By Farah G. Decano MY conversation with a Commission On Audit (COA) Supervisor quickly transitioned from a routine client query to a deep dive into the controversial Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects. What she revealed highlighted a significant disconnect between national infrastructure goals and local governance….
By Eva C. Visperas EVERY year, Villasis celebrates more than beauty — it celebrates promise. The Miss Villasis pageant unites the town’s most confident and purpose-driven young women. This year, 14 candidates proudly carry not only their barangays’ names but also the heart and hopes of the Villasinian community….
By Rex Catubig THE groundbreaking and construction of the new bridge that will span across the Calmay River, linking the city to its island barrios and becoming the modern gateway to the Western towns, has suddenly drawn flak and been subjected to defamatory innuendos. Yet, this project that no…
THE Pangasinan Heatwaves endured a gut-wrenching loss against the Caloocan Batang Kankaloo in a nailbiter, 74-77, in the 7th Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) last September 30 at the Robert Estrella Sr. Memorial Gym in Rosales, Pangasinan. Heading to the opening period, Chris Bitoon fueled Caloocan’s offense through his streaky layups to register five…
DAGUPAN DRAINS — The Dagupan City government has started declogging drainage systems on October 3, 2025 following the recent series of typhoons. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
NINE universities in Pangasinan have achieved a major milestone by earning spots in the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), which assesses the real contributions to industry and society of higher education institutions (HEIs), with focus on innovative education, research, and social engagement. Out of the 18 institutions from…
DAGUPAN City Mayor Belen Fernandez will propose a P1.83 billion budget for 2026, and P2.6 billion for the Annual Investment Program (AIP), both of which were endorsed by the Local Development Council (LDC) during a meeting convened on September 30. In a news conference after the meeting at the CSI Stadia,…
DAGUPAN City Mayor Belen Fernandez and Calasiao town Mayor Patrick Caramat have jointly committed to work on science-based solutions to address the persistent flooding in their neighboring localities. “Water knows no political boundaries, and that is why we need strong inter-LGU (local government unit) partnerships and science-based strategies to make…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) Villasis residents raise furor over beauty contest result RESIDENTS of Villasis slammed online what they called unfair selection of candidates for the Miss Villasis contest for the town fiesta next year, questioning the criteria set as well as alleged violations of the guidelines. Municipal officials…
BARE OF TREES — The front area of the Urduja House at the Pangasinan Provincial Capitol is now bare of trees after these were cut down – despite public outcry – to give way to structures that are part of a “redevelopment” program. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
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