(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News)

Final briefing for teachers manning poll centers set

THE final briefing for teachers who will serve as machine technicians and members of the board of canvassers in the May 12 election will be held on April 27, according to Dagupan Election Officer Atty. Michael  Franks Sarmiento.

The briefing will tackle  the deployment of ballot boxes and automated counting machines and other election paraphernalia. (Jam Victorio)

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No formal complaint yet over campaign poster destruction

THE Commission on Elections in Dagupan City has yet to receive formal complaints relating to the reported destruction of campaign posters of some local candidates, according to Dagupan City Election Officer Atty. Michael Franks Sarmiento.

In a virtual presser conducted by PIA Dagupan last week, Sarmiento said they need the affected parties to file formal complaints, supported by video footage and other proofs of the acts committed, before they can take action on the matter. (Jam Victorio)

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Bolinao registers zero casualty during the Holy Week 

THE local government of Bolinao said no casualty was recorded when tourists flocked to the town’s various beaches during the long weekend break for the Holy Week, citing close safety monitoring efforts.

The town’s  Patar Beach reached 100% maximum capacity during the period  while droves of tourists  also visited the Bolinao Falls and Lighthouse. (Jam Victorio) 

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2-day LTOPF caravan in Alaminos City 

THE License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF) and Firearms Registration (FR) Caravan of the Philippine National Police  was held in Alaminos  City last April 24 and 25.

There were 46 slots that were made available during the first day and another 84 slots during the second day. (Ella Garcia)

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PDRRMO prepares for coming summer vacation, Pista’y Dayat 

THE Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) stepped up its preparation for the whole duration of the summer vacation and the coming celebration of Pistay Dayat on May 1.

Vincent Chui, PDRRMO operations head, told IFM News Dagupan that in their recent quarterly meeting, they deliberated on the tasks of every member agency to ensure the safety and security of the people visiting Pangasinan this summer. (Rona Racca)

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No person downed by high heat index

DESPITE the daily high heat indices in Pangasinan, no person has  yet been hospitalized for any heat-related  incidents, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO).

Vincent Chiu, PDRRMO operations head, revealed that the average heat index in Pangasinan since the summer season started in March was 47°C, classified as a “danger level” by the state weather agency. (Joana de Vera)

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Tricycle driver-drug pusher arrested 

A 52-year old  tricycle driver from Barangay Carmen West in Rosales was arrested by the police in a drug buy-bust operation on April 20.

Lawmen seized from the suspect three sachets containing crystalline substance believed to be shabu, weighing 40.87 grams with a street value of P277,916. (Nil Moyano)

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Police seize P1.5M worth of drugs during Holy Week 

ABOUT P1. 5 million worth of illegal drugs were seized by the Police Regional Office 1 with the implementation of Operation  “Huli Week” during the long weekend break.

Police officers seized 223.6  grams of shabu from 33  drug personalities from  April 18 to 20, and arrested  73 wanted individuals. In the campaign against loose firearms, 87 firearms were seized that led to the arrest of 11 persons. Another  137 different types of firearms were surrendered. (Nil Moyano)

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