THE operation of fast ferry crafts along the shoreline of the Baywalk project in Lingayen and Binmaley area may soon be a reality. According to Lingayen Mayor Leopoldo N. Bataoil, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) recently met with representatives of the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) and the Binmaley Municipal Development Council…

LINGAYEN – The Lingkod ng Bayan (LNB) traffic enforcers busy in their designated posts their designated areas in the Lingayen on July 1 earned several kudos. Having their dry run on Sunday, the LNB personnel was obviously out to make a difference. One resident, Mang Ramon, was all smiles when…

OATH BEFORE KAPITANS – Reelected Bayambang Mayor Cezar T. Quiambao takes his oath of office before the town’s barangay chairmen led by Liga ng Barangay president Rodelito Bautista. He is joined by his wife, Niña Jose, his parents and other family members. (Philstar Wire Service)

DAGUPAN DAY – Mayor Belen Fernandez joins PNP, DILG, DEPED personnel and Boys and Girls Scouts after the wreath-laying at the memorial bust of Speaker Eugenio Perez Sr. in observance of the 72nd Agew na Dagupan at Barangay Herero-Perez. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)

THE Nazareth General Hospital (NGH) in Dagupan City, one of the region’s premier hospitals, marked its 60th founding anniversary with a medical mission on June 5, 2019. To reiterate its commitment and mission to provide optimal healthcare services to the community, NGH medical staff conducted a medical mission “Kalusugan mo,…

ROSALES — It took thirteen senior high school students to put together more than 10,000 pieces of colorful paper quill mosaic to produce a centerpiece for SM City Rosales’ Independence Day this year. Young visitor wants a souvenir picture (Philstar Wire Service) Herald Eleria, mall manager, said the mosaic that measures…

CALASIAO— The Monarch Hotel, new four-star hotel here, the biggest in Pangasinan, is making waves among locals and visitors, with its aggressive promos in food, accommodation and guided tour packages. Maria Thelma Valdepeñas, hotel general manager, told local newsmen that the hotel had a soft opening late last year and…

PANGASINAN’S BINIBINING PILIPINAS HOPEFUL — Denielle Joie Magno, (2nd from left) former Miss Dagupan, representing Pangasinan joins other beauties during the Grand Parade of Beauties of Binibining Pilipinas pageant last Saturday, May 25, the Araneta Center grounds. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)

A TRUE STORY UNTOLD. 2AM, May 14, 2019. When the Pozorrubio Municipal Board Canvassers called for her presence in her proclamation as incoming mayor, Emma Chan did not ride a car. She walked the streets to the SB Hall, no police presence at all (though her town was originally included…