THE Department of Health (DOH)-Ilocos Region started the roll-out of primary care services in communities through the “Lab for All” and “PuroKalusugan” programs. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos attended the “Lab for All” program conducted on February 6, at the St. Vincent Park in Bayambang town where free medical, dental, and…
LAB FOR ALL — More than 1,500 registered patients arrived to avail of free medical check-ups, including ENT, OB-GYN, and pediatric consultations arranged by the Bayambang local government. Other government agencies were on hand to assist residents with concerns about Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Land Transportation Office (offering free…
GROUNDBREAKING was held on February 6, 2025 for the new Bayambang Polytechnic College (BPC) building in Barangay Bical Norte, marking the institution’s expansion to provide more educational opportunities. The new facility will be built on a 1.6-hectare lot and will feature 32 air-conditioned classrooms. Currently, BPC operates out of the…
ORAL HEALTH MONTH CELEBRATION THE local government of Bayambang conducted a “Toothbrushing Marathon” as part of the celebration of the National Oral Health Month last February 3 to promote dental health care among residents. Some 3,670 individuals, including teachers, students, local government employees, parents and senior citizens took part in the activity. Dr. Dave Junio, Municipal Health Dentist…
GREETINGS IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES – Lion dancers roll out small banners of “Happy Chinese New Year” traditional greetings in various languages across the world. At the Dagupan City Plaza. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
ABIGAIL Supilanas Cajegas, a 26-year-old platform engineer from Dasol town, was crowned Ms. Aqua Queen of the Universe 2025, a beauty competition celebrating marine conservation. Cajegas actively engages in volunteer work to support environmental causes. She shared her advocacy focused on seagrass conservation, aiming to protect marine biodiversity — a…
CREATIVE COOKING WITH TALONG — A local chef from one of the barangays in Villasis proudly presents her entry, “Eggplant Noodles in Creamy Chicken Alfredo,” – to the cookfest during the town’s annual Talong Festival 2025. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE town of Malasiqui opened the inaugural Kirmat Festival on January 15, a celebration of the town’s strong sense of community and resilience symbolized by the Pangasinan word kirmat, which means lightning. “The Kirmat Festival is a symbol of Malasiqui’s culture, it represents the strength of its people and a light that illuminates the entire community,” Malasiqui Mayor Anthony Geslani said. The highlight…
CREATIVE ASIAN CONTEST CHAMPS — Elementary students from Barangays Amamperez, Barangobong and Maburak dressed in colorful Indian costumes were adjudged best in costume in the Creative Asian Dance Contest during the Talong Festival celebration in Villasis town on Thursday. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE second medical-surgical outreach program dubbed “See Pangasinan Operation Klaro” (Global Elimination of Preventable Blindness) conducted by doctors from the International Academy of Medical Specialists (IAMS), in collaboration with the Pangasinan Medical Society, reeled-off January 12, 2025 at the Don Leopoldo Sison Convention Center in Alaminos City. Over 100 residents underwent cataract surgery, pterygium removal, and other minor surgical procedures…
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