VP Sara to Grace Mangaldan High School Graduation

 MANGALDAN, Pangasinan – The office of this thriving town Mayor Bona Fe D. Parayno is preoccupied nowadays on its preparation for the forthcoming visit of Vice President and Department of Education Secretary Sara Duterte as guest speaker of the graduation of the senior public high school students here on July 12.

EXECUTIVES. Vice President Sara Duterte (left, photo) and Mangaldan Mayor Bona Fe D. Parayno.

Mayor Parayno, who serves as Mangaldan National High School (MNHS) Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) President, was the architect of this historic visit of the second highest official of the land because she personally penned and delivered the letter of invitation.

The gathering brought together all the Principals of the 30 villages’ town, Public Schools District Supervisor (PSDS) for Mangaldan II Minerva D. Serafica and MNHS department heads led by Principal Eduardo B. Castillo to collaborate their preparation for the coming of Duterte.

The meeting was spearheaded by Mayor Bona, MNHS Principal Castillo and Mangaldan Police Chief Lt. Col. Benjamin E. Zarate, Jr. where they emphasized the need for diligent planning and coordination.

With the yeoman’s job in mind for the safety and security of the guests and attendees, Lt. Col. Zarate assured participants that stringent security measures will be implemented to ensure a smooth and secure commencement exercise.

Traffic Operations Officer II Christopher Gorospe and Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) Chief Gerardo Ydia were also present to address potential traffic concerns and maintenance of the public order during the event.

MNHS Principal Castillo emphasized the significance of being fully prepared, reminded everyone that the Vice President’s arrival time may be earlier than anticipated.

Mayor Bona, echoing the sentiment, reassured Castillo of the local government’s unqualified and zealous support for the preparation. Moreover, she urged all school heads to actively join the consequential visit for the entire education sector in Mangaldan.

Parayno also exhorted the school heads to seize the visit of Duterte where they submit their resolutions directly to her so they can drum –up support for the needs of the schools here.