(Filed by104.7 IFM Dagupan News)

 5,000 tourists troop to Tondaligan during Undas

SOME 5,000 tourists were seen swimming and picnicking at the Tondaligan Park beginning  November 1 while the city was observing Undas.

Tondaligan Park Administrator Albert Gregorio said while some of the tourists took a dip into the refreshing water of the Lingayen Gulf, others stayed under sheds for picnics with loved ones.

Fortunately, there was not a single drowning incident recorded as 12 lifeguards were on standby, ready to respond to any call for help from swimmers.

Gregorio said drinking of intoxicating liquor was prohibited throughout the beach and children were not allowed to go into the water without being accompanied by adults. (John Caranto)

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Abandoned infant found in Malasiqui 

A newly born baby girl was abandoned on a grassy, dark-lit area in Barangay Talospatang, Malasiqui at past 7:00 p.m. on October 31.

A barangay resident, James Vidal, found the baby and immediately reported the matter to barangay tanods who in turn brought the baby to the barangay hall before rushing her to the Malasiqui Municipal Hospital.

According to midwife Lourdes Solis, the baby girl is now in good healthy condition after she was given immediate first aid shortly upon arrival at the hospital.

Though no CCTV footage was recorded, residents recalled seeing an unidentified motorcycle rider leaving the grassy area where the baby girl was found. (John Caranto)

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 DPWH projects to ramp up construction after holidays 

 CONSTRUCTION of projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) along A.B. Fernandez Avenue, Arellano Street, Perez Boulevard, and soon M.H. Del Pilar Street, are expected to ramp up activities after the long holiday following a dialogue made by Mayor Belen Fernandez with contractors, DPWH officials and stakeholders.

Fernandez asked contractors to work on their projects 24/7 and enjoined all public utilities to facilitate the relocation of their facilities that are currently obstructing the projects so two-way traffic can be restored at the soonest possible time.

At the same time, Fernandez asked DPWH to help small storeowners repair their establishments affected by the projects. (Rona Racca)

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High heat indices noted anew in Dagupan City 

DAGUPAN continued to register high heat index daily during the whole month of October ranging from 38 to 44 degrees Celsius.

Last October 24, the temperature went up to 44 degrees Celsius at 2:00 p.m., already considered a dangerous heat level.

This, despite the onset of northeasterly winds (amihan) which was supposed to usher in the start of the cold season lasting up to December, January and February.

However, despite occasional rains in late afternoons and evening, the El Niño phenomenon still persists. (Joan de Vera )

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 DTI warns MSMEs from scammers 

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reminded the public of scammers particularly those promising expedited processing of loans for a fee claiming to be authorized by the Small Business Corporation (SBC), a claim that was denied by the company.

DTI called on owners and proprietors of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in Pangasinan not to entertain any group or person offering help so their loan can be expedited and to report to DTI or the police anyone heard claiming such a service.

To counter the scammers, DTI said the facilitation/processing of small business loan can now be sought at scorp.gov.ph. (Joana de Vera)

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Teacher bitten by snake an hour before poll duty 

A teacher and member of the Board of Election Inspector in Barangay Bolaoen, San Fabian failed to perform his assigned task after he was bitten by a snake on the way to the polling place an hour before the start of voting.

Provincial Election Supervisor Marino Salas said the teacher-BEI member was proceeding  to Bolaoen Elementary School on board his motorcycle after fetching election paraphernalia from the office of the municipal treasurer of San Fabian.

He said the teacher was riding his motorcycle when he felt he ran over an object. When he stopped and alighted to check the object he ran over, the snake suddenly bit him.

The teacher was immediately rushed to the hospital by co-workers, where he was treated. Salas said that the teacher is now doing well. (Badz Agtalao)

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Housewife bitten by snake in Bayambang cemetery 

A housewife was bitten by a snake while she was visiting the tomb of her husband at the Bayambang Public Cemetery on November 1.

Although the snake bite was only superficial as she was wearing jeans, the victim was nevertheless rushed to the Bayambang District Hospital where her bite wound was examined where doctors injected her with anti-toxin and was discharged.

While LGU Bayambang considered the incident an isolated case, it called on residents to be extra-careful when visiting cemeteries till November 2 and 3 to prevent a repetition of the incident. (Badz Agtalao)

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Health issues affect members of BEIs due to long hard work 

THE provincial office of the Commission on Elections confirmed that there were last-minute changes in composition of the Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) in some barangays owing to health issues.

Provincial Election Supervisor Marino Salas said some members of BEIs suffered hypertension owing to their long preparations for the Barangay and Sanggunian Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and had to be replaced.

The replacements were made after some members of the BEIs complained of feeling unwell and dizzy. (Joana de Vera)

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