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December 2025

Dagupan plants 300 coconut seedlings on National Coconut Week

By | Governance, Punch Gallery

UNLISERBISYO THE city government, in partnership with the Philippine Coconut Authority, marked the 39th National Coconut Week with a tree-planting activity on December 8, in One Bonuan. With support from the City Agriculture Office led by City Agriculturist Mary Ann Salomon, volunteers planted 300 coconut seedlings. They were joined by…

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Dagupan plants 300 coconut seedlings on National Coconut Week

By December 16, 2025Governance, Punch Gallery

Dagupan SP congratulates PESO chief Siapno

By | People & Events

THE Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod extended its heartfelt congratulations to Jocelyn “Joy” Siapno, the Manager of the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and Migrant Desk Officer for the City Government of Dagupan, for being honored as the 2025 Outstanding Migrant Desk Officer of the Year by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration…

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Dagupan SP congratulates PESO chief Siapno

By December 16, 2025People & Events

Manaoag LGU wins 2 Gawad Serbisyong Mahusay Awards

By | People & Events

THE Manaoag local government unit bagged two Gawad Serbisyong Mahusay awards during the 2025 Knowledge Fair held on December 5 in Bauang, La Union. The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), led by Lynie Abar, was cited for its strong program documentation and effective delivery of services for the…

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Manaoag LGU wins 2 Gawad Serbisyong Mahusay Awards

By December 16, 2025People & Events

Sison’s Latinissimo dancers dominate Urdaneta invitational tilt

By | Sports

The Latinissimo Dancesport Team of Alejandro F. Oligan National High School delivered a commanding performance at the 2nd Urdaneta Invitational Dancesport Competition, harvesting 21 gold, 14 silver, and 6 bronze medals at the Urdaneta City Cultural and Sports Complex on December 6–7. Leading the gold haul were Almerald Lukban with…

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Sison’s Latinissimo dancers dominate Urdaneta invitational tilt

By December 16, 2025Sports

Dagupaña athlete bags bronze in SEAG 2025

By | Sports

A woman athlete from Dagupan who donned the national uniform in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games,  made his city mates proud when she bagged the bronze in the 1500m event in athletics on December 11. Susan Ramadan, a resident of Bonuan Gueset, was chosen to compete in the international stage…

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Dagupaña athlete bags bronze in SEAG 2025

By December 16, 2025Sports

Bishops vs. nuclear power plants

By | Editorial, Punch Gallery

RiISING electricity costs in the Philippines have become a heavy burden for millions, stifling economic growth and discouraging foreign investment that could create jobs and drive essential development. In light of this challenge, the government is considering nuclear power as a potential solution, particularly with a proposed facility in Labrador….

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Bishops vs. nuclear power plants

By December 16, 2025Editorial, Punch Gallery

Tunganga

By | G Spot

By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo   “TUNGANGA” has different meanings depending on the context of the person saying it. For example, when confronted with exceptional beauty, one is likely to say, “Napatunganga ako sa ganda!” (I was awed at the beauty!). That is the context of my late mother, who loved…

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Tunganga

By December 16, 2025G Spot

Watered-down Anti-Dynasty Bill?

By | Andromeda's Vortex

By Farah G. Decano THE intensifying legislative debate over regulating political dynasties centers on the proposed Anti-Dynasty Bill. The urgency has escalated, with numerous bills filed in Congress, even before the President’s call to prioritize the measure. ​A recent proposal by Representatives Sandro Marcos and Faustino Dy III has already…

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Watered-down Anti-Dynasty Bill?

By December 16, 2025Andromeda's Vortex