MORE than 1.1 million individuals from 345,673 families in 1,040 barangays across Pangasinan were affected by the onslaught of Super Typhoon “Uwan.” The figures were reported by Gov. Ramon Guico III during a situation briefing with cabinet secretaries and Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo on November 17 at…
ANOTHER VEHICULAR ACCIDENT—A slow-moving single motorcycle figures in another vehicular accident along the Jose de Venecia Sr. Expressway Extension, instantly killing the driver. Authorities have long prohibited slow-moving vehicles from taking the road, which is considered an accident-prone area. (PUNCHphoto by Butch Uka)
THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Dagupan has tightened its permit regulations for firework manufacturers as part of heightened safety measures ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays. FCInsp. Jun Eland Wanawan said the BFP is reviewing all licensed manufacturers in the city to ensure full compliance with…
THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Region 1 has launched OPLAN Bakal, a renewed campaign against the illegal alteration of engine and chassis numbers on motor vehicles. Regional Director Glorioso Daniel Martinez and Assistant Regional Director Engr. Eric Suriben are leading the operation to ensure that all vehicles on the…
A mediation meant to defuse a marital dispute ended in violence Wednesday evening when a woman was allegedly stabbed by her husband in Barangay Inlambo, Mangaldan. Police said the incident happened around 6:30 PM on November 19, shortly after the couple attended a 5:30 PM mediation session at the barangay…
(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) Man dies in motorcycle crash A 25-year-old motorcycle rider was killed in a road mishap in Barangay Dalanguiring, Urbiztondo, on Tuesday. The victim, identified as Jonathan Torio de Guzman, a local mechanic, reportedly lost control of his eastbound motorcycle and slammed into a roadside fence. Police…
BATTERED BY STORM SURGE AND HIGH TIDE A total of 3,156 families or 6,241 individuals were evacuated to 33 evacuation centers across the city before the onslaught of Super Typhoon “Uwan.” Most of the evacuees were residents living near coastal areas who either left voluntarily or were forcibly and preemptively…
SAVING ONE’S HOUSE — A man tries to save what is left of the roof of their house along Jose De Venecia Extension in Lucao after it was toppled by strong winds brought by the super typhoon Uwan PH on Sunday night. The house is a few meters away from Calmay…
A portion of the Lingayen Baywalk, a multi-million-peso infrastructure project, has been severely damaged following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan. Retired Colonel Sonny Versoza, a vocal critic of the project, expressed dismay over the extensive damage caused by the storm surge, which devastated key sections of the coastline. The storm surge…
SECOND District Rep. Mark Cojuangco clarified in a statement his recent social media post regarding the recent flooding in Cebu, emphasizing that his comments were taken out of context and never meant to blame the victims of the tragedy. “I grieve with the families in Cebu. Nakikiramay po ako,” Cojuangco…
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