THE Commission on Elections (COMELEC) conducted a special registration for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and Senior Citizens on September 5 in all COMELEC offices nationwide. Lawyer Marino Salas, Provincial Election Supervisor said the program gave priority for the vulnerable sector as part of the gender and development program of the COMELEC Aside from the special […]
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LTO campaign vs. colorum operators nets P2-M fines
THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Dagupan City has collected P2-million in penalties paid by owners of 10 colorum vehicles over a 5-month period. Glorioso Daniel Martinez said it was the result of the campaign since he assumed office as LTO Dagupan chief from May 2018 up to Sept. 4, 2018. He said a colorum bus […]
DPWH support asked to help mitigate impact
FLOODING IN THE CITY THE Sangguniang Panlungsod passed several resolutions addressed to two national agencies seeking their help to mitigate the impact of flooding in Dagupan aggravated by the swelling of the Sinocalan River. Passed during its regular session on September 3 were addressed to: Department of Health (DOH) Sec. Francisco Duque III, seeking the elevation […]
CHO: Increase in leptospirosis cases noted
THE recent floods spawned by days of monsoon rains and high tide were blamed for the continuing rise in leptospirosis cases in Dagupan, the City Health Office (CHO) reported. A report of City Health Officer Ophelia Rivera showed there were 51 cases of leptospirosis recorded since January 1 this year to date, as compared to […]
2,000 seedlings planted in Mt. Balungao
SOME 2,000 narra and mahogany seeds were planted by different sectors in Mt. Balungao during the Oplan Broadcastreeing Program of Kapiasanan ng Brodkaster sa Plilipinas (KBP) Pangasinan. In partnership with Abono Partylist, Pangasinan Police, LTO, SSS, DENR, Provincial Mobile Force Company and LGU Balungao, the KBP tree planting activity was held at the foot of […]
Congress OKs bill declaring Basilica of Manaoag as pilgrimage site
THE House of Representatives has approved on second reading on August 28 a bill declaring the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag and its environs located in Manaoag a pilgrimage site and tourist destination. “It was a long road but finally, the House Bill No. 7882 or the ‘Manaoag Bill’ was approved […]
WORST HIT BARANGAY
WORST HIT BARANGAY – Two girls walk slowly through chest-deep floodwater to get home in Barangay Talibaew in Calasiao town. The Provincial DRRMO reported 77 villages in 11 towns and cities were floodwater last week. (Punchphoto by Jojo Riñoza)
Priority fund for flood protection projects urged
SECOND District Rep. Leopoldo Bataoil will urge congress to prioritize allocation of funds for flood mitigating projects along Agno River especially along Lingayen. He said the flood caused extensive damage to lives and properties of residents particularly those living near rivers and low lying areas. Bataoil inspected the flooded southern barangays, up to the mouth […]
Cenpelco conducts clearing operations in critical areas
AGUILAR-MANGATAREM-URBIZTONDO SIMULTANEOUS clearing operations were conducted by all power utilities in the country during the national clearing day initiated by the National Electrification Administration (NEA). Engr. Rodrigo Corpuz, the Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative (Cenpelco) general manager, said NEA directed all power utilities to clear power lines and post of invasive trees and structures. In the […]
TO SCHOOL AND BACK
TO SCHOOL AND BACK – School girls cautiously wade through flooded portion of the road between barangays Tumbar and Dulag in Lingayen on their way to their school in nearby Binmaley town. They trace their way back to their homes on the same route. (Punchphoto by Cesar Ramirez)