THE Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) and the Inter-Agency Committee on Illegal Drugs of the Regional Development Council passed separate resolutions mandating all government agencies in Region 1 to establish ‘Drug-free Work Places’ (DFWP). Speaking at the Kapihan sa Ilocos last week, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 1 Director…
THE majority and minority blocs in the Sangguniang Panlungsod crossed party lines when they passed and approved an ordinance allowing the temporary closure of Galvan and Zamora Streets from November 15, 2023 to January 30, for the 2023 Dagupan City Fiesta. This was confirmed by Councilor Marcelino Fernandez, sponsor of…
THE House of Representatives approved on second reading Wednesday, November 17, House Bill (HB) 9293 that seeks to create the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM), and establish a technological and legislative framework to guarantee nuclear energy is used safely in the country. Second District Rep. Mark Cojuangco, sponsor of…
LINGAYEN’S Rural Health Unit 1 conducted a medical mission for 709 diabetes patients in observance of the World Diabetes Day last November 14, 2023 at the RHU’s central compound in Lingayen. The RHU also offered free consultation for patients on non-communicable disease risk assessment, random blood sugar testing, and a diabetes education campaign….
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) No fare increase for some Dagupan jeepneys NOT all operators of traditional jeepneys in Dagupan received the updated fare matrix from the transport cooperatives they are affiliated with. These include the operators of jeepneys plying the Lucao route who said in the absence…
NO SECURITY CHECK – The passengers of Victory Liner terminal in Dagupan City board bus orderly and appear unperturbed by reports of tight security measures adopted by bus terminals in Metro Manila following the killing of a couple inside a Victory Liner bus while traveling in Nueva Ecija. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
TWENTY-SEVEN indigent families in Urdaneta City, all members of the FARMaganda association, were beneficiaries of P500,000 start-up capital from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to promote organic farming for food sufficiency, The beneficiaries were all graduates of the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) project of the SM Foundation…
PRICES of fish products in Dagupan City’s wet market have risen considerably. Latest monitoring reveals fish prices were up by P10 to P15 and the price was attributed to low supply because of fishermen’s limited catch. Ronald Santos, fisherman in Dagupan City, said it has been difficult to catch and/or…
THE Basista local government conducted a livelihood training on electrical installation and maintenance for local out-of-school youths last November 14, at the Basista Central School. Basista Mayor Jolly Resuello launched the training program participated in by 30 OSYs, in partnership with Public Schools District Supervisor Catherine Operaña and Basista Central School Alternative Learning System (ALS). The livelihood training sought to equip…
THE reelected chairman of Barangay Cobol in San Carlos City died after he was run over by a truck Tuesday morning, November 14. Victim was identified as Alejandro ‘Alex’ Calugay. Police investigation showed Calugay was riding his motorcycle with his wife, traversing Perez Boulevard along Barangay Ilang in the city…
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