Make DILG city, town directors accountable SINCE the first deadline for the clearing of road obstructions passed, it seems most mayors and barangay officials are already on a “relaxed and tolerant“ mood again. Many of the road obstructions that were cleared in many towns and cities in the province initially…
The tale of the Dagupan open dumpsite By Ermin Garcia Jr. WITH the bright glaring Christmas lights adorning Dagupan’s main business district and the city plaza, prepping up residents for the joyous celebration of the spirit of Christmas, one would easily get the impression that all’s well in the city….
Jam By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo WHEN my parents were alive, all members of the family made regular trips to Pangasinan for special occasions. It was a tradition of bonding, a way to renew relationships, and for my nephews and nieces, an adventure in the farm, as they pitch tents in…
PH loses two sports backers By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. I WAS not surprised when I read in our daily broad sheets last November 11 about the demise of business mogul John L. Gokongwei, Jr. At 93-years old, that’s can be expected. In fact, if you compare him to other…
Think Before You Judge Doctor and Father By Ashok G. Vasandani Here’s a story I read on Facebook, from The Meaning of Life page that I’d like to share, something that we can all learn from. Author Unknown A doctor entered the hospital in hurry after being called in for…
Continue or be charged in court By Leonardo Micua CLEARLY backed against the wall, between the fast deteriorating condition of the dumpsite and a court suit for violation of Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act now dangling over its head, methinks the Dagupan City government has no other…
CHRISTMASSY CITY — From the Quintos Bridge in Dagupan City all the way to the city plaza, residents and visitors are treated to brightly lit Christmas colors every night. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
UNILATERAL CANCELLATION REJECTED THE Waste-to-Worth project, a joint venture agreement between the Dagupan City government signed during the term of former Mayor Belen Fernandez with Sure Global Philippines, Inc. in 2016, is still on course. This was underscored by Julia Courts Boughton, chief executive officer of Sure Global, in a…
WAR ON DRUGS THE Pangasinan Police reported the arrests of 927 drug personalities from Jan.1 to Nov.11 this year from their 895 operations. P/Col. Redrico Maranan, provincial director of Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPPO), said arrested were 664 are pushers and 267 users and seized 834.7111 grams of shabu and…
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