(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News)

Typhoons hamper children’s educational development

TEACHERS have expressed fear that the series of on-site class suspensions prompted by the onslaught of typhoons will significantly slow down the educational development of students.

Several educators told IFM Radio Dagupan that students absorb less in doing modular learning in their homes than inside the classroom where they are constantly guided by teachers. They said that to offset this problem, the Department of Education is set to launch a new program giving schools more flexibility to hold make-up classes for learners grounded in their homes due to natural hazards. (Matthew Pacheco)

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Onion price drops in markets 

THE price of onion in public markets dropped by P20 per kilo during the past few days as harvest season kicked off, according to the Samahang Industriyang Agrikultura (SINAG).

With more supply, red onion now sells at P80/kg and there is still a possibility it may further decrease to P60/kg from the previous week’s P100/kg. (Matthew Pacheco)

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Mother, 7 children hurt in motorcycle mishap 

A mother and her seven children were injured when a motorcycle driven by a teenager went out of control and sideswiped their vehicle after running over a dog along the highway in Burgos.

The mother and three of her children were rushed to a local hospital where they are now recovering. (Ella Garcia)

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Pangasinan logs 64 rabies cases 

THE number of confirmed cases of rabies in Pangasinan has reached 64 this year, according to the Regulatory Division of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 1.

San Carlos City registered the biggest number at 25; Calasiao, 5; Alaminos City and Dagupan City, five each; Manaoag and Mangatarem, 4 each; Lingayen, Sta. Barbara and Urbiztrondo, 3 each; Anda, Basista and Binalonan, 2 each; and one each in Balungao, Infanta, Mangaldan, Tayug, Bani, Villasis, Rosales, Bolinao,, Urdaneta Citry, Binmaley and San Manuel. (Rona Racca)

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Drowned man found in Calmay River

A man’s cadaver was found floating at the Calmay River along the De Venecia Highway in Baragay Licap.

The body, estimated to be from 18 to 21 years old and clothed in short pants with dark green and black stripes and no upper garment, has yet to be identified. The victim was believed to have been drunk while fishing and possibly fell into the river. (Rona Racca)

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Christmas decors enjoy brisk sales 

AS the Christmas celebration nears, season decors are again a big hit among buyers in malls and supermarkets in Dagupan City.

Price ranges are wide, such as Christmas tree ornaments which could fetch between P300 to P3,500. Some items are expected to rise soon as Christmas gets closer. (Joana de Vera)

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San Quintin mayor denies harassment allegations over drone incident

SAN Quintin Mayor Florence Tiu has denied the charges of intimidation and harassment leveled by residents against her followers, explaining that her supporters were only verifying the drone that was hovering around their premises one night.

The drone was traced to be owned by someone whose house is near the barangay hall in Alsace.  Barangay Captain Roger Go of Alsace flatly denied a report that Tiu’s men had a heated confrontation with members of the barangay council. The police are now investigating the matter. (Jam Victorio)

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