“DOUBLE” OVERTIME PAY SHOULD the city government pay overtime twice to staff for same work rendered? This question became another source of irritation and conflict among the Dagupan City councilors after Minority Leader Redford Erfe-Mejia and Councilor Alfie Fernandez attempted to block the passage of the P29.9 million supplemental budget…
TWO of the nation’s leading aquaculturists were honored Dec. 17 at the Asian Fisheries Academy (AFA) of the National Integrated Fisheries Technology and Development Center (NIFTDC) for their outstanding leadership and contributions to the country’s fishery sector.
PVB’s HIGHER PENSION LOAN HERE is great news this holiday season for Philippine Veterans Affairs Office pensioners in Pangasinan. The Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) is making this Christmas merrier for PVAO pensioners, who are comprised mostly of surviving Filipino World War II veterans, their widows, and retired personnel of the…
ALAMINOS CITY—The iPlant Movement, an advocacy to plant one million trees in five years launched by the Diocese of Alaminos early this year, seeks to intensify its campaign in 2016. The diocese, composed of 20 parishes and a seminary led by Msgr. Rey Jose Ragudos, initially planted more than 3,750 Acacia…
LINGAYEN—The provincial government again led the observance of the Filipino Christmas tradition by hosting the celebration of the anticipated Simbang Gabi at the Capitol Plaza every 5 p.m. from December 15 to 23. Midnight mass for Christmas in celebration of the Nativity of the Lord, will be held on December…
LINGAYEN- -Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. welcomed some 1,200 OFW families from all over Region 1 to the 2015 OFW Family Day at the Pangasinan Training and Development Center (PTDC) held last December 13. Elated by their presence, the governor commended the OFW families for the support being extended to…
LINGAYEN —The Pangasinan State University (PSU) vehemently denied the allegation that the books sold to students were overpriced even as he defended the mandatory wearing of uniforms by freshmen. Dr. Dexter Buted, president of PSU, speaking during an open forum with the students, parents and faculty, said the claims that…
MISS BALON DAGUPAN HOPEFULS –- Soon, Dagupan residents will be introduced to the 2015 Miss Balon Dagupan from among the fairest ladies in their barangays. Shown in their bikinis in bright summer colors are (from left): Marife Benito (Pantal), Janica Shane Samson (Herrero-Perez), Karla Grace Zabala (Malued), Daniella Maria Sabolboro…
AREAS identified by the Philippine National Police (PNP) as “hot spots” or listed under election watch list areas (EWAS) for the 2016 polls should not be interpreted to mean that a chaotic situation already exists. This was pointed out by Provincial Election Supervisor Marino Salas of the Commission on Elections…
LINGAYEN—The Pangasinan State University (PSU) will reward its five students and their five campuses for topping board examinations Dr. Dexter Buted, PSU president said this is the first time in 36 years of PSU to adopt a policy providing an incentive program. Under the program, the first placer will be…
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