BRAVING THE FLOOD — Vehicles and even pedestrians brave the familiar flood in Dagupan City on September 25, 2025 as two typhoons and the southwest monsoon brought rains during the week. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
TENS of thousands of Filipinos poured into the streets on September 21, from Metro Manila to key cities nationwide, to express outrage over what has become an open secret — large-scale corruption in government, particularly in flood control projects that were either “ghosts” or substandard. The demonstrators, a mix of…
RICE @P20/kg — People avail of the P20 per kilo rice sold at the Kadiwa na Kapitolyo held at the Capitol Complex in Lingayen on September 25, 2025. Each consumer can buy a maximum of 10 kilos. (Punchphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
DANCING TO THE TRAFFIC BEAT — Traffic Enforcer Edgar Rosario directs traffic with dancing flair, amusing motorists at the intersection of Judge Jose De Venecia Sr. Diversion Road and National Highway in Barangay Lucao, Dagupan City. Rosario said on September 25, 2025 that he has been practicing his moves for…
MAYOR Belen Fernandez inspects on September 21 the sea wall along the beach going towards the BFAR complex to ensure the safety and protection of residents against flood and storm surges. She was accompanied by PNP Dagupan Chief Lawrence Calub, City Engineering Office head Engr. Josephine Corpuz, and CDRRMO Chief…
By Rex Catubig THEY are the calamity and crises staple. Once referred to as “Relief”, they have since mutated into various aid acronyms,–AICS, Tupad, 4P’s, etc., but are collectively popularly known as “Ayuda”, the palliative, temporary support in emergency situations, financial or in kind. During typhoons, flooding and other…
MARISSA Manipud Marquez, a Ms Dagupan title holder who worked her way up to become a Lieutenant Colonel at the United States Air Force (USAF) Reserves, is a recipient of the 2025 Outstanding International Humanitarian Award given by the Cyber Excellence Awards. The ceremonies will be held on November 8th at…
HANGING BRIDGE — Construction work has stopped as of September 16, 2025 on the bridge that will connect the Jose De Venecia Sr. Diversion Road and Barangay Calmay in Dagupan City due to lack of funds. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
LINGAYEN BAYWALK REPAIR — Repair and improvement of the Lingayen Baywalk slope protection is continuing as of September 16, 2025 after portions of the structure were damaged by storm surges during recent typhoons. The P55.4-million project contract was awarded by the Department of Public Works and Highways Region 1 office…
PREP WORK FOR FISHING — A fisherman checks his net in preparation for the next day’s trip out to the Lingayen Gulf, where many small-scale fishers from Pangasinan rely on for their livelihood. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
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