SAVING ENERGY—4th district Rep. Gina de Venecia personally turn-over distributes to Dagupan City barangay officials some 15,000 energy-efficient CFL bulbs from the Department of Energy (DOE) for distribution to households in their respective communities. (Photo by Cesar S. Ramirez) Back to Homepage
THE Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB), in celebration of its 40th anniversary, recently honored persons led by three Bureau of Customs officials, who contributed to its successful efforts in the campaign against the illegal drug trade. Secretary Antonio Villar, DDB chairman, said the award for the three was for the successful…
TEACHING WASTE SEGREGATION—Pupils at Pogo Grande Elementary School listen attentively as Dagupan City Councilor Jigs Seen discusses the proper ways of segregating wastes. (Photo by Mitz Cresencio) Back to Homepage
THE provincial government now proudly claims that it has weathered the most difficult challenges in its coastal and river clean-up efforts under the Ilog Ko, Bilayen Ko tan Aroen Ko program. “We have prevailed against all odds,” said Provincial Administrator Rafael F. Baraan during the KBP Forum last week. Baraan said…
THE chairman of the provincial council’s Committee on Health has expressed support for the passage of the Sin Tax Bill saying it will help curb the incidence of lung cancer and other pulmonary problems among Filipinos. Fourth District Board Member Jeremy Agerico Rosario said the passage of the bill is…
CLIMATE CHANGE CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK AS the country observes National Climate Change Consciousness Week this November 19 to 25, provincial government called on all officials of towns and cities to help promote disaster-preparedness and to strengthen coordination efforts. The Espino administration recalled the severe effects of climate change with the series…
STUDENTS of the Urdaneta City National High School (UCNHS) emerged champions in the recently- concluded Philippine Nuclear Science Quiz-Elimination Round for Region I held in La Union. The team of Pauline Joy Roa and Sharmaine Elaydo, with Coach Marites Estepa, bested 15 other competing schools.
LINGAYEN—A rally was held last week at the Maramba Boulevard to protest the alleged illegal quarrying operations in the province but the provincial government brushed this aside saying it was nothing but a “politically-motivated” action. Provincial Administrator Rafael F. Baraan said those who joined the rally were barangay kagawads who…
ANOTHER BREAKTHROUGH THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) based in Dagupan City has made a breakthrough in the hybridization of malaga (siganid), coming out with a new species from crossbreeding of Siganus gutattus and S. vermiculatus. The resulting species has been named Siganus vergu, according to Dr. Westly…
THE bangus capital of the world may soon be known for other high quality agricultural products. To this end, the City Agriculture Office (CAO) headed by Agriculturist Emma Molina has initiated the formation of the Dagupan City Federated Farmers’ Association (DCCFFA) last Thursday to help them gain better access to…
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