THE Dagupan City local government, in partnership with the University of Luzon and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), launched the “College Behind Bars” scholarship program on December 10, to provide educational opportunities to Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) formalizing the initiative was…
THE provincial government led by Governor Ramon Guico III along with 29 local government units (LGUs) received this year’s Seals of Good Local Governance (SGLG), which comes with an Incentive Fund to finance local development initiatives to bolster national goals and strategic thrusts. “We all did this together. Indeed, competence…
THE Guico administration was conferred two SubayBAYANI Awards this year, an annual recognition given by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for good practice, innovation, and excellence in local infrastructure services and programs. In two separate awarding ceremonies held recently, Pangasinan received the SubayBAYANI Awards Exemplars at the…
STILL, A BRIDGE TOO FAR – Personnel of the DPWH have started to lay the foundation for the Calmay Bridge by the Jose De Venecia Highway in Dagupan City, after almost 90 years of waiting to replace the Franklin Bridge that was washed out in 1935 by a flood. (Punchphoto by Butch…
GROUNDBREAKING for a new bridge that will cross the wide Calmay River in Dagupan City is set on December 20, according to Pangasinan Fourth District Rep. Christopher de Venecia who worked for the project’s funding. The bridge will replace the Franklin Bridge that used to connect the island barangay of…
INDIGENOUS songs, dances, and traditional musical instruments will be integrated into the Araling Panlipunan and MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health) subjects for students in both public and private elementary and high schools in the municipality of San Nicolas as part of initiatives on cultural preservation. The town’s municipal…
THE San Carlos City Library remains dynamic in keeping public engagement, especially among the young population, in this digital era when physical libraries are often underrated and under-appreciated. City Librarian Nerrisa Cabuay said many young people today are unfamiliar with the experience of browsing through physical books as internet searches…
MORE healthcare workers will be deployed by the Department of Health (DOH) in hospitals across Region 1 from December 21 to January 6 in anticipation of the rise in number of patients during the Christmas and New Year holidays, especially due to injuries from fireworks. Ethelreina Sugando, Nurse V at…
CALASIAO PUTO FOR THE HOLIDAYS – Puto-makers in collaboration with the Calasiao local government stage another production design exhibition at the Robinsons Mall for visitors to experience. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE planned Calmay Bridge whose groundbreaking is set on December 20 and construction to immediately commence, will increase commercial activities in two island barangays and contribute more to the overall economic growth of Dagupan City. Mayor Belen Fernandez said the road access to the mainland, Barangays Carael and Calmay can…
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