THE Dagupan City Police Office (DCPO) has strengthened its security force ahead of the holiday season with the deployment of more than 80 additional police officers from Police Regional Office 1 to help manage the expected surge in public activity. Police Lieutenant Colonel Roderick Gonzales, head of the DCPO Community…
LINGAYEN-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas has issued a pastoral guide calling on lawmakers to uphold conscience, transparency, and moral responsibility as Congress deliberates on the proposed 2026 national budget. In a statement released by the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist on December 17, 2025, Villegas emphasized that the national budget is…
( Filed by 104.7 iFM News Dagupan) SFA beneficiaries will go through extensive validation process The Local Government of Lingayen assured utmost transparency and accountability in the disbursement of the ₱40 million Special Financial Assistance Fund (SFA) from Malacañang amid the issue of graft and corruption that has rocked the national government…
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…
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