THE Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod has commended Barangay Pantal for being named one of the 10 outstanding Galing Pook Awardees for 2025, citing its exemplary leadership, governance practices, and service to residents. The award was conferred on December 3 at Malacañang Palace by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Interior and Local Government…
THE Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod extended its heartfelt congratulations to Jocelyn “Joy” Siapno, the Manager of the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and Migrant Desk Officer for the City Government of Dagupan, for being honored as the 2025 Outstanding Migrant Desk Officer of the Year by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration…
THE Manaoag local government unit bagged two Gawad Serbisyong Mahusay awards during the 2025 Knowledge Fair held on December 5 in Bauang, La Union. The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), led by Lynie Abar, was cited for its strong program documentation and effective delivery of services for the…
LINGAYEN EYE CATCHERS—A giant Christmas tree, along with other Yuletide decorations, adorn the plaza and town hall building of Lingayen town, easily eye-catching at night (PUNCHphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
NIKHISA “Nikki” Buenafe Cheveh, a Filipina-Iranian beauty from Binmaley, Pangasinan, won the Face of Beauty International 2025 title in a glittering coronation held Sunday, November 30, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Her victory sealed a back-to-back win for the Philippines, following Jeanna Isabelle Bilasano’s triumph in 2024. Before earning her international crown,…
THE Sangguniang Panlalawigan has commended the student robotics team of Manaoag National High School for winning four major awards at the Fibonacci International Robot Olympiad World Championship 2025 held in Rome, Italy. The resolution, sponsored by 4th District Board Member Jerry Agerico Rosario, was approved during the SP’s regular session…
A tricycle driver from Brgy. Embarcadero, Mangaldan, is being hailed for his honesty after he returned a lost envelope containing P50,000 and important land documents to its rightful owner. Arnold Viloria, along with his wife, found the envelope in Brgy. Alitaya. Realizing its potential importance, they immediately brought it to the Public Information Office (PIO)…
RED WEDNESDAY—Catholics pray as they light candles early Wednesday night (November 26) in front of the Epiphany of Our Lord Co-Cathedral Parish(inset) in Lingayen, which is illuminated in red in observance of Red Wednesday, a global day of prayers and remembrance for all the persecuted, oppressed and Christians in need…
DAGUPAN City Councilors Michael Fernandez and Jeslito Seen were recently elected Regional Vice Chairman and Regional Board Director, respectively, of the Philippine Councilors League-Region 1 during an election held at Bellevue Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa City on November 25. Both councilors were congratulated by their colleagues for their remarkable success in…
THE municipal librarian of the town of Villasis was honored as the 2025 Outstanding Public Librarian by the Association of Librarians in the Public Sector, Inc. (ALPS) during its 7th National Convention held on October 8–10, 2025, at Eurotel Hotel, Quezon City. The award recognizes a public librarian who exemplifies exceptional service,…
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