ROADSIDE ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN — Pineapple vendors suddenly sprouted and occupied the stretch of narrow shoulder of the two-way Bonuan Road, unmindful of hazards they pose to both motorists and their customers. The police and POSO have turned a blind eye to the hazardous situation. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
THERE is no shortage of teachers who will serve as Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on October 2023. This was assured by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)–Dagupan City which is finalizing the list of 1,152 teachers public school teachers who will be tasked…
COMELEC Dagupan fields 1,152 teachers for BSK election
THE Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Dagupan City is currently inspecting 29 public schools that will serve as voting centers for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) this October 2023. Dagupan City Election Supervisor Atty. Michael Sarmiento said the preparations are being done earlier to provide a buffer period…
COMELEC prepares 29 voting centers in Dagupan for BSKE
DAGUPAN City Election Supervisor Atty. Michael Sarmiento said that Dagupan City has the highest number of voters in Region 1 for the BSKE in October. According to the latest tally, 142,000 regular voters are expected to vote on Election Day, while another 50,000 individuals have registered to vote for the…
Dagupan City has most number of voters in region
EARLY MORNING FRESH CATCH – Residents and fish traders wait for the fishermen to finish sorting their catch using beach seine (kalukor) at the Lingayen Gulf. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
EARLY MORNING FRESH CATCH
IN Alaminos City, it’s “Bawal na ang Plastic” ordinance regulating the use of plastic bags and polystyrene foam is already being enforced. This is embodied under Ordinance No. 2021-09 which also prescribes penalties for violators. The ordinance covers all retail and business establishments, including restaurants, hotels, lodging houses, fast foods…
Plastic bags, styrofoam banned in Alaminos
GOV. Ramon Guico III issued two separate executive orders extending the temporary total ban of live swine and poultry products from all cities and municipalities declared under red zone from July 1 to September 30. The measure was contained under Executive Order Nos. 0058 and 0059 signed by the governor…
Temporary total ban for swine, poultry products from red zones extended
MORE PROCESSORS NEEDED IN PANGASINAN THE Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), revealed that while the demand for cacao in Region 1 continues to grow, the cacao industry’s production is very low, unable to meet the local demand. This information…
Demand for cacao is growing
FEW GARLIC FARMERS IN PANGASINAN THE production of native garlic in Pangasinan remains low, enabling traders to flood local markets with imported garlic from Taiwan. Because of its scarcity and low supply, the price of native garlic remains high at P320 per kilo compared to Taiwan’s garlic at P120 ….
Native garlic sells at P320; Taiwan garlic, P120.
(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News) Rice price expected to increase due to El Niño HOUSEHOLDS in Dagupan City have reason to be apprehensive over an expected huge price increase of rice in weeks ahead because of the adverse impact El Niño on agriculture. Rice traders are predicting the price…