DEMAND FOR LECHON UP—Due to increased demand, the price of lechon has now become prohibitive, with just a few days to go before Christmas. Lechon dealers say they could not cope with the numerous orders coming from all quarters, as no Christmas party is held without mouth-watering lechon on the…
DAGUPAN City Mayor Belen Fernandez has reminded property owners and contractors to secure building permits from the City Engineer’s Office before starting any construction, stressing strict compliance with the National Building Code. Fernandez cited a two-story structure being built by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Barangay…
THE Pag-IBIG Fund on Friday launched its first-ever Barkada Loan pilot program in Dagupan City, marking a new lending approach that allows groups of members to access financing collectively. The launch was held in Mayombo District and was attended by Pag-IBIG officials led by Acting DCEO-MSC Atty. Marcial Pimentel Jr.,…
“OPLAN IWAS PAPUTOK”—Staff of Region 1 Medical Center in Dagupan City installs an “Oplan Iwas Paputok” poster at the entrance of the Emergency Room of the hospital to remind the public about the dangers of exploding firecrackers and pyrotechnics. R1MC will be placed on white alert from December 22, 2025…
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has released a list of 31 prohibited fireworks to help ensure public safety during the holiday season. The banned items are being closely monitored by the Explosive Management Division of the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office, citing the dangers posed by illegal and hazardous pyrotechnics….
A van driver tested positive for illegal drugs during a surprise drug testing conducted under the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (PDEA) “Oplan: Pasko” on Monday, Dec. 15, at the Dagupan Central Victory Bus Terminal in Barangay Mayombo. The operation was spearheaded by PDEA Regional Office 1 in coordination with the…
MORE than a thousand employees from all departments of the Bayambang local government unit underwent a surprise drug test on December 15, 2025, following the flag ceremony at the Balon Bayambang Events Center. The unannounced screening was led by Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao in coordination with the Bayambang Police Station and…
(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) Two teens drown in Angalacan River A fun gathering among friends ended in tragedy after two teenagers drowned in the Angalacan River in Barangay Gueguesangen, Mangaldan, on Saturday, December 13. The group, all residents of the barangay, had been swimming when they took a smiling “groufie”…
CALESAS ARE BACK IN DAGUPAN—Residents and visitors of Dagupan City take joyrides on board white colored calesas that pass through the brightly colored tunnel of lights at Quintos Bridge. For many decades, calesas were the “Kings of the Road” in Dagupan until the jeepneys and tricycles displaced them as primary…
THE city of Urdaneta is in mourning following the passing of Dr. Rodolfo “Rudy” Parayno, who served as mayor from 1992 to 2001. He was 92 years old. Dr. Parayno, the uncle of current City Mayor Julio Parayno III, was laid to rest on December 17, after his remains lay…
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