By Eva C Visperas AT a time when political tension and discord seem to permeate most legislative bodies, the current Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Pangasinan stands as a good example of stability and cooperative governance. Under the leadership of Vice Governor Mark Lambino as the presiding officer, the provincial…
By Rex Catubig THE darkness over the coconut grove coast of Bonuan was fanned by the gentle January breeze, when suddenly, it was pierced by sporadic shelling out of nowhere, that made the horizon appear like a night with a thousand blazing eyes. Inland, by the seashore, residents were…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! JANUARY 13 – (Dagupan City) Orlando Meneses; (Mapandan) Nenita Agoncillo JANUARY 15 – (Calasiao) Rustico Barbara; (San Jacinto) Teodoro Cruz; (Manaoag) Minda Surdilla JANUARY 17 – (Dagupan City) Riza Fernandez; (Mindanao) Travis Carillo JANUARY 18 – (Dagupan City) Lope Catubig; (Calasiao) Armando De Vera; Minda Fernandez; (Mangaldan) Arielle…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! JANUARY 5 – (Dagupan City) Melissa Agustin; (San Carlos) Miriam Gonzales JANUARY 6 – (Dagupan City) Reynaldo Fernandez; (Mangatarem) Cesar Perez JANUARY 7 – (Dagupan City) Rebecca Lomibaol; (Villasis) Conrado ‘Jojo’ Estrella HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ANGELINE BERNAL-SAMSON (January 7 – Manaoag) HAPPY BIRTHDAY! JUN SISON (January 7 – Dagupan…
LAST week, The PUNCH reported the decision of the Bolinao local government to ban the manufacturing and trading of firecrackers of any make and size, making it the only the second local government to do so despite endless reports of residents being injured fatally. There is no denying that communities…
By Ermin Garcia Jr. THE year has ended and the public has not been informed about details of the overseas travel to the USA and Spain of the provincial board members and their favorite provincial officials. Who paid for their travel? Pray tell, VG. Mark Lambino and Provincial Administrator…
THE Umingan National High School showcased their brilliance when they outplayed Team Lingayen in the gold medal match of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) U21 Men’s North Luzon Cluster; 25-17, 25-20, 25-21, last December 30 at the University of Cordilleras Gymnasium. During the first set, Jake Pangilinan spearheaded Umingan’s scoring with his quick attacks and registered four…
AGENTS of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Pangasinan, with the support of the Dagupan City Police Station, confiscated 50 grams of suspected shabu, and arrested a high-value target during a buy-bust operation early morning on January 2, 2025, in Barangay Bonuan Binloc, Dagupan City. The operatives seized one heat-sealed transparent…
FIFTY-ONE drug personalities were arrested in Pangasinan during various operations conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Pangasinan in 2024. PDEA Provincial Chief Richie Camacho said their data shows an estimated P16 million worth of illegal drugs were confiscated last year. Meanwhile, 94.35% of barangays in all municipalities have been declared as drug-cleared. Of…
A 44-year-old man died after a firecracker he lighted in front of his residence during the New Year’s revelry exploded and hit his head. The victim, identified as Allan Ballesteros, was with his partner at their home on Paras St., Barangay Bonuan Gueset, Dagupan City when the incident occurred at…
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