AN investigation is underway into the assassination of Rolando Fernandez Albino, the barangay chair of Paitan in Sta. Maria, who was shot Tuesday morning in his community. Witnesses said he was driving a barangay patrol tricycle, along the bypass road of Barangay Paitan when he was hailed by an unidentified…
A tragic fire claimed the lives of a mother and her 10-year-old daughter at their house in Barangay Carmen West, Rosales early Monday morning. The incident occurred around 7:00 AM, with initial reports indicating that the fire was sparked by faulty electrical wiring coming from an electric post along the…
(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) Construction worker stabbed after theft allegation A 36-year-old construction worker was rushed to a hospital after he was stabbed in Dagupan City by a drinking companion, whom he accused of cellphone theft. The victim, identified only by the police as “Bay” and a resident of Lingayen,…
TO SET RECORD STRAIGHT THE slogan of the opposition party in Dagupan City which says, “Kung walang sagabal, may magnanakaw”, drew a sharp retort from former Councilor Luis Samson Jr., saying it is they who have records of illegal transactions and questionable use of public funds. Samson, a veteran politician…
PIA TELLS STUDENTS, GO AFTER YOUR DREAMS — Senator Pia Cayetano addresses senior high school and college students from the different secondary schools as well as some college graduates at the Lingayen Civic Center last March 25 during her career talk las week on the theme: “Success Starts Now: How to Transition…
LOCAL councils are prohibited from discussing any other matter until the annual budget for the succeeding year is passed, based on Section 323 of the Local Government Code — and this contributed to the delay in the passage of just a simple resolution authorizing Mayor Belen Fernandez to sign a…
MAJORITY BLOC QUESTIONS LIMITATIONS DAGUPAN City Legal Officer Aurora Valle maintains that in all cases of preventive suspension, the suspended official is barred from performing the functions of his or her office and does not receive salary although not vacating and losing the title to the office. In a letter to…
CAMPAIGN STARTS FOR LOCAL BETS AS the campaign period for local candidates started on Friday, March 28, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Pangasinan reminded aspirants and their supporters to adhere to the rules on campaign materials, especially on where these are placed. Provincial Election Supervisor Ericson Oganiza emphasized strict…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) Lingayen’s bagoong industry thrives THE bagoong industry in Lingayen continues to grow, according to Daniel Bernal Jr., one of the biggest producers in the town. Throughout the years, the industry continues to enjoy steady support from residents because it provides jobs, attracts tourists, and promotes…
OTHER STREET PROJECTS UNDERWAY THE newly rebuilt Herero-Perez Road connecting A.B. Fernandez Avenue to Perez Boulevard has been completed and is expected to be opened to vehicular traffic by April. Mayor Belen Fernandez said the old Herero-Perez street which was perennially flooded after every heavy rains and high tide was elevated…
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