POLICE Colonel Arbel Mercullo officially assumed his post on July 15, 2025 as the new officer-in-charge of the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPPO), succeeding Police Colonel Ricardo David. In a formal turnover ceremony held at Camp Gov. Antonio Sison in Lingayen, Mercullo outlined a strong vision for his leadership,…
AS he officially began his third and final term, Vice Governor Mark Ronald Lambino pledged a purposeful term anchored on legacy, inclusive growth, and principled leadership during his inaugural address on July 14. “Because this is my last, it will also be my most purposeful. We will not slow down….
THE Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) in Pangasinan strongly condemned the widespread forgery of PWD identification cards in the province and called on all legitimate beneficiaries to register in the official database. In a recent discussion, PDAO Pangasinan Jennifer Garcia said all their offices in various towns are actively…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) Dagupan scholarship strictly for residents-MBTF MAYOR Belen Fernandez vowed that Dagupan’s scholarship program will only be for bona fide city residents and the full benefits will be distributed to the grantees, taking a swipe at alleged anomalies during her predecessor’s administration. The Commission on…
BACKBREAKING JOB—Rice planting is never fun, but farmers like this one in Barangay Paitan West in Sual town do this backbreaking work to ensure that locally produced grains will be available in the market. The provincial government will soon begin buying newly harvested palay (unhusked rice) from local farmers. (Punchphoto…
THE Sangguniang Panlungsod of Dagupan officially concurred with the reappointment of Atty. Aurora Valle as city legal officer and Luz de Guzman as chief of staff during its regular session on July 10. In separate resolutions, the city council affirmed the return of Valle and De Guzman to their respective…
NEWLY elected Mayor Patrick Agustin Caramat of Calasiao commended municipal employees, particularly members of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) for refusing bribes and standing firm in their commitment to public service. He praised the MDRRMO staff, led by Ed Villacorta, after receiving positive feedback from…
THE Alaminos City government launched Karamay sa Pagsubok, Kaalalay sa Pagbangon – Libreng Kabaong Programtat offers free coffins to qualified residents who cannot afford burial expenses. The project was launched in partnership with 1st District Rep. Arthur Celeste, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Alaminos City, and…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) R1MC showcases development plan in 3 to 5 years THE Region 1 Medical Center (R1MC) outlined its development plan within three to five years in line with the enactment of Republic Act 12203, which expands the hospital’s bed capacity to 1,500 from the current 600….
ANTi-RABIES VACCINATION—Residents of Barangay Dulag, Lingayen brought their fur babies (dogs and cats) to the village covered court last July 9 for anti-rabies vaccination given free by LGU Lingayen through the Municipal Agriculture Office. (Punch photo by Cesar Ramirez)
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