LAST week, former DICT Secretary Eliseo Rio Jr., an advocate for transparency in computerized vote-counting, posted four (4) measures that he said Comelec should adopt to ensure transparent, clean and honest May 12, 2025 election. While it is unlikely that Comelec will do so as he recommended, there is nothing…
Councilor Michael Fernandez explains the significance of the machines. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao) WOMEN residing in Dagupan can now avail of free mammogram screening at the City Health Office (CHO) following the recent purchase of the specialized mammogram machine that can help in the early detection of breast cancer. The P17-million…
LINGAYEN MARKET VISIT — Vendors welcomed Second District Rep. Mark Cojuangco and his team, led by former Mayor Iday Castañeda, during their recent market tour in Lingayen. Inspired by their hard work and perseverance, Rep. Mark pledged his continued support for programs that uplift the lives of every vendor and…
TWO students of the Bonuan Boquig National High School in Dagupan City made their city and country proud when they brought home three major awards from the Global English Language Olympiad in Southeast Asia (GELOSEA) held April 1-5 in Incheon, South Korea. Yzteven Casilang stood out in the international stage and won the Diamond and Gold awards while Mel Jabez Ubilas secured the…
UNLISERBISYO A P10 Million budget will be allocated in 2025 Supplemental Budget No.1 in solving this perennial flooding at Bangusville, Bonuan Gueset that had severely affected the livelihood of residents. (Dagupan CIO News) * * * * CLEARING OF TONDALIGAN BEACH SAND WITH OUR NEW PAYLOADER MAYOR Belen Fernandez regularly…
Standing in front of Vice Governor Mark Lambino, Gov. Guico cites the various “firsts.” (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao) AIMS FOR 20 HOSPITALS IF REELECTED GOVERNOR Ramon Guico III highlighted his administration’s accomplishments, particularly the “historic firsts” of his first tenure, during his third State of the Province Address (SOPA) on…
By Rex Catubig IT was 2,000 years ago when a Johnny-come-lately with his posse of peers, ventured out on a foot excursion across 91 miles of mountainous wasteland and desert from Nazareth to Jerusalem, walking 30 hours to their destination, to spend the Passover—a freedom celebration. From the Mount…
NEW LAW UPGRADES LTO LINGAYEN — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Lingayen will officially be upgraded to a Class B District Office following the recent signing of Republic Act No. 12132 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last week. Authored by Pangasinan Second District Rep. Mark Cojuangco, the new law…
COLORFUL FARMERS’ DAY IN BAYAMBANG – A fruit vendor proudly stands behind her display of colorful local fruit products in the booth-making contest during the Farmers’ Day, a feature of the Bayambang town’s 411th founding anniversary. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
WHOEVER expected that this year’s midterm elections would be tame and subdued upon seeing the politicians who filed their certificates of candidacies quietly participate in the signing of the covenant and the parade of “decent, civilized” candidates, must have been truly naïve and desperate to see meaningful changes in the…
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