FORMER Gov. Amado Espino III’s told local media shortly after filing his Certificate of Candidacy on October 5, that his decision to return as next governor was prompted by the mounting clamor of his supporters who persistently egged him to wrest back the capitol from the incumbent. Espino was the…

OPPOSITION Councilor Celia Lim will challenge Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez in her re-election bid while her son, former Mayor Brian Lim, will square off with Vice Mayor Bryan Kua in the May 2025 elections. The mother-and-son team and their 10 candidates for councilor, filed their respective Certificates of Candidacy (CoC)…

NBI, DSWD, PMS OFFICES WILL STAY DAGUPAN Mayor Belen Fernandez rejected the opposition councilors’ proposition to demolish a complex of buildings in Barangay Poblacion Oeste, which are on a lot owned by the city government, to make way for the planned P150-million Mother and Child Hospital (MCH). In a speech…

URDANETA City Mayor Julius “Rammy” Parayno, currently under a nine-month suspension over a red tape-related complaint, filed his Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) for re-election last week, citing clamor from his constituents to complete a third and final term in office. He evaded questions of newsmen about his suspension when he…

TIGHT FIGHTS IN 2ND, 5TH, 6TH DISTRICTS FIRST District Rep. Arthur Celeste is running for reelection unopposed while 3rd District Rep. Rachel Arenas and come-backing 4th District Rep. Gina de Venecia are facing what could be considered lightweight opponents in the May 2025 elections. Practically in for another term, Celeste…

FILES FOR REELECTION SAN Carlos Mayor Julier ‘Ayoy’ Resuello delivered his State of the City Address (SOCA) on October 08, highlighting his accomplishments and planned programs, after the submission of his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for reelection alongside his full slate of candidates. In his annual address, he outlined the…

INCUMBENT Liga ng mga Barangay president Patrick Agustin Caramat is running unopposed as mayor of Calasiao, which means a sure win as lone candidates need only at least one vote to get the position. Caramat’s running mate is current Mayor Kevin Roy Macanlalay, who is sliding down to run as…

GOVERNOR Ramon Guico III filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for reelection on October 2 at the Commission on Elections provincial office in Dagupan City, expressing his determination to continue the development initiatives started during his first term. He was accompanied by Pangasinan First Lady Maan Tuazon-Guico and Vice Governor…