COUNCILOR Librada Reyna, the lone oppositionist in the Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), refused to be silenced and fought back with another provocative privilege speech on August 11 in response to the statement of Vice Mayor and SP Presiding Officer Bryan Kua tagging her as an obstructionist. Asserting that it is…
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and all barangays in Dagupan had been urged to first coordinate their respective projects with the City Mayor’s Office and the City Engineer’s Office for proper evaluation of priorities, security, and to avoid duplication and wastage of public funds. This was contained…
THE Sangguniang Panlungsod of Dagupan, on motion of Councilor Jose Netu Tamayo, passed a resolution expressing felicitations and recognition to the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) on the occasion of its 123rd founding anniversary of proclamation on August 3, 2025. According to the resolution, IFI, also known as the Philippine Independent Church,…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) Dengue cases continue to rise DENGUE downed 3,269 persons in Pangasinan from January to July this year, according to the data released by the Provincial Health Office. The highest number of cases was registered in Rosales with 305, followed by Umingan, 204; San Manuel 181; Asingan, 159; and Mangatarem, 144. …
OVERFLOWING DRAINAGE IN RIZAL ST. — Rizal Street in Dagupan City was again slightly flooded on August 14 after the drainage system in the area overflowed following a localized thunderstorm that dumped rain for 30 minutes. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
TOTAL FOR PANGASINAN REACHED 110,674 THE Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Dagupan wrapped up its 10-day voter registration campaign for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on August 10, registering a record number of applicants at 6,566, which is more than double the target. Of the total registrants, approximately…
BAYAMBANG AND DAGUPAN UP NEXT THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has opened a help desk in Malasiqui, the first of several planned in various towns, to provide easier access to services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Pangasinan. The help desk, located in Barangay Cabatling, officially began operating on…
THE Bayambang Local Government Unit (LGU) was recognized anew as the Provincial Model LGU in implementing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), reaffirming its commitment to improving the lives of program beneficiaries in the municipality. The recognition highlights Bayambang’s dedication to advancing the welfare of 4Ps beneficiaries through innovative approaches and…
BAYWALK PROTECTION — SHEET piles and a double concrete fence are being installed at the BFAR area of the baywalk in Bonuan Binloc that links to the Tondaligan Beachfront, which has repeatedly been damaged by strong waves. Construction is ongoing as of August 8, 2025. (PUNCHphoto by Butch Uka)
THE Provincial Health Office and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) members have raised concern over the growing number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in Pangasinan, describing the trend as “alarming,” particularly among the youth. During the SP’s Question Hour on August 4, Board Member Jerry Agerico Rosario pointed out the…
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