JDV’S EQUITY OF INCUMBENT FORMULA But Dr. Jamie is optimistic THE incumbents will have the edge over the other hopefuls in the May national and local elections as far as the ruling Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) is concerned, according to House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., the party president. In…
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has been dared to cancel or withdraw all the certificates it issued to numerous persons and entities attesting that certain portions of land near the Lingayen Gulf in Dagupan are alienable and disposable. In a recent letter, Dagupan vice mayor and city…
LINGAYEN—The leader/negotiator of the notorious Pepino Kidnap-For-Ransom (KFR) group, which was involved in a series of 15 KFR cases nationwide, was arrested Wednesday morning by the joint effort of the Philippine National Police, the Police Anti-Crime Emergency Response (PACER), provincial and regional police in barangay Arnedo, Bolinao town. Arrested…
IS Mayor Benjamin Lim really running against Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. in the coming polls? By month’s end, the people of Dagupan will finally know which position Lim will really vie for in the coming election. The mayor said over a public radio station broadcast that he’ll announce his…
Speaker Jose de Venecia’s wife, Georgina de Venecia, is not yet giving up on the administration’s offer of a senatorial slot in the May 2007 elections despite her husband’s “opposition” to her possible candidacy. Mrs. de Venecia said she is now resorting to a more intense prayer power. In fact…
AGBAYANI’S LAST SOPA LINGAYEN—The provincial government did well in 2006, especially in the area of agriculture, its centerpiece program since 1998, Governor Victor Agbayani reported in his State of the Province Address (SOPA) Friday. Speaking before the provincial board headed by Vice Governor Oscar Lambino, Agbayani said he focused his…
MALASIQUI–Denying recent reports that she is withdrawing from the congressional race in the third district, Rachel Arenas, daughter of philanthropist Rosemarie “Baby” Arenas, said she is bent on contending for the role as a House Representative. “That is completely false. I am very much ready for the fight in all…
LINGAYEN—The provincial government is pushing for a stronger population control program as part of its total development strategy to preserve the gains it has so far achieved and at the same time promote development at the grassroots level. “Our main objective is to develop new strategies and to ensure continuity…
LINGAYEN–Areas where migratory birds are landing in order to forage for food are being continuously monitored in Pangasinan to keep watch on the possible entry of the virus that causes bird flu. Provincial Veterinarian Benedicto Perez said his office is closely monitoring swamps and marshes to make sure that…
LINGAYEN—In this largely Catholic country, even the police and the military turn to prayer power for the conduct of peaceful elections. Complementing their efforts to curb election-related violence, members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the military of Ilocos region has embarked on peace rallies in partnership with the…
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