IS the administration of Mayor Benjamin Lim not concerned about women? This question was raised by Councilor Maybelyn Fernandez during a campaign rally in Sitio San Gabriel, Bonuan Gueset as she pointed out that Dagupan is now the only Local Government Unit (LGU) in Region 1 without a Gender Development…
DAGUPAN’S Waste Management Division (WMD) has again called on the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) to enact an ordinance providing hazard pay to the division’s employees. WMD chief Teddy Villamil Jr. said in an interview on Wednesday that his personnel, given the nature of their jobs, are considered health workers and should…
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has alerted its employees, contractors, suppliers and consultants against individuals and groups allegedly soliciting money for projects supposedly endorsed by the department’s top officials. DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson issued the warning last week in a press statement following continuing reports from…
BE sincere, be honest and don’t steal. “These were the good virtues imparted by my father, Jimmy L. Fernandez, to his children that guided us through adulthood,” said mayoralty candidate Belen Fernandez during a campaign rally at the Bonuan Boquig High School gym Thursday night.
TOURISM SHOWCASE—Provincial officials led by Gov. Amado Espino Jr. (4th from left) cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the Tourism and Trade Expo 2013 at the Pangasinan Development and Training Center. The expo will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. until May 4, with musical performances every…
MANGO producers in Pangasinan can now improve their income with fruits that have a longer shelf life and free from common diseases using a new and simple technology introduced by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). In a media forum held April 16 in Dagupan, DOST presented the automatic…
A JOBS Fair was organized by the Provincial Employment and Services Office (PESO) last April 19, offering various work opportunities to employment-seekers. Among the vacancies were for production operators, ship design, engineering staff, service crews, cashiers and sales clerks, according to Alex Ferrer, PESO manager.
ON TO COLLEGE—Maria Mercedes Lavarias, 71, wears a sweet smile during her graduation from high school last Tuesday and is she is now planning to pursue a college degree for her social work on teaching children with disabilities. (Punchphoto by Eva Visperas) Back to Homepage
DETERMINED TO EARN COLLEGE DEGREE SAN CARLOS CITY—The last time she was a regular student was as a freshmen high school more than half a century ago. Maria Mercedes Lavarias, a 71-year old farmer from Barangay Libas here a widow with eight children and 17 grandchildren, finally earned her secondary…
LITTLE MISS DAGUPAN—The 18 candidates of the Little Miss Dagupan enjoy a fun day at Jollibee Lucao branch where they were formally presented to the media. Jollibee Foods Corporation tied-up with the city government of Dagupan for the event as part of the Bangus Festival 2013. (PIA photo) Back to…
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