Chinatown in Dagupan?
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Headlines, News | Leave a Comment
If other urban cities can have their own "Chinatown", why not in Dagupan?
This is the proposition put forward by the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Dagupan to recognize and honor the contributions of Filipino-Chinese businessmen to the city's economy.
Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez, herself of Chinese descent, said the chamber, currently headed by Edison [...]
Bangus Fest to go regional
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Headlines, News | Leave a Comment
THE Bangus Festival, already established as a permanent summer spectacle in Dagupan, will go regional this year, according to Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez, chair of 2008 festival executive committee.
“Unlike in the past when the festival was confined only in Dagupan and Pangasinan, it will become an affair to remember for the entire region,” said Fernandez.
Colegio de Dagupan tops anew in nursing exams
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Headlines, News | Leave a Comment
COLEGIO de Dagupan (CdD) has registered the highest passing percentage among nursing schools in Pangasinan for the second time in row.
This was gleaned from the results of the Nursing Licensure Examination last December 2007.
With a 56% passing percentage of its remaining first-batch nursing graduates, CdD maintained its prestige and surpassed the performance of many universities [...]
Tayug VM's bodyguards nabbed for gun ban violation
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Inside News, News | Leave a Comment
TAYUG—The total gunban ordered last month by Governor Amado Espino Jr. yielded more results.
Four armed men, identified as bodyguards of Vice Mayor Janet Zaragoza, were arrested by the police while they were at the vicinity of the legislative building here at about 11:30 a.m. of Thursday.
Zaragoza was then working at the second floor of [...]
More Gawad Kalinga homes for homeless Pangasinenses
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Inside News, News | Leave a Comment
GAWAD Kalinga housing units, intended for the poorest of the poor, will soon mushroom around the province.
Manuel Casupang, GK provincial coordinator, said there are now two existing GK projects, one ongoing, another to be started next month while another is being lined up.
The existing projects are found in Bangusville in Bonuan Gueset, Dagupan City and [...]
2 Urdaneta cops found positive of illegal drug use
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URDANETA CITY—Two policemen here are in hot water after they proved positive of illegal drug use during a random drug testing last February 12.
The drug test conducted by the Regional PNP Crime Laboratory at the Urdaneta City Police Station was initiated by Police Regional Director Chief Superintendent Leopoldo Bataoil.
Superintendent Jimili Macaraeg, chief of police of [...]
Stage set for Ms. Buntis 2008
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Inside News, News | Leave a Comment
Move over traditional beauty queens. The stage is set for the most beautiful, talented and intelligent expectant mother.
The Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS) Region 1 chapter and the Department of Health are holding a pageant in search of the fairest pregnant woman as part of the celebration of the fifth National Buntis Day on [...]
6 Mega projects expected to boost Pangasinan economy
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BINALONAN–Five to six "mega" projects, aimed at supporting the province's agriculture and tourism sectors, are expected to be completed before the end of the term of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2010.
Speaking during the formal inauguration of the Binalonan airfield, President Arroyo said the projects will boost opportunities in the North Luzon Growth Quadrangle (NLAQ), [...]
Seafood processing plant construction starts in June
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Business, News | Leave a Comment
Construction of the proposed seafood processing facility in Dagupan has been scheduled to start by June, according to Mayor Alipio Fernandez, Jr.
The mayor said they met with representatives from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), which will provide the funds and the Department of Agriculture (DA) last week to finalize the project's plans.
Bayambang builds own P15 M corn center
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Business, News | Leave a Comment
BAYAMBANG-A P15-million corn grains center will be built in Barangay San Gabriel II here through the initiative of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Agribusiness Corporation.
The center, which will have post harvest facilities, dryers, and a warehouse, is expected to improve productivity of corn, one of the province's major agricultural products.
