CENTRAL Pangasinan, including low-lying areas like Calasiao and Dagupan City, recently endured a debilitating flood that persisted for at least 10 days, resulting in millions of pesos in property damage and livelihood losses. Local authorities have identified the severe siltation and degradation of the province’s river systems as the primary…
By Gonzalo Duque IT’S been two weeks since I last wrote my column here. The weather has not been kind to us. We saw how the entire province of Pangasinan, including Dagupan, was flooded for many days. Then came the sad news of the death of our dear friend,…
By Leonardo Micua THE recent actions of Dagupan City’s lone opposition councilor, Librada “Dada” Reyna, have sparked considerable discussions and scrutiny within political circles, particularly given the current composition of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. With an overwhelming “Super Majority” of 11 members allied with Mayor Belen Fernandez, many are questioning…
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo THROUGHOUT history, the written word, including poetry, has proven to be a powerful weapon for change. It has been used to “express dissent, inspire action, and preserve the memory of those who have been silenced or forgotten.” Poetry can challenge injustice, encourage reflection, and eventually…
By Farah G. Decano THE popularity of shows like Encantadia Chronicles and the classic Maria Clara at Ibarra on GMA TV is good for our culture. It is not just entertainment but education for younger Filipinos on the rich, traditional form of our language. The old Filipino, with its archaic…
By Eva C. Visperas ONE chapter closes, another one begins. In Dagupan City, leadership transitions can be more than just changes in designation — they become moments of gratitude, reflection, and renewed hope. This was felt strongly during the send-off and welcome ceremony held on August 4, as the…
By Rex Catubig I always threw it a glance but never really acknowledged its presence so that it might as well be non-existent. The edifice has always stood there—conspicuous yet unobtrusive. It stands unperturbed amid the cacophony and chaos of the marketplace, the Malimgas market being its next-door neighbor….
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE — DAGUPAN CITY was still abuzz with activities despite flooding due to rains and high tide, which rose to 1.36 meters on July 25, with bancas and tractors used to transport people and goods. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
TOWNS ALONG AGNO RIVER REMAIN ON FLOOD ALERT AUTHORITIES and residents of Pangasinan remain on alert for flooding despite a break from incessant rains last week as the San Roque Dam in San Manuel town opened two spillway gates, the first on July 30 at 4 p.m. and the second…
AS part of intensified efforts to combat dengue, fogging operations were carried out on Tuesday, July 29, at Maasin and Malabago Elementary Schools in Mang The initiative aligns with Mayor Bona Fe De Vera Parayno’s directive to mitigate mosquito-borne diseases, particularly during the rainy season and frequent flooding. The operations…
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