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January 2014

BTF forms “Clean Dagupan” task force

By | Inside News, News

MAYOR Belen T. Fernandez recenty created a special group called Task Force on Management of Material Recovery Facilities (TFMMRF) to implement a new citywide campaign on cleanliness and to check the improper disposal of wastes. The new body which will take charge of the recovery and segregation of all recyclable materials will…

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BTF forms “Clean Dagupan” task force

By January 12, 2014Inside News, News

Hundred Islands becoming a regular foreign cruise stop

By | Business, News

ALAMINOS CITY—The Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) here is slowly gaining popularity as a destination for foreign cruise ships. Last January 8, the nine-month-old MS Europa 2 docked at Quezon Island and its 250 European and Asian tourists on board enjoyed a whole day of beach frolicking, picnicking, and island…

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Hundred Islands becoming a regular foreign cruise stop

By January 12, 2014Business, News

BETTER BUSINESS CENTER

By | Business, News, Punch Gallery

BETTER BUSINESS CENTER—Mayor Belen T. Fernandez pays a visit to the One Stop Business Center (OSBC) and talks with taxpayers to get feedback on the department’s marked improvement in the speed and organization of processing for the renewal of business licenses, new business registrations and payment of real property tax….

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BETTER BUSINESS CENTER

By January 12, 2014Business, News, Punch Gallery

OTOP entrepreneurs get support from DTI

By | Business, News

THIRTY-THREE micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) producing goods under the One Town One Product (OTOP) program will receive equipment from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to improve the speed and quality of their production. The beneficiaries from different towns and cities in Pangasinan have been chosen under…

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OTOP entrepreneurs get support from DTI

By January 12, 2014Business, News

Job-seekers warned vs. recruitment via internet

By | Business, News

LINGAYEN—Illegal recruiters are now taking advantage of popular social media site Facebook to lure those seeking work overseas. Alex Ferrer, chief of the Provincial Employment Services Office (PESO), issued the warning after several alert jobseekers trooped to his office to report the new modus operandi of suspected  illgeal recuriters.

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Job-seekers warned vs. recruitment via internet

By January 12, 2014Business, News

COLORS OF TALONG

By | News, People & Events, Punch Gallery

COLORS OF TALONG—A participating group in the street dancing competition of the 8th Talong Festival in Villasis, held January 10, 2014 along the high-way in front of the municipal building, don bright costumes that reflect the colors of eggplant, one of the town’s main agricultural produce. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao) Back…

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COLORS OF TALONG

Pogi Espino takes board member seat

By | News, People & Events

LINGAYEN–The first Monday of the year marked the first regular session for the new member of provincial board, Amado ‘Pogi’ Espino III, who was recently elected unopposed as Liga ng mga Barangay (LB) provincial president. Espino, son Gov. Amado Espino Jr., said he plans to introduce policies that will ensure…

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Pogi Espino takes board member seat

By January 12, 2014News, People & Events

PVAO head salutes Pangasinan veterans

By | Governance, News

LINGAYEN–“We salute Filipino veterans in Pangasinan for sacrificing their lives and wholeheartedly stood for the freedom of the country.” This was manifested by Gen. Ernesto G. Carolina, AFP (Ret.), Administrator of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), in a speech he delivered during the 69th Lingayen Gulf Landings commeration and…

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PVAO head salutes Pangasinan veterans

By January 12, 2014Governance, News