Last Week's News
VICE Governor Mark Lambino said the Capitol Development Plan aims to mitigate the effects of climate change in the area, particularly, worsening flooding in the Capitol Complex He said the existing drainage and drainage network in the complex can no longer accommodate the volume of rainfall during a typhoon that…
THE newly built bridge across Dawel River in Dagupan is set to be opened to vehicular traffic on May 15 this year. Engr. Amelia Zamodio, project engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), said it will definitely be opened on May 15 because work on the approaches…
TWENTY-one out of 30 barangays in Mangaldan have been identified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) with high flood susceptibility during continuous rainfall. A Facebook post of Mangaldan Public Information Office cited the results of the Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (VRA) conducted by DENR-MGB,…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) No need to adjust working hours in Pangasinan yet—VG Lambino THE provincial government need not adjust working hours of its employees because of the high heat index being felt in the capitol and in some towns. Vice Governor Mark Lambino said that unlike Manila, Pangasinan…
PASSAGE OF 2023 ANNUAL BUDGET IS LEGAL THE opposition, which comprises the majority in the Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod, suffered another setback when Branch 76 of the Regional Trial Court in Dagupan City denied their prayer for preliminary injunction during a court hearing on April 18. Denied by RTC Judge Michael…
PANGASINAN’S ONE-TOWN-PRODUCTS – The Binalonan booth featuring its popular Binalonan longanisa is one of the attractions at the ongoing Agri-Tourism and Trade Expo that provides a venue for MSMEs and entrepreneurs to showcase their products. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
URDANETA City has overtaken Dagupan in point of income, jumping from fourth in 2019 to first among all four cities of Pangasinan in 2022, according to Mayor Julio Parayno III. In a press conference last Tuesday at his office, Parayno said Urdaneta City Hall only had P24 million in 2019, and…
PBBM FINAL DEADLINE: APRIL 30 WITH President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s final extension for jeepney operators to consolidate on April 30 fast approaching, most drivers and operators in Pangasinan have nothing to worry about… save for 170 jeepney owners who are still unable to to consolidate. Bernard Tuliao, president of the…
THE One Pangasinan Transport Federation (OPTF) is set to appeal to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region I to amend the “sloppy” Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) in Pangasinan imposed on the public transport sector. Bernard Tuliao, president of the OPTF, said there are serious problematic…
AQUACULTURE fish farmers in Western Pangasinan are not engaging in ‘forced’ harvesting of milkfish (bangus), contrary to a news report by a local TV channel on April 10, 2024. This was clarified by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Regional Office 1 in a Facebook post, refuting the news suggesting…
AS reported in the earlier issues of the PUNCH, eggs’ prices were forecasted to drop drastically due to the heat. With an oversupply, eggs in Dagupan City markets were sold for P4 each last week. Nathaniel Jovero, a resident of Rivera Street, and a regular marketgoer, said extra small-sized eggs…
LIVELIHOOD FOR PDLs BUY a beautifully crafted ‘bayong’ (bag) with the label Bayong Hiraya and help a worthy cause – to support the livelihood of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) being held at the Dagupan City Jail Male Dormitory. "Bayong Hiraya," which translates to "bag of hope," empowers persons deprived…
ASINGAN TOWN’S KANKANEN FESTIVAL - Three teachers have a field day tasting all the native rice delicacies and other sweet products made of glutinous rice cooked in thickened caramelize coconut milk and curds offered by local producers. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
PANGASINAN has earned another distinction in the Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino (KWF). A fellow kaluyagan, Melchor Orpilla, has been appointed as a commissioner. ORPILLA Orpilla’s appointment was issued by the Office of the President, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin on April 05, 2024. The letter, addressed to KWF…
THE Pangasinan Heatwaves pushed back Bulacan Kuyas, 87-55, to win their first victory in three starts in the 6th MPBL season on April 17, 2024 at Paco Arena in Manila. Heatwaves’ Michael Mabulac dominated the paint area in the first quarter, garnering 6 points and 3 rebounds combined with Hesed Gabo’s 2 three-pointers and 2 steals. Kuyas’ Jason Celis responded in a big way and drilled three triples to register 9…
THE provincial board is set to conduct a joint committee hearing on April 23 about the increasing number of motorcycle accidents in Pangasinan resulting in deaths of motorcycle riders, pedestrians and collisions. Fourth District Board Member Jerry Agerico Rosario told in an iFM Dagupan interview on Friday that five persons…
REPORT SIM CARDS OF SCAMMERS THE National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Region 1 advised the public to be vigilant against four scams widely sued by criminal elements today: "love scams" prevalent online. Lawyer Ana Maningding, NTC-Region 1 legal officer, told the ‘Pantongtongan Tayo’ program of PIA Pangasinan, that "Love /Dating scams"…
THE Ilocos Police Regional Office 1 (PRO 1) reported significant results in its anti-illegal drug campaign in its first quarter campaign. PRO 1 seized illegal drugs with a P29,230,819.26 combined street value, exceeding the P28,760,026.96 recorded last year, and arrested 360 individuals in 302 operations, compared to 303 arrests and…
(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) Three nabbed in Dagupan anti-drug ops THREE suspects were arrested by police operatives in Dagupan City for peddling illegal drugs. The operation conducted at Barangay Bonuan Gueset resulted in the arrests of suspects ‘Andrea’, 27, and ‘Viser’ 60, both residents of the area, and ‘Eugene’ 42,…
FUTURE JOURNALISTS -- Delegations from Pangasinan 1 (wearing blue vests ) and Urdaneta City (in yellow shirts) take their oaths during the opening of the Regional Schools Press Conference at Vigan Convention Center on Wednesday, April 10. The students competed for excellence. Students from four divisions won honors in Editorial Cartooning, Newswriting, Column Writing, Sports Writing, Photojournalism, Copy Reading and…
