THE Social Security System (SSS) Dagupan office is bringing the AlkanSSSya ng Bayan program to more towns within its jurisdiction to to help members save for their monthly contributions. Catalina Basbas, assistant branch head of SSS-Dagupan, said they will soon bring the program to Bayambang, initially targeting the contractual employees…
FIRST MARIAN FESTIVAL—Mayor Belen T. Fernandez (extreme left) walks with devotees of the Virgin Mary during the last day of the first Marian Festival held in Dagupan City last Sunday. The festival was organized by the local government and Lingayen-Dagupan archdiocese. (CIO photo by Mitz Cresencio) Back to Homepage
STO. TOMAS—The municipal government here is launching on September 16 its “Trash Savers Volunteers Program” aimed at strengthening participation in the town’s solid waste management system. Under the new program, trash saver volunteers will get a passbook, similar to those issued by a bank, where they can track the recyclable…
ALAMINOS CITY—The new set of officers of the Asosasyong Kababaihan/Kabiyak ng Alaminos Pangkabuhayan (A.K.A.P.) were inducted last week by Mayor Arthur F. Celeste who pledged a P50, 000 initial support for the group’s livelihood projects The induction was held alongside the association’s Livelihood Training and Literacy Week Celebration.
SENIOR citizens in Barangay Caranglaan took part in a cleanup drive in their community last September 11 under a Food-for-Work program of the city government. Connie Fama, president of the Senior Citizens Federation-Caranglaan Chapter, said the activity is one way of encouraging their members to contribute to the community as…
BOY Scouts from Region 1 will converge at the Ecotourism Park in Estanza, Lingayen on October 12-16 for the Regional Jamboree which is expected to have some 5,000 participants. Gov. Amado Espino Jr., appointed Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) regional chairman last August 20, said the provincial government is…
BUWAN NG WIKA AT SM ROSALES—One of 15 participating groups from secondary schools around the province gives life to Kung Tuyo na ang Luha, Aking Bayan, poem by Amado Hernandez, during the 3rd ‘Banyuhay ng Wika’ sponsored by SM City Rosales on September 7 in celebration of National Language Month….
MANGALDAN National High School made its town proud by coming home as champion, out of 15 participating groups, from the 3rd ‘Banyuhay ng Wika’ sponsored by SM City Rosales on September 7, an event in celebration of National Language Month (Buwan ng Wika). Coming in first runner-up was Daniel Maramba…
LINGAYEN–The Philippine Folk Dance Society (PFDS) Region 1 chapter organized the first region-wide seminar-workshop at the Narciso Ramos and Sports and Civic Center (NRSCC) Gymnasium on September 13-15. “The aim of this workshop is to encourage people, especially the youth and the MAPEH (Music and Arts, Physical Education and Health)…
HOUSING GRANT—Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. meets with Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) Undersecretary Cecilia Alba (to Gov. Espino’s right, partly hidden) for the P8.3-million grant of the National Housing Authority to Pangasinan during the Pabahay Caravan last September 5 at the Capitol Resort Hotel in Lingayen. The…
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