THE Department of Health–Center for Health Development Region I (DOH-CHD 1) urges the public not to self-medicate, as this could result in anti-microbial resistance (AMR). Jeanine Santiago, DOH-CHD 1 regional pharmacist, stressed that anti-microbial resistance in healthy persons is caused mostly by self-medication or taking a dose of antibiotics for…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) Transport groups did not join strike, but ask consolidation deadline extension MEMBERS of the transport sector in Pangasinan confirmed they did not join the nationwide transport strike staged by PISTON and Manibela. Bernard Tuliao, president of AUTOPro, said Wednesday, only a small percentage…
FROM PADYAK TO E-TRIKE — More padyak tricycle drivers in Barangay Bolosan in Dagupan City have since decided to convert and upgrade their units to E-trike, not with motorcycles as most are wont to do . The minimum fare of e-trike transport is Php 20.00. (Punchphoto by Ray Zambrano)
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2023 THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 1 told 235 jeepney owners in Pangasinan to consolidate for the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) before December 31 deadline or lose LTO registration. Atty. Anabelle Nullar, LTFRB region I director, said only 2,256 out…
STILL NO PHASING OUT OF JEEPNEYS AS PROMISED WHILE many jeepney owners have complied with the directive of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for the modernization of jeepneys, there are still traditional jeepneys plying their franchised routes in Pangasinan. Jerry Quiroz, president of the Public Utility Transport…
THE provincial board invited officials from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Land Bank of the Philippines as well as transport groups for an update on the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) and other issues surrounding it. Vice Governor Mark Lambino told reporters that…
THE Alaminos City government inaugurated its Balay Silangan Drug Reformation Center, the 10th in the province. Led by City Mayor Arth Bryan Celeste, the inauguration was attended by Seymoure Darius Sanchez, PDEA R1 Assistant Regional Director; Maria Angela Gopalan, DSWD Regional Director; Virgilio Sison, DILG Pangasinan Provincial Director; and P/Col Jeff Fanged, PNP Pangasinan…
MANY RECKLESS DRIVERS? THERE were more vehicular road incidents in Pangasinan than in any other province in the region. This data was confirmed by the Police Regional Office I (PRO1) and attributed the high incidence mostly to reckless driving as the leading cause. P/LtCol Benigno Sumawang, PRO1 Public Information Office…
THIRTEEN local government units in Pangasinan were honored by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for their excellent performance in the campaign against illegal drugs during the 2023 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Award held at Crown Plaza Hotel, Quezon City last November 22. The ceremony was led by DILG…
By Leonardo Micua QUESTION. Were laws violated when Councilor Alvin Coquia, who was on a vacation leave in the United States, registered his presence during the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod on November 21? It is an indisputable fact that Coquia was in the U.S. when he joined…
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