JOINING the global observance of Earth Hour last March 23, SM City Rosales lit up candles around a giant eco-bag as it turned off all lights in the mall at exactly 8:30 p.m., simultaneous with the rest of the world. “Earth Hour sends a message of both hope and action,”…
THE municipality of Sta. Maria received the Rice Achiever’s Award in recognition of its performance and leadership in rice production that boosted the country’s food production program in 2012. Mayor Teodoro Ramos received the testimonial from Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala during the awarding rites at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC)…
SAN FABIAN– Hundreds of foreign and local Christian pilgrims and tourists converged at the top of Colisao Mountain here Saturday to watch “Golgotha”, a re-enactment of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in commemoration of the Holy Week. Award-winning stage artist Manuel Obediencia, a former PETA artist and a member of…
LINGAYEN–The Economics Society (EcoSoc) of the Pangasinan State University (PSU) organized a forum last Tuesday, dubbed “Econvergence”, to enhance the students’ understanding of economic growth as contributed by different sectors. Potenciano Conte, EcoSoc adviser, said concepts and theories were presented during the forum, which could be used in economic analysis…
LINGAYEN—Following the successful hosting of the National Age Group Chess Championship last week, the province is ripe for an international chess tournament soon, according to National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) head Prospero Pichay Jr. “Hindi mahirap hilingin kay Gov. (Amado) Espino (Jr.) na magpatournament kami dito. Hindi pa…
NEVER been a champion but always a runner-up in Mangaldan SK caging, Barangay Malabago remains unbeaten in the Mangaldan SK Basketball Tournament being held at the Macario Ydia Development Center (MYDC).
LINGAYEN—With the completion of the construction of additional facilities in the various provincial government hospitals, Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. said Pangasinan’s public hospitals are now at par with the private hospitals. Espino led the inauguration and blessing of the new buildings at Bayambang District Hospital (BDH) in Bayambang town…
LINGAYEN—It’s all systems go for the commemoration of the 433rd Agew na Pangasinan to be led by Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. and Vice Gov. Jose Ferdinand Z. Calimlim, Jr. as various activities have been lined up to give color to the celebration on April 5. Provincial Administrator Raffy Baraan said the…
FOURTH District Rep. Manay Gina de Venecia considers the bill she filed seeking the expansion of the Region 1 Medical Center in Dagupan as the most significant bill she filed in the House of Representatives. This was reported by De Venecia to the people of Barangay Bonuan Boquig when she…
LABRADOR—Former Cibac party list Rep. Kim Lokin wants equal representation for women in politics and other professions saying it is high time their capabilities are suitably recognized. Lokin, who was among the authors of the landmark law on Anti-Violence Against Women and Children, said more women should be given the…
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