Last Week's News
THE Regional 1 Medical Center (R1MC) officially raised its alert level to a "white code status" in anticipation of an expected increase in fireworks-related injuries during the Yuletide celebrations. Dr. Dindo Manzano, a medical specialist II at R1MC, said this means that emergency room doctors and nurses as well as…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) Dagupan police securing busy holiday spots UNIFORMED police officers of Dagupan are on patrol 24/7, along with a number of force multipliers, in parts of the city frequented by residents and visitors this holiday season. P/Lt. Colonel Brendon Palisoc said the number of tourists this…
ANOTHER ILLEGAL FISH PEN COMING UP -- A motorboat slowly navigates the Pantal River as it hauls a bunch of bamboo to an island barangay in Dagupan City for the construction of another illegal fish pen. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
THE current experimental partnership between Dagupan City and Holcim Philippines, Inc. will soon transition into a more permanent relationship when a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between Mayor Belen Fernandez and company officials is signed. The Sangguniang Panlungsod, on motion of Councilor and Majority Floor Leader Michael Fernandez, passed a resolution last…
DAGUPAN City resident Nathaniel Jovero will not be making the traditional tomato-based spaghetti sauce for the Christmas feast using fresh tomatoes as the price of the fruit-vegetable has skyrocketed to P200-220 per kilogram in the market, like the price of chicken meat. The surge in tomato prices is attributed to…
THE Mangaldan Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) started repainting on December 17 the stall demarcation lines at the town’s public market to ensure proper spacing for vendors and maintain clear pathways for shoppers. According to Assistant POSO Chief Gerardo Ydia, there was an overflow of vendors beyond their designated…
THE Philippine salt industry has taken significant strides towards revitalization, charting a sustainable and innovative path with the conclusion of the 2nd Philippine Salt Congress held on December 12-13 at the Pangasinan State University (PSU). With the theme “SALT: Sustainable Actions in People’s Lives through Technology in the Salt Industry,”…
UNLISERBISYO DAGUPAN City Government led by Mayor Belen Fernandez joined Dagupeños on the First Day of the Christmas Novena at St. John the Evangelist Cathedral, at 4AM, December 16. The LGU-sponsored mass was presided by Most Rev. Socrates B. Villegas, D.D. "Ang simbang gabi ay panahon ng paghahanda sa pagdating…
MORE ACCESS TO DAGUPAN — City Mayor Belen Fernandez does the ceremonial burying of the capsule containing documents for the construction of the Pangasinan-Zambales Road to Judge Jose De Venecia Boulevard Extension Road (Dagupan City Section) Pangasinan (Bridge Component-Calmay Bridge) during the groundbreaking ceremony in Barangay Calmay. Former Rep. Gina…
LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA INCENTIVES AWARD DAGUPAN City’s Barangay Pantal’s Lupong Tagapamayapa was chosen the Regional Winner of the 2024 Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Award (LTIA) in the Independent Component City and Component City Category. This prestigious award recognizes Brgy Pantal’s dedication to peacebuilding, excellence, virtue, and vision in the effective implementation of …
THE Manaoag local government earned first place in the Gawad Serbisyong Mapagkalinga award at the regional level for its outstanding social welfare initiatives, particularly the “Bahay at Hanapbuhay Para Solo Parents na Nanay at Tatay,” which focuses on empowering solo parents through livelihood and holistic support. Sponsored by the regional office…
THE Tribu Pandan, a cultural group from Mapandan, performed a unique blend of music, dance and artistry, stealing the show in the recent ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet 2024 held at the Philippine Army Training and Doctrine Command at Camp O’Donnel in Capas, Tarlac. The group’s mesmerizing presentation that highlighted the…
UNIVERSIDAD de Dagupan opened the gates of its main campus on December 20 to spread Christmas cheers to the community, demonstrating its values of generosity and goodwill. Over 500 beneficiaries from various barangays in Dagupan City gathered at the university's main campus to participate in the annual “Pamaskong Handog” event…
THE Asingan basketball team took home the championship crown after drubbing San Nicolas in a pulsating overtime thriller, 103-101, during the title match of the inaugural Rosales United Stars Athletic Club (RUSAC) 5th and 6th District Inter-town Basketball tournament last December 15 at the Robert B. Estrella Memorial Stadium in Rosales. Leading the best-of-five series with 2-1 record, Asingan’s Mark Fabia anchored…
CAPITOL LIGHTS UP -- Residents and visitors enjoy the colorful Christmas lights of the giant Christmas tree at the Capitol plaza in Lingayen five days before Christmas. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
A BIG BOON TO DAGUPAN ALMOST 90 years after the Franklin Bridge was washed out by a big flood in 1935, a new bridge will soon cross the Calmay River in Dagupan City. Groundbreaking rites for the new Calmay Bridge were held in the morning of December 20 in Barangay Calmay, led by Pangasinan Fourth District Rep. Christopher…
