The Gift of Love By Johanne R. Macob LOVE is… I asked FB friends how they would define ‘love’. Out of my more than a thousand friends, only a few answered. I then privately messaged my closest friends to ask the same question. Surprisingly, even those who I think are…
THE BEAUTY AND THE PRIEST––Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas crowns Beatrix Corrine Boquiren (upper photo) of Bonuan Boquig as Miss Dagupan 2013 in a ceremony last December 26 at the city plaza as part of the fiesta celebration. This is the first time that a prelate crowns the Miss Dagupan…
TDC RACKET UNCOVERED PLANNING on owning part of a river in Dagupan? Perish the thought because the city government has already discovered the racket. The city government recently discovered that supposed properties located in the middle of rivers, which are under the law part of the public domain, are being…
DAGUPAN Mayor Belen Fernandez considers 2013 as “a little bit difficult year” but was glad that the city was able to pull through despite an almost empty coffer left by the past city administration. Steering the city starting July this year after scoring an upset victory against the former mayor, Benjamin…
LINGAYEN—Fresh from a visit in typhoon-ravaged Leyte province, Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim Jr. said one reason to celebrate the year 2013 is that Pangasinan was spared from any major calamity. Calimlim, also the presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, said 2013 could also be considered a “fruitful” year and…
DAGUPAN CHRISTMAS SKY—Fireworks brighten up the sky on Christmas Eve as seen from the Dagupan City Plaza. Dagupan celebrates its annual fiesta every December in honor of its patron saint, St. John the Evangelist. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao) Back to Homepage
DAGUPAN City’s P628 million budget for 2014 has been approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), passing an ordinance for the proposed expenditures during its final regular session for the year last week. Ordinance No. 2001-2013 authored by Councilor Jeslito Seen, SP chairman on finance, was approved unanimously by all eight…
OPERATION TULONG YOLANDA LINGAYEN—Members of the 113-man “Operation Tulong Yolanda” team from the provincial government came back changed from their experience of helping the survivors of what is considered one of the worst calamities in history. Fifth District Board Member Clemente Arboleda Jr., who headed the team, said going to…
AGEW NA MANAGSIGAY—Decorated bancas cruise along the Calmay River in Dagupan during the fluvial parade for the Agew na Managsigay celebration held December 27 as part of the city’s annual fiesta. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao) Back to Homepage
CHRISTMAS EVE MESSAGE THREE signs indicate a “healthy” Catholic Church, according to Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas, also the president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines. Villegas, speaking during the Christmas eve mass at the CSI Stadia in Dagupan, said these three are, “Family rosary, more catechists, and vocations…
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