THE Kaanyatan Bridge that connects the towns of Urbiztondo and Mangatarem, has become a point of concern owing to its inability to accommodate large buses, trucks, and heavy equipment vehicles. According to Urbiztondo Mayor Modesto Operaña, a meeting was held with Mangatarem Mayor Ramil Ventinilla to discuss the urgent need…
Filed by IFM DAGUPAN NEWS Pangasinan still top rice producers in Region 1, 3rd in entire PH BASED on the data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Pangasinan remains the top rice producer in Region 1, and the third highest in the country. Based on this statistics, the Pangasinan…
HEATWAVES SCORE IN MPBL THE Pangasinan Heatwaves drubbed the Bacolod City of Smiles, 84-70 last June 17, 2024 at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna. Heatwaves’ new acquisition, Allen Mina, poised to a hot start after drilling back-to-back triples and collected eight points in the opening frame. Michael Mabulac added four points from the painted area to lead Pangasinan, 23-11. City…
THE Bangus Taekwondo Club of Dagupan again demonstrated their taekwondo mastery anew and garnered three gold, two silver and eight bronze medals during the Luzon New Face Taekwondo Championship last June 16, at the Easter College in Baguio City. Some 200 budding taekwondo players participated in the two-day competition that featured two categories of poomsae…
PROJECT INSPECTION TIME – The construction of the covered court in Brgy Herrero-Perez is being rushed by Mayor Belen Fernandez for the benefit of the barangay residents who can use it as evacuation center. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
STAKEHOLDERS in Dagupan bangus industry are divided on how the city government should protect the Dagupan bangus brand, which was long recognized as the tastiest milkfish in the country, commanding higher prices. In an interview with IFM Radio Dagupan on June 19, Mayor Belen Fernandez said local bangus producers want…
THE National Food Authority (NFA) in Pangasinan is close to achieving its rice stockpile goal for 2024, having secured 70% of its targeted 336,000 bags amidst challenging weather conditions. The achievement is attributed to a combination of favorable harvests and proactive purchasing strategies. Frederick Dulay, assistant manager of NFA-Eastern Pangasinan,…
“QUALITY is very important. Hindi pwede ‘yong pwede na. Kaya nga ang thrust ng Pangasinan ay ‘Ang Galing’ or excellence. We need to imbibe in us the value of excellence, that’s the only way we can make it.” Governor Ramon Guico III stressed this during a thanksgiving ceremony at the…
FOUR towns and a city will be further developed and supported as tourism hubs of Pangasinan. Governor Ramon V. Guico III announced that the towns of Bolinao, Lingayen, Manaoag, San Nicolas (Malico), and the City of Alaminos will be developed as tourism focus areas in the province and development projects…
THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) officially declared the town of San Fabian as drug-cleared, marking a significant milestone in the town’s fight against illegal drugs. PDEA Provincial Officer, Rechie Camacho, presided over the Awarding of a Certificate and Resolution ceremony in the town at the De Venecia Sports and…
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