LINGAYEN–The Sangguniang Panlalawigan will be transparent, collaborative but critical, according to its new presiding officer, Vice Gov. Mark Lambino. Lambino in his message on June 30 after he took his oath of office before Lingayen Regional Trial Court Judge Maria Laarni Parayno, said he promises only three things as the new…
GUV POGI FOR 2ND TERM — Re-elected Gov. Amado Espino III takes his oath before Judge Corazon Natividad D. Lopez-Oro at the Governor’s office. He is joined by his wife, Karina and son, Amado P. Espino IV. (PIOphoto by MVS)
GUV POGI FOR 2ND TERM
THE Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) elected its officers and created 36 committees during their inaugural session on July 2 presided by Vice Mayor Dean Bryan Kua, the presiding officer. Elected presiding pro tempore is Councilor Karlos Liberato Reyna IV while Jose Netu Tamayo is deputy presiding pro tempore. Elected majority floor leader…
Dagupan SP elects Michael Fernandez, majority floor leader
KIDNEY TRANSPLANT SURVIVOR’S APPEAL A KIDNEY transplant recipient at the Region 1 Medical Center five years ago has appealed to healthy citizens to support the advocacy of the Department of Health (DOH) for organ donation to give others a new lease on life. Serafin Feraren, a businessman from Dagupan City…
Donate organs so others may live longer
LINGAYEN—The emergency operation command center of the Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) is prepared for contingencies in anticipation of the rainy season. PDRRMO spokesperson Avenix Arenas told media that 40 new personnel of local government units have been trained to augment operations of town’s local disaster…
Capitol’s preparedness for typhoon assured
BUGALLON – Poverty was not an obstacle for a 20-year-old student who worked as a house-helper to earn her college degree with flying colors – cum laude, no less – at the Pangasinan State University – Lingayen Campus. Donalyn Maneclang who initially doubted if she could finish college, was among…
Kasambahay earns diploma, cum laude
TIPS FOR RAINY SEASON WITH the onset of the rainy season, residents of Sitio Nalbagan, Umanday in Bugallon, a low-lying area, have started to prepare for contingencies guided by the safety tips prepared by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office’s (PDRRMO) to avoid loss of lives and minimize…
PDRRMO tells townsfolk: Prepare for the worst
CAMPAIGN VS. PASAWAY MOTORCYCLE RIDERS SAN CARLOS CITY– The city police and Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) here intensified a stricter campaign against stubborn undisciplined motorcycle riders. This, after the San Carlos PNP recorded 60 motorcycle-related accidents during the second quarter – from April until June 26 this year…
San Carlos PNP, POSO continue crackdown
LINGAYEN — There is still no chance for Pangasinan to have an airport service any time soon. This was theviewexpressed by Lingayen Airport officer in charge Elvis Dela Cruz citing the absence of funding for the proposed expansion of the Lingayen airport and other proposals for the construction of runways…
Expansion of Lingayen Airport delayed
BASISTA– Starting September, children from poor families can attend free Kindergarten schooling supported by free school supplies and learn not only about basic farming but learn two langauages- English and Nihonggo. The Japan-based Bridge of Dream Charity Foundation will initially start classes in a nipa hut and soon inside a…