LET THERE BE LIGHT– Mayor Belen Fernandez, with City Vice Mayor Bryan Kua and councilors, leads the ceremonial lighting of the 45-foot giant Christmas tree in front of the Dagupan City Museum on December 9, witnessed by thousands of Dagupeños. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
DRAGON DANCE WINS PUTO DESIGN TILT — A Monarch Hotel staffer adds final touches to the hotel’s “Dragon Dance” entry in the Puto Construction and Design Contest, a highlight of Calasiao’s annual Puto Festival. The entry, symbolizing prosperity and strength, was declared the competition’s winner. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
GROUFIE IN FRONT OF CHRISTMAS TREE– Young women take a groufie photo with smart phone in front of Dagupan City’s giant Christmas tree at the City Museum right after its ceremonial lighting on December 9. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
UNLISERBISYO THE city government, in partnership with the Philippine Coconut Authority, marked the 39th National Coconut Week with a tree-planting activity on December 8, in One Bonuan. With support from the City Agriculture Office led by City Agriculturist Mary Ann Salomon, volunteers planted 300 coconut seedlings. They were joined by…
RiISING electricity costs in the Philippines have become a heavy burden for millions, stifling economic growth and discouraging foreign investment that could create jobs and drive essential development. In light of this challenge, the government is considering nuclear power as a potential solution, particularly with a proposed facility in Labrador….
By Rex Catubig NOTE: The yearly Christmas lighting of the Quintos bridge has always bedazzled the holiday crowd. Yet just as fascinating are the stories behind the dazzle of Quintos and the other bridges in the city as well. Hopefully, the bridge lights shall cast some brilliance on these…
UNLISERBISYO Dagupan City, once again, under the leadership of Mayor Belen T. Fernandez, demonstrated its unwavering commitment to building a safe, healthy and empowering environment for every child as it emerged as a finalist for the 2025 Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance, based on the results of the 2025 Child-Friendly…
CALASIAO CHRISTMAS GLITTERS—Hundreds of residents and visitors troop to the town plaza in Calasiao to witness the ceremonial lighting of bright, colorful Christmas lights attached to spiral installations, light tunnels, giant angels, a nativity scene, and a giant Christmas tree. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
YULETIDE PLANT—Poinsettia plants are among the plants and seedlings being sold at a designated area in Lingayen last November 29. This plant is in demand, especially during the Yuletide Season, because some of its leaves turn red. (PUNCHphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
LINGAYEN EYE CATCHERS—A giant Christmas tree, along with other Yuletide decorations, adorn the plaza and town hall building of Lingayen town, easily eye-catching at night (PUNCHphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
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