IS the Pangasinan language on its way to extinction? The question was addressed during the Salitan Pangasinan: Natatalusan mo ni Kasi?, a talk organized by the UP Subol Society Baguio Chapter in the University of the Philippines Baguio on April 2, 2018. UPSS President Janlie Bruno, who highlighted the importance…
WORLD’S TALLEST BAMBOO STATUE – The statue of St. Vincent Ferrer, patron saint of Bayambang town, made of engineered bamboo, is unveiled for the world to see. (Punchphoto by Willlie Lomibao)
ST. VINCENT FERRER IMAGE BAYAMBANG—This town earned its second Guinness World Record (GWR) title for the highest and tallest bamboo structure in the world through its 51-meter high St. Vincent Ferrer image made of engineered bamboo that was unveiled on April 5. Mary Clare Judith Phyllis Jose-Quiambao, wife of Mayor…
PANGASINAN DAY – Senate President Tito Sotto addresses Pangasinan’s officialdom as guest of honor during the commemorative program of the 439th Pangasinan Day at Sison Auditorium in Lingayen. (Punchphoto by Jojo Riñoza)
LINGAYEN—Regular air transport for commuters may finally be realized after Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade vowed to extend the Lingayen Airport’s runway to pave the way for its “commercial orientation.” He made the pledge after noting that the airport is only being used by two-seater planes of a flying school. Tugade’s attention…
SELFIE TIME – Second District Rep. Leopoldo Bataoil takes an opportunity for a selfie with Gov. Amado Espino III after the the latter delivered his State of the Province Address. (Punchphoto by Willlie Lomibao)
LINGAYEN–I am not a land grabber. This was the terse statement in a video posted by Second District Rep. Leopoldo Bataoil in his Facebook account in reply to a black propaganda against him. ‘It’s saddening that I’m being subjected to black propaganda. They say Bataoil is a land grabber. That…
ONE GOOD VOTE — Students and lay leaders from different parishes participate in the launching of “One God Vote” advocacy. (Punchphoto by Willlie Lomibao)
THE Commission on Elections advised candidates to dismantle and remove posters and tarpaulins that do not comply with election rules. Laywer Eric Oganiza, acting provincial election supervisor of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Pangasinan said notices of violation will be sent to candidates warning of legal action if they…
SAN CARLOS CITY—Each of the more than 10,000 elementary and high school students in public schools here were made to plant a fruit-bearing seedling prior to their graduation to help the environment and as their legacy to their school and community. Schools Division Superintendent Sheila Marie Primicias said the requirement is…
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