By Farah G. Decano THE Philippine judiciary is safeguarded by two dedicated bodies established by the Supreme Court through Administrative Order 185-A-2018: the Judicial Integrity Board (JIB) and the Corruption Prevention and Investigation Office (CPIO). The JIB oversees misconduct and integrity issues concerning judges and court personnel, regardless of…
By Eva C. Visperas I have witnessed two inaugurations in Calasiao that, while separated by time, were united by legacy and love — one by a mother, the other by her son. I was present in 2022 when the late Mayor Mamilyn “Maya” Caramat took her oath before a…
By Rex Catubig IT was the mid ‘70s: the height of flower power, make love not war, and the iconic peace sign. It was my first trip to good ol’ USA, it was summer, and there was much more to see and experience than the must-visit recreation parks. Luck…
BOAT TO SCHOOL — Students, accompanied by their parents, from island villages of Dagupan City use a motorized banca daily to cross Calmay river to attend classes on the mainland. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE minority bloc in the Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) again boycotted the council session last June 17, and the seven-member majority was unable to proceed with the business of the day as they were one member short of a quorum. There were four resolutions in the agenda, all authored by…
18 KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS PERFORMED AT R1MC ARE you a fan of energy drinks, especially after a workout or a tiring day? Reconsider other hydration fluids, as health experts at the Region 1 Medical Center (R1MC) have raised concerns over the frequent consumption of energy drinks, identifying them as a possible…
ALL students of West Central 1 Elementary School in Dagupan City, from Grades 1 to 6, underwent a reading assessment before the new academic year opened on June 16 to gauge proficiency, which will help teachers design their lessons accordingly. The school’s principal, Dr. Renato Santillan, said the assessment complied…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) DTI: MSMEs can compete with big industries THE Department of Trade and Industry Region I assured maximum support to all local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). DTI Region 1 Information Officer Joyce Segui-Sabado, told a recent Kalayaan forum, that efforts to boost MSMEs…
NOW that an impressive defense panel for Vice President Sara Duterte has been formed, the varied voices of dissent as to how the Senate handled the scheduling of the impeachment trial is beginning to die down. There is no more doubt in anybody’s mind that the trial will proceed on…
By Ermin Garcia Jr. WHY do the Dagupan’s 7 epaLIFE members at the city council think that an ordinance further amplifying the implementation of the Freedom of Information is needed? The draft is not only redundant and meaningless, but it also does not add anything substantial to the declared…
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