Tag: Pangasinan
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New Polytechnic College Building in Pangasinan Breaks Ground
In a significant step forward for education in Pangasinan, the groundbreaking ceremony for a new four-story building of the Bayambang Polytechnic College (BPC) took place on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The event was led by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, alongside BPC founder Dr. Cezar Quiambao and other dignitaries. The new structure, to be erected on…
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First Lady Spearheads Comprehensive Services Initiative in Pangasinan
In a significant outreach effort, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos spearheaded the Lab for All program in Bayambang, Pangasinan, on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The event, held at St. Vincent Prayer Park, saw the distribution of free medical, dental, and various government services to the local community, fulfilling a commitment made by her husband, President Marcos,…
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Urdaneta City Councilors Face Charges for Refusing Acting Mayor, Vice Mayor Roles
In Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued a stern warning to councilors Franco del Prado and Warren Andrada. They have been directed to take on the roles of acting mayor and acting vice mayor, respectively, following the 12-month suspension of Mayor Julio Parayno III and Vice Mayor…
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Pangasinan’s Banaan Museum Attracts Over 15,000 Visitors Since Opening
The Banaan Pangasinan Provincial Museum, located in Casa Real, Lingayen town, has welcomed more than 15,000 visitors since its launch in September 2023. The museum, which has become a significant cultural hub, has generated over PHP616,000 from entrance fees and an additional PHP94,000 from its souvenir shop sales as of January 2025. A notable attraction…
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Pangasinan’s Green Canopy Project Plants Nearly 200,000 Seedlings in 2024
In a significant environmental effort, the Pangasinan provincial government successfully planted 195,777 tree seedlings throughout the province in 2024 as part of its ongoing Green Canopy Project. The initiative, which saw the majority of its plantings in District 1 with 108,701 seedlings, aims to foster a sense of co-ownership in environmental stewardship among residents. Launched…
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Comelec Wraps Up Two-Month Voter Education Drive in Pangasinan
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Pangasinan has successfully concluded a two-month roadshow aimed at educating voters on the use of automated counting machines (ACMs) ahead of the May 12 elections. The campaign, which spanned all 1,364 barangays in the province, kicked off on December 2, 2023, and concluded on Friday. Ericson Oganiza, the Comelec…
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Reconstruction of Collapsed Pangasinan Bridge to Begin This Quarter
The repair of the Carlos P. Romulo Bridge, also known as the Wawa Bridge, in Pangasinan is set to commence this quarter. The bridge, which spans 442 meters along the Camiling-Wawa-Bayambang-Malasiqui-Sta. Barbara Road, suffered a collapse in October 2022 due to the passage of two overloaded trucks carrying fertilizer and sand, resulting in injuries to…
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Reconstruction of Damaged Pangasinan Bridge to Begin This Quarter
The repair of the Carlos P. Romulo Bridge, also known as the Wawa Bridge, in Pangasinan is set to commence this quarter. The bridge, which spans 442 meters along the Camiling-Wawa-Bayambang-Malasiqui-Sta. Barbara Road, suffered a collapse in October 2022 due to the passage of overloaded trucks. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Ilocos…
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Police Operation Leads to Rescue of Kidnapped Businessman and Caretaker in Pangasinan
In a successful police operation, a 59-year-old businessman and his caretaker from Pangasinan were rescued from kidnappers. The rescue occurred late Thursday afternoon when police intercepted the abductors’ vehicle at a checkpoint in Bokod, Benguet. The Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG), along with police from Pangasinan and Nueva Vizcaya, executed the operation around 5:45 pm, leading to…
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DSWD Allocates P247.7 Million for Child Feeding Initiative in Ilocos Region
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has earmarked PHP247.7 million to fund a 120-day supplementary feeding program aimed at supporting 82,584 children across the Ilocos Region this year. The initiative, which focuses on enhancing the nutritional status of children, particularly those who are undernourished, will see the largest allocation of PHP137.5 million going…
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