THE more than 60-year-old dumpsite in Bonuan is now considered effectively closed, according to Dagupan Mayor Belen Fernandez, although hauling of garbage from the site for delivery to the Urdaneta Sanitary Landfill continues. Speaking before residents of Sitio Aling in Barangay Pantal, Fernandez said with the closure of the dumpsite, wastes…
THE Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Mangaldan called on barangay leaders to help enforce election regulations, particularly on the mounting of campaign materials on trees and outside designated common poser areas. During a recent meeting organized by the Liga ng Barangay, led by its president, Florida G. Abalos, Election Officer…
IF REELECTED FOR ANOTHER TERM DAGUPAN City Mayor Belen Fernandez said if reelected for another term in May, she plans to build at least 22 school buildings that are two to three stories high with an air-conditioning system in each classroom to enable students to cope with their lessons during…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) Dagupan police strengthen anti-drug ops THE Dagupan City Police Station vowed to strengthen its anti-drug operations, noting that illegal drugs continue to be seized from local peddlers DCPS Deputy Chief of Police, P/Major Apollo Calimlim noted that the problem continues to plague not just the…
A SCHOOL’S LONG-AWAITED DREAM — After decades of waiting and countless promises from different politicians, the Mangatarem Central School is finally seeing its dream become reality. New classrooms and a proper school building are rising — thanks to the leadership of Second District Rep. Mark Cojuangco, who believes that a…
Councilor Michael Fernandez explains the significance of the machines. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao) WOMEN residing in Dagupan can now avail of free mammogram screening at the City Health Office (CHO) following the recent purchase of the specialized mammogram machine that can help in the early detection of breast cancer. The P17-million…
A heat index of 52°C was recorded in Dagupan City at around 3 p.m. on April 7, the highest so far this year and categorized by state weather agency PAGASA as an ‘Extreme Danger’ level. Jose Estrada, Jr., chief meteorologist of PAGASA, said at this level, there is a high chance for…
THE Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Region 1 launched the “Committee on Kontra Bigay” project, aimed at preventing candidates from engaging in vote-buying activities. Local committees have been activated in various municipalities where the public can report incidents of vote-buying, and lodge related complaints. These committees will work in collaboration…
ABANDONED CR REFURBISHED A new fire rescue truck purchased by the Dagupan City government for use by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) was blessed last April 7 during the flag-raising ceremony at the Dagupan City Plaza. Mayor Belen Fernandez said the acquisition of new equipment and…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) Campaigners must secure permit from PNP THE Dagupan City Police Station reminded all candidates and their supporters that they still need to secure a Permit to Campaign before engaging in election-related activities in the city. Dagupan City Police Chief Lt. Colonel Brendon B. Palisoc said…
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