WITH the memories of the bruising campaign still fresh in his mind, House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. took his oath of office on Thursday as representative of the Fourth District of Pangasinan. He took his oath before the city and municipal mayors, vice mayors and councilors with whom he…
ANDA–They earn their keep from nature but they do not care to nurture the environment that sustains them. This was the observation of Dr. Westly Rosario, executive director of the National Fisheries Research Institute (NFRDI) who headed a team that went to Anda from Dagupan by speedboat last June 16…
EIGHT Dagupenos who excelled in their chosen fields of endeavor were honored by the city government during the culminating activity of the 60th Agew na Dagupan held at the People’s Astrodome on June 20. Named outstanding Dagupeños were Julius Ceasar Babao, broadcast journalist and co-host of “Triple X” program on…
SAN CARLOS CITY– A rise in cattle rustling in this city and nearby towns has been noted since after the elections. Supt. Johnny Bacbac, city police chief, told The PUNCH that it would appear that those behind cattle rustling activities are out to recoup their election expenses because of the…
As part of Dagupan City’s 60th year celebration, the local government gave special recognition to its oldest and youngest citizens. Emiliana Mejia Embuido of Barangay Bonuan Boquig, now 102 years old, was cited as the oldest living Dagupeña. Meanwhile, Jayvee James Daroy won the search for Dagupan’s Diamond Anniversary baby,…
Yes, he’s retiring but certainly not taking time to rest. Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz has announced that he intends to retire soon and pursue his long-time dream of taking up a doctorate degree in Philosophy of Law and writing more books. Cruz told The PUNCH he is finally optimistic that…
ALAMINOS CITY–Another good news for this city’s public education sector. A P4.2 million fund has been committed by the local government for the construction of a new building that will house the school division office as well as serve as working areas for teachers. The fund, which is part of…
She’s an astute businesswoman. No one would have suspected that at age 33, Sally Lopez, a fish trader from Barangay Salapingao Dupo, Dagupan City, could not read nor write. But she does not intend to stay that way. Lopez has recently sought the assistance of a private tutor so she…
ANDA–The national government has promised to extend help to the towns of Anda and Bolinao in the wake of another massive fishkill that cost the bangus industry millions of pesos in losses. Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap assured officials of the two towns that help is now underway for the beleaguered…
ALCALA–The family of the late Senator Cipriano Primicias has donated a 5,000 square-meter lot to the local government here to fulfill the dream of their distinguished ancestor for his hometown. A simple turn-over ceremony was held Monday between the senator’s heirs comprising the Cipriano Primicias and Sons, Inc., and the…
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