BAMBOO FIBERS FOR PRODUCTION--Science and technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr.(left) views the items made with bamboo fibers during the launching of the Bamboo Textile Fiber Innovation Hub (BTFIH)-Pangasinan late afternoon last May 30 at the Pangasinan State University (PSU) campus in Lingayen. The project was established by the DOST’s Philippine…
A high-value drug suspect was arrested, and 50 grams of shabu with a P340,000 street value, were seized during a buy-bust operation conducted by joint law enforcement units in Lingayen on June 3. Authorities identified the suspect as Ronnie Duyag, 47, a resident of Urdaneta City. He was apprehended shortly…
Opinions
Editorial
Is Pangasinan PNP up for the Chief PNP challenge?
THE recent appointment of then PMaj Gen. Nicolas Torre as Chief PNP was met initially with mixed reactions from politicians, depending on their affiliations: with Marcos Jr. or the Dutertes. But it was the early endorsement of newly-elected Sen. Panfilo Lacson, a former Chief PNP and a no-nonsense police official…
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Punchline
Time to move on, epaLIFEs
By Ermin Garcia Jr. I had hoped the 7 epaLIFE in Dagupan’s city council had already learned their lesson in Public Service 101 after they were dumped around the city’s 60-year-old dumpsite in their attempt to be reelected, but they didn’t. Did they honestly think that by rushing the…
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Out of the fire
The VP is ready
By Gonzalo Duque WELL, well, well! It would seem that the oppositionists, especially the ‘regressive ones’ – starring France Castro, who is identified with the Left – want Vice President Sara Duterte tried and convicted right away for alleged crimes or impeachable acts provided in the Articles of Impeachment.…
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Random Thoughts
Police watch under Torre
By Leonardo Micua SHORTLY after being sworn in as the next chief of the Philippine National Police, General Nicolas Torre III issued a marching order to the men in uniform nationwide to be out on the streets so they can be more responsive to calls for help from the civilian…
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G Spot
Andromeda’s Vortex
Hats off to you: ERMIN GARCIA SR., and JR.
By Farah G. Decano TITO Ermin, please accept my mea culpa. As a former legislator, I regret that I was not able to pass a resolution to honor your father, Ermin Garcia Sr.'s, profound heroism. While you never sought his recognition, I take full responsibility for this oversight -…
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Newsy News
The pulse of reform
By Eva C. Visperas A shift is underway in the Philippine National Police (PNP), one that might redefine public service and community security in the years to come. It began with a bold challenge from the newly installed PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III and echoed through the hallways…
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Entre’acte
A Rainbow Tale: a reprise
By Rex Catubig NOTE: This article pays tribute to the lives of those hardy individuals who dared to break out of the mold in a cruel and uncertain time, and face an unwelcoming world. The Pride Month of June seeks to review that world, to overcome the gay stereotype,…
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Life with my lens
A PHOTO ALBUM OF “PROMDI” LANDSCAPES
Photos and short narrative by Art G. Valenzuela I would consider myself as one lucky guy as I am both a city boy and a “promdi” who has access to both city life (as in Dagupan City and Metro Manila) and rural-provincial life. Every week – coming from either Dagupan…
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Punch Forum
Greetings Mayor Belen Fernandez – My name is Victor Reyno Junio, a resident and a registered voter of Sitio West America, Bonuan Binloc, Dagupan City. I have now returned to Canada after my 5 months stay in our City. I am blessed and privileged to have 2 countries I call…
To further improve on the online security of our readers, recent changes have been made to the “x-frame-Options”; for the website https://punch.dagupan.com/ , that runs on the popular WordPress platform. (The “x-frame-options” HTTP header is used to control whether or not a browser should be allowed to render a page…
WEAKENED WAWA BRIDGE - A part of the Wawa Bridge, renamed Romulo Bridge, collapsed when two loaded dump trucks, one loaded with aggregates and the other fertilizer- crossed at the same time 3:17 p.m. last Thursday, halting vehicular traffic between Bayambang, Pangasinan and Camiling, Tarlac. (Punchphoto by Butch UKa)
Magandang araw po! Ako po si Christian Mark V. Rico, isang mag-aaral sa pampublikong paaralan sa Dagupan. Sumulat po ako upang ipaalam ang aking saloobin tungkol sa mga kaso ng COVID-19 dito sa ating bayan. Nakita ko po na mas dumadami ang gumagaling sa COVID kesa sa pagdami ng kaso.…
Dear Mr. Garcia; I visited your office Sunday Punch and got interested in your column (Punchline) about garbage of Dagupan City. There is a solution to solve this perennial problem of the city I had proposed this to the newly elected young Lim. Now, clearly my proposal will not…
UNLISERBISYO ANOTHER Medical Mission po ang ating inihahanda kasama ang PHAPCares Foundation Inc., thru Executive Director Dr. Maria Rosarita Siasoco, our City Health Office doctors, Dra. Shiela Sabado, Dra. Genelyza Garcia, and the whole ‘One Bonuan’ Barangay Council. ‘One Bonuan’ as their adopted barangay for PHAP's outreach health services, will…
PANGASINAN Brotherhood-USA President Sue Ann-Tumakay paid tribute to her fellow provincemates for their collective spirit and unwavering dedication that defined Pangasinan community. Citing her colleagues for their positive values during a gala night last week, she said the PB-USA is a testament to the enduring legacy and steadfast spirit of…
FOR PALARONG PAMBANSA PERFORMANCE FOUR Dagupan athletes who won medals in last week’s 2025 Palarong Pambansa in Laoag City were given recognition and cash reward by Mayor Belen Fernandez during the flag-raising ceremony on June 2 at the city plaza. The athletes, their coaches and trainers were accompanied by Dagupan City…
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