THE Dagupan Sangguniang Panglunsod’s sessions outside of the hall has proven valuable in addressing concerns that directly affect the barangays. This was the assessment of Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez, chair of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), who promised to hold more of such sessions in the future.
LINGAYEN–Everything remains under control. This was the response to newsmen of Police Provincial Director Senior Superintendent Resueto Ricaforte when asked about the peace and order situation in the province. Ricaforte said despite incidents of killings that happen “once in a while”, Pangasinan remains “relatively peaceful”.
AN OFFICIAL of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) said the agency is willing to give accreditation to the planned maternal and children lying-in clinic of the Dagupan city government being proposed by Mayor Benjamin Lim. PhilHealth OIC Regional Vice President Maricar Arzadon said such a facility will support one of…
OPENING OF NEW CLASSROOMS—Officials led by Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez (third from right), Fourth District Rep. Gina de Venecia (second from right), and Department of Education Dagupan Division Schools Superintendent Alma Ruby Torio cut the ribbon for the formal opening of six new classrooms in East Central Integrated School on February…
FOURTH District Rep. Gina de Venecia, accompanied by her husband former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., led the inauguration of her completed projects in Dagupan, Mangaldan, San Fabian, San Jacinto and Manaoag during her birthday last week. First to be inaugurated on Friday was the six new classrooms of the East…
DO YOU know a public official or employee – or a group of them – who deserve recognition for outstanding service to the public? Then go and submit a nomination to the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for the 2012 Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees. Director Lyrma Oalin of…
AS FISHERFOLK affected by the dismantling of illegal fish pens along the Pantal River appealed for better alternative livelihood opportunities, a councilor has proposed an expanded aquaculture program to include raising high-value fish. Councilor Redford Erfe-Mejia said the city agriculture office should upgrade its aquaculture development agenda to include raising…
A FIVE-year development plan for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Pangasinan was recently approved to help boost the economy and create job opportunities. The Small and Medium Enterprises Development (SMED) Plan was presented by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to the Pangasinan Enterprises Development and Productivity…
MAYOR Benjamin Lim has bared plans to push Dagupan as a major tourist and convention destination to propel the city’s economy and open employment opportunities. Speaking at the KBP Forum on Thursday, Lim said the Dawel River Cruise is just a starting point for more attractions in the city. Other…
THE most number of examinees for the Annual National Mock CPA Board Exam held February 12-13 nationwide came from Region 1 with 326, of which 186 were from Pangasinan. The participating schools from the province include University of Pangasinan-PHINMA, University of Luzon, Lyceum-Northwestern University, Kingfisher School of Business and Finance,…
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