LINGAYEN—The emergency operation command center of the Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) is prepared for contingencies in anticipation of the rainy season. PDRRMO spokesperson Avenix Arenas told media that 40 new personnel of local government units have been trained to augment operations of town’s local disaster…

BUGALLON – Poverty was not an obstacle for a 20-year-old student who worked as a  house-helper to earn her college degree with flying colors – cum laude, no less – at the Pangasinan State University – Lingayen Campus. Donalyn Maneclang who initially doubted if she could finish college, was among…

TIPS FOR RAINY SEASON WITH the onset of the rainy season, residents of  Sitio Nalbagan, Umanday in Bugallon, a low-lying area, have started to prepare for contingencies guided by the safety tips prepared by the  Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office’s (PDRRMO) to avoid loss of lives and minimize…

CAMPAIGN VS. PASAWAY MOTORCYCLE RIDERS SAN CARLOS CITY– The city police and Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) here intensified a stricter campaign against stubborn undisciplined motorcycle riders. This, after the San Carlos PNP recorded 60 motorcycle-related accidents during the second quarter – from April until June 26 this year…

LINGAYEN — There is still no chance for Pangasinan to have an airport service any time soon. This was theviewexpressed by Lingayen Airport officer in charge Elvis Dela Cruz citing the absence of funding for the proposed expansion of the Lingayen airport and other proposals for the construction of runways…

LEPTOSPIROSIS finally claimed its first fatality in Dagupan this year, the City Health Office (CHO) reported. The city has so far recorded two leptospirosis cases from January to June this year. “The fatality is an adult woman, who was initially diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis,” said Dr. Ophelia Rivera, City Health…

LINGAYEN–It was a wrong decision he made.  This was the confession of outgoing Fifth District Board Member Clemente Arboleda Jr. when he delivered his valedictory address during the final session of the 9th Sangguniang Panlalawigan on June 24.  Arboleda said he regretted not supporting then Governor Amado “Pogi” Espino and…

SAN CARLOS CITY PNP, POSO CAMPAIGN SAN CARLOS CITY– The city police and Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) here intensified a stricter campaign against stubborn undisciplined motorcycle riders. This, after the San Carlos PNP recorded 60 motorcycle-related accidents during the second quarter – from April until June 26 this…

AFTER 10 YEARS A KIDNEY transplant recipient the Region 1 Medical Center in 2013 has endorsed the advocacy of the Department of Health (DOH) for organ donation to give others a new lease on life. Serafin Feraren, a businessman who received his new kidney in January 2013 donated by Rodilla…