SENATE Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday raised concern over the length of time it takes to resolve labor cases, saying that while the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) have improved their internal timelines in recent years, delays across the system…
(Filed by 104.7 iFM News Dagupan) DTI takes action to protect consumers The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 1’s Enforcement and Monitoring Team has intensified its regular inspections to ensure supermarkets and grocery stores comply with fair trade laws. The initiative seeks to shield consumers from overpricing and…
THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has placed all units in Pangasinan on Blue Alert from December 1 to 22, and on full Red Alert from December 23 to January 2, 2026, in anticipation of holiday-related emergencies. Fire Chief Inspector Jun Wanawan, Dagupan fire marshal and concurrent operations officer of…
(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) Cyclist dies in Binalonan truck mishap A 57-year-old cyclist was killed after he was run over by a dump truck along the national highway near Binalonan Crossing on Thursday. The victim, Juan Laurean, was cycling on the roadside when the truck driven by a 41-year-old man…
ON COMPLAINT FILED BEFORE OMBUDSMAN FORMER Congressman Christopher “Toff” de Venecia firmly dismissed recent allegations concerning purported “ghost flood control projects” in Pangasinan’s Fourth District, where he served three consecutive terms, labeling these claims as “completely false and unfounded.” De Venecia denied accusations of misconduct, plunder, and malversation of public…
PROHIBITION STARTS DECEMBER 1—Electric bikes/e-bikes, which are normally unregistered, nor their drivers are licensed, will be prohibited by the Land Transportation Office along all national highways, and will only be confined to barangay and subdivision roads starting December 1, 2025. (PUNCHphoto by Butch Uka)
THE provincial government of Pangasinan has received ₱50 million from the Office of the President to support ongoing recovery and rehabilitation efforts following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Uwan. Vice Governor Mark Ronald Lambino, presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, said the provincial board approved on Monday a resolution…
THE City of Dagupan added another feather to its cap after being recognized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) regional office for its transparency, accountability, and people-centered governance. The award cited the city government under Mayor Belen Fernandez for its commitment as a pioneer cohort LGU…
ACTING Mayor Bryan Kua assured residents that relief efforts for victims of Super Typhoon Uwan remain underway, two weeks after the storm unleashed deadly surges, widespread flooding, and destructive winds across Dagupan. Speaking during the flag-raising ceremony on November 24 at the city plaza, Kua said residents in remote areas…
(Filed by 104.7 iFM News Dagupan) MTRCB pushes drive to shield children from obscene content The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), led by chairperson Lala Sotto, held an orientation at Pantal Elementary School to raise awareness among parents and students on proper TV and film classification. Sotto…
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