(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) Two teens drown in Angalacan River A fun gathering among friends ended in tragedy after two teenagers drowned in the Angalacan River in Barangay Gueguesangen, Mangaldan, on Saturday, December 13. The group, all residents of the barangay, had been swimming when they took a smiling “groufie”…
CALESAS ARE BACK IN DAGUPAN—Residents and visitors of Dagupan City take joyrides on board white colored calesas that pass through the brightly colored tunnel of lights at Quintos Bridge. For many decades, calesas were the “Kings of the Road” in Dagupan until the jeepneys and tricycles displaced them as primary…
THE city of Urdaneta is in mourning following the passing of Dr. Rodolfo “Rudy” Parayno, who served as mayor from 1992 to 2001. He was 92 years old. Dr. Parayno, the uncle of current City Mayor Julio Parayno III, was laid to rest on December 17, after his remains lay…
THE local government of Manaoag is stepping up preparations for the holiday season as it rolls out a lineup of activities to mark Christmas and manage the expected influx of visitors. Mayor Jeremy Rosario said the town will host Christmas caroling and community activities meant to spread cheer among residents…
UNLISERBISYO Mayor Belen T. Fernandez extended full support to the Kagawaran ng Filipino Pamaskong Pinoy 2025 gift-giving activity of Dagupan City National High School (DCNHS), led by Principal Willy Guieb, for the school’s indigent students. The mayor reiterated her constant reminder in delivering social services—“Don’t forget to share”—as she lauded…
KENT Brian Celeste, a 24-year-old fourth-year Physical Education student of Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF), finished fourth in the men’s high jump finals of the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on December 12 at the Suphachalasal Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Competing in his first international meet, Celeste represented the Philippines…
By Gonzalo Duque MERRY Christmas to all our readers. We have been writing for The Sunday Punch for quite a long time. Each Christmas party of The Punch, our Publisher Ermin Garcia Jr. would invite us to attend. I have never hesitated to grace the occasion, especially when asked…
By Leonardo Micua WISHING everyone a joyful Christmas! As the angel proclaimed to the shepherds the birth of Jesus Christ, we also say: “Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All!” This holiday season, have you noticed a significant reduction in fireworks compared to previous years? We notice this nightly…
By Farah G. Decano IT is a common observation that those who hold the reins of government often grant special privileges to the wealthy—whether in exchange for private favors or to avoid conflict with the influential. Conversely, policymakers provide subsidies and social safety nets to the marginalized, often securing…
By Eva C. Visperas IT looked like an ordinary Monday morning at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan—the last regular session of the year. The usual faces were there. The usual routine unfolded. Media practitioners quietly settled into their familiar corners of the session hall and the Vice Governor’s lounge, ears tuned…
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