THE town of San Nicolas hosted some 10,000 Catholics on November 24 during the celebration of Christ the King 2024, a meaningful religious moment for the local community. It was in 1996 when the municipality last hosted the event. Mayor Alicia Primicias-Enriquez and residents of San Nicolas collaborated with the Roman…
THE San Nicolas local government bagged the Gawad Kalasag Seal of Excellence Award for the second time in a row from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDMRRC). The accolade recognizes the town’s campaign and programs in safeguarding the lives and welfare of its citizens against the backdrop of…
THE town of Aguilar marked the start of the yuletide season with the holding of the Pasilaw ed Plaza on November 23, 2024, featuring a grand Christmas lighting ceremony and live musical performances. The evening was headlined by renowned OPM band Join the Club, whose performance captivated the audience with…
THE municipality of Mangaldan celebrated Buntis Day from November 21 to 22 by supporting and providing for the needs of some 200 pregnant women in the town. Aside from undergoing pre-natal checkups, the expectant mothers were given milk, vitamins and pamper kits to help ensure their health and well-being during…
A new cultural landmark will soon rise in Dagupan, honoring and celebrating the achievements of its two national artist sons, Victorio Edades and Salvador Bernal. The Edades and Bernal Cultural Center and Museum, to be located along the Jose de Venecia Expressway in Barangay Pantal, will showcase the works of…
THE town of San Nicolas received the 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) the highest form of recognition given by the Department of the Interior and Local Government for efficient and effective management and public service delivery. Mayor Alicia Primicias-Enriquez said the seal serves as a testimony of effective…
AS part of initiatives to foster a love for reading and learning among children, the Dagupan City government under Mayor Belen Fernandez launched on November 7 the Reading Nook at CSI Mall in Barangay Lucao, a space designed to engage young minds and promote literacy. Located on the second floor…
A marker commemorating the first President of the Republic of the Philippines, Emilio Aguinaldo, was unveiled in Manaoag on Wednesday, November 13. According to Mayor Jeremy Agerico Rosario, research conducted with the assistance of the National Historical Commission (NHC) revealed that Aguinaldo, who was also a military leader during the…
EUGENIO PEREZ DAY – Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez leads the wreath laying ceremony to mark the 128th birth anniversary of the late Speaker Eugenio Perez Sr. in Barangay Herrero-Perez, Dagupan. Perez was the author of Republic Act No. 170, otherwise known as the Charter of the City of Dagupan. With her is…
ONE of the oldest living Pangasinense and World War II veteran marked his 108th birthday quietly in his home in Barangay Doyong, Calasiao last November 3. Born in 1916, Vicente Untalan was a member of the Philippine Scout during the war and survived the Bataan Death March. He also served in the U.S. Army for over…
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