COLORS OF THE PHILIPPINES—Dagupan was bursting with the colors of the Philippines during the Fun Fiesta Pilipinas Parade of Costume held April 2, participated in by more than 30 public and private schools from around the country, including (from top) Davao City, National Capitol Region, Ilocos Sur, and host Dagupan…
THE municipal plaza of Alcala, developed into a tourism center through partnership between the local government unit (LGU) and non-government organizations (NGOs), has been awarded the best in Region 1. The award was conferred by the National Development Authority, through the Regional Development Council, during last week’s State of the…
CORN ON THE GRILL—Sto. Tomas, a small town known for its corn produce, celebrates its 106th Founding Anniversary on March 24 with a 200-meter grill for its top agricultural product, which was shared with those who joined in the revelry. In 2008, Sto. Tomas made it to the Guinness Book…
HUNDREDS of torches lit up Dagupan City during the observance of Earth Hour last March 29. The hour-long Torch Parade for A Cause that started at 8:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens’ Park, was organized jointly by the Jollibee-Rosita Lim Group (RLG) stores, city government, and provincial environment and natural…
LINGAYEN–Two provincial board members, Raul Sison and Angel Baniqued Jr., secured national posts at the Provincial Board Members League of the Philippines (PBMLP). Sison (2nd District) and Baniqued (3rd District) were voted national treasurer and assistant national auditor, respectively, in PBMLP elections held in Cebu City last March 13-15.
LINGAYEN– “Innovative.” This was the answer of Jacqueline Macatiag when asked to describe herself, which won the hearts of the members of the media during the presentation of the 25 Limgas na Pangasinan 2014 candidates to the press on March 24.
CHILDREN with autism spectrum disorder enjoyed a Play Day organized by the Autism Society of the Philippines –Dagupan City chapter (ASPDCC) last March 29 at the Dagupan City National High School Abong na Alumni. Cristina Broncano, ASPDCC president, said such activities give an opportunity for children with autism disorder to…
ANOTHER HONEST DAGUPEÑO––Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez awards a plaque of appreciation to Rolando Feliciano Arce (right) of Bangusville, Bonuan Gueset for returning a brown envelope containing P11,500 left unknowingly in his tricycle by a passenger, Monette De Venecia, a city hall employee. Also in photo is City Administrator Farah…
LINGAYEN—Students, tourism officers, cultural coordinators and stage designers and directors were among those invited to take part in the seminar-workshop on “Introduction to Set Design for the Theater” conducted by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in partnership with the provincial government of Pangasinan held March 19 at the…
BAYAMBANG’S GUINNESS BID WANTING to make sure that there will be enough freshwater fish to roast in a planned 7.7-kilometer grill in Bayambang, the provincial and municipal governments are tapping tilapia growers around Pangasinan to allot their harvest for the Malangsi Festival set on April 4.
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