THE Special Investigation Task Group formed by the Provincial Committee on Illegal Entrant convened for the third time last September 28. P/Chief Inspector Christopher Natnat, SITG spokesman, said the task force was created to conduct investigation for the possible filing of criminal case. The task group ordered the CIDG to…
RICE SMUGGLING ROSALES—The Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) has lauded the filing of economic sabotage charges against former Bureau of Customs (BOC) commissioner Nicanor Faeldon for alleged involvement in rice smuggling. Rosendo So, SINAG chairman, said Sen. Panfilo Lacson’s complaint against Faeldon is a test case for Republic Act No….
THE Sangguniang Panlungsod of Dagupan City has called on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to start constructing the boardwalk project in the city since the P75-million budget has been made available. Councilor Alvin Coquia, chairman on the committee on infrastructure, said DPWH must now start the construction…
THE Dagupan City Council passed a resolution seeking the establishment of a common terminal in the city away from the congested central business district in the city. Councilor Luis Samson Jr. proponent of the resolution, said a common terminal must be set up in the city to serve all commuters…
PRAYING FOR WAR ON DRUGS’ EJK VICTIMS – Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas joins parishioners during the candle lighting ceremony outside the gate of St. John the Evangelist Cathedral in Dagupan City to signal the first of 40-day prayers. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
STRICT ENFORCEMENT, NO EXEMPTIONS WAS it a case of “Damn if you do, damn if you don’t” for a traffic enforcer who was arrested for enforcing the city ordinance requiring riders to wear helmets? July Espino, a traffic enforcer, in Dagupan City was incredulous when he was collared by his…
THE improvement of the drainage system leading to the San Jose Creek to ease the flooding in Lingayen and the preparation of plans for the Lingyen Bypass project to improve traffic in the town are underway. The assurance was made by the Second Engineering District Office and 2nd District Rep….
THE upgrading of the Bolinao lighthouse’ equipment will not happen soon in spite of the P35-million budget for the rehabilitation and modernization of the old Bolinao Lighthouse included in the GAA of 2016. This is the worry of First District Rep. Jesus Celeste because no bidding for the project could…
COPS FOR KIDS’ EDUCATION — A policewoman detailed with the Regional Public Safety Battalion in Region 1 helps distribute books to pupils of Tambac Elementary School in Dasol town during the outreach program “Adopt a Library” of the unit. (Punchphoto by Eva Visperas)
JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT OF 2002 WHILE Congress continues to discuss and debate the amendments to R.A. 10630 (Juvenile Justice Act of 2002), specifically to reduce the age of criminal accountability of minors to 15 years old, the Regional Juvenile Justice Social Welfare Center in the region is conducting orientation briefings…
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