THE entire town of Manaoag, which has 26 barangays, was declared “drug-cleared” by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing Program, led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 1. The last two barangays evaluated, Cabanbanan and Pao, were granted drug-free status on August 22 in a ceremony held…
MOTHER tongue advocates appealed to the Senate not to proceed with Senate Bill No. 2437, which aims to cancel the use of Mother Tongue as the medium of instruction for young learners. Melchor Orpilla, a Pangasinan language advocate, translator, and historian, said the use of mother tongue or a person’s…
A boatman tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning while preparing to pick up tourists on one of the Hundred Islands in Alaminos City on August 25. The 28-year-old victim, Alexander Rivera, was with fellow boatman Joshua Rivera, who immediately sought help from Alaminos City rescuers after the former…
(Filed by 107.4 IFM Dagupan News) Pangasinan ships 2-M kilos of salt to PCA THE Pangasinan Salt Center in Bolinao, operated by the provincial government, shipped an initial two million kilos or 40,000 sacks of Agricultural Grade Salt Fertilizer to the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) as part of a partnership…
P4.97-M SHABU SEIZED JOINT operatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested a high-value individual (HVI) in Barangay Pagal, San Carlos City, and seized nearly P5 million worth of shabu on August 26. Suspect Aga Rangaig, 41, was arrested at his residence based on…
THE Dagupan City Prosecutors Office has recommended the filing of charges for reckless imprudence resulting in injuries and property damage against Councilor Maria Librada Fe ‘Dada’ Reyna-Macalanda over a driving incident on August 7. In a resolution dated August 22, 2024 signed by Prosecutor Attorney Gerard Babate and approved by…
A tricycle driver suspected to be a drug dealer and five other persons were apprehended in Barangay Bonuan Boquig, Dagupan City in a recent operation conducted by law enforcers. The primary suspect, identified as Roy Sagauinit Magsano, also known as “Taroy,” was taken into custody while two packages of suspected…
(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) Cockfighting referee shot dead A cockfighting referee, identified as 40-year-old Ruel Tulagan Macaraeg from Barangay Polong Norte, Malasiqui, lost his life after being shot while on board a tricycle in his hometown. The perpetrator, riding on a motorcycle, used a .45 caliber firearm, hitting the victim…
OUR TEAM AGuiLa READY FOR 2025 – Gov. Ramon Guico III, hosts the press conference at the Urduja House to belie rumors that the team has been dissolved. Shown shortly before the press conference are 5th District Rep. Ramon Guico Jr. . former Bayambang Mayor Cesar Quiambao, 1st District Rep. Art Celeste, 2nd District…
AGuiLa, a coalition of influential political leaders in Pangasinan that played a crucial role in the 2022 election victories of the province’s governor, vice governor and other officials, remains united and are preparing for an even stronger campaign in next year’s midterm elections. This was underscored during a press conference…
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