LINGAYEN–Majority of the retired police and military generals who joined the political battlefront in the May 10 elections appear headed for defeat. Based on the COMELEC’s final tally, those who were proclaimed were re-electionist Governor Amado Espino Jr. a retired police colonel; former Police Director Leopoldo Bataoil who ran as congressional representative…
AFTER almost four decades in public service, Dagupan Mayor Al Fernandez has graciously accepted his defeat in the 2010 polls, his first loss in an election. Despite his loss in the last election, Mayor Alipio Fernandez Jr. thanked God, his family and his wife Mina who tirelessly helped him in…
LINGAYEN–Former Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Hermogenes Esperon Jr., who ran against Vice Gov. Marlyn Primicias-Agabas for the 6th District congressional seat, has conceded but says his battle is not over. Esperon said he is calling for an audit of the tobacco excise tax, which he claims…
SOON, the familiar “No Approved Therapeutic Claim” found in food supplements and vitamins will no longer be seen nor heard. The Department of Health (DOH) has directed all manufacturers of food/dietary supplements to stop using the tag, which has been subject to manipulation and confuses the public.
AFTER two days and two nights of tension brought about by the non-stop political rallies, the final count for the May 10 election in the municipality of Pozorrubio was finally completed and made official. It was a victory for both the Liberal Part and the administration’s Lakas-Kampi-CMD.
PROFESSOR Alex de Venecia, who lost his bid for a council seat in Dagupan, has promised to continue serving Dagupeños in his private capacity through his non-government organization, Advocacy for Community and Lives Improvement, Inc. established four years ago.
THE Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Baguio Regional Office (BRO) will conduct the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure Examination for 258 examinees on May 16, 17, 23 and 24 at the Pines City National High School at Palma Street, Baguio City.
‘MANAY’ OVER ‘MANANG’–“Manay” Gina de Venecia is proclaimed by the Provincial Board of Canvassers as winner in the congressional election for the 4th District of Pangasinan after beating “Manang” Celia Lim by a wide margin. At left is her husband, incumbent Rep. Jose de Venecia Jr. (Punchphoto by Cesar Ramirez) Back to…
SECOND TERM FOR ESPINO–Governor Amado Espino Jr. is proclaimed by the Provincial Board of Canvassers after he won by over half a million votes against his lone opponent, Rep. Victor Agabayani. They are joined by the governor’s wife, Priscila (left). (Punchphoto by LM) Back to Homepage
BENJIE LIM IS BACK–The City Board of Canvassers proclaim former Mayor Benjamin Lim (center) as newly elected mayor of Dagupan, his son Brian and Redford Erfe Mejia as new city councilors. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka) Back to Homepage
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