(Left) Leonida in the 1930s; (Right) today as a centenarian A former beauty queen in Asingan town in the 1930s-40s is now a healthy centenarian. In a featured article that appeared in the local government’s website, Leonida Abboc of Barangay Carosucan Sur, appeared to have been more than happy…
NEWLY-weds from the Batch 3 of Alaminos City’s Libreng Kasal 2022 dispersed some 1,060 pieces of abalone and 300 pieces of sea cucumber juveniles at the Hundred Islands National Park. These came from the hatchery at the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Regional Field Office 1 Regional Mariculture…
BREAK FOR A SELFIE –Former Speaker Jose de Venecia obliges PUNCH Columnist Atty. Farah Decano and reelected Councilor Michael Fernandez for a souvenir photo after the proclamation ceremonies of elected Dagupan City officials. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
R.A.11726 HONORS NATIONAL ARTISTS THE works of two Dagupeños heralded as national artists, will have a permanent haven in their birthplace, through the creation of the Edades and Bernal Cultural Center and Museum. This, after President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law on April 29 H.B. Bill B08133 authored principally by…
THE management of the Pangasinan State University (PSU) gave P100,000 cash incentive to each of its two graduates after they were cited as among top ten board finishers on May 17. The latest recipients of cash incentives for those who made it to the Top 10 of the Professional Regulations…
THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is now accepting proposals for the 2023 Competitive Grants until August 31, 2022 from artists and cultural groups that will promote Filipino cultural legacy. The NCCA Competitive Grants Program is competitive in nature since the approval of project proposals passes through…
AFTER more than two decades of extensive research and development, the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) is finally prepared to deploy Golden Rice seeds for massive production in the hope of reducing incidence of Vitamin A deficiency among the populace through consumption of the beta-carotene enriched…
Outgoing Deputy Speaker Rosemary greets daughter, Rachel Arenas, congresswoman-elect of 3rd District with a motherly hug. (Eva Visperas) THIRD District Rep.-elect Rachel Arenas logged the highest percentage votes garnered in the recently-concluded elections in Pangasinan – 91% of votes cast. The daughter of Deputy Speaker Rose Marie Arenas garnered 311, 862 votes…
LINGAYEN residents have spoken through their votes and re-elected their incumbent mayor, Leopoldo Bataoil. Bataoil’s 31,194 votes beat former Mayor Josephina Castañeda’s 29,579 votes or a margin of 1,615 votes . The Municipal Board of Canvassers, chaired by Commission on Elections (COMELEC) election officer Milette Lopez, proclaimed Bataoil and other…
BEACH VOLLEYBALL EXHIBITION — Contending teams Viray Twins of Lingayen (in bikini) vs Sison Twins of Bayambang (in shorts) give their all to win the exhibition game organized by the Lingayen government in partnership with the provincial government during the Pista’y Dayat in Lingayen. The Viray Twins won. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
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