A modern hospital of the Pangasinan provincial government will start operations by the first quarter of next year Mayor Chris Tadio revealed that Governor Ramon Guico III assured her that the hospital, which is entering the final stage of its construction, is set to be operational during the early months…
(Filed by 104.7 News Dagupan) DEPED denies swimming selection mess The Dagupan City Schools Division maintained its integrity and professionalism amid allegations of corruption involving swimming technical officials of the Dagupan City Athletic Association. The division said no evidence has been presented to support claims of bribery that would justify…
DRAGON DANCE WINS PUTO DESIGN TILT — A Monarch Hotel staffer adds final touches to the hotel’s “Dragon Dance” entry in the Puto Construction and Design Contest, a highlight of Calasiao’s annual Puto Festival. The entry, symbolizing prosperity and strength, was declared the competition’s winner. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) in Mangaldan has stepped up its crackdown on ambulant vendors who continue to sell along Franieza Street despite repeated warnings. POSO chief Gerardo Ydia said vendors have long been required to operate within the public market’s designated wet section to prevent congestion, foul…
GAME-CHANGER NATIONAL BUDGET THE Senate Minority bloc, led by Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano, is gearing up to push “game-changer” amendments focused on rural development and stronger support for local government units as the 2026 national budget enters the bicameral conference committee. Cayetano stressed that the final budget must correct…
GROUFIE IN FRONT OF CHRISTMAS TREE– Young women take a groufie photo with smart phone in front of Dagupan City’s giant Christmas tree at the City Museum right after its ceremonial lighting on December 9. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod has commended Barangay Pantal for being named one of the 10 outstanding Galing Pook Awardees for 2025, citing its exemplary leadership, governance practices, and service to residents. The award was conferred on December 3 at Malacañang Palace by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Interior and Local Government…
POLICE operatives seized 67 grams of suspected shabu worth ₱455,600 and arrested a regional priority high-value target in a buy-bust operation shortly after midnight on December 7 in Malasiqui. Provincial and regional police units, the Malasiqui Police Station, and the PDEA–Region 1 conducted the joint operation. The 41-year-old suspect, a…
MANGALDAN’S Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) will hold off on enforcing any restrictions on e-bikes along the National Highway until the Sangguniang Bayan issues clear guidelines. POSO Chief Gerardo Ydia clarified that e-bikes remain allowed since they currently use only inner roads and intersections, not the highway. He added…
(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) Rosales drinking spree turns deadly A drinking session in Rosales ended in tragedy when a 32-year-old collector was stabbed to death after a heated argument with a 24-year-old farmer, both town residents. Police said the suspect briefly left the gathering on a motorcycle but returned with…
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