THE city government here is putting up an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that will monitor all emergency-related incidents in the city.

Rep. Jose de Venecia Jr. and his wife, Mrs. Gina de Venecia spearheaded the laying of the time capsule of the proposed EOP on Saturday, aided by Mayor Alipio Fernandez Jr., Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez and other city officials.
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ALTHOUGH no typhoon signal was hoisted in Pangasinan, classes in elementary and high school, public and private, were suspended by the Department of Education on Tuesday.

Some low-lying areas in Dagupan, particularly Arellano Street, just in front of the Region I Medical Center, as well as Di-Or Village however went under water due to the rise of tidal water flowing from adjacent river since morning. Read the rest of this entry »

The Board of Trustees of the University of Pangasinan
congratulates its seven successful graduates who
recently passed the the Licensure Examinations
for Certified Public Accountants.

NEW CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS as of MAY 21, 2008

CARPISO, AILEEN GARCIA
Parents: Mr. Arturo Carpiso
Mrs. Rosalina Carpiso
Address: #33 Doyong Calasiao, Pangasinan

LAM, JOHN FELIX PARCERO
Parents: Mr. Raquilino M. Lam
Address: #17 Lanas, Mangaldan, Pangasinan

LAYSON, JHEMOR LEONGSON
Parents: Mr. Mamerto Layson
Mrs. Erlinda L. Layson
Address: #20 Camangaan St., Lingayen, Pang.

MANIAGO, THREXY ANN ALBERTO
Parents: Mr. Edgar Maniago
Address: #204 Carmen West, Rosales, Pang.

NIPAL, MANILYN GABIS
Parents: Mr. Felipe Nipal
Mrs. Concepcion G. Nipal
Address: #291 Cabilocaan, Calasiao, Pangasinan

PERALTA, LAILA BALLESTEROS
Parents: Mr. Luis Peralta
Mrs. Luz B. Peralta
Address: #46 Patayak, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan

VENTAYEN, SHAUNDEL SENDAYDIEGO
Parents: Mr. Ricardo Ventayen
Mrs. Amelita S. Ventayen
Address: Pangapisan North, Lingayen, Pangasinan

Enroll at the University of Pangasinan
One of the most trusted universities in the country.

MR. CESAR T. DUQUE
Chairman of the Board

DR. CATALINO P. RIVERA JR.
President

DR. MARIETTA SORIO
Senior Vice President
Dean, College of Accountancy

DR. OFELIA RAYOS
Dean, Academic Affairs

By DANNY O. SAGUN
LINGAYEN - The sangguniang panlalawigan is now practically pro-administration with Board Member Alfonso Bince renouncing his post as minority floor leader.

In an unexpected turnaround, Bince last Monday heaped praises on the administration of Gov. Amado T. Espino because of what he described as the governor’s fine performance in barely a year. Read the rest of this entry »

MORE and more people are getting convinced of the dangerous times we are living in as calamities, mostly natural ones, come one after the other.

There appears to be little surcease or relief, especially in this third quarter of July, August and September during which we’ve seen all sorts of disasters happen going by our common experience of past years and decades.

Disaster preparedness is never as vital and as pronounced as during Read the rest of this entry »

By BEHN FER. HORTALEZA, JR.

IF it’s true that many were surprised at the decision of Provincial Board Member Alfonso C. Bince, Jr. to shed his opposition garments and, as he words it, “go independent” at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, here’s telling you I am not.

Let us clarify that, he’s not a member of the majority in the board – yet.
Quite, but not quite. He’s neither here nor there. He’s in the netherworld.
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SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union—Two rebel leaders surrendered to the police in La Union.

The two were identified as Randy Gasparin, alias “Ka Jack”, a former squad leader; and Iza Pasian, alias “Ka Irish” and “Liza”.

Both were working under a certain Francisco Ramos alias “Ka Putol” whose group operates in La Union and nearby provinces. Read the rest of this entry »

THE Land Transportation Regulatory and Franchising Board (LTFRB) said it will impose fines of P1,000 to drivers of jeepneys charging the P8.50 minimum fare for the first four kilometers without having or displaying their respective fare matrixes.

LTFRB Regional Director Bruno Patricio said jeepney drivers can only charge the new minimum fare rate if they have secured their fare matrixes from his offices and been issued corresponding receipts. Read the rest of this entry »

A leading Cement Manufacturing company who is expanding to other businesses which include the marketing of Home Planning Tools is in need of the following Team Members for the Dagupan project to promote their offering and services.

Customer Relations Receptionist (2)
Qualifications

● Female, 20 to 25 years old
● College graduate with pleasing personality
● Good disposition with good command of English language an advantage
● Good customer Service fundamentals
● Computer literate and can compose simple reports
● Preferably from Dagupan City or its outskirts
Responsibility: To pre-screen customers and introduce the product lines and offering of the company.

Technical Advisers (2)
Qualifications

● Male, at least 23 years of age
● College Graduate with pleasing personality
● Good disposition with good command of English language an advantage
● Good Customer Service fundamentals
● Architectural/Civil Engineering graduate or of similar discipline
● With at least one (1) year of architectural exposure and activity preferably along the lines of Home Planning Tools and Processes.
● Can comfortably engage with the customer
● Preferably from Dagupan City or its outskirts
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By VENUS MAY H. SARMIENTO

AFTER hearing the state of the province, city and municipal addresses by elected local officials, Pangasinenses now look forward to listening to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s State of the Nation Address or SONA.

Scheduled on July 28 during the opening of Congress, the SONA 2008 will revolve on previous, ongoing and upcoming investments by the government to ensure long term development for the nation. Read the rest of this entry »