Last Week's News
THE Dagupan City Police Office (DCPO) has strengthened its security force ahead of the holiday season with the deployment of more than 80 additional police officers from Police Regional Office 1 to help manage the expected surge in public activity. Police Lieutenant Colonel Roderick Gonzales, head of the DCPO Community…
LINGAYEN-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas has issued a pastoral guide calling on lawmakers to uphold conscience, transparency, and moral responsibility as Congress deliberates on the proposed 2026 national budget. In a statement released by the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist on December 17, 2025, Villegas emphasized that the national budget is…
( Filed by 104.7 iFM News Dagupan) SFA beneficiaries will go through extensive validation process The Local Government of Lingayen assured utmost transparency and accountability in the disbursement of the ₱40 million Special Financial Assistance Fund (SFA) from Malacañang amid the issue of graft and corruption that has rocked the national government…
DEMAND FOR LECHON UP—Due to increased demand, the price of lechon has now become prohibitive, with just a few days to go before Christmas. Lechon dealers say they could not cope with the numerous orders coming from all quarters, as no Christmas party is held without mouth-watering lechon on the…
DAGUPAN City Mayor Belen Fernandez has reminded property owners and contractors to secure building permits from the City Engineer’s Office before starting any construction, stressing strict compliance with the National Building Code. Fernandez cited a two-story structure being built by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Barangay…
THE Pag-IBIG Fund on Friday launched its first-ever Barkada Loan pilot program in Dagupan City, marking a new lending approach that allows groups of members to access financing collectively. The launch was held in Mayombo District and was attended by Pag-IBIG officials led by Acting DCEO-MSC Atty. Marcial Pimentel Jr.,…
“OPLAN IWAS PAPUTOK”—Staff of Region 1 Medical Center in Dagupan City installs an "Oplan Iwas Paputok” poster at the entrance of the Emergency Room of the hospital to remind the public about the dangers of exploding firecrackers and pyrotechnics. R1MC will be placed on white alert from December 22, 2025…
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has released a list of 31 prohibited fireworks to help ensure public safety during the holiday season. The banned items are being closely monitored by the Explosive Management Division of the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office, citing the dangers posed by illegal and hazardous pyrotechnics.…
A van driver tested positive for illegal drugs during a surprise drug testing conducted under the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (PDEA) “Oplan: Pasko” on Monday, Dec. 15, at the Dagupan Central Victory Bus Terminal in Barangay Mayombo. The operation was spearheaded by PDEA Regional Office 1 in coordination with the…
MORE than a thousand employees from all departments of the Bayambang local government unit underwent a surprise drug test on December 15, 2025, following the flag ceremony at the Balon Bayambang Events Center. The unannounced screening was led by Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao in coordination with the Bayambang Police Station and…
(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) Two teens drown in Angalacan River A fun gathering among friends ended in tragedy after two teenagers drowned in the Angalacan River in Barangay Gueguesangen, Mangaldan, on Saturday, December 13. The group, all residents of the barangay, had been swimming when they took a smiling “groufie”…
CALESAS ARE BACK IN DAGUPAN—Residents and visitors of Dagupan City take joyrides on board white colored calesas that pass through the brightly colored tunnel of lights at Quintos Bridge. For many decades, calesas were the “Kings of the Road” in Dagupan until the jeepneys and tricycles displaced them as primary…
THE city of Urdaneta is in mourning following the passing of Dr. Rodolfo “Rudy” Parayno, who served as mayor from 1992 to 2001. He was 92 years old. Dr. Parayno, the uncle of current City Mayor Julio Parayno III, was laid to rest on December 17, after his remains lay…
THE local government of Manaoag is stepping up preparations for the holiday season as it rolls out a lineup of activities to mark Christmas and manage the expected influx of visitors. Mayor Jeremy Rosario said the town will host Christmas caroling and community activities meant to spread cheer among residents…
UNLISERBISYO Mayor Belen T. Fernandez extended full support to the Kagawaran ng Filipino Pamaskong Pinoy 2025 gift-giving activity of Dagupan City National High School (DCNHS), led by Principal Willy Guieb, for the school’s indigent students. The mayor reiterated her constant reminder in delivering social services—“Don’t forget to share”—as she lauded…
KENT Brian Celeste, a 24-year-old fourth-year Physical Education student of Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF), finished fourth in the men’s high jump finals of the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on December 12 at the Suphachalasal Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Competing in his first international meet, Celeste represented the Philippines…
By Gonzalo Duque MERRY Christmas to all our readers. We have been writing for The Sunday Punch for quite a long time. Each Christmas party of The Punch, our Publisher Ermin Garcia Jr. would invite us to attend. I have never hesitated to grace the occasion, especially when asked…
By Leonardo Micua WISHING everyone a joyful Christmas! As the angel proclaimed to the shepherds the birth of Jesus Christ, we also say: “Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All!” This holiday season, have you noticed a significant reduction in fireworks compared to previous years? We notice this nightly…
By Farah G. Decano IT is a common observation that those who hold the reins of government often grant special privileges to the wealthy—whether in exchange for private favors or to avoid conflict with the influential. Conversely, policymakers provide subsidies and social safety nets to the marginalized, often securing…
By Eva C. Visperas IT looked like an ordinary Monday morning at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan—the last regular session of the year. The usual faces were there. The usual routine unfolded. Media practitioners quietly settled into their familiar corners of the session hall and the Vice Governor’s lounge, ears tuned…
