MALASIQUI—The town’s barangay officials were given another orientation and briefing on the ‘Katarungang Pambarangay’ procedures and handling of cases involving violence committed against women and children. Councilor. Keri Domantay, barangay captain of Poblacion and the president of League of Barangays Federation, said he organized the two-day seminar last week because…
MANGALDAN—The town is set to honor and celebrate the life of the elderlies when it observes the Senior Citizen’s Month on October with its version of “Adopt a Grandparent Day.” “We want to instill love and connection between the elderlies and their grandchildren and strengthen their family bond”, said Mayor…
Mangaldan campaigns for “Adopt a Grandparent”
LINGAYEN—The provincial board has expressed its trust and confidence in Department of Justice Undersecretary Francisco Baraan III amidst reported news items insinuating his involvement in the alleged bribery of prosecutors n the controversial Ampatuan case. Sixth district Board Member Alfonso Bince Jr., author of the resolution, cited Baraan’s impeccable public…
SP vouches for DOJ Usec. Baraan’s integrity
MRT DEAL LINGAYEN—The provincial accountant who was implicated in the alleged anomalous transaction of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) in connection with its maintenance contract with the PH Trams has been named as among those who will be investigated by the Ombudsman. However, Arturo Soriano, whose niece is the wife…
Prov’l accountant ready to face probe
MANGALDAN – The Mangaldan police station (MPS) has called for volunteer civilians who can partner with them as members of the ‘Night Riders’ volunteer group to help in maintaining peace and order and preventing crimes in the town. P/Supt. Jackie Candelario, chief of MPS disclosed that the idea of having…
Mangaldan wants volunteers for ‘Night Riders’
ONLY THE BEST—Limgas na Pangasinan 2014 Ashley Mae Calimlim, accompanied by provincial officials led by Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr., Vice Governor Ferdinane Calimlim and Pangasinan Historical and cultural Commission Gonzalo T. Duque try fresh puto of Calasiao at the Capitol Tourist Assistance and Pasalubong Center. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao) Back…
ONLY THE BEST
LINGAYEN—The provincial government organized its First Tourism Summit and Skills Competition in a bid to make the province one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Governor Amado Espino Jr. set the tone of the event by stressing that the competition is anchored on the premise that the…
Capitol holds 1st Pangasinan Tourism Summit
ALAMINOS CITY—Shellfish samples collected from the coastal waters here, the home of the Hundred Islands National Park, were found positive of red tide toxin. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Director Nestor Domenden said Shellfish Bulletin No. 24, series of 2014, indicated this result. He advised consuming pubic not to eat…
Red tide alert in Alaminos
LINGAYEN—In a gesture to acknowledge the contributions of the province’s OFWs to the province’s development, the provincial government extended financial assistance to newly-registered associations of overseas Filipino workers’ (OFW) families last week. Gov. Amado Espino Jr. distributed P10,000 to each association as start-up fund assistance for their respective livelihood ventures…
OFWs families get financial help from Capitol
HERE’S a bit of good news for jobseekers. A licensed recruitment agency is set to recruit qualified applicants in Eastern Pangasinan for positions in Saudi Arabia. The job orders are for engineers, foremen, assistant technicians, electrical supervisors, electrical coordinators, plumbers, electrical group leaders, site electricians, marble fixers, metal fabricators, heavy…