THE Region 1 contingent for this year’s Palarong Pambansa, set May 24-30 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, includes 22 student-athletes from Dagupan City who will compete in eight events. Before leaving for the games, the athletes were given a warm send off during the flag-raising ceremony at the Dagupan City…
KENT Brian Celeste, a third-year Physical Education student of Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, made Pangasinan proud after clinching a silver podium finish in the Men’s High Jump category at the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championship held May 4 at the New Clark City Stadium in Capas, Tarlac. Over 1,000 athletes from different countries, including Malaysia,…
THE Gensan Warriors dealt the Pangasinan Heatwaves its fourth loss in the 7th Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League when they staged a come-from-behind victory, 88-79, on May 8 at the Cuneta Astrodome. Heatwaves’ Ian Melencio waxed hot early in the game through his driving layups with six points and three assists. Warriors’ Chris Masaglang quickly countered with his own…
STAGE 6 TOUR OF LUZON WINNERS – Umingan town’s cyclist Mervin Cruz (left) take second honors in the 6th Stage of the Tour of Luzon, won by Muhammad Zahin Wahhi. Brench Michael Bondoc is third finisher. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
MALAYSIAN cyclist Muhammad Zahin Wahhi snatched the Tour of Luzon 2025 Stage 6, which concluded in Lingayen on April 29. He was the only foreigner in the 14-man lead pack during the Stage 6 breakaway, eventually out-speeding them in the final 400 meters. Wearing jersey #84, ranked 61 Wahhi covered…
THE Pangasinan Heatwaves suffered a crushing defeat in the hands of league-leader Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards in an overtime thriller, 94-101, held April 25 at the Calasiao Sports Complex for the ongoing 7th Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. During the opening period, Pangasinan was off to a sloppy start with seven turnovers, alongside its 43% field goal shooting, while…
VISITORS and locals can again enjoy water sports activities at the Bonuan Blue Beach in Dagupan City with last week’s launch of AquaXperience Dagupan, for the 2025 Bangus Festival and to further stimulate the city’s tourism sector. Mayor Belen Fernandez and Vice Mayor Bryan Kua led the launching of the…
THE first day of the Kankanen Festival in Asingan town reeled-off with the “Taray ti Asingan Color Fun Run” on April 19. The fun run, started by the late President Fidel Ramos in 1982, highlights the people’s strong character and in commemoration of resistance against Spanish colonizers. This year, some 600 runners participated in the event organized…
MEMBERS of the Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation Track and Field team showcased their exceptional cinder path prowess when they bagged 10 gold, six silver, and seven bronze medals at the National Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Games held last April 10 in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. The team’s gold medalists were Kent Brian Celeste (men’s high jump, triple jump, long…
HANDA NA, TAKBO NA!— Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez gamely helps two toddlers start their own “fun run” during the launching of the celebration of the Bangus Festival 2025 with the theme “Handa na, takbo na” to remind Dagupeños of the need to prepare for the ‘Big One’ (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
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