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...
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...
PEACE-MAKER We join our cousin Gretchen de Venecia del Rosario and her family in mourning the passing of former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. As our country’s top diplomat during the President Benigno Aquino III administration, Albert first captured the Filipino people’s...
PEACE-MAKER The “geopolitical archenemies” Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic ties, after many years of belligerent relations. The hostility between the two countries, which has largely contributed to instability in the Middle East, has been a major concern in the...
PEACE-MAKER The coronation of King Charles III on May 6 is a historic moment in British history. It marks the beginning of a new era for the United Kingdom and the first coronation to take place in the 21st century. The 74-year-old King ascended the British throne following the death of his mother,...
PEACE-MAKER In Dagupan, before we turned 10, we faced the best and the worst in our young life. We survived the grim life of World War II and lost our dear, loving mother Casimira to tuberculosis at 45, a few months after Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s landed in our town. Dagupan has a history that is...
