DAILY forecasts from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in the past were largely ignored by Pangasinan and Dagupan City, until March 2024. Even news of the arrival of the El Niño phenomenon was a non-event for many because experiencing high temperature is nothing new to us….
By Ermin Garcia Jr. THERE is a dire warning from Phivolcs: Prepare for strong quakes up to magnitude 8.2‼️ Whoa! Frankly, I can only think of one thing that everyone can and should do to prepare for The Big One. It is to prepare the family! Family members must…
AMAZING RACE 2024 IN DAGUPAN – A segment of the popular TV series ‘Amazing Race’ is filmed in Dagupan City after the last clue was found by a participating couple. The last of the series in 2019 was discontinued because of the Covid-19 pandemic. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
THE Pangasinan Provincial Health Office (PHO) warns the public of heatstroke and heat exhaustion as the province experiences scorching temperatures. Dr.Cielo Almoite, provincial health officer I, said extreme heat can cause heat exhaustion and stroke especially among the elderly, young children, and those with underlying health conditions. She added that…
THE Dagupan City government has been holding series of meetings with various stakeholders for the formulation of a standard protocol for responders if a high-magnitude earthquake or tsunami strikes. Mayor Belen Fernandez said the protocol is necessary so that no citizen will be left behind whenever mass evacuation is ordered…
WORLD BOXING CHAMP FOR BASKETBALL SPORTS – Former Senator Manny Pacquiao walks to the podium to address the opening 6th season of Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
MPBL OPENING MATCH THE Pangasinan Heatwaves suffered their first loss in their debut match against Abra Weavers when the 6th season of MPBL unwrapped last April 6 at the Calasiao Sports Complex. Weavers’ John Lloyd Clemente took over the game and connected two triples to add to his eight-point burst late in the fourth with 2 minutes remaining, 78-70…
ANTON Luis Barredo of Dagupan City, now playing for the SLETBA, placed first runner-up in the Mixed Youth Masters finals in the 2024 TBAM Easter Open held in San Juan City in Metro Manila, from March 31 to April 7. A mainstay of the Dagupan City Tenpin Bowling Inc., Barredo…
SHOOT FOR A CAUSE — Police Col. Jeff Fanged (left), Pangasinan police director, and Ms. Hilda Austria (2nd from left), president of the Pangasinan PNP Press Corps, lead other police officers in the ceremonial shoot for the Marksmanship Challenge Shoot-for-a-Cause 2024 on Friday (April 12) at the Pangasinan PPO Shooting Range…
“I WILL not tolerate homophobia and physical abuse in my town,” was the quick reaction of Bayambang Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao to the assault on drag artist and performer of Taylor Sheesh, an impersonator of Grammy winner Taylor Swift during a concert in the town as part of their 410th Pista’y Baley…
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