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ROTARY CLUB PROJECTS LAUNCHED

By | Governance, Punch Gallery

UNLISERBISYO  THE Rotary Club D3790 launched the Rotary Club Projects 2025–2026 on July 1 at Sabangan Elementary School, focusing on seven areas in one day for 437 beneficiaries. In partnership with the city government of Dagupan led by Mayor Belen Fernandez, the program aims to promote inclusion, compassion, and support…

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ROTARY CLUB PROJECTS LAUNCHED

San Juan trounces Pangasinan in MPBL, 73-66

By | Sports

THE San Juan Knights dealt the Pangasinan Heatwaves their sixth loss in the 7th Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball  (MPBL), 73-66, last June 26 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan, Manila. During the opening frame, Heatwaves’ Vic Manuel waxed hot early with 14 points and sank four triples to carve a lead, 20-17. Advancing to the second period,…

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San Juan trounces Pangasinan in MPBL, 73-66

By July 6, 2025Sports

A voiceless lone wolf

By | Random Thoughts

By Leonardo Micua   WATCHING the inaugural session of the Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod on Tuesday – together with media colleagues Eva, Violy and Lina – I cannot imagine from my seat how Councilor Dada Reyna, as the lone opposition in the city council dominated by the allies of Mayor Belen…

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A voiceless lone wolf

Johatsu

By | G Spot

By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo   IT may happen unnoticed in other countries without a term for it, but in Japan, it has a name. That’s because more than any other country, Japan has nearly one hundred thousand of them yearly, individuals choosing to vanish, leaving behind their identities, their loved…

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Johatsu

By July 5, 2025G Spot

A better Sanggunian?

By | Andromeda's Vortex

By Farah G. Decano   THE Dagupan City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has begun its term with remarkable promise. New members quickly immersed themselves in committee hearings, an early sign of diligence. Given each councilor’s monthly income of at least P107,208.00 plus allowances, Dagupeños rightfully expect substantial results for every vote…

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A better Sanggunian?

Rest in Peace, Kuya Bing: Long Live your American Dream

By | Entre'acte, Punch Gallery

By Rex Catubig   MY brother was a Civil Engineer and a pioneer OFW way before the acronym was coined. He was working at the Pangasinan Public Works and Highways, building roads and bridges across the province, when the war in Vietnam escalated and there ensued a demand for construction…

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Rest in Peace, Kuya Bing: Long Live your American Dream

Birthdays / Anniversaries July 6 – 12, 2025

By | Birthdays/Anniversaries

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! JULY 06  – (Dagupan City) MAE ANN CO; (Mangaldan) Rowena Mae Santillan JULY 09 –  (Calasiao) Luzviminda de Vera; JULY 11 – (Lingayen) Cristeta Apostol; (Mangatarem) Monching Agustin Cruz Happy Birthday! JOCELYN ‘Joy’ DELA CRUZ (July 6 – Manaoag) Happy Birthday! MELITA TABAYOYONG (July 7 – Dagupan City)…

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Birthdays / Anniversaries July 6 – 12, 2025

Birthdays / Anniversaries June 22 – 28, 2025

By | Birthdays/Anniversaries

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! JUNE 26 – (Dagupan City) Renato Cendaña JUNE 28 – (Calasiao)  Rowena Joy de Vera Happy Birthday! LIANE PERALTA (June 22  – Manaoag) Happy Birthday! NORMAN B. ROSARIO (June 22 – Illinois, USA) Happy Birthday! RAMONCITO MELECIO (June 23 – Dagupan City) Happy Birthday! DJANELLA MONTEMAYOR JENNILYN DE…

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Birthdays / Anniversaries June 22 – 28, 2025

Birthdays / Anniversaries June 29 – July 5, 2025

By | Birthdays/Anniversaries

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! JUNE 30 – (Dagupan City) Amelita Cruz JULY 2 – (Urdaneta City) – Amy Espino; (Calasiao) Kristel D. Ramos JULY 3 – (Lingayen) Ara Soco; (Lingayen) Roma Beatrice Improgo JULY 5 – (Illinois, USA) Ma. Cristine De Venecia Happy Birthday! JULIE FERRER MAYLON (June 29  – Bahrain /…

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Birthdays / Anniversaries June 29 – July 5, 2025