A BIGGER export market is being targeted for the Dagupan bangus with the operation of the newly built seafood processing complex in the city. Director Westly Rosario of the National Integrated Fisheries Technology Development Center under the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said the complex can process at least five tons…
THE influential Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) religious group has endorsed Team GAB, the group led by candidates Gina de Venecia, Alipio Fernandez Jr., and Belen Fernandez. The support of INC, whose members faithfully vote as a block based on their leaders’ endorsements, is considered vital during Philippine elections.
LINGAYEN–Governor Amado Espino Jr. received further boost for his re-election bid with the unexpected and unprecedented endorsement from former Governor Rafael Colet. Colet, who served as governor from 1986 to 1992, announced his support for Espino just days before the May 10 election.
STA. BARBARA–Re-electionist Mayor Reynaldo Velasco, who was supported by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) in the 2007 election, is unperturbed by the influential group’s decision not to endorse him in this year’s poll. “Let the majority of the people of Sta. Barbara speak up and be counted to push for…
SM City Rosales has its calendar full of events in May, including several activities aimed at entertaining and educating children. The Hansa Toy Exhibit, featuring stuffed animal toys, will be on from May 10 to 16 at The Event Center. Well-loved cartoon character Dora the Explorer will be visiting on…
MANAOAG’S Ericson Obosa, an internationally-experienced rider, defied the scorching heat and cut loose from his four breakaway companions in the last 200 meters to capture the 215-kilometer “3rd OO Na, Noynoy Na Pista’y Dayat bikefest” held May 1. Obosa, 29, fresh from his stint last month in the Tour of…
LINGAYEN–National Master Edgar Reggie Olay halved a point in his last match to tally 6.5 points out of a possible seven to capture top honor in the 2010 Pista’y Dayat Open Chess Tournament held at the Provincial Library here. Olay, who came all the way from Cotabato, entered the last…
PARTICIPANTS from 36 karate clubs in 12 regions around the country joined the 23rd Philippine Karate-Do Federation National Championships held April 21-22 as part of the 2010 Bangus Festival in Dagupan City. The PKF National Championship, an annual event of the Philippine Karate-Do Federation, serves as a venue for the Philippine Team…
PISTA’Y DAYAT–Limgas na Pangasinan 2010 Jasmine Molina (center) of Rosales, a B.S. Nursing student of University of Cordilleras, is flanked by members of her court, 1st runner-up Rosantonette Mendoza (left) of Sta. Barbara, a B.S. International Relations Student of Lyceum of the Philippines; and 2nd runner-up Joanamarie Solomon of Manaoag, a B.S. Nursing graduate of University of Pangasinan,…
ELECTION DUTY–More than 400 troopers in full battle gear arrive for election duty in Pangasinan at the PNP Provincial Office parade ground in Lingayen on Thursday. These will be deployed in 16 areas placed under election watchlist. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka) Back to Homepage
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