SOPA 2016 LINGAYEN— “Sa kabila ng maraming pagbabago, at magandang takbo ng buhay sa Pangasinan, marami pa rin ang naiwan na dapat gawin, o mga bagay na dapat bigyan ng panibago at mas masusing pansin.” This was how outgoing Gov. Amado Espino Jr. assessed his three-term administration in his last…
LINGAYEN—The Office of Ombudsman has affirmed its decision indicting the governor and two other top provincial government officials for authorizing unlawful magnetite extraction activities here in favor of an unaccredited contractor and allowing export of extracted minerals to China. In a 12-page joint order signed by Jasmine Ann Gapatan, Graft Investigation…
TWO days ago, I have made my last and final report to our people, my beloved Pangasinenses. I have stated during my SOPA, “Magaan ang aking kalooban dahil iiwanan ko sa susunod na Gobernador ang isang lalawigan ng Pangasinan na mas maganda, mas maayos, mas maunlad, mas marangal at ngayon ay…
ARE YOU SERIOUS? — Independent presidential tandem Senators Grace Poe and Chiz Escudero react to a humorous commentary during the forum at the University of Pangasinan in Dagupan City last Friday. (Photo by Ray Zambrano)
SENATOR Grace Poe reiterated her proposal for the establishment of an international airport in Pangasinan, and described those who opposed and laughed at this proposal when she first brought it out as having “narrow minds.” Speaking before students of the University of Pangasinan, she said being one of the most populous…
MAY 2016 POLLS LINGAYEN—Twenty out of 48 towns and cities in Pangasinan are among the election-watch areas (EWAs) or ‘hotspots’ for the May 9 elections. This was pointed out by P/Sr. Superintendent Edgar Allan Okubo, officer-in-charge at the Pangasinan Provincial Police Office as police director, to members of the Sangguniang…
REGIONAL COMELEC’S VIEW CALASIAO–As far as the Commission on Elections is concerned, it is Ilocos Norte and not Pangasinan that will likely top its list of “Areas of Concern”. This is in sharp contrast to the determination of the Philippine National Police’s regional office that listed Pangasinan on top of…
HOW’S YOUR CAMPAIGN? — The two rivals, Board Member Pogi Espino (center) and former 5th District Rep. Mark Cojuangco (right), for the top provincial post appear to be exchanging notes on their respective campaigns and barnstorming around the province. Trying hard not to eavesdrop is Binmaley Mayor Sammy Rosario (left), the host…
MOCK POLLS CALASIAO–The Provincial Elections Office will hold mock elections simultaneously in two barangays each in Dagupan City and in Alaminos City on February 13. Provincial Elections Supervisor Marino Salas said the mock elections will be participated in by at least 100 voters in each of Barangays Pugaro and Poblacion in Dagupan City,…
“THEY will all rot in jail.” This warning made jointly by Mayor Rody Duterte and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano early last week was reiterated to The PUNCH by the latter in an exclusive interview last Friday. The stern warning was issued earlier by the PDP-Laban party’s tandem for president and…
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