(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) 3 nabbed in Dagupan drug-bust ops, yield P54K shabu THREE men were arrested in a police operation on suspicion of drug trafficking, with authorities seizing eight grams of suspected shabu valued at over ₱54,000. The arrest took place during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Pantal, Dagupan,…
ARENAS AVENUE BY NIGHT — The largely unused portion of the well-lighted Arenas Arenue in Calasiao town has turned into a nightly promenade with a line of food stalls catering to residents who stay to walk the stretch and enjoy the cool night breeze. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
AMID FOOD SECURITY EMERGENCY THE National Food Authority (NFA) in Eastern Pangasinan aims to purchase half a million 50-kilogram bags of palay (unmilled rice) this year to bolster supply and support local farmers amid the national government’s declaration of a food security emergency to bring down the retail price of…
THE mayor of Labrador ordered the closure of RAN RKP Hog Farm Corporation, located in Barangay Bongalon, following numerous violations of environmental regulations and for operating without a local government permit. The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) regional office issued a Notice of Violation to the hog farm on December 11, 2024, but…
THE provincial government’s Pangasinan Corporate Farming Program, initiated by Gov. Ramon Guico III in 2022, now covers 1,272.47 hectares and has benefited 54 farmer-cooperatives with 1,448 individual farmer members. Provincial Agriculturist Dalisay Moya reported that with the farm aggregation, which promotes production efficiency and shared costs, yield during the dry…
THE Patar Beach in Bolinao was ranked among fifth among the 10 Best Beaches in the Philippines 2025 by online travel site Tripadvisor, the Bolinao Tourism Office announced. Topping the list was White Beach in Boracay, followed by Napcan in El Nido, Puka Shell Beach in Boracay, Alona in Panglao, Bohol and Patar Beach. The list…
LAB FOR ALL — More than 1,500 registered patients arrived to avail of free medical check-ups, including ENT, OB-GYN, and pediatric consultations arranged by the Bayambang local government. Other government agencies were on hand to assist residents with concerns about Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Land Transportation Office (offering free…
GROUNDBREAKING was held on February 6, 2025 for the new Bayambang Polytechnic College (BPC) building in Barangay Bical Norte, marking the institution’s expansion to provide more educational opportunities. The new facility will be built on a 1.6-hectare lot and will feature 32 air-conditioned classrooms. Currently, BPC operates out of the…
ORAL HEALTH MONTH CELEBRATION THE local government of Bayambang conducted a “Toothbrushing Marathon” as part of the celebration of the National Oral Health Month last February 3 to promote dental health care among residents. Some 3,670 individuals, including teachers, students, local government employees, parents and senior citizens took part in the activity. Dr. Dave Junio, Municipal Health Dentist…
UNLISERBISYO DISTRIBUTION of food assistance to some 900 volunteers who participated in the city’s Simultaneous ‘Grass Cutting Day and Clean-up Drive’. Salamat po sa tulong ninyong linisan ang ating kapaligiran, maging sa pagtatabas ng mga damo/talahiban upang maiwasan ang sunog/grassfire, Mayor Belen Fernandez told the volunteers * * * *…
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