URDANETA City has overtaken Dagupan in point of income, jumping from fourth in 2019 to first among all four cities of Pangasinan in 2022, according to Mayor Julio Parayno III. In a press conference last Tuesday at his office, Parayno said Urdaneta City Hall only had P24 million in 2019, and…
PBBM FINAL DEADLINE: APRIL 30 WITH President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s final extension for jeepney operators to consolidate on April 30 fast approaching, most drivers and operators in Pangasinan have nothing to worry about… save for 170 jeepney owners who are still unable to to consolidate. Bernard Tuliao, president of the…
THE One Pangasinan Transport Federation (OPTF) is set to appeal to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region I to amend the “sloppy” Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) in Pangasinan imposed on the public transport sector. Bernard Tuliao, president of the OPTF, said there are serious problematic…
AQUACULTURE fish farmers in Western Pangasinan are not engaging in ‘forced’ harvesting of milkfish (bangus), contrary to a news report by a local TV channel on April 10, 2024. This was clarified by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Regional Office 1 in a Facebook post, refuting the news suggesting…
AS reported in the earlier issues of the PUNCH, eggs’ prices were forecasted to drop drastically due to the heat. With an oversupply, eggs in Dagupan City markets were sold for P4 each last week. Nathaniel Jovero, a resident of Rivera Street, and a regular marketgoer, said extra small-sized eggs…
LIVELIHOOD FOR PDLs BUY a beautifully crafted ‘bayong’ (bag) with the label Bayong Hiraya and help a worthy cause – to support the livelihood of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) being held at the Dagupan City Jail Male Dormitory. “Bayong Hiraya,” which translates to “bag of hope,” empowers persons deprived…
ASINGAN TOWN’S KANKANEN FESTIVAL – Three teachers have a field day tasting all the native rice delicacies and other sweet products made of glutinous rice cooked in thickened caramelize coconut milk and curds offered by local producers. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
PANGASINAN has earned another distinction in the Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino (KWF). A fellow kaluyagan, Melchor Orpilla, has been appointed as a commissioner. Orpilla’s appointment was issued by the Office of the President, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin on April 05, 2024. The letter, addressed to KWF Chairman…
THE Pangasinan Heatwaves pushed back Bulacan Kuyas, 87-55, to win their first victory in three starts in the 6th MPBL season on April 17, 2024 at Paco Arena in Manila. Heatwaves’ Michael Mabulac dominated the paint area in the first quarter, garnering 6 points and 3 rebounds combined with Hesed Gabo’s 2 three-pointers and 2 steals. Kuyas’ Jason Celis responded in a big way and drilled three triples to register 9…
THE provincial board is set to conduct a joint committee hearing on April 23 about the increasing number of motorcycle accidents in Pangasinan resulting in deaths of motorcycle riders, pedestrians and collisions. Fourth District Board Member Jerry Agerico Rosario told in an iFM Dagupan interview on Friday that five persons…
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