THE Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB), in celebration of its 40th anniversary, recently honored persons led by three Bureau of Customs officials, who contributed to its successful efforts in the campaign against the illegal drug trade. Secretary Antonio Villar, DDB chairman, said the award for the three was for the successful…
TEACHING WASTE SEGREGATION—Pupils at Pogo Grande Elementary School listen attentively as Dagupan City Councilor Jigs Seen discusses the proper ways of segregating wastes. (Photo by Mitz Cresencio) Back to Homepage
THE provincial government now proudly claims that it has weathered the most difficult challenges in its coastal and river clean-up efforts under the Ilog Ko, Bilayen Ko tan Aroen Ko program. “We have prevailed against all odds,” said Provincial Administrator Rafael F. Baraan during the KBP Forum last week. Baraan said…
THE chairman of the provincial council’s Committee on Health has expressed support for the passage of the Sin Tax Bill saying it will help curb the incidence of lung cancer and other pulmonary problems among Filipinos. Fourth District Board Member Jeremy Agerico Rosario said the passage of the bill is…
CLIMATE CHANGE CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK AS the country observes National Climate Change Consciousness Week this November 19 to 25, provincial government called on all officials of towns and cities to help promote disaster-preparedness and to strengthen coordination efforts. The Espino administration recalled the severe effects of climate change with the series…
STUDENTS of the Urdaneta City National High School (UCNHS) emerged champions in the recently- concluded Philippine Nuclear Science Quiz-Elimination Round for Region I held in La Union. The team of Pauline Joy Roa and Sharmaine Elaydo, with Coach Marites Estepa, bested 15 other competing schools.
LINGAYEN—A rally was held last week at the Maramba Boulevard to protest the alleged illegal quarrying operations in the province but the provincial government brushed this aside saying it was nothing but a “politically-motivated” action. Provincial Administrator Rafael F. Baraan said those who joined the rally were barangay kagawads who…
BAR AND BENCH REFORMS—Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno receives proposals for reforms in the bar and bench from Integrated Bar of the Philippines- Pangasinan chapter president Atty. Farah Marie Decano and other officers last November 16 in Urdaneta City. (Photo by Mitz Cresencio) Back to Homepage
THE inclusion of “Centromart” in the Annual Investment Plan is just “a point of reference.” This was the explanation given by City Engineer Jane Rosario when asked in an interview to clarify why the privately-owned establishment was included in her department’s proposed Annual Investment Plan (AIP) for 2013. Rosario said…
LINGAYEN—Here’s good news for real property taxpayers in the province. The provincial board approved last Monday Resolution No. 32-2012 granting tax incentives to those who will pay real property taxes in advance and on time. Under the new resolution, a 20% incentive/ tax discount will be given to those who…
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