“THIS is a step backward.” That is how a language advocate in Pangasinan described Republic Act 12027, a new law that stops the use of mother tongue as the primary medium of instruction in Kindergarten to Grade 3. In an interview with Aksyon Radyo Pangasinan, Melchor E. Orpilla — a…
THE Department of Health Center for Health Development (DOH CHD) is closely monitoring the rise in leptospirosis cases in the Ilocos Region, attributed to heavy rains and flooding. Pangasinan had the highest number of cases with 71, including 19 in Dagupan City, out of the total 145 confirmed patients who…
THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned the public over the occurrence of hailstorms, which typically consist of small-sized hail but can still cause damage to crops, glass-built homes, and vehicles parked in uncovered areas. According to Jose Estrada Jr., chief Meteorologist of PAGASA Dagupan, hailstorms are formed when raindrops are carried upward by thunderstorm updrafts into…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) DTI reminds public on dangers of substandard Christmas lights THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Pangasinan has warned the public anew against buying substandard Christmas lights that can easily overheat and cause a fire. In an exclusive interview by IFM News Dagupan, DTI Provincial Director…
FOR MOM GINA DE VENECIA — Congressman Toff De Venecia holds the copy of the certificate of candidacy he filed for his mom, former Congresswoman Gina, seeking to succeed him as next House Representative in the Lower House, a post she held before he succeeded her. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
FORMER Rep. Gina de Venecia, who is eyeing a comeback in Congress, vowed to carry on with the service legacy started by her husband, former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., and continued by their son, Rep. Christopher de Venecia, with a focus on boosting livelihood opportunities as well as the…
CITING THE ITEMS INCLUSION IN 2025 BUDGET TWO ordinances passed by the 7-majority councilors granting additional allowances to policemen assigned at the Dagupan City Police Station and to teaching and non-teaching personnel under the Dagupan City Schools Division were vetoed by Mayor Belen Fernandez, citing unrealistic rates that the city…
THE proposed P1.6-billion budget and P2.351-billion Annual Investment Plan (AIP) for Dagupan City were submitted to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) on October 8, more than a week ahead of the October 16 deadline set under the Local Government Code. Mayor Belen Fernandez said the proposed budget, which is P500 million higher…
MOTHER-SON LIM TEAM IN DAGUPAN – Councilor Celia-Chua Lim and son, former mayor Brian Lim, who filed their COCs for mayor and vice mayor, respectively, give the “L” hand sign together with their candidates for city council: Dada Reyna Macalanda, Alvin Coquia, Malou Fernandez, Alfie Fernandez, Red Erfe-Mejia, Irene Lim-Acosta, Christopher Lim, Benedict Cayabyab, Leo Cuaton…
THE filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC) at the Dagupan City Commission on Elections (COMELEC) office proceeded smoothly and without incident, according to City Election Officer Atty. Michael Franks Sarmiento. There were 28 aspirants who submitted their COCs for various local positions in the city, and notably, there were no…
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