MEDIATORS WANTED THE Philippine Mediation Center Office (PMCO) under the Supreme Court will open its units in Dagupan and in other parts of the province to resolve small cases that can be settled amicably outside the court. Atty. Danilo Fernandez, clerk of court of the Regional Trial Courts in Dagupan…
DAGUPAN CITY–To alleviate conditions in schools hit by Typhoon Cosme, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and partner non-government organization (NGOs) turned over 1,500 children’s packs and 181 teachers’ packs July 21 in a simple ceremony at the City Museum here. Emily de Vera, UNICEF consultant for education…
UNICEF, NGO give packs to school children, teachers
ALARMED by the rising number of people dying and seriously injured hurt from motorcycle accidents, the city council passed a resolution seeking stricter enforcement of the memorandum circular on the mandatory use of protective helmets by motorcycle riders. Councilor Jesus Canto, who sponsored the measure, said Memorandum Circular No. 89-105…
City Council seeks strict enforcement of helmet policy
THE city veterinary office here is vigorously conducting its anti-rabies program in a bid to promote responsible pet ownership. Dr. Fernando Banchiran, city veterinarian, told The PUNCH his office visits barangays to provide free anti-rabies vaccines for both stray and pet dogs. Banchiran said while there has so far been…
City promotes responsible pet ownership
THE province will soon have a pool of new tour guides. Fifty-seven young college graduates are attending a 10-day Professional Tour Guiding seminar at the newly refurbished Capitol Resort Hotel (formerly Lingayen Resort Hotel) from July 21 to August 1. Presently, there is only one licensed tour guide in Pangasinan.
More licensed tour guides in province soon
THE Tan Yan Kee Foundation Inc. – Science Education and Engineering Scholarship Program (Tan Yan Kee – SEEP) will offer scholarships for a masters degree to school teachers in Dagupan this November. In cooperation with Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU), Tan Yan Kee Foundation asked the Dagupan City Schools Division…
Scholarships offered to high school teachers
REGION 1 Private School Athletic Association (PRISAA) president Gonzalo Duque, also the president of Lyceum Northwestern University, has officially appointed Angelito Gumarang as the new commissioner of the coming PRISAA Pangasinan-Dagupan Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament replacing Edil Abalos.
Gumarang, new PRISAA cagefest commissioner
GENERAL RAZON HAILS GUV— Governor Amado Espino Jr. (left), chairman of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC), greets PNP Chief Avelino Razon Jr. after gracing the 3rd RPOC regular meeting at Camp Oscar Florendo, La Union during which the busted shabu laboratory in Naguilian was discussed. In his remarks,…
GENERAL RAZON HAILS GUV
IN MEMORY OF JOLLY—Rev. Reynaldo Romero officiates the blessing of the memorabilia and photo exhibit in honor of the late San Carlos Mayor Julian “Jolly” V. Resuello during the observance of the 56th birth anniversary of the late mayor on July 22 at the office he once occupied. Behind Father…
IN MEMORY OF JOLLY
P25 MILLION GONE TO SMOKE—Police seal off the area inside the Five Star bus terminal in barangay Tempra Guilig, San Fabian where two buses, estimated to cost P25 million, were set on fire Thursday night by suspects who claimed to be members of the New People’s Army. Police investigators, however,…