LINGAYEN — The Mangatarem Persons With Disability (PWD) Group won the 2018 provincial search for the most empowered PWD organization. Runners-up were San Fabian PWD Consumers Cooperative and Association of PWDs of Urdaneta City. Provincial Administrator Nimrod S. Camba, on behalf of Governor Amado I. Espino, III, assisted by Provincial…
PREPARING BTI BOMBS – Members of the Inner Wheel Club of Dagupan led by Michelle Lioanag (center) demonstrate to residents of Barangay Malued in Dagupan City, how to make a coconut bomb with Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (BTI). Coconut bombs are known to be lethal to mosquito species. (Punchphoto by Jojo Riñoza)
EIGHTY-two centenarians in Region 1 have so far received their P100,000 cash incentives from the national government through the Department of Social Welfare and Development since January this year. Iryn Cubangbang, DSWD regional information officer, said it will seek to present awards to 167 centenarians this year. There are 15…
LINGAYEN—The provincial board welcomed as its member the new president of the provincial federation of Liga ng Barangay who offered the exuberance of youth, his eagerness to learn and his dedication to serve. Board Member Art Bryan Celeste from Alaminos City, in his response said “I am grateful for the…
LINGAYEN – Urbiztondo Vice Mayor Marilyn Sanglay-Sison was cited by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) for winning the Pinay Power Summit award given by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Philippines. The SP passed Provincial Resolution No. 443-2018 congratulating Sison. Sison, who serves as the provincial chairperson of the Local Councils of…
NEW KID IN TOWN THE Liga ng mga Barangay Federation finally has a new set of officers after an orderly election held in Dagupan presided by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Pangasinan. DILG Provincial Director Agnes de Leon said the election was attended by 46 Liga Presidents…
TYPHOON, monsoon rains and floodwaters rushing through the city streets were not enough to stop the resolve of three couples in Dagupan City to get married on July 23. The three couples, namely, Arnie Cabacungan and Rica Joy Punzalan of Barangay Caranglaan; Kristiansen Malaluan and Rosalie Elanggos of Barangay Bonuan…
BARKADA KONTRA DROGA – Students of Dagupan City National High School march through city streets to mark the launching of the National Drug Education Program in support of the Dangerous Drugs Board flagship program organized by the City Schools Division. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
LINGAYEN–The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) has passed a resolution on July 9 citing business leader and philanthropist Rocky Rakesh Vasandani of Dagupan City as adopted son of the province of Pangasinan. The resolution proposed by Sixth District Board Member Noel Bince was passed shortly after Vasandani, accompanied by his younger brother,…
THE Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) passed a resolution adopting a Filipino-Indian philanthropist, civic leader and businessman as an outstanding son of the city of Dagupan. Draft Resolution No. R-56-40 authored by Councilor Jose Netu Tamayo bestowed the honor on Rocky Rakesh Vasandani, vice president of the Rotary Club of Downtown Dagupan and 2017 More…
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