Tag: Pangasinan

  • Pangasinan’s P96.5-M Riverbank Protection Project Nears Completion by 2025

    In Malasiqui, Pangasinan, a significant flood mitigation effort is underway along the Balincaguing River in Burgos town. The PHP96.5-million riverbank protection project, specifically in Segment A of Barangay Anapao, is on track to be finalized by the third quarter of 2025. The initiative, which began construction on November 27, 2024, is part of the Department…

  • New Super Health Center in Mangatarem, Pangasinan to Serve 79,000 Residents

    In a significant development for healthcare in Pangasinan, the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Super Health Center in Mangatarem took place on January 10, 2025. This PHP12-million project, located in Barangay Umangan, is set to enhance medical services for approximately 79,000 local residents. The facility, funded through the Department of Health’s Health Facilities Enhancement Program…

  • Lingayen’s Floodgate and Pump Project Shields 1,400 Families from Flooding

    In Lingayen, Pangasinan, a PHP23 million floodgate project in Sitio Aplaya, Barangay Pangapisan North, has already begun to protect around 1,400 families from flooding, despite being only 60% complete. The initiative, inspected by Pangasinan 2nd District Representative Mark Cojuangco on January 13, 2025, has significantly alleviated a 24-year flooding issue in the area, much to…

  • Pangasinan Police Arrest Four for Violating Election Gun Ban

    In a series of enforcement actions, the Pangasinan police have apprehended four individuals for breaching the election gun ban that commenced on Sunday. The arrests were made in various locations across the province, highlighting the police’s commitment to maintaining order during the election period. The first arrest occurred in San Carlos City, where a 38-year-old…

  • Pangasinan Police to Deploy Over 3,000 Officers for Upcoming Elections

    In preparation for the upcoming election period starting January 12, 2025, the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO) plans to deploy approximately 3,382 officers across the province. These officers will be tasked with managing checkpoints and enhancing police presence to ensure a secure electoral environment. According to Lt. Trisha Mae Guzman, the PPO’s information officer, the…

  • Seven Pangasinan Localities Categorized as Yellow by Comelec Ahead of Midterm Elections

    In preparation for the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has designated seven areas in Pangasinan as yellow category locations. This classification includes the cities of Dagupan and Urdaneta, along with the municipalities of Aguilar, Binmaley, Malasiqui, Mangaldan, and Sual. The decision was made by Comelec’s central office, independent of local…

  • Seven Pangasinan Localities Categorized as Yellow by Comelec Ahead of Midterm Elections

    In preparation for the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has designated seven areas in Pangasinan as yellow category locations. This classification includes the cities of Dagupan and Urdaneta, along with the municipalities of Aguilar, Binmaley, Malasiqui, Mangaldan, and Sual. The decision was made by Comelec’s central office, independent of local…

  • Pangasinan Honors WWII Veterans with Infrastructure and Healthcare Initiatives

    In a heartfelt tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of World War II veterans from Pangasinan, the provincial government and the Department of National Defense (DND) have rolled out a series of initiatives aimed at honoring these heroes. The commemorative event, held on January 9, 2025, at the Capitol Grounds in Lingayen town, saw the…

  • Fireworks Injuries Drop by 17% in Ilocos Region, One Fatality Reported

    The Department of Health in the Ilocos Region (DOH-1) reported a significant decrease in fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs) over the New Year period, with a total of 105 cases recorded from December 21, 2024, to January 1, 2025. This marks a 17% reduction from the 126 cases reported during the same timeframe the previous year. Despite…

  • Tragic New Year’s Drowning Incidents Claim Three Lives in La Union and Pangasinan

    On New Year’s Day, three individuals tragically lost their lives to drowning in the provinces of La Union and Pangasinan, overshadowing the holiday celebrations. In La Union, three people from Baguio City were pulled from the water at Aringay beach, but only two survived. The victims included a 14-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man, and a…