JALAJALA, Rizal, Philippines — The municipal government of this lakeshore and farm community is planning to restore an old building-landmark and turn it into a center of learning for the town’s youth. Mayor Elionor “Ely” Pillas said the local government is spearheading the project to renovate the 75-year-old municipal building at Poblacion near the Church of St. Miguel the Archangel which will soon be a municipal library, local museum and computer center. Pillas, recently conferred the Best Achiever award by the Knights of Columbus Council 3670, said it is part of his education program. (Nel B. Andrade)

Pacquiao Power Vows The North

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — Sarangani congressman and fighting pride of the Philippines, Manny Pacquiao, was an instant hit in this province as he graced several events tied to the ongoing 2nd Sigay Festival and the upcoming Palarong Pambansa. Pacquiao was the guest of honor at the Sigay Festival event in Binmaley and led the ribbon cutting for the opening of the town’s museum with Pangasinan 2nd District Rep. Leopoldo N. Bataoil and Mayor Loreto Cerezo. As preparations for the “Palaro 2012” on May 6-12 went full swing, Pacquiao also inspected the ongoing rehabilitation work on Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center with Vice Governor Ferdinand Calimlim. (Liezle Basa Iñigo)

3 Vying For Bataan PD

CAMP TOLENTINO, Bataan — Three alumni of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class 1985 are vying to be the replacement of Senior Superintendent Arnold Gunnacao as director of the Bataan Police Provincial Office (PPO), officials in Camp Crame revealed Saturday. The Senior Officers Placement and Promotion Board identified the three as Senior Superintendents Peter Guibong, Valfre Tabian and Ricardo Zapata. Governor Enrique “Tet” Garcia said he already interviewed each of the candidates but kept mum on who his personal choice is. (Mar T. Supnad)

Trike Collides With Light Plane

CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur — A flight instructor and a student pilot were injured after their Cessna 152 plane crossed paths and collided with a tricycle Saturday in what could be the freakiest runway accident ever at the airport in Lingayen, Pangasinan. Radio reports identified the injured as Queennie Gaviola, flight instructor of Flight and Stimulator Incorporated based in Las Piñas City; and Joseph Valledor Jr., a student pilot residing in Parañaque City. Initial investigation showed that the light plane was landing on the runway when the tricycle came out of nowhere and collided with the aircraft. (Freddie G. Lazaro)

900 Promoted In Camp Olivas

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) on Friday held mass pinning of ranks to its 900 police officers who were promoted to the next higher position in the roster of the Philippine National Police (PNP) here. The oath taking and mass pinning of the newly promoted 85 Police Commissioned Officers (PCO’s) and 842 Police Non-Commissioned Officers (PNCO’s) was administered by Chief Supt. Valliant G. de Guzman, PRO 3 Deputy Regional Director for Administration. (Franco G. Regala)