VICE Mayor John Isaac Kho continues to preside over the Sangguniang Bayan despite a recent Regional Trial Court (RTC) ruling that nullified his proclamation and declared his opponent, Susan Casareno, as the rightful winner in the May 12, 2025 elections. Kho, 33, has asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to…
THE provincial government of Pangasinan has begun its River Rehabilitation and Flood Mitigation Project, with initial desiltation operations already underway in coastal rivers using large vessels to remove long-accumulated silt and sediments. Governor Ramon Guico III said the project, launched on August 22 in partnership with the Department of Environment…
LET THERE BE LIGHT– Mayor Belen Fernandez, with City Vice Mayor Bryan Kua and councilors, leads the ceremonial lighting of the 45-foot giant Christmas tree in front of the Dagupan City Museum on December 9, witnessed by thousands of Dagupeños. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Dagupan City has cautioned households to be extra vigilant with candles and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as the holiday season heightens fire risks. Fire Marshal Chief Inspector Jun Eland Wanawan said unattended candles and faulty LPG connections remain among the leading causes of…
THE newest Super Health Center in Pangasinan’s Third District was formally opened last week in Barangay Lareg-Lareg, Malasiqui. The facility offers free medical consultations, free medicines and vitamins, as well as essential medical procedures and services such as ECG, X-ray, dental care, childbirth services, and more. The blessing and inauguration…
A modern hospital of the Pangasinan provincial government will start operations by the first quarter of next year Mayor Chris Tadio revealed that Governor Ramon Guico III assured her that the hospital, which is entering the final stage of its construction, is set to be operational during the early months…
(Filed by 104.7 News Dagupan) DEPED denies swimming selection mess The Dagupan City Schools Division maintained its integrity and professionalism amid allegations of corruption involving swimming technical officials of the Dagupan City Athletic Association. The division said no evidence has been presented to support claims of bribery that would justify…
DRAGON DANCE WINS PUTO DESIGN TILT — A Monarch Hotel staffer adds final touches to the hotel’s “Dragon Dance” entry in the Puto Construction and Design Contest, a highlight of Calasiao’s annual Puto Festival. The entry, symbolizing prosperity and strength, was declared the competition’s winner. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) in Mangaldan has stepped up its crackdown on ambulant vendors who continue to sell along Franieza Street despite repeated warnings. POSO chief Gerardo Ydia said vendors have long been required to operate within the public market’s designated wet section to prevent congestion, foul…
GAME-CHANGER NATIONAL BUDGET THE Senate Minority bloc, led by Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano, is gearing up to push “game-changer” amendments focused on rural development and stronger support for local government units as the 2026 national budget enters the bicameral conference committee. Cayetano stressed that the final budget must correct…
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