Rappler's latest stories on Dagupan
Ex-Dagupan mayor Benjie Lim dies
He was the originator of Dagupan's famous Bangus Festival

IN PHOTOS: Philippine Navy team returns triumphant from sea drills held in China
The Philippine Navy team stands out in the communication drill despite bringing a logistics vessel, 'BRP Dagupan City,' whose technology was inferior to the frigates brought in by the other countries

Former Dagupan mayor Al Fernandez dies
Alipio 'Al' Fernandez Jr was most at ease governing on the streets, meeting with fish vendors at the market, and discussing poetry with writers at Dagupeña Restaurant

Dagupan City under state of calamity
The situation in the entire province of Pangasinan is being monitored as heavy rains continue
Bishops hit priests carrying guns amid killings
'Gun-toting priests? They might want to consider leaving the priesthood and joining the police or the military instead,' says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David

'Pinapatay nila ang ating kawan. Pinapatay nila kaming mga pastol.'
'Ikaw ba ay pumapalakpak pa rin? Ikaw ba ay tumatawa pa rin? Katawa-tawa pa rin ba ito sa iyo?' sabi nina Archbishop Socrates Villegas at mga kapwa niya pari ng Arkidiyosesis ng Lingayen-Dagupan

'They are killing our flock. They are killing us shepherds.'
Archbishop Socrates Villegas and other leaders call on President Rodrigo Duterte 'to stop the verbal persecution of the Catholic Church,' as they denounce the killing of Father Richmond Nilo

Victory Liner to launch Clark-Subic, Clark-Dagupan P2P routes
The bus company will use the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX) and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) for the new routes

Archbishop Villegas ends term as CBCP president
During his 4 years as CBCP president, Archbishop Socrates Villegas spared no one from criticism, from Benigno Aquino III to Rodrigo Duterte

Cebu archbishop hits EJKs ahead of EDSA procession
'Lord, heal our wounded land!' says Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma as Catholics in Cebu also prepare for a major procession against extrajudicial killings

CBCP denies it 'regrets' killing of Hapilon, Maute
The lie is posted on the Facebook page 'Rodrigo Duterte Supporters,' as the Duterte administration is accused of spreading propaganda on social media

Tagle, Villegas speak out vs new drug war killings
This comes after a series of drug raids killed at least 81 people – including 17 year old Kian Loyd delos Santos – in only 4 days

News Briefs: March 28, 2017
Stories from across the Philippines on Tuesday March 28

READ: Sara Duterte reminds bishop on meaning of EDSA
Let me tell you what freedom is It is to live a life that is free from your selective moral standard This is what the meaning of EDSA is the Davao City mayor tells Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas in an open letter

Archbishop Villegas: Amid terror, dare to be merciful
Do not be afraid to wait because love is patient and love always waits Do not be afraid to wait even if it takes forever Archbishop Socrates Villegas says

Archbishops Tagle, Villegas denounce death penalty
Every life has hope Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle says while Archbishop Socrates Villegas pushes to reform the justice system

Bishop calls for prayer rally vs death penalty
What a tragedy if this would be passed in this holy season of Christ s birth Archbishop Socrates Villegas says referring to the death penalty bill

Bishop: Join anti-Marcos rally out of compassion, not revenge
Huwag tayong magsiraan Archbishop Socrates Villegas tells protesters joining the nationwide anti Marcos rally on November 30

Kailangan ni Marcos ng dasal, hindi parangal – Archbishop Villegas
Huwag sanang gamitin ng mga buhay ang bangkay ng yumao para sa kani kanilang pangarap at ambisyon

Archbishop Villegas to Marcoses: Ask forgiveness
Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas says in his message Return stolen inheritance Correct mistakes The mercy of God awaits all those who are humble and repentant

Bishop to Marcoses: Don't use a corpse for ambitions
The late dictator Ferdinand Marcos needs prayers not honors says Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas in a prayer rally in Dagupan City
Journalist survives ambush in Pangasinan
UPDATED The attack is the second on a journalist this year says the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines

The Drug War: Danica, My Danica
Danica Mae Garcia was five when she was killed in the crossfire after riding in tandem assassins shot her grandfather inside their Dagupan home She is perhaps the youngest victim of the extrajudicial killings that have come together with the bloody war on drugs

Wake up, my people! Wake up!
There is no peace for cowards The next life to be snuffed could be yours

War on drugs: Slain 5-year-old buried in Dagupan City
Five year old Danica Mae Garcia perhaps the youngest casualty of the recent spate of extrajudicial killings is buried on Wednesday in Dagupan City

Drug user? No, Oman was a good son
UPDATED According to a coroner s report the body of the 20 year old student Roman Oman Manaois had no trace of illegal substance

2 alleged Pangasinan drug dealers killed in ‘shootout’ with cops
The Dagupan police warn suspected drug dealers that it s not enough for them to sign surrender papers

#PHvote: Faces of Pangasinan
Rappler asks residents what issues concern them in Pangasinan See their photos and stories here

Presidential bets’ supporters heat up Dagupan City
The sleepy stretch of Arellano road Dagupan city turns into a battleground for supporters of the presidential bets

IN PHOTOS: A hot day ahead
Scenes as Dagupan prepares for the last presidential debate

IN PHOTOS: Campaign materials hang from trees, electric wires in Pangasinan
Campaign materials in Pangasinan are spotted on trees schools and electrical wires – areas prohibited by the Commission of Elections

#PHVote Challenge goes to Pangasinan
Join Pangasinan’s TheLeaderIWant forum on Tuesday April 12 at the University of Pangasinan the same venue of the upcoming 3rd presidential debate

New Year fire hits 1,000 homes in Manila
3rd UPDATE The fire affects around 3 000 families in Manila on the first day of 2016

CBCP on Pope easing annulments: ‘Fresh air’
In a historic move Pope Francis reforms the annulment process to ensure that ‘the heart of the faithful is not long oppressed by the darkness of doubt’

Nike to search undiscovered PH basketball talent through Rise
Former Gilas coach Chot Reyes and current Gilas assistant coach Jimmy Alapag will oversee the program

Filipino bishops to Indonesian bishops: Save Mary Jane
Archbishop Socrates Villegas president of the CBCP writes Jakarta Archbishop Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo to implore the president of Indonesia to commute a Filipina s death sentence

Cardinal Tagle to Indonesia: Due process for Mary Jane
The Manila archbishop also tells migrant Filipino workers: Do not just accept parcels or bags from people especially from those you do not know

CBCP: 'Storm heaven with prayers' to save Mary Jane
Every life is precious as it comes from God Filipino Catholic bishops say hoping to save a 30 year old Filipina who is on Indonesia s death row

Bishop's take on 'homily abuse' stirs debate
Pope Francis himself says a homily should be brief and avoid taking on the semblance of a speech or a lecture

Bishops on Easter: Remember Mamasapano, help the poor
Let us behold the Risen Jesus in every needy person and see a neighbor a brother or sister Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle says

Bishops split on 'moral basis' for Aquino to quit
Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma says the Catholic Church is not in the position to push the President to quit for it is beyond her competence

CBCP head slams priests in costly shirts, cars
Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas issues a 7 point warning against clericalism and materialism as he calls it a scandal for a priest to die rich

Pope Francis names Pangasinan's Manaoag Shrine a basilica
By naming it a basilica Pope Francis grants privileges to the Manaoag church and its churchgoers

Vatican urges Philippines to help Christians in Iraq
The Philippines will study the Vatican s request as Pope Francis urgently calls on the international community to protect all those affected by the violence

Filipinos to hold Day of Prayer for Christians in Iraq
Catholic bishops set the Day of Prayer on August 18 as Pope Francis is expected to pray for persecuted Christians on the same day

CBCP backs people's initiative vs pork barrel
The Catholic bishops urge people to propose legislation to stop the practice of appropriating of lump sums in the national budget under various pretexts

Pope sets Philippine trip January 15-19
2nd UPDATE We can show the world what it means to be pained to clean up to stand again and to face another morning Cardinal Tagle says

CBCP on Aquino's DAP speech: Respect SC
Leaders should be humble Philippine bishops say after President Benigno Aquino III slammed the High Court for an unreasonable decision

CBCP rejects Napoles 'request' for custody
UPDATED Philippine Catholic bishops cite obstacles from both Church and State laws in rejecting the alleged pork barrel scam mastermind s request but the Napoles camp denies making the plea

Pope chooses Visayas as core of Philippine trip
Pope Francis age and medical condition – part of his lungs is gone – can however limit his itinerary
