Compiled by IFM Dagupan
Bus company to implement fuel-saving measures amid oil price hike
A bus company will implement fuel-saving measures due to rising diesel prices. Air-conditioning will be turned on only five minutes before departure, and engines and AC units will be shut off during stopovers.
Management said the steps are necessary to sustain operations amid a reported ₱15 per liter diesel increase and to avoid immediate fare hikes. Passenger safety and service quality will remain priorities.
Meanwhile, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said it is considering a possible fare increase due to expected further oil price hikes. Jam Victorio
Support assured for family of OFW killed ib Israel conflict
Government agencies assured continued support to the family of an OFW who died in the Israel conflict.
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), and the local government of Basista are facilitating benefits and repatriation of Mary Ann De Vera’s remains. Coordination with the Philippine Embassy in Israel is ongoing, including assistance for her husband and sibling.
De Vera, a caregiver from Pangasinan, was killed by a missile strike in Tel Aviv on February 28 while helping her employer to a bomb shelter. Support will continue until her remains are returned and all aid is delivered. Aarin Navelgas
Dagupan motorists hit by rising fuel prices; strike possible
Motorists in Dagupan City are struggling with rising fuel prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Gasoline prices reportedly rose by ₱6 per liter, diesel by ₱12, and kerosene by ₱13 in the world market since the conflict began. Local oil firms recently raised pump prices by as much as ₱1.90 per liter.
The Department of Energy (DOE) urged oil companies to stagger increases. Transport groups in Pangasinan are set to discuss a possible strike while appealing for government intervention. Aarin Navelgas
Stolen motocycke recovered  in San Jacinto, sold for P1,000
A motorcycle stolen in Alaminos City was recovered in San Jacinto after the suspect attempted to sell it for ₱1,000 on March 3, 2026.
The victim, a delivery rider, reported the theft on February 28, along with missing personal belongings. Police later caught the 20-year-old stay-in helper in possession of the motorcycle.
Qualified theft and carnapping charges are being prepared. Jam Victorio
Illegal dumping at Mapandan MRF again flagged
Authorities are again addressing illegal dumping at the Material Recovery Facility in Barangay Baloling, Mapandan, after the site was re-filled with trash despite prior cleanups and fencing.
The DENR-EMB and PENRO inspected the area following viral social media posts criticizing the situation. Agencies pledged immediate action to protect residents’ health and safety. Mathew Pacheco
BFP Pangasinan strengthens fire safety capability
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Pangasinan continues to enhance its fire safety capability through new equipment purchases and personnel training.
Director FSSUPT Bonifacio Carta confirmed all fire stations now use body cameras as mandated by the DILG. The BFP also renewed its call for public vigilance as part of Fire Prevention Month this March Mathew Pacheco
5,000 girls join recognition walk in Dagupan
Around 5,000 girls joined the Girl Child Week 2026 Recognition Walk in Dagupan City along New De Venecia Highway.
The event aimed to promote girls’ rights and empowerment, with participation from various public and private schools. City officials said it was the first celebration of its kind gathering thousands of participants. Denise Brillante
Rising suicide cases alarm Dagupan City government
Dagupan City officials raised concern over increasing suicide cases after recent incidents in four barangays.
The mayor urged schools, parents, and communities to create safe spaces for youth. A proposed ordinance seeks to regulate minors’ social media use.
Police data show nearly 2,000 suicide deaths nationwide in early 2025, mostly among individuals aged 15 to 29. Denisse Brillante
Family of slain  Pangasinan OFW seeks privacy
Police are monitoring the home of the family of Mary Ann De Vera, an OFW from Basista, Pangasinan, who was killed in Israel.
The family has requested privacy and declined media interviews. The Pangasinan provincial government issued condolences and called for prayers for peace in the Middle East. Joana de Vera
Aid extended to families of drowning victuns in Bayambang
The Bayambang LGU provided food packs, medical assistance, and psychological first aid to families of drowning victims and survivors.
Authorities also ordered barangay officials to intensify monitoring near the Agno River to prevent similar incidents.Joana de Vera
OFW in Qatar urges concrete government  plan
An OFW in Qatar expressed fear amid ongoing Middle East tensions and missile activity near a US base.
She called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a concrete plan to ensure the safety of OFWs, even those outside active conflict zones, while reaffirming her commitment to caring for her patient. Mathew Pacheco