TRAVEL DOCUMENT CITED MAYOR Julier Resuello of San Carlos City, who is running for re-election, has received a clearance that he has no pending case before the Ombudsman’s office. The clearance, signed by Lourdes Palomo Salazar, Graft Investigation Officer II by the Authority of the Ombudsman, was issued upon the…
Ombudsman clears Resuello
INTO THE HOMESTRETCH DIRTY politics began to rear its ugly head in Pangasinan in the home stretch of the campaign period after reports of heated confrontations and charges of political harassments were reported in various parts of the province over the weekend. In Dagupan City, after conflicting stories were aired…
Intimidation, harassment blot campaign sorties
AT least an eighty-five percent turnout from its 1,621,959 registered voters in the province is expected troop to the polls in Pangasinan. Provincial Elections Supervisor Reddy Balarbar said based on the 83% turnout in the 2007 election in, he is expecting the percentage to go higher this year because it…
Heavy turnout in polls seen
REP. Jose de Venecia Jr. called on the Filipino people to save the election on May 10 (Monday) at all cost and by all legitimate means . He however said that if it is critically impossible because of force majuer or of incompetence or lack of preparation, “let us not…
JDV seeks polls postponement
LINGAYEN—With their recent anointment by the Iglesia Ni Cristo as its official candidates, the Amado Espino Jr.- Ferdinand Calimlim tandem practically secured the duo’s formidable lead in the provincial race. The INC in the province is estimated to have 100,000 bloc-voting members, thus, the INC endorsement has virtually given the…
INC endorses Gov. Espino
MANAOAG–Catholic devotees led by Fr. Jerry Orbos, joined by police and military men, took a 13-kilometer walk last week from Urdaneta City to this town known as a pilgrimage site to pray for peaceful and orderly elections on May 10. “We dedicate this walk to God, as a sacrifice and…
“Walk with God” held for peaceful election
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has warned the public against fixers and fake documents for budgetary release that are being circulated by unscrupulous individuals and groups. In a letter to heads of agencies and local government units in the Ilocos region, Director Janet Abuel said DBM Secretary Joaquin Lagonera has…
DBM warns against fixers
THE Sayawan ed Aplaya street dancing competition, one of the main events in this year’s Pista’s Dayat celebration, revived interests in Pangasinan’s cultural treasures. “Through music and dance, the event paved the way for the participants to promote Pangasinan’s best. It showcased not only Pangasinenses’ unique artistic talents and creativity…
Pista’y Dayat street dancing showcases local culture
THE Naval Reserve Center Northern Luzon (NRCNL) in Dagupan City welcomed its new commander, Lt. Commander Oliver Fernandez, on May 1. Fernandez took over from Navy Commander Zosimo Jimenez Jr. who is pursuing further studies in preparation for his promotion to Navy Captain.
