THE entire community of Universidad de Dagupan gathered in unity and shared excitement during the school’s Christmas Lighting Ceremony on November 14 at the campus on Arellano Street. As the campus turned aglow, a candle-lighting ceremony was also held along with performances by various school organizations and individuals. An original song for…
SEVENTEEN-year-old Dallin Jeff Moreno of Bayambang National High School showcased his brilliance in the international stage when he clinched a gold and a silver medal in the Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities on November 6 at the Manila Hotel. Moreno captured the Best Award (gold) in the eTool Presentation under the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Category and the Excellence Award (silver) in the eTool Spreadsheet competition. The Grade 12 STEM…
DEVELOPING FUTURE PHOITOJOURNALISTS — Two Participants in the Photojournalism category of the Division Schools Press Conference (SDO-Urdaneta) write the captions for photos they selected for their entry in the event. (Punchphto by Willie Lomibao)
THE town of San Nicolas celebrated the inaugural Larry Itliong Day on November 6, a commemoration and tribute to its son, Modesto “Larry” Dulay Itliong, who was a key figure in the Filipino labor movement in the United States in the 1930s. Held at the municipal gymnasium, the celebration was…
HALLOWEEN SPIRIT — Adults and children in Halloween costumes and movie characters join the Halloween Zumba Party at the Civic Center in Lingayen late afternoon Wednesday, October 30. (Punchphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
DAGUPAN City was adjudged the regional winner of the 2024 National Literacy Awards (NLA) by the Department of Education, and the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC) under the Independent Component City category. Mayor Belen Fernandez, who received the award from City Schools Division Officer Rosena Banzon at the Dagupan City Hall, said as champion…
FESTIVITIES for the Agew na Sta. Barbara kicked off on October 30 despite overcast skies and intermittent rain due to Typhoon Leon (international name: Kong-Rey). Councilor Llyod Jethro Zaplan, also the Liga ng mga Barangay President, said several scheduled activities proceeded as planned, including a Thanksgiving Mass, a day of…
HALLOWEEN was celebrated early at the Mapandan Town Center on October 27, highlighted by a parade of cosplayers showcasing an array of creative and elaborate costumes, a toy exhibit, and trick or treating. Under the guidance of former vice governor Jose Ferdie Calimlim Jr., the ‘Funtown’ event kicked off with…
THE local government of Sta. Barbara brought a touch of winter to its Christmas lighting ceremony on October 28 with make-believe snow that thrilled the crowd. “This Christmas lighting is a symbol of our community’s spirit and our shared joy in the season,” said Mayor Carlito Zaplan who led the…
BAYAMBANG’S NEW MEDICAL CENTER — Former Mayor Cezar Quiambao guides First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos through the newly-constructed six-story JKQ Medical and Wellness Center in Bayambang during its inauguration. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
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