THE Dagupan City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has agreed in principle to endorse the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ (BFAR) application for a usufruct over 24,000 square meters of foreshore land in Barangay Bonuan Binloc. The area has long been occupied by BFAR as the site of its research facilities…
WORLD HUMANITIES NETWORK FORUM 2 MAYOR Belen Fernandez is in South Korea to present Dagupan City’s best practices in health and social services at the World Humanities Network Forum 2 (WHNF 2) hosted by the city of Andong. In her absence, Vice Mayor Bryan Kua serves as acting mayor of Dagupan,…
THE Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Pangasinan has started deliberations on the proposed ₱8-billion annual budget for 2026 following its first reading during the latest regular session, Vice Governor Mark Lambino announced. The budget proposal is now under review by the Committee on Appropriations and will undergo hearings within the next two…
BUS INSPECTION — Police Regional Office 1 Director Brig. Gen. Dindo Reyes personally inspects a passenger bus bound for Pasay City at its terminal in Dagupan to check the situation inside and ensure the safety of commuters. He urged passengers to call hotline 911 in case of emergencies for immediate…
THE Dagupan City government has officially banned the use and sale of vaporized nicotine and heated tobacco products in public areas following the approval of a new ordinance by the Sangguniang Panlungsod. During its regular session on November 3, the council passed Ordinance No. 2357-2025, also known as the “Ordinance…
A fire broke out at Pavilion II of the St. Vincent Ferrer Prayer Park in Bayambang around 12:21 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Bayambang. Fire Inspector Joy Carol Palchan, BFP-Bayambang chief, said the blaze spread quickly, prompting the local fire unit to…
A tricycle used by a family to transport a sick relative for chemotherapy was stolen outside a medical facility in Dagupan City. The incident happened in Barangay Bonuan Binloc, where the Ocuaman family had parked the tricycle while accompanying their kin for treatment. According to Ishbelle M. Ocuaman, the tricycle…
(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) P442,000 worth of shabu seized from massage therapist in Urdaneta City A 61-year-old massage therapist was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sto. Domingo, Urdaneta City, on Thursday. Police seized 65 grams of suspected shabu valued at P442,000 from the suspect, who is listed as…
UNLISERBISYO Dagupan City officially launched the celebration of Children’s Month with fun and entertainment activities prepared by the city government for daycare learners at the CSI Stadia on Monday afternoon, November 3. The event featured a Mascot Parade Show that was warmly welcomed by the young learners. It also included…
TOBACCO PHOTO OF THE YEAR — PUNCH chief photojournalist Willie Lomibao holds his trophy after winning the Tobacco Photo of the Year award during the 18th Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards held at Fairmont Makati on November 6, 2025. It was Lomibao’s fifth consecutive win for the same citation. (PUNCHphoto…
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