ASH WEDNESDAY—Catholics’ foreheads are marked with ash during a Holy Mass at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Church in barangay Naguelguel, Lingayen in observance of Ash Wednesday (February 18), marking off the start the 40-day Lenten Season. Punchphooto by CESAR RAMIREZ

RSTW IN DAGUPAN—Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum shows to Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez and other officials the geoharazard website prior to the opening of the three-day (February 16-18) 2026 Regional Science Technology and Innovation Week (RSTW) for Ilocos Region initiated by the DOST Region 1 held at the CSI Stadia in Dagupan City, Punchphoto by CESAR RAMIREZ
Students and teachers watch short films about space and planets at the mobile planetarium during the opening day of the 2026 Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week(RSTW) for the Ilocos Region at the CSI Stadia in Dagupan City Monday afternoon spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology(DOST).CESAR RAMIREZ


