CALASIAO CHRISTMAS GLITTERS—Hundreds of residents and visitors troop to the town plaza in Calasiao to witness the ceremonial lighting of bright, colorful Christmas lights attached to spiral installations, light tunnels, giant angels, a nativity scene, and a giant Christmas tree. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
MAYOR Belen Fernandez has urged Dagupan pet owners to have their dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies, warning that treatment for bites and scratches is far more costly than regular vaccination. Speaking on her weekly television program Sumbungan ng Bayan on Wednesday, Fernandez noted reports that pet owners themselves are…
THE Region 1 Medical Center (R1MC) in Dagupan City, led by Medical Center Chief Dr. Joseph Roland Mejia, has issued a public warning after receiving reports of individuals or groups falsely claiming to be connected to hospital officials to solicit money or “investments.” In an advisory posted on social media,…
SENATE Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday raised concern over the length of time it takes to resolve labor cases, saying that while the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) have improved their internal timelines in recent years, delays across the system…
(Filed by 104.7 iFM News Dagupan) DTI takes action to protect consumers The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 1’s Enforcement and Monitoring Team has intensified its regular inspections to ensure supermarkets and grocery stores comply with fair trade laws. The initiative seeks to shield consumers from overpricing and…
PROHIBITION STARTS DECEMBER 1—Electric bikes/e-bikes, which are normally unregistered, nor their drivers are licensed, will be prohibited by the Land Transportation Office along all national highways, and will only be confined to barangay and subdivision roads starting December 1, 2025. (PUNCHphoto by Butch Uka)
THE provincial government of Pangasinan has received ₱50 million from the Office of the President to support ongoing recovery and rehabilitation efforts following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Uwan. Vice Governor Mark Ronald Lambino, presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, said the provincial board approved on Monday a resolution…
THE City of Dagupan added another feather to its cap after being recognized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) regional office for its transparency, accountability, and people-centered governance. The award cited the city government under Mayor Belen Fernandez for its commitment as a pioneer cohort LGU…
ACTING Mayor Bryan Kua assured residents that relief efforts for victims of Super Typhoon Uwan remain underway, two weeks after the storm unleashed deadly surges, widespread flooding, and destructive winds across Dagupan. Speaking during the flag-raising ceremony on November 24 at the city plaza, Kua said residents in remote areas…
(Filed by 104.7 iFM News Dagupan) MTRCB pushes drive to shield children from obscene content The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), led by chairperson Lala Sotto, held an orientation at Pantal Elementary School to raise awareness among parents and students on proper TV and film classification. Sotto…
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