HAPPIEST MAN. Pangasinan Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. (holding microphone left photo) describes himself as the happiest man last Monday after affixing his signature to the provincial ordinance declaring April 5, 1580 as the founding date of Pangasinan because, he points out, the long sought day was finally determined during his time. Beside him is Vice-Gov. Marlyn P. Agabas and members of the provincial board. At the back is fifth district Congressman Mark Cojuangco. Partly hidden are former Vice-Gov. Gonzalo T. Duque, who chaired the Research and Study Committee on Pangasinan Charter Day and Board Member Alfonso Bince, Jr., committee vice-chair. Right photo shows some research committee members standing at the back while Espino, Agabas, Duque and Bince answer questions from the media. (PIA - Pangasinan / dansagun) |
