IN a move to boost productivity and promote work-life balance, the local government of Sual has announced the implementation of a four-day compressed work week beginning September 1. This new arrangement, outlined in Executive Order No. 42 signed by Mayor Liseldo Calugay, modifies the traditional Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. schedule…

MANAOAG Mayor Jeremy Agerico “Ming” Rosario proudly declared on September 2 that his town has significantly reduced flooding incidents in recent years, thanks to a series of fully implemented and effective flood control projects. “There are no ghost flood projects in Manaoag,” he said in a statement, emphasizing the transparency…

PEOPLE can now stroll at night along the One Bonuan Baywalk—spanning the three barangays of Bonuan Gueset, Bonuan Boquig and Bonuan Binloc—with the completion of the Solar Lights Project funded by the Tourism Infrastructure Enterprise  Zone Authority (TIEZA). Initiated by former Fourth District Rep. Christopher de Venecia, the lights are…

AHEAD OF 2026 MARIAN CENTENNIAL MAJOR infrastructure works are underway across Manaoag as the local government races to complete key projects ahead of the highly anticipated Centennial Canonization of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in April 2026. Mayor Jeremy Agerico “Ming” Rosario reported that among the ongoing developments is…

AS the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) stands in the spotlight of public scrutiny following Senator Panfilo Lacson’s privilege speech on controversial flood control projects nationwide, the agency’s head in the Ilocos Region assured that all their undertakings are above board. DPWH Region 1 Director Ronnel Tan explained…

THE slope protection project in Tondaligan, Dagupan City, is being repaired and reinforced after it was damaged by strong waves and storm surges brought about by typhoons and the southwest monsoon, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) Region 1 head. In an interview with media representatives…

AN ordinance was passed by the Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) on August 26, 2025 allowing owners of forfeited properties to settle unpaid taxes and retake their assets if these have not yet been transferred to the city government. The ordinance, authored by Councilors Michael Fernandez and Jeslito Seen, is intended…

(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) MNHS adopts security measures after knife knife-wielding student  SECURITY measures have been tightened at the Mangaldan National High School (MNHS) after a report that a student managed to slip inside the campus with a fan knife that looked like a ballpen, which he was using…