LINGAYEN- First the bad news – the province is experiencing cement shortage. The good news? The shortage is caused by high demand brought about by a boom in construction activities. District Engineer Rodolfo Dion of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said a delay in the completion of…
THERE will be enough bangus (milkfish) in Pangasinan for households, restaurants and tourists during the meatless days of Lent. The assurance was made by Dagupan City Agriculturist Emma Molina who said the bangus brought to the Dagupan Fish Market not only come from the fishponds of Dagupan but also from…
Bangus supply for Holy Week assured
THE National Food Authority (NFA) has assured the people of western Pangasinan of sufficient rice stocks for the next 115 days. Juliet Orias, assistant provincial manager of NFA Western Pangasinan office, said there are 1.351 million commercial, household, and government rice stocks for the 115-day consumption of the community, 232,000…
NFA assures enough rice supply
THE Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards is accepting agriculture stories, photos, and broadcast reports from media practitioners all over the country. Now on its 10th year, Bright Leaf continues to seek for the best and most relevant agriculture reports. On March 8, 2016, a Bright Lead roadshow was held at Star…
Bright Leaf now accepts entries
BILLED as a “total entertainment with a heart,” the Annekapal: The Forbidden Concert Round 2,” concert of Filipino-Australian multimedia artist, Anne Curtis, which will be held today March 12, 2016, 8p.m. at the CSI Stadia, will benefit different charitable organizations like The Haven. The Haven, located in Bonuan Binloc, Dagupan…
Anne Curtis concert to benefit The Haven
SOME 600 pregnant mothers participated in the 2016 Buntis Day at CSI Stadia on March 10 that had for its theme “Tamang Kaalaman Para sa Ligtas at Malusog na Pagbubuntis.” Under the auspices of by the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society of Region 1 (POGS R1) led by its founding…
Pregnant mothers join Buntis Day
MANGALDAN PINDANG FESTIVAL MANGALDAN— The Gay Association of Mangaldan (GAM) organized a fun- triathlon competition for its members on its “Rainbow Day” on March 7 as part of the town’s annual Pindang Festival. Christian Castillo, president of GAM said the activity was organized to be more challenging for the lesbian,…
LGBT association holds own triathlon
MANGALDAN — There are P127-million worth of government infrastructure projects that will be implemented in this town this year. Fourth District Rep. Gina de Venecia announced this during the Barangay Night of the annual town fiesta celebration here. She said these include P20-million for road widening and construction of drainage…
Rep. Gina de V credits PNoy and Mar for projects
BALON DAGUPAN NEWS SIX contingents from 31 barangays in Dagupan City will compete in the Gilon Gilon ed Baley Street Dancing Competition during the grand opening of the Dagupan Bangus Festival 2016 on April 8. Cluster 1 includes Barangays I, II and III, IV, Poblacion Oeste with Tapuac as the leader;…
Countdown for Bangus Festival on!
CAPITOL NEWS 3rd Batch in 2016 Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. flashes the number one sign along with the latest recipients of the provincial government’s Livelihood Assistance Program held at the Reception Hall of the Urduja House. (Photo by Meinard V. Sadim/rrb) Lingayen- – -A total of P2,420,000 worth of…