FOLLOWING a string of vehicular accidents in Calasiao, the town’s police again reminded motorcycle riders of the importance of wearing reflectorized vests, especially when traveling at night or in poorly lit areas. Calasiao Police Captain Godofrey Mercado made the call after multiple accidents were recorded along the stretch of Barangay…
A newborn baby boy, wrapped only in tissue and still attached to his umbilical cord, was discovered by a farmer in Barangay Bantog, Asingan, on September 15. The baby was found in Sitio Cabaruan and was immediately brought to a local hospital for medical attention. Authorities have since placed the…
(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) Motorcycle rider seriously injured in collision with car A 27-year-old man is in critical condition after his motorcycle collided with an oncoming car along the San Manuel-Binalonan Provincial Road in San Manuel. According to the police investigation, the motorcyclist, a resident of Asingan, was traveling along…
By Leonardo Micua WHAT I understand from Senator Ping Lacson, Senate Pro Tempore and Blue Ribbon Committee chairman, in an interview with him by the media, is that insertions under the “unappropriated funds” item in the national budget are not illegal. What is illegal, he said, is when legislators…
HANGING BRIDGE — Construction work has stopped as of September 16, 2025 on the bridge that will connect the Jose De Venecia Sr. Diversion Road and Barangay Calmay in Dagupan City due to lack of funds. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
DAGUPAN City Mayor Belen Fernandez convened on Thursday, September 18, the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) to prepare for the potential impact of Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) over the weekend to early this week. State weather agency PAGASA said Nando, located east of Luzon and moving west…
THE Dagupan City Health Office (CHO) Clinical Laboratory has been authorized by the Sangguniang Panlungsod to agree with a private firm for the disposal of hazardous and infectious waste materials, including their transport, treatment, storage, and final disposal. Under the resolution, authored by Councilors Jalice Cayabyab and Michael Fernandez, the…
MORE than 2,000 students from Mangaldan National High School (MNHS) are struggling with reading skills, a problem that has been impacting their academic performance, according to School Principal Eduardo Castillo. In a recent hearing by the Sanggunian Bayan, Castillo disclosed that a significant number of students are unable to read…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) Flooding in Bugallon Beijing blamed on Solar Power project SECOND District Rep. Mark Cojuangco has called on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) over what he called extraordinary flood that occurred along the Romulo Highway in Barangays Cayanga and Bolaoen in Bugallon. Residents of these two barangays…
LINGAYEN BAYWALK REPAIR — Repair and improvement of the Lingayen Baywalk slope protection is continuing as of September 16, 2025 after portions of the structure were damaged by storm surges during recent typhoons. The P55.4-million project contract was awarded by the Department of Public Works and Highways Region 1 office…
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