PAT ON THE BACK—Education Secretary Armin Luistro (left) gives Pangasinan Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. a pat on the shoulder for the successful staging of Palarong Pambansa 2012 in Pangasinan during the closing ceremonies at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center in Lingayen last May 12. (PIO Photo by…
TULAY NG PILIPINO FLOAT—Northern Luzon branch staff of M. Lhuillier take pride in their company’s “Ang Tulay ng Pilipino” float that won 3rd place in the recent 2012 Pamulinawen Festival Float Competition in Laoag City. Back to Homepage
LIFE AFTER PALARO “OPTIMISM is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” These words by Hellen Keller has been a guiding principle for Raymond Bautista, an athlete from Mangaldan who has just bid goodbye to his years of participation in the Palarong Pambansa.
THE Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Pangasinan chapter has bestowed for the first time its highest award on an individual for her “unparalled support” to the agency in various humanitarian projects.” Dagupan Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez received the Merit Certificate from Red Cross during the organization’s recent celebration of its 65th…
ERFE MATRIARCH AT 97—Paciencia Erfe Verzosa (2nd from left), matriarch of the Erfe clan of San Fabian, celebrates her 97th birthday with relatives and friends at the San Fabian Parish community room. Among her guests were: L – R: daughter Lea V. Espino, Dr. Lilia M. Santos, Dr. Rolyn S. Gubatan, Naty…
IN line with Dagupan’s celebration of its 65th year of cityhood on June 20, a search for 10 outstanding Dagupeños has been launched by the city government. The search is mandated by City Ordinance No. 1101-84, directing the conferment of the award recognizing those who have distinguished themselves in public…
VICE Mayor Belen Fernandez hailed the collective experiences and accomplishments of senior citizens when she inducted the officers of the respective Barangay Senior Citizens Association (BASCA) of Caranglaan, Mayombo and Mangin last Thursday at CSI Stadia. Serving as acting mayor of Dagupan from May 7 to 18, Fernandez said that the…
LINGAYEN–The Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center (NRSCC) stood as one big melting pot of different cultures as representatives from 17 regions in the Philippines gathered for the opening of Palarong Pambansa 2012, signifying unity and cooperation in the country. Approximately 30,000 participants composed of athletes, technical officials, trainers, coaches, national…
17 YEARS. 17 REGIONS. 17 GAMES—Athletes from the 17 regions in the country parade at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center in Lingayen during the grand opening ceremony of Palarong Pambansa 2012 last May 7. Pangasinan hosted the national games for the second time in 17 years, after 1995. Some 6,520 athletes…
PISTA’Y DAYAT RACE—Two Pangasinan cycling stalwarts breeze past the finish line in different categories of Pista’y Dayat’s Lumbay Bisikleta. Jazy Garcia of Mangaldan (top panel) won the Executive Division while Arnel Querimit of Pozorrubio bagged the Elite Division. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao) Back to Homepage
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