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Rice drops to P35-P45 in public markets

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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…

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Rice drops to P35-P45 in public markets

By February 23, 2025Business

No active ASF case in Pangasinan

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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…

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No active ASF case in Pangasinan

By February 23, 2025Business

Capitol equips farmers, women with entrepreneurial skills

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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…

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Capitol equips farmers, women with entrepreneurial skills

By February 16, 2025Business

NFA-Eastern Pangasinan targets 500K bags of rice

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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…

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NFA-Eastern Pangasinan targets 500K bags of rice

By February 9, 2025Business

Labrador hog farm ordered closed for environmental violations

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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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Labrador hog farm ordered closed for environmental violations

By February 9, 2025Business

Capitol’s corporate farming program benefits over 1,400 farmers

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THE provincial government’s Pangasinan Corporate Farming Program, initiated by Gov. Ramon Guico III in 2022, now covers 1,272.47 hectares and has benefited 54 farmer-cooperatives with 1,448 individual farmer members.  Provincial Agriculturist Dalisay Moya reported that with the farm aggregation, which promotes production efficiency and shared costs, yield during the dry…

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Capitol’s corporate farming program benefits over 1,400 farmers

By February 9, 2025Business

Bolinao’s Patar Beach ranks 5th in TripAdvisor’s PH best list

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THE Patar Beach in Bolinao was ranked among fifth among the 10 Best Beaches in the Philippines 2025 by online travel site Tripadvisor, the Bolinao Tourism Office announced. Topping the list was White Beach in Boracay, followed by Napcan in El Nido, Puka Shell Beach in Boracay, Alona in Panglao, Bohol and Patar Beach. The list…

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Bolinao’s Patar Beach ranks 5th in TripAdvisor’s PH best list

By February 9, 2025Business