LESSER EXPLOSIONS NOW THAN BEFORE THIRTY-four people were injured due to firecracker explosions from December 31, 2025 to January 2, 2026, according to records from the Region 1 Medical Center in Dagupan City, as the Philippine National Police reported peaceful celebrations of the New Year across the province, with no untoward…
LESSER EXPLOSIONS — As in previous years, this year’s welcome of the New Year saw fewer fireworks, with noticeably less pyrotechnic display lighting up the sky, likely due to the rising cost of firecrackers and pyrotechnics. The photo shows residents welcoming the New Year by watching bursting firecrackers and pyrotechnics…
THE Schools Division Office (SDO) 1 Pangasinan has denied allegations that the salaries and year-end benefits of public school teachers were delayed in December 2025, amid complaints that the supposed delays caused financial stress during the holiday season. Anonymous complainants earlier reported concerns over the late release of teachers’ salaries as well as…
THE Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) of San Carlos City has passed a resolution strongly condemning a certain Joshua Rosario Layacan, owner of JRL Kwarta Trading Co., for his alleged deliberate and malicious refusal to return investors’ money, and has urged national government agencies to investigate and file appropriate cases against him. Legislative…
A woman reported missing days before her scheduled wedding, which has made national headlines for weeks, has been found in the town of Sison, Pangasinan, authorities confirmed. According to Quezon City Police District (QCPD) spokesperson Police Major Jennifer Ganaban, police learned that Sherra de Juan was in Sison town after receiving a phone call…
A Sison resident played a key role in locating a bride-to-be from Quezon City who was reported missing earlier this month and was later found in the town on Monday, December 29. Police identified the civilian as Rodel Cyrus Dela Rosa, a resident of Barangay Asan Norte, who assisted Sherra…
DESTRUCTION OF SEIZED FIRECRACKERS— Marceliano Desamito Jr, Deputy Provincial Director for Administration, leads in the destruction of confiscated illegal firecrackers, pyrotechnics and improvised canons at the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office compound in Lingayen town on Saturday, December 27. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
POLICE Regional Office 1 (PRO-1) arrested three individuals in two separate operations on December 27, 2025, for allegedly selling and possessing illegal firecrackers in violation of Republic Act No. 7183, authorities said. In the first operation, joint operatives of Police Station 2, the lead unit, and the Criminal Intelligence Unit…
THE Calasiao Police Station, led by Police Lt. Col. Ferdinand S. Lopez, on Monday, December 29, conducted the ceremonial destruction of confiscated modified mufflers, boga (improvised firecrackers), and other illegal fireworks as part of its continuing drive to maintain peace, order, and public safety in the town. The activity underscored…
THE Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO) has expressed concern over the increase in the number of road accidents in the province in 2025. PPO urged the community to exercise caution and to be prepared when they leave their homes. P/Capt. Aileen Catugas, the Public Information Officer of the Pangasinan PPO, remarked that based on comparative…
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