(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) Farmer killed after being hit with bamboo pole A 42-year-old farmer died after being struck with a bamboo pole during a heated altercation. According to police investigations, the victim was drinking with friends when two suspects, identified as a 34-year-old construction worker and a 31-year-old resident…
ALAMINOS City Vice Mayor Jose Antonio Miguel Perez was chosen provincial chairperson of the National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL) Pangasinan Chapter in an election held last week. NMYL is an organization whose members are legislators who are 40 years old and younger, currently holding a position of either city or…
A total of 249 Alternative Learning System (ALS) completers from Pangasinan’s Fourth District were honored during the Graduation and Completion Ceremonies held on Tuesday, August 5, at the Macario Ydia Development Center in Mangaldan. With the theme “Henerasyon ng Pagkakaisa: Kaagapay sa Bagong Pilipinas,” the event celebrated the accomplishments of…
UNLISERBISYO RESIDENTS OF Barangay Lucao who were affected by the recent flooding received their relief packs from the Dagupan City government and RAM Pancit Canton on August 6. Family Hygiene Kits from the Department of Health were also distributed, while the City Health Office reminded the public on the proper…
THE Pangasinan Heatwaves proved their supremacy after clobbering the Quezon City Galeries Taipans, 91-77, in the 7th Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) last August 2 at the Villar Coliseum in Las Piñas City, Metro Manila. At the start of the ball game, the Heatwaves’ Jorey Napoles found his rhythm and posted…
CENTRAL Pangasinan, including low-lying areas like Calasiao and Dagupan City, recently endured a debilitating flood that persisted for at least 10 days, resulting in millions of pesos in property damage and livelihood losses. Local authorities have identified the severe siltation and degradation of the province’s river systems as the primary…
By Gonzalo Duque IT’S been two weeks since I last wrote my column here. The weather has not been kind to us. We saw how the entire province of Pangasinan, including Dagupan, was flooded for many days. Then came the sad news of the death of our dear friend,…
By Leonardo Micua THE recent actions of Dagupan City’s lone opposition councilor, Librada “Dada” Reyna, have sparked considerable discussions and scrutiny within political circles, particularly given the current composition of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. With an overwhelming “Super Majority” of 11 members allied with Mayor Belen Fernandez, many are questioning…
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo THROUGHOUT history, the written word, including poetry, has proven to be a powerful weapon for change. It has been used to “express dissent, inspire action, and preserve the memory of those who have been silenced or forgotten.” Poetry can challenge injustice, encourage reflection, and eventually…
By Farah G. Decano THE popularity of shows like Encantadia Chronicles and the classic Maria Clara at Ibarra on GMA TV is good for our culture. It is not just entertainment but education for younger Filipinos on the rich, traditional form of our language. The old Filipino, with its archaic…
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