IN its rich 107-year history, the Benguet State University (BengSU) has produced its first-ever summa cum laude in Vjnhyl Zam Pondivida, a 22-year-old resident of Pozorrubio town. In an interview with Pondivida, she said she still feels mixed emotions graduating with the highest distinction. Summa Cum Laude is the highest…
CHILDREN’S FIRST HOLY COMMUNION – Learners of a Catholic school in Lingayen receive their first sacramental Holy Communion during Mass at the Holy Family Chapel in Barangay Dulag. (Punchphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
CHIEF PNP, LINGAYEN’S ADOPTED SON — Mayor Leopoldo Bataoil (left) and Vice Mayor Mac Malicdem present a resolution naming Chief PNP Benjamin C. Acorda Jr, represented by PLt. Gen. Michael Dubria, as “Adopted Son of Lingayen.” (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
POLICE General Benjamin Acorda Jr. reflected on his career and journey as chief of police in four towns in Pangasinan before he became the chief of the Philippine National Police. During the Monday flag raising ceremony of the Lingayen local government, Acorda’s message read by the Deputy Chief for Operations…
JCI DAGUPAN’S ‘BAG GO FUND’ — Learners at Malued Elementary School raise their school bags to express their gratitude as chosen recipients of school supplies through the “Bag Go Fund for Learners: Bags for a Brighter Dagupan” project of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Dagupan. A similar activity was held at Bonuan Boquig Elementary School, Mamalingling…
BISKEG NA BALEY DIAMOND AWARDEE – Former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. receives the highest commemorative award for the city’s 75th founding anniversary from Mayor Belen Fernandez. With him is his son Rep. Christopher de Venecia, himself a PINABLIN PANGIDAYEW DIAMOND Awardee. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE 76th Agew na Dagupan celebration with the theme “Ilaban su Baley” (Fight for the City), kicked off on June 20 with a wreath-laying at the foot of the monument of the late Speaker Eugenio Perez Sr., revered as the Father of Dagupan who authored Republic Act 170, the law…
QUEENS AND SCHOLARS FOR KAMPO KALANGWERAN — Limgas na Pangasinan queens and Provincial Scholarship Program (PSP) scholars of Pangasinan State University -Lingayen Campus gather for the launching of Kampo Kalangweran – Tourism, Heritage and Environment (THE) Volunteerism Program held at the Sison Auditorium in Lingayen. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
FAMILY OUTING ON FATHER’S DAY — A family of four spend the day at the beach in Dagupan City to celebrate Father’s Day. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
IT’S KAKANEN AFTER THE ZUMBA — Health-conscious members of the Asingan Zumba Association take time out to join the celebration of the town’s Kankanen Festival completely unrestrained to enjoy the many sweet offerings before them. (Punchphoto by Ray Zambrano)
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