans ruled the pilot race of the 41st National MILO Marathon

First race of the season gathers around 12,000 pacesetters

In true festive fashion, the city of Urdaneta showed its overwhelming enthusiasm in the first race of the 41st National MILO Marathon. Around 12,000 runners hit the streets to race the finish line. Running veterans Julius Sermona and Christabel Martes took the spotlight and placed first in the 21K male and female categories, respectively. They each took home the top purse of P10,000 in cash and a trophy, and booked their slots to the National Finals in Cebu on December 3 to try and claim the MILO Marathon King and Queen titles.

Globe reaches out to flood victims in Pampanga and Pangasinan through Libreng Tawag

Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom sets up Libreng Tawag stations in Pampanga and Pangasinan which were severely affected by the “habagat” to assist residents who needed to assure their family and friends of their safety or to request for aid if necessary.

Libreng Tawag is now available from August 16-18, 8 am to 5 pm, at the 3rd floor of the Calasiao Municipal Hall in Pangasinan, and the San Matias Elementary School and San Vicente Municipal Gym in Sto. Tomas, Pampanga.  The said areas are being used as temporary evacuation sites for about 900 families.

Pangasinan and Pampanga are two of the areas in Luzon submerged in floodwaters as a result of heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon over the weekend.

Through its Bangon Pinoy program, Globe provides help to Filipinos affected by disasters by providing communications facilities and relief operations.

Energized champions conquer first race of 40th MILO Marathon

The electric opening race of the 40th National MILO Marathon kicked off with over 9,300 runners crossing the finish line in Dagupan, Pangasinan. Last year’s Dagupan champion Cesar Castañeto placed first once again in the 21K male category, together with Lany Cardona in the female category. They each took home the top purse of P10,000 in cash and a trophy, and booked their slots to the National Finals in Iloilo City on December 4 to try and claim the MILO Marathon King and Queen titles.

Castañeto posted a time of 01:11:23 to clinch first place, while Julius Sermona (01:13:38) and Hernane Sore (01:14:56) grabbed the second and third places, respectively. In the distaff side, Cardona clocked in at 01:31:48, followed by Shane Acosta (01:42:27) in second place and Eunice Lata-an (01:44:11) in third.

Energy levels soar in jam-packed 39th MILO Marathon Dagupan race

The first race of the 39th National MILO Marathon set the stage for the season as over 11,000 runners excitedly raced to the finish line in Dagupan, Pangasinan. Leading the pack were former MILO Marathon queen Christabel Martes, and first-time 21K winner Cesar Castañeto.

Martes and Castañeto each took home the top purse of P10,000 in cash and a trophy. Both had also booked their slots to the National Finals in Angeles on December 6, where they will meet the nation’s elite runners in a heated grand finale to claim the MILO Marathon King and Queen titles. To provide another level of prestige to the competition and incentive for the runners, this year’s King and Queen will be sent by MILO to the USA on all-expense paid trips, for a chance to run in the prestigious 2016 Boston Marathon.

May Events Fiesta!

May brings so unexpected events that I am very excited to cover and also be a part of. Aside from the endless fiestas and santacruzans in different parts of the country, May also brings a lot of milestones for the year 2012.

The search for the best songs of this generation will have its champion and will spark a new revolution of creating more OPM songs that will become timeless classics. The deadline of the submission of entries is on May 10, 2012. Also today, is Mr. Cayabyab's Birthday! Happy Birthday Maestro!

The most awaited sporting event in the country bringing the best athletes from the islands of the Philippines cme together in the beautiful province of Pangasinan for the Palarong Pambansa 2012. This Sporting event is said to be the most interactive and digital in the history of the games. This will happen from May 6-12, 2012.

The very first blog conference in the Cordillera Region which brings bloggers from Baguio and the nearby provinces. This will happen on May 19, 2012 at University of Baguio Square Hall.

Here at the Pangasinan Digital Life ICT Congress!

Here now at Lingayen at the Provincial Capitol Complex for the Pangasinan Digital Life ICT Congress that starts today, November 21 to 26, 2011. Some of speakers will be Vince Golangco (wheninmanila.com), Janette Toral (digital filipino), Carlo Ople (Unbox.ph, TV 5) and many more (including your truly!). Its a great move especially for the people of Pangasinan, though agricultural in nature has now embraced the dawn of the digital age that is now improving productivity and connection between the government and also the citizens.

For more information about the program and schedules visit www.pangasinandigital.com. Like them on facebook, same with their supportive Governor Amado Espino. The topics are made to suit the needs of specific citizens of Pangasinan. With this milestone, many other provincial government officials will support the growth of Information Technology in provinces where they can indeed make a great difference and improvement of the lives of its people.

Follow @asinandigital for updates and more news to be posted here in MTL!