LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The Provincial Government of Pangasinan led by Governor Amado I. Espino, III received anew a set of book donations from Asia CEO Forum executives Rebecca Bustamante Mills and Richard Mills recently.
A total of 509 books donated by the Mills couple were turned over to Provincial Librarian Cynthia Encarnita F. Vila after their courtesy call on the provincial chief executive at the Urduja House in Lingayen.
According to Vila, the recently turned over batch of books is composed of circulation, paperback fiction novels, reference materials for intermediate, secondary, and tertiary education, and hardbound books which will benefit students, and researchers alike who frequent the provincial library.
The Mills couple promised to continue sponsorships through donations of books which will help in building library collections. The Mills are also coordinating with the provincial government which will pave the way for the subsequent donation of computers to libraries and schools in the province, she added.
The book donation is an initiative of the couple’s children, Alex and Chris. They turned over the first batch of books on January 2016 as part of their advocacy in helping Pangasinan become number 1 in the country.
Along with the Asia CEO Forum executives were Philippine Bank of Communications First Vice President Jeruel N. Lobien, Asia, FILKOREA Trading Representative Simon Baek, Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL) Philippines Regional Director Shiela Lobien who met with the young governor to discuss business venture proposals which will open job opportunities to constituents of the province.
By Dexter A. See
