NBI, DSWD, PMS OFFICES WILL STAY DAGUPAN Mayor Belen Fernandez rejected the opposition councilors’ proposition to demolish a complex of buildings in Barangay Poblacion Oeste, which are on a lot owned by the city government, to make way for the planned P150-million Mother and Child Hospital (MCH). In a speech…
URDANETA City Mayor Julius “Rammy” Parayno, currently under a nine-month suspension over a red tape-related complaint, filed his Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) for re-election last week, citing clamor from his constituents to complete a third and final term in office. He evaded questions of newsmen about his suspension when he…
FOR MOM GINA DE VENECIA — Congressman Toff De Venecia holds the copy of the certificate of candidacy he filed for his mom, former Congresswoman Gina, seeking to succeed him as next House Representative in the Lower House, a post she held before he succeeded her. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
FORMER Rep. Gina de Venecia, who is eyeing a comeback in Congress, vowed to carry on with the service legacy started by her husband, former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., and continued by their son, Rep. Christopher de Venecia, with a focus on boosting livelihood opportunities as well as the…
CITING THE ITEMS INCLUSION IN 2025 BUDGET TWO ordinances passed by the 7-majority councilors granting additional allowances to policemen assigned at the Dagupan City Police Station and to teaching and non-teaching personnel under the Dagupan City Schools Division were vetoed by Mayor Belen Fernandez, citing unrealistic rates that the city…
THE proposed P1.6-billion budget and P2.351-billion Annual Investment Plan (AIP) for Dagupan City were submitted to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) on October 8, more than a week ahead of the October 16 deadline set under the Local Government Code. Mayor Belen Fernandez said the proposed budget, which is P500 million higher…
THERE must be something inherently wrong with the mindset of both the voting populace and the candidates vying for positions that Commission on Elections (Comelec) has to set stringent rules and guidelines on campaign activities. Over the past decades, Comelec issued rules vs. vote-buying, designation of common poster areas, limitations…
By Ermin Garcia Jr. THE 7 epaLiFes were seen grasping at straws in desperation to escape culpability over the possible loss of the P150 million fund for a Mother and Child Hospital (MCH). They finally and hurriedly passed the required resolution, authorizing Mayor Belen Fernandez to sign a memorandum…
HARDWORKING CONG. RACHEL – Third District Rep. Rachel Arenas shows a copy of her submitted certificate of candidacy for her reelection in 2025. (Punchphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
TIGHT FIGHTS IN 2ND, 5TH, 6TH DISTRICTS FIRST District Rep. Arthur Celeste is running for reelection unopposed while 3rd District Rep. Rachel Arenas and come-backing 4th District Rep. Gina de Venecia are facing what could be considered lightweight opponents in the May 2025 elections. Practically in for another term, Celeste…
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