THE RACE IS ON FOR 12 SEATS URDANETA CITY—Pangasinenses enthusiastically  welcomed the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) regional political party to the province to officially introduce the senatorial candidacies of 13 wannabes on Valentine’s Day held at the Urdaneta Cultural and Sports Center here. Led by presidential daughter and Davao City…

TAHO-THROWER, A PANGASINAN RESIDENT CALASIAO—“Our hearts are broken because of what happened. Please give her a second chance.” The Filipino foster parents of Chinese student Zhang Jiale who threw a cup of taho at PO1 William Cristobal on Feb. 9 at the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 Boni Station in Mandaluyong City are appealing to…

BAYAMBANG—The first Honesty Store in a public school in this town was opened at Bayambang National High School on Feb. 12. Dr. Joel Cayabyab, head of Bayambang Poverty Reduction Action Team (BPRAT) said the store will be the first-of a-series of Honesty Stores that will be set up in public…

THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) covers costs of confinement due to measles.    This assurance was made by Joseph Manuel, regional PhilHealth information officer, pointing out that coverage for measles ranges from P7,700 to P25,700 depending on the assessment of the attending physician. Manuel said that uncomplicated measles cases…

FOUR AREAS IN WATCH LIST  THE Provincial Health Office (PHO) is closely monitoring cases of measles in Pangasinan as the number of patients and deaths continue to rise. As of February 11, the PHO has so far recorded three deaths with 122 suspected cases of measles, already slightly higher compared…