(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News)

Theft by minors on the rise in Calasiao

RESIDENTS of Calasiao are alarmed by reported increasing number of theft incidents in their town, particularly those involving minors. Official records from the Calasiao Police verify this trend.

The majority of the victims are vendors in the public market, whose stalls are illegally accessed during late hours of the night by unidentified individuals who create small openings on the roofs of the stalls. In response to this issue, local police, together with barangay officials and residents, have taken steps to enforce curfew hours for minors.

Parents of children apprehended for similar theft incidents in the past have been summoned. (Joana de Vera)

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UdD studes affected by One-way Arellano street

STUDENTS from Universidad de Dagupan (UdD) are facing challenges due to the one-way traffic scheme on Arellano Street, as a result of ongoing projects by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

This construction forces students from the eastern and southern parts of the city to walk to school because of the one-way traffic rule on Arellano St. that prevents them from riding city jeepneys to school. (Joana de Vera)

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Buses prepared for BSKE and Undas travelers

BUS companies servicing Pangasinan are ready to deploy more buses to enable voters from outside the province to return to their hometowns for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on October 30 and the observance of Undas on Nov. 1 and 2.

Bus companies expect an influx of passengers at their terminals from October 27 to 28.

They have ensured that their units are in excellent condition to prevent mechanical issues.

Meanwhile, bus companies in Manila already obtained special permits from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to serve outbound passengers to Pangasinan. (Ronna Racca)

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Pangasinan PNP: BSKE candidate slay an isolated case

THE Pangasinan Provincial Police maintains that the killing of Arnel Flormata, a candidate for barangay chairman in Bayaoas, Aguilar, is an isolated case. Flormata was campaigning when he was fatally shot.

P/Captain Renan de la Cruz, information officer of the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office, said that investigators are still looking into whether the slaying of Flormata is politically motivated or work-related.

Initial investigation showed Flormata and his team had just concluded their caucus in Barangay Bayaoas when he was shot by an unidentified gunman who was later reportedly arrested during a hot pursuit operation in Mangatarem town. (Badz Agtalao)

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Egg prices increase due to short supply

EGG prices in the markets of Dagupan City and in other towns have risen, due to short supply of the commodity. Vendors report that the lowest price for small-sized eggs ranges from P6 to P7, medium-sized eggs from P8 to P9, and larger eggs at P10 each.

The Philippine Egg Association Board has confirmed the price increase and anticipates further rises, particularly before Christmas when there is higher demand for eggs. The shortage is also attributed to poultry raisers discontinuing operations due to substantial financial losses resulting from the prohibitive cost of chicken feed and increased operational expenses in their poultry farms. (Rona Racca)

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Modernized jeepneys launched in Manaoag

MANAOAG Mayor Jeremy Agerico Rosario, along with officials from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), led the launch of over 20 modernized jeepneys top service the route: Pozorrubio to Dagupan City, passing through Laoac, Manaoag, San Jacinto, and Mangaldan.

The newly acquired modernized jeepneys are air-conditioned, environmentally friendly, spacious, and designed for passenger comfort. Mayor Rosario said the new units will greatly benefit the residents of Manaoag, particularly students and traders traveling to Dagupan City and other towns. (Badz Agtalao)

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Manaoag town to standardize tourism-related fees and charges

MAYOR Jeremy Agerico Rosario recently called candle vendors around the Minor Basilica of Manaoag to a dialogue following complaints of overpriced candles being sold to devotees, pilgrims, and tourists.

During the meeting, Rosario set standard prices for candles, religious items, souvenirs, pasalubong, and parking fees to ensure that visitors to Manaoag are no longer victimized by unscrupulous vendors, shop owners, and parking attendants.

He said he plans to issue identification cards to registered vendors, shop attendants, and parking attendants. This measure is intended to help identify and penalize those who engage in overpricing activities. (Badz Agtalao)

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