UNITY WALK FOR 2025 ELECTIONS – Comelec’s Pangasinan Provincial Supervisor Atty Ericson Oganiza leads the Unity Walk before the signing of the Solidarity Pact for 2025 National Local Election in Lingayen, attended by local political candidates in the province and officials of the AFP, PCG, Dep Ed, BFP, RD, PRO1,PD, PPCRV,…
A new solar water system in Barangay Tobuan, Labrador town that will provide safe and clean water to residents was inaugurated last January 25 led by Representative Mark Cojuangco, Labrador Mayor Ernesto Acain, and other local officials. Cojuangco said this is the first in a program that aims to ensure…
ARMY troopers confiscated an arms cache from a group previously linked to the communist movement in Sitio Cabalitian, Barangay Santa Maria, San Nicolas town on February 10, 2025. Lt Colonel Benny Singca, battalion commander of the Philippine Army’s 71st Infantry Kaibigan, said the operation was done in collaboration with the community and a former member of the group.…
Opinions
Editorial
Two lost causes in two cities
THE two key cities in Pangasinan, Dagupan and Urdaneta, today share what could be said to be ‘lost causes’. In Dagupan City, the opposition in the Sangguniang Panlungsod finally restored its status as the ‘majority’ after it lost the status to the five-member minority when three of its members were…
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Punchline
Pro, contra endorsement of VP Sara impeachment
By Ermin Garcia Jr. NOW that the question of whether Vice President Sara Duterte will be impeached or not has been resolved with the submission of the fourth impeachment complaint to the Senate, the table is now turned on the congressmen on how they voted. First, it should be…
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Out of the fire
The podcast culture is spreading
By Gonzalo Duque I observed that Mayor Belen Fernandez and former Councilor Chito Samson have started their respective podcasts. That’s good. The more, the merrier. And they can make use of their podcasts as a vehicle to expound on their programs and accomplishments. Anyways, anyone can…
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Random Thoughts
‘Son vs. stranger‘ in Urdaneta
By Leonardo Micua ON hearing a report that circulated in the capitol that no less than DILG Director Jonathan Lausen Jr. advised Mayor Julio Parayno III to comply with his suspension, DWIZ Station Manager Orly Navarro and I rushed to Urdaneta City Wednesday afternoon to confirm the information. We…
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G Spot
Andromeda’s Vortex
The rise of the zombies
By Farah G. Decano WHEN individuals lack sleep, they usually develop black rings around their eyes, sport dishevelled hair, wear unkempt clothes and are likely to be in a catatonic state. They chant unintelligible words and convey incoherent messages. They seem to be lost in their own meanderings and…
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Newsy News
Championing the arts
By Eva C. Visperas FEBRUARY is not only the month of love, but also a celebration of the arts. Pangasinan is alive with creativity as the country marks National Arts Month, with local artists proudly showcasing their works at the Wanderer art exhibit, which opened on February 11 at Cups and…
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Entre’acte
Porcine redemption
By Rex Catubig BE it holiday or fiesta season, birthday or anniversary, or whatever important occasion, glorious food takes center stage in the celebrations. The lowly pig is undeniably the king of the festive table. Ham, which is a throwback to our Chinese, Spanish, and American culinary heritage, may…
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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…
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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 IN partnership with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS), the Dagupan City Government started to identify proactive actions for disaster preparedness through the HANDA KA BA? Summit on the Big One held on February 12 at CSI Stadia in barangay Lucao. Mayor Belen Fernandez thanked the representatives…
Gov. Ramon Guico III receives the award from Dr .Paula Paz Sydiongco, Department of Health Ilocos Regional director. (Punchphoto by Cesar Ramirez) THE Department of Health conferred the first-ever Healthy Communities Award to Pangasinan province for successfully implementing sustainable health programs that promote well-being and improving the quality of…
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…
1st PANGASINAN COLLEGIATE LEAGUE THE University of Luzon (UL) Golden Tigers mauled the Lyceum Northwestern University (LNU) Dukes to take home the championship crown, 78-62, in the win-or-go-home match of the inaugural tournament of the Pangasinan Collegiate Basketball League last February 7 at the Dagupan City People’s Astrodome. During the opening frame, Jhomel Sansano paced the Golden Tigers with five points through…
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