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San Carlos City bags National Civil Registration Award

By | Business, Punch Gallery

SAN CARLOS City’s Civil Registry Office was recently cited as the 3rd Outstanding Local Civil Registry Office in the Super Extra Large category in 2022. The award was presented during the 2nd Philippine Identity Summit and 3rd National Convention on September 28, 2023, at the SMX Convention Center in Bacolod…

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San Carlos City bags National Civil Registration Award

By October 7, 2023Business, Punch Gallery

Still no price increase on basic goods – DTI

By | Business

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assured the public that prices of essential commodities will remain until the end of 2023. DTI-Pangasinan Chief for Consumer Protection, Guillermo Avelino Jr., said DTI Sec. Alfredo Pascual’s discussions with goods manufacturers led to a general consensus to keep current prices until end…

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Still no price increase on basic goods – DTI

By October 7, 2023Business

Brgy Kagawad suffers injuries in failed ambush

By | Peace and Order

A barangay kagawad seeking the post of chairman in the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) was injured in a shooting incident in Urdaneta City. The victim, Salvador Tan Garcia, 45, a resident of Barangay Asin East in Malasiqui town, was targeted by unidentified assailants. Initial police investigation showed…

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Brgy Kagawad suffers injuries in failed ambush

By October 7, 2023Peace and Order

SP lauds VMUF athletes for outstanding performance

By | Sports

(Punchphoto by Kim Gealogo) STUDENT athletes from the Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF) were recognized by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) for their exceptional achievements in the recently concluded 2023 Palarong Pambansa. Renier Ranges, an incoming Grade 12 student at VMUF in San Carlos City, received praise for winning a gold…

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SP lauds VMUF athletes for outstanding performance

By October 7, 2023Sports

Pozorrubio launches Kulnet Food Fest

By | People & Events, Punch Gallery

THE town of Pozorrubio launched the week-long Kulnet Food Fest and Trade Fair on September 27 at the town plaza. Led by Mayor Kelvin T. Chan, the event was organized by the Pozorrubio Tourism Operations Office to promote small and medium-sized businesses while showcasing their products and delicacies and to…

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Pozorrubio launches Kulnet Food Fest

MBTF TO SPES GRANTEES: THANK YOUR PARENTS, I-TREAT NIYO NAMAN SILA

By | Governance, Punch Gallery

UNLISERBISYO THIS was the advice of Mayor Belen Fernandez to some 30 students who participated in the 20-day Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) and received their payouts from the city government on Oct. 3. SPES is a joint project of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)…

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MBTF TO SPES GRANTEES: THANK YOUR PARENTS, I-TREAT NIYO NAMAN SILA

2023 budget a fait accompli

By | Random Thoughts

By Leonardo Micua   OPTING to be a spoiler of the festive atmosphere currently enveloping Dagupan, following the long-awaited approval of the annual budget, rather than aligning with the jubilant citizens, the majority in the city council has made it evident that they wish Mayor Belen Fernandez’s administration and its…

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2023 budget a fait accompli

By October 7, 2023Random Thoughts

Beyond Beyonce

By | G Spot

By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo   II was Nico, my nephew, who informed me of her existence. She lived alone, abandoned by the house owners to fend for herself, with no food or water. She was thin, her flesh hanged over the skeleton within her frame. Whenever he could, Nico slipped…

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Beyond Beyonce

By October 7, 2023G Spot

Authenticity

By | Andromeda's Vortex

By Farah G. Decano   AUTHENTICITY is the language of the Gen Zs.  People belonging to Generation Z are those born in the years 1997 to 2012.  They generally advocate truthfulness to oneself, one’s values, and one’s spirit, regardless of any surrounding pressure to act otherwise. These youths of today…

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Authenticity

By October 7, 2023Andromeda's Vortex