LINGAYEN— From January to July 10 of this year, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) already recorded 21 cases with three deaths due to leptospirosis. According to PHO chief, Dr. Anna De Guzman, citing the deaths of a farmer and two construction workers, she said “high risk sa leptospirosis ang farmers…

URDANETA CITY—The 115 uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of the Urdaneta City Police Station (UCPS) who were surprised by a mandatory drug testing Thursday, July 7, felt relieved on learning that no one was found positive of drug-use. P/Supt. Jeff Fanged, chief of UCPS, said this is the station’s initial response to the call of the…

FOR SERIOUS DISHONESTY THE Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal from service of two employees of the provincial government, both of whom are employees of the Manaoag Community Hospital. Dismissed were Jessie O. Fabia and Richelle O. Fernandez who were found by the Ombudsman to be administratively liable for…

AFTER the election of officers of the new Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) of Dagupan, the majority composed of seven councilors – against four in the minority – asserted its numbers in cornering all the major committees. However, the approval of their internal rules adopted during their first regular session on July 5 was deferred…

ATTEMPTS TO SMUGGLE SHABU CONTINUE THE Pangasinan Provincial Jail has tightened its security measures after foiling another attempt by drug couriers to smuggle in shabu to inmates. Provincial Jail Warden Ferdinand Natividad said he already ordered strict inspection of foods and pabaon brought in by the families and friends before these…

LINGAYEN— The dredging operation in Sta. Barbara continues in order to effectively control and manage, if not completely eradicate, flooding in the town. Thus was assured by Mayor Carlito Zaplan after he took his oath anew as the local chief executive. Mr. Zaplan said while flooding is a perennial major problem in the town, it has already been minimized…

ALAMINOS CITY— Newly-elected Vice Mayor Jose Antonio Perez assured his support to the leadership of reelected City Mayor Arthur Celeste. “Makakaasa kayo na rerespetuhin ko po ang inyong mandato bilang ama ng ating lungsod. Ako ay susuporta sa maganda, marangal, at tapat na mga kontrata at proyekto para sa ating mga kababayan,” Perez said addressing…

THE Civil Service Commission (CSC)-Lingayen field office reminded the public that the deadline for the Career Service Examination-Paper and Pencil Test (CSE-PPT) on October 23 is September 1. Romulo Nabua, officer-in-charge director of CSC-Lingayen, said successful examinees will be conferred either a professional or sub-professional eligibility that will qualify appointment to…

THE Calasiao Police Station has taken steps to strictly enforce the town’s ordinance imposing curfew hours for minors in the municipality. According to SPO4 Rolando Manzon, Municipal Executive Senior Police Officer, the station has began enforcing the ordinance by disseminating the information to the barangays initially. PO3 Leo Jutie said representatives…

LINGAYEN— Before he stepped down as governor to give way to the new governor, his son Amado ‘Pogi’ Espino III, now Fifth District Rep. Amado T. Espino Jr. reiterated his trust and confidence in the capabilities of his son, to perform his duties and responsibilities well and effectively as the…