By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo RECENT satellite imagery revealed significant deforestation in the Sierra Madre mountain range, causing public outcry and debate, with environmental groups expressing concern over its impact on the ecosystem of Sierra Madre, referred to as the “backbone of Luzon”, as it resembles a huge spine or…
By Farah G. Decano THE Legal Education Board (LEB) is encouraging law schools to offer a subject focused on anti-corruption in government. The initiative aims to expose students to potential careers in good governance, policy formulation, corruption investigation, and the prosecution of offenders. While existing courses like “Law on…
By Eva C. Visperas WAS it about starting a joke? Was it to gain more views and reactions in exchange for social media income? Was it part of the continuing saga of discrediting and destroying the leadership of incumbent city officials? Or was it simply to spread hate and…
By Rex Catubig WE are witnessing how, in record time and biblical proportion, dikes and rivers overflowed, copious rains fell within a short period, and lo and behold, the country drowned in flood water and unending hearings. Yet these occurrences could not have been generated by ignominious corruption alone…
SEAFOOD GALORE—Freshly-caught seafoods are on display for sale at the fish market in Dagupan City last Thursday. Fish products are still aplenty despite the coming of Super Typhoon Uwan. (PUNCHphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
THE Dagupan Electric Corporation (DECORP) announced a slight rise in its electricity generation rate this November, up to ₱0.40 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), largely attributed to the weakening of the Philippine peso against the US dollar. Atty. Randy Castilan, DECORP’s Chief Operating Officer, explained that this is due to the fluctuations…
AMID RISING FUEL COST THE One Pangasinan Transport Federation has renewed its call for the approval of its long-pending request for a fare increase following the recent surge in fuel prices, with diesel costs rising by more than P4 per liter in the past two weeks. Bernard Tuliao, president of…
THE National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has warned the public to stay alert against scammers targeting individuals’ hard-earned money ahead of the holiday season. NTC Ilocos Legal Officer Atty. Ana Minelle Maningding said scammers are more active this time of year when employees begin receiving their bonuses. She cautioned that fraudsters…
CCTVS AND SECURITY GUARDS OF BUS TERMINALS—Police personnel led by P/Major Maria Aurora Cruz, chief of the Administrative Section of the Regional Civil Security Unit, inspect the CCTVs installed in all bus terminals in Dagupan to ensure they are functioning for the safety and security of passengers. They also checked…
FORMER Binmaley Mayor Simplicio “Sammy” Rosario has condemned the circulation of his mugshot on social media and private group chats, calling the act “malicious” and “misleading.” The photograph, reportedly taken months ago in connection with a civil case, resurfaced online, prompting Rosario and his legal team to issue a formal…
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