THE six who will represent Pangasinan in Congress for the next three years have been officially proclaimed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), some without much ado and one with a persistent opposition. First to be proclaimed was re-electionist 4th District Rep. Gina de Venecia, then four other women representatives:…
2nd TERM FOR MANAY GINA—4th District Rep. Gina de Venecia (center), joined by her husband former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. (right), is proclaimed winner for a second term in office in the afternoon of May 14 at the Provincial Capitol by (from left) Schools Division Supt. Viraluz Raguindin,…
MAYORALTY RACES LINGAYEN–Former Mayor Simplicio Rosario came back to lead the town of Binmaley anew after roundly beating his former conqueror, outgoing Mayor Lorenzo Cerezo in Binmaley. On the other hand, in Sta. Barbara, retired General Reynaldo Velasco did not succeed in his return bid when he was trounced anew by…
5 CELESTE BROTHERS WIN LINGAYEN—With the defeat of outgoing Alaminos Mayor Hernani Braganza for the gubernatorial post and likewise his son Lean Braganza for the post his father will vacate, the planned airport project in the city is not likely going to see completion. Re-elected First District Rep. Jesus Celeste,…
A LESSON IN VOTING—An elderly woman casts her vote on May 13 at the Alaminos Central School with a little help from her granddaughter who is still too young to vote. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao) Back to Homepage
COMELEC HELPLESS BINMALEY—Unless the economy improves and the poor have more productive sources of income, vote buying will continue as in the just-concluded midterm elections. Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Nicodemo Ferrer, who cast his vote here in his hometown last Monday, made this assessment amidst accusations from opposing…
NATIONAL bridges in Pangasinan, as in the rest of the country, are being painted “safety” orange, an international engineering color commonly used for warning signs. Engineer Rodolfo Dion, head of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Second Engineering District, said they have finished painting with international orange the Dawel…
BINMALEY—Pangasinan’s senior citizens and youth eagerly participated in the midterm elections last May 13, casting their votes for local government positions and 12 senatorial slots. There was Emiliana Aquino who went to her designated precinct for her ballot despite being frail and suffering from poor eyesight at age 79.
ARENAS IN 3RD DISTRICT—Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Marino Salas (center) proclaim Rosemarie Arenas (2nd from left) as the new 3rd District Rep. replacing her daughter, incumbent Rep. Rachel Arenas. The elder Arenas garnered more than 90,000 votes after substituting daughter Rachel who was unopposed. Back to Homepage
MALASIQUI—Incoming 3rd District Rep. Rosemarie “Baby” Arenas, mother of outgoing Rep. Ma. Rachel Arenas, vowed to carry on with the projects initiated by her daughter and at the same time, gave a heads up on how different she will be.
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