Monthly Archives

July 2006

Governor reactivates PDCC

By | Inside News, News, People & Events

LINGAYEN – Gov. Victor Agbayani has reconstituted the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) to enable the provincial government to respond to any emergency situation. “The reorganization and reactivation of the PDCC will ensure efficient coordination of various efforts to arouse public consciousness and responsiveness in relief, rehabilitation and  public safety,”…

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Governor reactivates PDCC

Calasiao puto-makers innovate to survive challenges

By | Business, Inside News, News, People & Events

CALASIAO – Traditional ‘puto’ makers of Calasiao are continuously innovating in order to stay in business and survive the challenge of the times. This trend was articulated by  Mary Decena, 60, of barangay Dinalaoan, one of the biggest ‘puto’ factories in Calasiao, who said they have since discarded the crude…

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Calasiao puto-makers innovate to survive challenges

Sony showroom opens at CSI City Mall

By | Business, Inside News, News, People & Events

The City of Dagupan’s position as the center of trade and commerce in Region I was again affirmed with the decision of Sony Philippines to establish a showroom at ground floor of CSI the City Mall in Dagupan City. Opened last Wednesday in a ceremony attended by Toshiya Kagita, vice…

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Sony showroom opens at CSI City Mall

DOLOSA drivers again to get franchises

By | Business, Inside News, News

Desperate operators of  public utility vehicles (PUVs) plying the Downtown-Loop Service (DOLOSA) hailed a recent resolution by the Sangguniang Panlungsod asking the Land Transportation Franchising and  Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to resume  issuance of franchises to them. Res. No. 5502-2006 sought to clarify the confusion created by an earlier resolution that…

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DOLOSA drivers again to get franchises

Tabayoyong is new PPRCI prexy

By | Inside News, News, People & Events

LINGAYEN – Gov. Victor Agbayani congratulated the newly elected officers of the Pangasinan Press and Radio Club, Inc. (PPRCI) led by Charles Tabayoyong of the Regional Examiner. Agbayani expressed confidence in the capability, talent and energy of the new set of officers “to steer the organization into higher level of…

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Tabayoyong is new PPRCI prexy

Province celebrates Nutrition Month

By | Inside News, News, People & Events

LINGAYEN – With the theme, “Kumain ng Right, Para Maging Batang Bright”, the province celebrates Nutrition Month this month featuring various activities in line with Governor Victor Agbayani’s continuing efforts to boost the province’s human resources development program. According to Dr. Jackson D. Soriano, OIC-provincial health officer, the focus of…

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Province celebrates Nutrition Month

Punchline

By | Opinion, Punchline

The trials and triumphs of The PUNCH By Ermin Garcia Jr. At the outset, I wish to thank our loyal readers and advertisers for keeping faith with us for the past 50 years! Indeed, how fast time flies. We have been so engrossed managing and putting out the paper every…

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Punchline

By July 16, 2006Opinion, Punchline

Here and There

By | Archives, Opinion

Pinoys’ current fight for ‘independence’ By Gerry Garcia MANY thinking Pinoys today, especially those immersed in the study of their country’s history, think they, through their immediate ancestors, had also gone through and experienced a “government run like heaven by Americans” which is a far cry from the kind we…

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Here and There

By July 16, 2006Archives, Opinion

Think about it

By | Archives, Opinion

‘Life was like a pressure cooker’ By Jun Velasco “What we have done will not be lost to eternity. Everything ripens at its time and becomes fruit at its hour.” – Ashok’s file. WEDNESDAY night, former PNP chief Art Lomibao was at his best as a public speaker. Honored by…

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Think about it

By July 16, 2006Archives, Opinion