Mapandan Star

The ink is dry, the vision is clear, and the 𝑴𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 is ready to dazzle. Mapandan National High School’s premier English publication returns with more than just stories—we return with a legacy. We’ve traded the ordinary for the extraordinary, pushing the boundaries of truth and creativity for this year’s Division Schools Press Conference.

Armed with sharpened wit, fearless storytelling, and a relentless drive for journalistic excellence, our team is navigating a new frontier at the Division Schools Press Conference. This isn't just a school paper; it’s our official entry into the chronicles of excellence.

The Star is no longer just a light in the sky—it’s the heat in the headlines.

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𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗽𝗘𝗱, 𝗟𝗚𝗨, 𝗣𝗡𝗣 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗨𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺

The Department of Education (DepEd), the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mapandan, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) jointly organized a Crime Prevention and Awareness Symposium on September 16, 2025.

The event aims to educate the community on public safety and social well-being.

The symposium began at two o'clock in the afternoon with an opening address from Dr. Dominador V. Nabor Jr., who thanked the parents for attending. Nabor expressed his hope that they would find the event insightful. PTA President, Ptr. Joel D. Valdez followed. He stated that the School Parents-Teachers Association (SPTA) would act as a vital link between the school and parents.

Police Captain Benedict C. Espinoza, the acting Chief of Police Mapandan, stressed the importance of parental guidance and reminded parents that it is illegal for individuals under 18 to drive motor vehicles without a license.

Mayor Karl Christian F. Vega also attended the event, noting the rising number of road accidents and announcing upcoming road improvements in the area.

The first speaker, Population Officer Liza Costez, addressed the topic of teenage pregnancy. Citing data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Civil Registration Service, Vital Statistics 2020, she stated that the Philippines has the highest number of teenage pregnancy cases in Southeast Asia. She also noted that Pangasinan had the highest number of cases in Region I, with 44,367. Costez concluded her talk by emphasizing that addressing teenage pregnancy is a shared responsibility among parents, teachers, police, community leaders, and concerned agencies.

Police Chief Master Sergeant Jeron DG Soriano of the Mapandan PNP provided a detailed discussion on various traffic laws. His presentation covered the significance of pavement markings and specific laws, including Republic Act No. 4136 (the "Land Transportation and Traffic Code"), Republic Act No. 10916 (the "Road Speed Limiter Act of 2016"), and Republic Act No. 10930, which concerns the "Issuance of Drivers' Licenses". PCMS Soriano also explained local traffic ordinances in Pangasinan, such as those related to quarry hauling, road obstructions, and the use of reflective vests.

The symposium served as a platform for distributing crucial information on public safety, underscoring the connection between community issues and the need for a unified approach to address them.

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