BANI–Blessed are the children of this town. Recently awarded as the Most Child-Friendly Municipality in Region 1, this town was recognized for its efforts in helping abused children. Haydee Rapivo, a nurse assigned at the Child Protection Unit (CPU), said it was the town’s concern for the children, particularly, helping…
A pre-Valentine Medical Mission was held at barangay Pugaro in Dagupan on February 13, benefiting some 1,000 residents. The medical mission was conducted by doctors and nurses of the Region 1 Medical Center and the Dagupan Centrum Hospital organized by Councilor Jesus Canto, chairman on health of the city council….
THE Class ’62 Alumni of Holy Rosary Academy (HRA) of Manaoag held its 2nd reunion on February 16 at the Center Beach, San Fabian. The event was organized by Arnold S. Arquines from Illinois, U.S.A., assisted by Dr. Romulo S. Tabayoyong and wife Ruby. The celebration started with a thanksgiving…
NESCAFE, the country’s leading coffee, opened its 70th anniversary celebration through a musical trip down memory lane. The kick-off party held in the weekly musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN featured an explosive number of stars singing the well-loved music of NESCAFE through the years.
PHILHEALTH ANNIVERSARY—Dr. Leo Douglas Cardona Jr., Philippine Health Insurance (PHILHEALTH) assistant vice president and Ilocos regional officer, addresses members of the local media during a press conference at his office in Dagupan City on February 14 marking the agency’s 13th anniversary. (Punchphoto by Cesar S. Ramirez)
PBA SUPERSTAR ENJOYS CORN—Philippine Basketball Association superstar Danny Ildefonso of Magnolia team, a native of Urdaneta City, attracts a crowd when he graced the Corn Festival of Sto. Tomas on February 10 that was highlighted by the holding of Longest Corn Barbecue. Even Philippine Star correspondent Eva Visperas (right) appears…
CITATION FOR PNP REGION 1 —Vice governor Marlyn Primicias-Agabas (4th from left), with members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, awards a certificate of commendation to Police Chief Superintendent Leopoldo Bataoil during the council’s fifth out-of-town session in Urdaneta City for making the Police Region 1 Office the best regional police office…
F.A.M.A.G. MEDICAL MISSION—Councilor Jesus Canto (second from left, standing) oversees a medical mission conducted by the Filipino-American Medical Association of Georgia (FAMAG), USA headed by Drs. Grace Duque Dizon, Marlyn Beltran and Grace Bautista in barangay Pogo Chico. The mission treated mostly senior citizens and children, and distributed free medicines…
THE Pandaragupan Concert Series 2008 sponsored by the Pangasinan Youth Orchestra, Inc. (PYO), was a stunning success based on the raves of crowd that attended its launching last January 21 at the Cherished Moments School in Mangaldan. The first concert, in collaboration with the National Commission on Culture and the…
CREATED to honor the Filipinos’ unending love affair with coffee, “Kapihan: A Celebration of Coffee in the Philippines” is as pleasurable to read as sipping a fresh cup of coffee. Authored by respected food writer Noel Sy-Quia and designed by Aman Santos, the coffee table book contains 160 pages of…
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