THE Pangasinan police ensures order and safety when candidates hold events in the province, one of the country’s most vote-rich provinces. P/Col Rollyfer Capoquian, police provincial director, said he expects a steady influx of candidates making their rounds in the province and comprehensive security measures, including deployment of officers on…
FOURTH District Rep. Christopher ‘Toff’ de Venecia called on the Dagupan City government to develop more green spaces to help combat the impacts of climate change to the widely-concretized urban area. He said since Dagupan is vulnerable to natural hazards such as flood, storm surge and having a heat index…
FINAL GUIDELINES STILL PENDING PROVINCIAL Election Supervisor Ericson Oganiza told the provincial board that the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is ready for the campaign period and the May 12 elections. Oganiza, speaking during the Sangguniang Panlalawigan’s Question Hour on February 12 said, the training of election personnel started on February…
MEMBERS of Tricycle Operators and Drivers Associations (TODA) in Pangasinan will now be officially part of public safety and emergency response with the establishment of the TODA RESCUE, an initiative of the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office. A PPPO launched the innovative Strengthening Community Emergency Response Through Tricycle Operators and Drivers…
UNITY WALK FOR 2025 ELECTIONS – Comelec’s Pangasinan Provincial Supervisor Atty Ericson Oganiza leads the Unity Walk before the signing of the Solidarity Pact for 2025 National Local Election in Lingayen, attended by local political candidates in the province and officials of the AFP, PCG, Dep Ed, BFP, RD, PRO1,PD, PPCRV,…
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the review of Dagupan’s P1.6 billion 2025 budget “reveals substantial compliance with Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) and its implementing rules and regulations and other applicable laws, rules and regulations,” except for two items. Luz de Guzman, chief of…
THREE supplemental budgets passed and approved last year by the Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod under the control of minority councilors were declared by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) as substantially compliant with the Local Government Code and other applicable rules and regulations. Supplemental Budget (SP) Numbers 5, 6 and 7…
SOME P2.2 billion worth of infrastructure projects, covered by local funds, are being rolled out in Dagupan City, according to Mayor Belen Fernandez. Speaking on Wednesday over IFM Radio Dagupan hosted by Mark Espinoza, the mayor said these projects include those funded by Supplemental Budget No. 2-2024 with P557 million,…
PEACE PACT IN DAGUPAN CITY — The two mayoralty candidates, Mayor Belen Fernandez (left) and Councilor Celia-Chua-Lim (right) sign the posted covenant during the peace pact arranged by the Comelec. The same occasion was held in all cities and towns in Pangasinan. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
ASPIRANTS in Dagupan City vying for the local positions of mayor, vice mayor and councilor, signed a peace covenant early Friday morning, February 7, at the Dagupan City Plaza during a ceremony presided by City Elections Officer Michael Franks Sarmiento. A total of 27 candidates signed the covenant for peaceful, honest…
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