THE Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod extended its heartfelt congratulations to Jocelyn “Joy” Siapno, the Manager of the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and Migrant Desk Officer for the City Government of Dagupan, for being honored as the 2025 Outstanding Migrant Desk Officer of the Year by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration…
THE Manaoag local government unit bagged two Gawad Serbisyong Mahusay awards during the 2025 Knowledge Fair held on December 5 in Bauang, La Union. The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), led by Lynie Abar, was cited for its strong program documentation and effective delivery of services for the…
The Latinissimo Dancesport Team of Alejandro F. Oligan National High School delivered a commanding performance at the 2nd Urdaneta Invitational Dancesport Competition, harvesting 21 gold, 14 silver, and 6 bronze medals at the Urdaneta City Cultural and Sports Complex on December 6–7. Leading the gold haul were Almerald Lukban with…
A woman athlete from Dagupan who donned the national uniform in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, made his city mates proud when she bagged the bronze in the 1500m event in athletics on December 11. Susan Ramadan, a resident of Bonuan Gueset, was chosen to compete in the international stage…
RiISING electricity costs in the Philippines have become a heavy burden for millions, stifling economic growth and discouraging foreign investment that could create jobs and drive essential development. In light of this challenge, the government is considering nuclear power as a potential solution, particularly with a proposed facility in Labrador….
By Gonzalo Duque I have not written about Speaker Joe de Venecia for quite some time until I saw a personal invitation for his 90th birthday in Manila to be celebrated on December 28, instead of his December 26th birthdate. There are a lot of stories to be told…
By Leonardo Micua WE note about 2nd District Rep. Mark Cojuangco being passionate about the construction of a nuclear power plant in Labrador, same as what he’s doing for his two other mega projects— the Lingayen Gulf Seawall, and the conversion of the Lingayen-Binmaley Baywalk into a six-lane national…
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo “TUNGANGA” has different meanings depending on the context of the person saying it. For example, when confronted with exceptional beauty, one is likely to say, “Napatunganga ako sa ganda!” (I was awed at the beauty!). That is the context of my late mother, who loved…
By Farah G. Decano THE intensifying legislative debate over regulating political dynasties centers on the proposed Anti-Dynasty Bill. The urgency has escalated, with numerous bills filed in Congress, even before the President’s call to prioritize the measure. A recent proposal by Representatives Sandro Marcos and Faustino Dy III has already…
By Eva C. Visperas THE true essence of living is not measured by the ease of our days but by the courage with which we rise after each fall. To start again, with faith intact, hope unwavering, and the same vibrant spirit that refuses to dim—this is the heartbeat…
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