“GATAW” (gasping for air at water’s surface followed by possible death)—considered as a big challenge for bangus growers in Pangasinan—is about to break out anew because of the changing weather pattern, putting pressure on milkfish being raised in captivity. Christopher Sibayan, president of the Association of Magbabangus in Pangasinan (SAMAPA), admitted that the onset of hot…
CAPITOL COMPLEX FOR TOURISM GOVERNOR Ramon Guico III led provincial officials here Thursday in the groundbreaking ceremony to start construction of two iconic projects- construction of the 1,500-seater Convention Center and the 11-storey Government Center and Tower- inside the Capitol Complex. “We have to give credit to the people…
A Pasalubong Center that will house the different products of Manaoag and its neighboring towns in the 4th District is targeted for opening before this year’s Holy Week observance in mid-April when Catholic devotees flock to the Basilica of Manaoag. Located on the left side of the stairway of the…
HOUSEHOLDS can now buy rice in markets across Pangasinan at P35 to P45 per kilo as prices dropped following abundant supply with the start of the harvest season, according to the National Food Authority (NFA). Sellers are giving a further P250 discount for a 50-kilo sack. The current rice prices…
THE Provincial Veterinary Office confirmed that there is currently no active case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Pangasinan. Dr. Arcely Rebeniol, OIC Provincial Veterinarian, said they have already validated reports from various municipalities and cities of having no active ASF case, but the province cannot be considered as ‘ASF Free’ just yet. She explained…
FLOWERS FOR THE VALENTINE DAY RUSH — A flower arranger man busily prepares his display of assorted colorful flowers for celebrating lovers in his flowers shop along Burgos Street in Dagupan City on Valentines Day. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE provincial government launched several programs last year to enhance the agricultural sector by improving the skills of farmers and women and providing marketing support. Provincial Agriculturist Dalisay Moya said her office’s Agri-business division conducted skills training on crops and fishery production, food processing, package and technologies, and institutional and entrepreneurial…
ARENAS AVENUE BY NIGHT — The largely unused portion of the well-lighted Arenas Arenue in Calasiao town has turned into a nightly promenade with a line of food stalls catering to residents who stay to walk the stretch and enjoy the cool night breeze. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
AMID FOOD SECURITY EMERGENCY THE National Food Authority (NFA) in Eastern Pangasinan aims to purchase half a million 50-kilogram bags of palay (unmilled rice) this year to bolster supply and support local farmers amid the national government’s declaration of a food security emergency to bring down the retail price of…
THE mayor of Labrador ordered the closure of RAN RKP Hog Farm Corporation, located in Barangay Bongalon, following numerous violations of environmental regulations and for operating without a local government permit. The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) regional office issued a Notice of Violation to the hog farm on December 11, 2024, but…
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