THE first day of the Kankanen Festival in Asingan town reeled-off with the “Taray ti Asingan Color Fun Run” on April 19. The fun run, started by the late President Fidel Ramos in 1982, highlights the people’s strong character and in commemoration of resistance against Spanish colonizers. This year, some 600 runners participated in the event organized…
MEMBERS of the Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation Track and Field team showcased their exceptional cinder path prowess when they bagged 10 gold, six silver, and seven bronze medals at the National Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Games held last April 10 in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. The team’s gold medalists were Kent Brian Celeste (men’s high jump, triple jump, long…
HANDA NA, TAKBO NA!— Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez gamely helps two toddlers start their own “fun run” during the launching of the celebration of the Bangus Festival 2025 with the theme “Handa na, takbo na” to remind Dagupeños of the need to prepare for the ‘Big One’ (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
FOURTH District Rep. Christopher de Venecia called on bicycle enthusiasts to join the “Bisekleta Iglesia” 2025 on April 28, Maundy Thursday, to be held from 6:00 to 11:00 a.m. around the district in observance of the Holy Week and to promote local tourism. The route will cover churches: St. Michael…
THE Pangasinan Heatwaves continued their hot start in the 7th Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League after drubbing the Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters in their homecourt FPJ Arena in San Jose town, 85-79, last April 4, 2025. In the first period, Heatwaves demonstrated their outside shooting mastery, drilling four triples with 57%…
THE Pangasinan Heatwaves displayed shooting power when they out-dueled defending champions Pampanga Giant Lantern in a thriller, 81-77, in a game held March 28 at the Caloocan Sports Complex for the 7th Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. During the opening frame, Mike DiGregorio towed Pangasinan’s offense with seven points off perimeter jumpers to tally the first…
AFTER landing in 7th place in this year’s Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) meet, Dagupan City will kick-start its grassroots training program for young athletes in different sports with the holding of a two-week Summer Sports Camp from May 5 to 16. Finella Sim, Dagupan City sports commissioner, said the camp…
THE team Barangay Nagsaing showcased its dominance when it beat Barangay Buenlag to capture the championship, 78-62, in game 3 of the inaugural Mayor Kevin Roy Macanlalay Basketball League (MKBL) held March 30 at the Calasiao Sports Complex. Leading the best-of-three series at 1-0, Nagsaing surged ahead through the two three-pointers of Ryan Antolin combined with the six points of Bryan Rodillas to carve…
THE Latinissimo Dancesport team of Aleandro F. Oligan National High School in Sison again proved its brilliance when it harvested five gold, one silver, and two bronze medals during the Philippine Dancesport Federation, Inc. (PDSFI) 1st Quarter National Dancesport Championships held March 22 at the Urdaneta Cultural and Sports Complex. PDSFI is the governing body of dancesport in the Philippines recognized…
THE Pangasinan Heatwaves slipped past the Ilagan Isabela Cowboys in a gutsy finish, 96-94, in the 7th Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League held March 22 at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City. Vic Manuel provided an early spark for the Heatwaves, notching up nine points, but the Cowboys’ Allen Mina and Allan Santos countered with an 11-point cluster to forge a lead, 15-17….
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