THE newly-installed traffic light system at the Sta. Barbara–Calasiao Junction is expected to be fully operational this week to improve road safety and reduce congestion in one of Calasiao’s busiest intersections. The traffic lights, including pedestrian signal lights and a vehicle detection system connected to CCTV cameras, have been fully…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) DICT continues push for public service digitalization THE Department of Information, Communication and Technology (DITC) said the government continues to push for the digitalization of public services such as in transportation, education and agriculture. Speaking during the Kapihan sa Ilocos of PIA Ilocos Region 1,…
GINA de Venecia was sworn in on June 4, along with other elected and reelected representatives, by House Speaker Martin Romualdez as members of the 20th Congress representing the 4th District of Pangasinan. Her oath-taking was witnessed by her husband, former five-time Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., and their son,…
THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Ilocos Region is set to strictly implement the “No Plate, No Travel” policy. LTO Regional Director Glorioso Daniel Martinez said consultative meetings began on Wednesday, June 4, with local government officials, including mayors and barangay leaders, to coordinate efforts. Martinez said the accelerated distribution…
THE mayors of Pangasinan convened for their first official meeting under the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) Pangasinan Chapter following the May 12 midterm elections. The gathering involved updates on ongoing projects, sharing of new initiatives, and discussions to reinforce collaboration among local government units. Manaoag Mayor Jeremy…
(Filed by 107.4 IFM Dagupan News) 5 persons die due to rabies FIVE persons in Region 1 died from rabies as they did not seek treatment with anti-rabies vaccine soon after being bitten by dogs, according to the Department of Health-Center for Health Development Region 1 (DOH-CHD 1). DOH-CHD 1…
SECURING TOBACCO LEAVES FROM THE RAINS —A tobacco farmer from Barangay Amamperez, Villasis hangs his tobacco leaves in a drying barn to secure them from the rains as the wet season has just begun in Pangasinan. This practice ensures that the tobacco leaves are well-ventilated to keep them completely dry…
REFORESTATION of the cleared area of the Bonuan dumpsite will kick off in June, in time for the rainy season, as proposed under the plan drawn up by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), which allocated 2,000 seedlings for the project. Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez announced this…
LINGAYEN-DAGUPAN Archbishop Socrates “Soc” Villegas has issued a warning to the public regarding a fake video circulating on social media that uses his image to promote and sell various medicines. The former president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) clarified that he is not endorsing any medication…
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