LINGAYEN — Students at the Pangasinan National High School here exchange their reusable and recyclable trash for school supplies in the schools’ ‘Palit Tayo’ program. Launched after the school opening, last month, the program aims to instill discipline among the 7,700 students and create higher awareness on the value of waste segregation to protect the […]
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San Carleñan lass, top 6th in nursing board exam
Out of the 9, 691 hopefuls that took the June 2019 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination (PNLE), Tricia Jane Galvez Bautista, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate at the PHINMA University of Pangasinan soared to 6th place. The 20-year old, daughter of Ronaldo and Marilyn Bautista, passed the examination on her first take. “We are […]
CHILDREN’S BINATOG
CHILDREN’S BINATOG – School children rush to the binatog vendor during recess ana after school for their favorite street food: boiled white corn kernels topped with freshly-grated coconut, margarine, and salt (or sugar). (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
Japanese foundation offers free Kindergarten
BASISTA– Starting September, children from poor families can attend free Kindergarten schooling supported by free school supplies and learn not only about basic farming but learn two langauages- English and Nihonggo. The Japan-based Bridge of Dream Charity Foundation will initially start classes in a nipa hut and soon inside a two-storey building which is located […]
FOR CRITICAL COLLABORATION
FOR CRITICAL COLLABORATION – Vice Governor Mark Ronald DG Lambino (middle) is joined by three new board members Donabel N. Fontelera (2nd from left) – 1st District, Vici M. Ventanilla (extreme left) – 3rd District, Nicholi Jan Louie Q. Sison (2nd from right) – 5th District and Von Mark R. Mendoza (extreme right) – 2nd District, shortly after they […]
PSU student tops class, magna cum laude
UNFAZED BY POVERTY UNFAZED by poverty and motivated by sheer determination to earn a college degree enabled a student to graduate magna cum laude at the Pangasinan State University (PSU) . In last Tuesday’s commencement exercises held at The Stadia in Dagupan City. Donnafel Sanchez, 25, from Barangay Cacaritan, San Carlos City, was teary-eyed as she […]
Calasiao residents prepare for ‘Habagat’
CALASIAO – The town’s residents are no longer taking any chances and have decided to be proactive by preparing for the looming extended rains and flooding that come with Habagat. In Barangay Talibaew, residents have started to raise their appliances and furniture higher from the floor level, still others found ways to raise their floor […]
Fast ferry in Pangasinan, soon a reality
THE operation of fast ferry crafts along the shoreline of the Baywalk project in Lingayen and Binmaley area may soon be a reality. According to Lingayen Mayor Leopoldo N. Bataoil, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) recently met with representatives of the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) and the Binmaley Municipal Development Council to discuss the construction of […]
LNB traffic team sets the tone
LINGAYEN – The Lingkod ng Bayan (LNB) traffic enforcers busy in their designated posts their designated areas in the Lingayen on July 1 earned several kudos. Having their dry run on Sunday, the LNB personnel was obviously out to make a difference. One resident, Mang Ramon, was all smiles when he was assisted by an […]
OATH BEFORE KAPITANS
OATH BEFORE KAPITANS – Reelected Bayambang Mayor Cezar T. Quiambao takes his oath of office before the town’s barangay chairmen led by Liga ng Barangay president Rodelito Bautista. He is joined by his wife, Niña Jose, his parents and other family members. (Philstar Wire Service)