TWELVE local government units have so far availed of the Skills Registry System program of the Department of Labor and Employment, recognizing it as a valuable tool for finding job opportunities for their respective populace. The 12 are the cities of Alaminos, San Carlos and Urdaneta and the towns of…
ROSALES–Major stakeholders in the agricultural industry have come together to voice their common opposition against rampant smuggling of agricultural products into the country and the alleged unlawful grant of tax exemptions to a Thai food company. Rosendo So, chairman of the Abono party-list representing agricultural concerns, said various groups signed…
MEMBERS of the Social Security System (SSS) in Pangasinan can now avail of medical services at the agency’s newly-opened Physical Examination (PE) Center in Dagupan City. The Dagupan PE Center is one of more than 50 new branch clinics opened by SSS nationwide last January 7 to enhance the delivery…
WITH EXPANDED IRRIGATION A TOTAL of P247 million was spent by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) last year for the construction and rehabilitation of irrigation systems around Pangasinan, preparing the province in case a drought hits this year. Renato Millan, provincial irrigation management officer, said the weather forecast for 2013…
THE National Food Authority-eastern Pangasinan branch has assured the public of stable prices of rice in the market given the sufficient supply in stock. Ligaya Apolinario, assistant manager of the NFA office in Binalonan town, said the ample stock is due to the good harvest last year as no major…
By Leonardo J. Galvez Punch Correspondent LOS ANGELES-Pangasinenses based in the United States have been called on to tap the expertise and resources of businesses from the various towns and cities of Pangasinan and link them with US importers who have signified interest to buy Philippine-made products.
A N N O U N C E M E N T Meet your high school classmates after 50 years CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL BATCH “63 DAGUPAN COLLEGES (UNIVERSITY OF PANGASINAN) ATTEND AND EXPERIENCE A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT- GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY ON FEB. 23, 2013.
STEP TO THE BEAT—One of the participating groups in the street dancing competition of the Mangatarem town fiesta perform their routine in colourful costumes and props as they strut through Mabini Street on January 25. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao) Back to Homepage
KAMBOG ED KAPOKOKAN THE Kambog ed Kapokokan event in Binmaley’s Sigay Festival this year attracted 78 participants and drew in a huge crowd of spectators who were amused and awed by the skills of local fishermen in catching fish and crabs with bare hands. “When you speak about sigay, it’s…
HIS JOLLY PARTY WITH THE FAMILY—Retired public school teacher Mauro Visperas is joined by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren in the celebration of his 83rd birthday with, upon his request, a “children’s party” at fastfood chain Jollibee. Back to Homepage
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