“THIS is a step backward.” That is how a language advocate in Pangasinan described Republic Act 12027, a new law that stops the use of mother tongue as the primary medium of instruction in Kindergarten to Grade 3. In an interview with Aksyon Radyo Pangasinan, Melchor E. Orpilla — a…
THE Department of Health Center for Health Development (DOH CHD) is closely monitoring the rise in leptospirosis cases in the Ilocos Region, attributed to heavy rains and flooding. Pangasinan had the highest number of cases with 71, including 19 in Dagupan City, out of the total 145 confirmed patients who…
THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned the public over the occurrence of hailstorms, which typically consist of small-sized hail but can still cause damage to crops, glass-built homes, and vehicles parked in uncovered areas. According to Jose Estrada Jr., chief Meteorologist of PAGASA Dagupan, hailstorms are formed when raindrops are carried upward by thunderstorm updrafts into…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) DTI reminds public on dangers of substandard Christmas lights THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Pangasinan has warned the public anew against buying substandard Christmas lights that can easily overheat and cause a fire. In an exclusive interview by IFM News Dagupan, DTI Provincial Director…
THE Police Regional Office 1 (PRO1) has taken a significant step towards enhancing community safety and response times with the launch of the mobile application iPolice e-Buzz-ER — which stands for Ilocos Region Police Online, Law Enforcement, Investigation, Community Affairs, and Emergencies Electronic Buzz Emergency Response — on Oct. 14….
THE Pangasinan Provincial Police lacks personnel, a reflection of the national situation, where the force falls short of the ideal ratio of police officers to civilians at 1:500, According to Police Colonel Rollyfer Capoquian. “While policing duties are often associated with street patrols, it’s essential to recognize that police officers…
(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) Major drug bust in Pangasinan yields shabu, other drugs IN a successful joint operation between the Police Regional Office 1 (PRO1) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), several individuals were apprehended and a significant amount of illegal drugs was confiscated in Pangasinan on October 14….
SP MAJORITY BOYCOTTS SESSION ANEW AFTER attending a special session called by Dagupan Mayor Belen Fernandez on October 11, the seven majority councilors of the Sangguniang Panlungsod skipped the Oct. 15 regular session that set the proposed 2025 budget and Annual Investment Program (AIP) for first reading. Also, the Oct. 15…
FOR MOM GINA DE VENECIA — Congressman Toff De Venecia holds the copy of the certificate of candidacy he filed for his mom, former Congresswoman Gina, seeking to succeed him as next House Representative in the Lower House, a post she held before he succeeded her. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
FORMER Rep. Gina de Venecia, who is eyeing a comeback in Congress, vowed to carry on with the service legacy started by her husband, former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., and continued by their son, Rep. Christopher de Venecia, with a focus on boosting livelihood opportunities as well as the…
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