DSWD’S FINANCIAL AID FOR MANAOAG – Senator Imee Marcos, assisted by Mayor Jericho Agerico Rosario, led the distribution of P3 million financial assistance to 1,000 recipients (P3,000 each) from different sectors in Manaoag through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE Department of Health (DOH) – Ilocos Region and the Malasiqui local government launched the “Bakunahang Bayan Part 2: PINASLAKAS Special Vaccination Days” on December 5-8, 2022. The three-day vaccination sought to reach the national targets for vaccination and booster coverage in the country by making primary series and booster doses accessible through…
THE Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in Region I is set to launch its ‘Oplan Iwas Paputok’ anti-firecracker campaign this week to heighten awareness during the holiday season. Dr. Rheuel Bobis, DOH-CHD1 Medical Officer IV, said the goal is to bring down number of casualties caused by unsafe…
QUALIFIED pensioners under the Social Security System in Pangasinan started to receive their 13th month bonus since December 1. Joy Lim, SSS-Dagupan City Assistant Branch Head, said the 13th month pay is equivalent to the member’s one month’s pension. Pensioners get their 13th month pay through the usual methods via…
By Leonardo Micua COMEDIAN Roderick Paulate was meted 62 years for hiring ghost employees in his office when he was Quezon City councilor in 2010, who cannot be traced if they existed or not. Note that Paulate was found guilty by the Sandiganbayan to have committed one count of…
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo INDULGE me a bit. At times when I look at the moon in the dead of the night, I wonder if, my life, as little as the lights in the houses from a distant mountain, still matters to the universe. Perhaps, this is why I…
By Farah G. Decano THE impasse between Mayor Belen Fernandez and the majority bloc of the Sangguniang Panlungsod is taking its toll on the qualified scholars of Dagupan City. Politicking is definitely causing this distress, not only amongst the students but also on their parents. Some were forced to…
By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. MARCH 2, 2013 was when I watched the first of two boxing matches between Mexican Moises Fuentes and our Donnie Nietes for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) light flyweight title battle held at Mall of Asia. Unfortunately, I failed to interview the two…
BRIGHT, colorful lights adorning the Nativity scene – the “Belen”- depicting the birth of Jesus Christ have been restored for the grand visual experience of Dagupeños’ families, friends and their visitors at the Paseo de Belen by the River Grove last December 2, 2022 as one of the highlights of…
FOR MAMA MARY DEVOTEES – Department of Tourism Region 1 Director Jeff Ortega (center) gestures during the launching of the Marian Pilgrimage Circuit at the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary Manaoag in Manaoag on Thursday. He is joined by provincial government officials and representatives from the Church. (Punchphoto by…
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