BASISTA—A school principal was gunned down by still unidentified suspects late morning of Jan. 7 along a road in Barangay Navatat here on his way to his office in neighboring Urbiztondo town. The victim was identified as Herminigildo Sabangan, 57, school principal of Urbiztondo National High School.
1st Sigay Festival BINMALEY—The time has come for the “Fishbowl of Pangasinan” to be recognized. Adding to the growing list of big and distinct fiesta celebrations in the province, the municipal government here is set to hold a grand street party during its fiesta celebration on Feb. 2 with its…
IF Thai villages revere elephants in their midst, in the agricultural town of Bugallon, it’s the carabao that has a highly-esteemed place in the community. A huge stone carabao statue has, in fact, been installed prominently along the highway to serve as a landmark for the town.
LINGAYEN—A total of 2,560 people suspected to be involved in crimes were arrested by the police around the province in 2009, according to a report from the police provincial office here. Senior Supt. Percival Barba, police provincial director, said of this number, 880 were nabbed with warrants of arrest while the…
CALASIAO—The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Region 1 office based here reported a five percent increase in tax collection in 2009 at P4.7-billion compared to last year’s P4.4-billion. This was affirmed by the statement of Regional Director Tomas Rosales even as he acknowledged that 50 percent of the BIR’s tax…
URDANETA CITY—Hoping to attract more business at the second floor of the Urdaneta Public Market, the city government is considering giving out a two-month free stall rent offer to traders. City Mayor Amadeo Perez Jr. said a draft proposal on this plan, to be submitted to the city council is…
LINGAYEN—The Provincial Employment Services Office (PESO) has announced the need to immediately hire at least 2,000 factory workers for local and overseas employment. But there is one specific condition for applicants: absolutely no body tattoos. PESO Chief Alex Ferrer said about 450 factory workers will be placed in Taiwan while…
BARANGAY Libsong in Lingayen seems to be a fertile breeding ground for politicians. Three out of the seven candidates for the 2nd District congressional seat come from this community, all bearing impressive credentials: Leopoldo Bataoil, Arthel Caronongan and Nestor Reyes.
SAN CARLOS CITY— Twenty-one year old Heide Datuin was crowned Miss San Carlos City Anniversary Queen on New Year’s Day during the 45th City Foundation Anniversary celebration held at the Speaker Eugenio Padlan Perez Memorial Amphitheater. She was crowned by City Mayor Julier Resuello and Miss San Carlos City 2008…
THE alumni of the Dominican School /Blessed Imelda’s Academy will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee Foundation Anniversary with a grand alumni homecoming on January 24-29. The 5-day celebration will be capped by an evening of entertainment featuring stand-up comedian Vice Ganda, Donita Rose and Kiray.
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