KADIWA ED KAPITOLYO—Fruits are among the products on display at the Kadiwa ed Kapitolyo held on the morning of December 25 at the Capitol Complex in Lingayen, offering affordable goods to capitol employees and other consumers. Along with the Kadiwa On Wheels na Kapitolyo, held at least twice a month,…
TO meet the surge in meat demand during the holiday season, the Mangaldan local slaughterhouse has extended its operating hours to ensure a stable supply in the market. Aji Cabrera, head of the General Services Office, said slaughtering of large livestock such as cows and carabaos now starts at 7:30…
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is reviewing its goat breeding program at the Pangasinan Research and Experiment Center following the death of more than half of its herd, reportedly due to poor care and maintenance. A 2024 Commission on Audit report showed that 52 of the 101 Anglo Nubian and…
DEMAND FOR LECHON UP—Due to increased demand, the price of lechon has now become prohibitive, with just a few days to go before Christmas. Lechon dealers say they could not cope with the numerous orders coming from all quarters, as no Christmas party is held without mouth-watering lechon on the…
DAGUPAN City Mayor Belen Fernandez has reminded property owners and contractors to secure building permits from the City Engineer’s Office before starting any construction, stressing strict compliance with the National Building Code. Fernandez cited a two-story structure being built by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Barangay…
THE Pag-IBIG Fund on Friday launched its first-ever Barkada Loan pilot program in Dagupan City, marking a new lending approach that allows groups of members to access financing collectively. The launch was held in Mayombo District and was attended by Pag-IBIG officials led by Acting DCEO-MSC Atty. Marcial Pimentel Jr.,…
DRAGON DANCE WINS PUTO DESIGN TILT — A Monarch Hotel staffer adds final touches to the hotel’s “Dragon Dance” entry in the Puto Construction and Design Contest, a highlight of Calasiao’s annual Puto Festival. The entry, symbolizing prosperity and strength, was declared the competition’s winner. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) in Mangaldan has stepped up its crackdown on ambulant vendors who continue to sell along Franieza Street despite repeated warnings. POSO chief Gerardo Ydia said vendors have long been required to operate within the public market’s designated wet section to prevent congestion, foul…
GAME-CHANGER NATIONAL BUDGET THE Senate Minority bloc, led by Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano, is gearing up to push “game-changer” amendments focused on rural development and stronger support for local government units as the 2026 national budget enters the bicameral conference committee. Cayetano stressed that the final budget must correct…
YULETIDE PLANT—Poinsettia plants are among the plants and seedlings being sold at a designated area in Lingayen last November 29. This plant is in demand, especially during the Yuletide Season, because some of its leaves turn red. (PUNCHphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
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