CLIMATE CHANGE OFFICIALS’ VISIT VICE Governor Mark Lambino showcased the province’s ongoing efforts to combat the local impact of the global climate emergency to key officials from the Climate Change Commission (CCC) during their visit to Pangasinan on February 16. The delegation, led by Secretary Robert Borje, executive director and…

A team from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) was in Dagupan anew last week to fortify the city’s preparedness plans for an imminent strong earthquake that could trigger a devastating tsunami. Members of the team delivered lectures during the two-day “Handa Ka Na Na?” Forum held at CSI Stadia…

THE Department of Health (DOH)-Ilocos Region distributed 10 newborn hearing screening units to selected DOH hospitals, provincial and district health facilities as well as rural health units (RHUs). DOH Regional Director Paula Paz Sydiongco said the provision of these newborn hearing screening units, valued at over P1 million each, will…

THE Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) explained that the occurrence of thick morning fog in Pangasinan and other northern areas during the past few days was the result of “latent heat” or better known as water vapor. Engr. Jose Estrada Jr., chief meteorologist of PAGASA in Dagupan City, said water vapor is formed…

THE Dagupan City government resumed the clearing of public lands in Bonuan Binloc of untenured occupants on February 11, mostly foreshore lands that are inalienable and not disposable. Mayor Belen Fernandez, along with some 100 personnel of the city government, officers of the city police, City Environment and Natural Resources…

WHILE the upgrading of Perez Boulevard is in full swing, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to launch another flood mitigation project in Dagupan City, according to Mayor Belen Fernandez. The new project involves the upgrading of Burgos Street from the corner of A.B. Fernandez Avenue…

THE new government-run Conrado F. Estrella Regional Medical and Trauma Center (CFERMTC) in Rosales has been helping address medical service shortages not just in Pangasinan but the nearby provinces of Nueva Ecija and Tarlac as well. Dr. Emerson Patawaran, CFERMTC chief, said it is one of the Department of Health’s…

(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) Police probes Tayug pupil abduction attempt  AN investigation is ongoing on the alleged attempt by still unidentified individuals to abduct a Grade 3 student of the Tayug South-Central Elementary School last week. The school administrator said they are fully cooperating with the authorities on…