DAGUPAN CITY – The city government will temporarily close a road on Saturday morning, Feb. 14, for the arrival of the hearse of former House Speaker Jose De Venecia Jr. for a wake at the Simbahan na Bato, Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Bonuan Gueset here. The road from Caranglaan to Mayombo...
DAGUPAN CITY – The Region 1 Medical Center (R1MC) mourned the passing of former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Hospital officials said De Venecia’s dedication to public service has left a profound impact on communities and institutions across the Philippines. They...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto paid tribute to former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., describing him as a leader driven by reform and nation-building following his passing at age 89. In a statement on Tuesday, Feb. 11, Recto honored the longtime statesman’s role in public life and political...
Senators on Tuesday, February 10 mourned the passing of former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., and honored his brand of consultative leadership. De Venecia’s passing was announced by his wife, Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Gina de Venecia, in a social media post. “It is indeed extremely sad...
Dagupan City is mourning the passing of former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the age of 89. Mayor Belen T. Fernandez expressed deep sorrow and gratitude as she paid tribute to the late statesman. Fernandez thanked De Venecia for his crucial role during Dagupan’s...
DAGUPAN CITY – Former five-time House Speaker Jose C. de Venecia Jr. was cited for contributions in rebuilding this city after the devastating July 16, 1990 earthquake. Ryan Ravanzo, Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, recalled in a program held on July 16 commemorating the 35th anniversary...
PEACE-MAKER It was in the beautiful city of Sankt Augustin, Germany in 1998 when we addressed a forum organized by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Foundation), which is affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), where we first espoused the idea of an “Asian Dialogue” and which would...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday, Jan. 28, urged his colleagues in the government to commit themselves to living the legacy of former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. Romualdez's call was made as congressmen inaugurated the Jose de Venecia Building and Museum at the Batasan Complex,...
The Senate on Wednesday, August 28 adopted the resolution honoring the life and legacy of former House speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. holds a copy of Senate Resolution No. 1142 commending and honoring him for his illustrious career and invaluable...
Speaker Martin Romualdez (4th from left) administers the oath to former Pangasinan Rep. Ma. Georgina “Gina” De Venecia (5th from left) as member of the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Fifteen politicians...
PEACE-MAKER We wish to express our profound appreciation to Dagupan City and our fellow Dagupenos, led by the dynamic and indefatigable Mayor Belen T. Fernandez, for bestowing us the Biskeg Na Baley Diamond Award, “the highest honor,” during the 75th Diamond Jubilee of Dagupan last June 19,...
PEACE-MAKER Today, Dagupeños, together with thousands of local and foreign tourists, flock to Dagupan City’s central business district for the grilling of thousands of Bangus (milkfish), which is the highpoint of our city’s Bangus Festival. The festival is a yearly food and culture celebration...
