Abused, battered and abandoned. But not defeated. Sixteen women have found better lives through self-sufficiency with the help of The Haven, a halfway home for abused and battered women, in Dagupan City. Recovering from their traumatic experiences as victims of domestic violence, these women, ranging in age from 13 to…
PROVINCIAL board member Alfonso Bince Jr. is cheering on embattled Undersecretary Antonio Villar Jr., head of the Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group (PASG). Villar, founder of Biskeg and former mayor of Sto. Tomas, has been under fire by two congressmen who have urged President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to abolish PASG even as they…
THE second edition of the biography of the late Foreign Affairs Secretary Narciso R. Ramos, a foremost son of Pangasinan, will be launched by his son, former President Fidel V. Ramos, on March 25. The launching of the biography of the pioneer diplomat and statesman will coincide with the celebration…
SKYCable subscribers can win a three-day/two-night trip for two, including roundtrip ticket to Singapore’s ESPN STAR Sports studio and other amazing prizes by simply paying their bill at any SKYCable office from February 1 to March 31, 2008. Raffle coupons will be given upon payment and more coupons will be…
WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATION PREGNANT women in Dagupan City were treated to a day-long free clinic on March 10 as part of the observance of the 5th National Buntis Day, in conjunction with the celebration of International Women’s Month. Held at the CSI Stadia and Jimmy Fernandez Center, the National Buntis…
The City of Dagupan, through the City Health Office (CHO), is taking the commitment of the Philippines to the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) seriously. In an interview with The PUNCH, City Health Officer Leonard Carbonell said the city has managed to keep mortality rate at two deaths per…
PANGASINAN CONCERT SERIES The Pandaragupan Youth Orchestra’s (PYO) “Pangasinan Concert Series” staged its third successful concert on March 10 at the Pilgrims Center in Manaoag. The audience was treated to one hour and a half hour of musical performance that included a dozen classical pieces courtesy of the Philippine Philharmonic…
OUTSTANDING bar reviewers/professors from various review centers and schools, including University of the Philippines, San Beda, University of Sto. Tomas, Arellano, San Sebastian, and University of the East, will conduct the University of Pangasinan Pre-Bar Review from April 12-August 25. Mrs. Elena Callanta, managing director and chief executive officer of…
PLANS AND PROJECTS—Gov. Amado Espino Jr. explains to Vice Gov. Marlyn Primicias-Agabas, presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, his plans during the council’s session on Monday after the governor presented his additional plans and projects for the province. (Punchphoto by Cesar S. Ramirez)
WAKE UP PANGASINAN!—Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap gives Engr. Rosendo So, chairman of the Farmers Agricultural Exposition 2008 held in Rosales, some pointers during the formal opening of the event on Wednesday. Yap called on the Pangasinan government and farmers to awaken from their slumber and begin to maximize the province’s…
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