STILL PLOWING THE OLD WAY — Despite the widespread use of modern tractors, the age-old practice of using the carabao in the fields has not entirely disappeared. In some areas, farmers continue to rely on the hardy carabao for plowing and transporting farm produce, a quiet testament to tradition enduring…
AMONG ALL LGUS IN REGION 1 THE Department of Budget and Management Regional Office 1, has confirmed that Dagupan City is the first Local Government Unit in the Ilocos Region whose 2026 annual budget has been declared operative in its entirety, effective January 1, 2026. This was announced in a…
THE Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office 1 (DOLE RO1) has warned the public against individuals or groups allegedly engaged in unauthorized recruitment and solicitation for the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program. In an advisory, DOLE RO1 said personal recruitment for TUPAD beneficiaries is strictly prohibited and not allowed under existing…
GOOD LUCK FRUITS — A vendor along A.B. Fernandez Ave. in Dagupan City arranges her variety of round-shaped fruits for sale in anticipation of a demand for the traditional “good luck” fruits to welcome 2026, a practice supposed to bring prosperity to homes. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
ABONO Partylist, through its representative Eskimo Estrella, has filed a bill seeking to strengthen and modernize the regulation of fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural chemicals used in crop agriculture. The proposed bill, titled “Fertilizer, Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemicals Modernization Act of 2026,” aims to ensure that agricultural chemical products are safe,…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will roll out its P20-per-kilogram rice program, known as Benteng Bigas Meron Na! (BBM Na!), In Pangasinan, starting in January, the province will be the pilot area for full implementation. The program aims to expand access to affordable rice, help control food inflation, and support palay farmgate…
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…
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