AN initial 2,630 scholars out of the 6,000 for the school year 2025-2026 received their grants from the Dagupan City government led by Mayor Belen Fernandez on August 10. Alongside the grant distribution, scholars who just graduated with Latin Honors were given their respective cash incentives of P10,000 for the…
GOLDEN HARVEST — Gloria Javien hangs tobacco leaves to dry around her house in Villasis with a subtle smile as she looks forward to improved income this year with current buying prices higher than the floor prices approved by the National Tobacco Administration (NTA). (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
LITERACY REVIEW — Educators in Region 1 take part in the “Dagyaw 2025: Sama-samang Hakbang Tungo sa Mataas na Antas ng Literasiyang Rehiyon Uno” town hall meeting on August 12 at the Sison Auditorium in Lingayen to address literacy concerns. The event was led by the Department of the Interior…
BAYWALK PROTECTION — SHEET piles and a double concrete fence are being installed at the BFAR area of the baywalk in Bonuan Binloc that links to the Tondaligan Beachfront, which has repeatedly been damaged by strong waves. Construction is ongoing as of August 8, 2025. (PUNCHphoto by Butch Uka)
A rescue team of Barangay Bacayao Sur in Dagupan City was commended by the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) for saving three young siblings from imminent drowning at the height of the widespread flooding in the city on July 22. Resolution No. R-088, passed by the SP in its regular session on…
FRESHLY-MADE ALAMINOS LONGANISA — A market vendor in Barangay Palamis, Alaminos City prepares Alaminos longganisa on site by stuffing a sausage casing with ground pork mixed with all the ingredients using a mincer. Alaminos longganisa is made distinct from other longganisas produced elsewhere with the use of a stick to…
ILLEGAL UNLOADING — SACKS of fish feed are illegally unloaded on August 8, 2025 in this accident-prone section of the Judge Jose De Venecia Sr. Diversion Road in Dagupan City, as this is the easiest route for motorized bancas to bring the goods to the island barangays. (PUNCHphoto by Butch…
UNLISERBISYO RESIDENTS OF Barangay Lucao who were affected by the recent flooding received their relief packs from the Dagupan City government and RAM Pancit Canton on August 6. Family Hygiene Kits from the Department of Health were also distributed, while the City Health Office reminded the public on the proper…
CENTRAL Pangasinan, including low-lying areas like Calasiao and Dagupan City, recently endured a debilitating flood that persisted for at least 10 days, resulting in millions of pesos in property damage and livelihood losses. Local authorities have identified the severe siltation and degradation of the province’s river systems as the primary…
By Rex Catubig I always threw it a glance but never really acknowledged its presence so that it might as well be non-existent. The edifice has always stood there—conspicuous yet unobtrusive. It stands unperturbed amid the cacophony and chaos of the marketplace, the Malimgas market being its next-door neighbor….
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