THE marching order of President Bongbong Marcos to NIA is: Region 1 must be zero-stress in water delivery, zero stress in irrigation services. That message was relayed by NIA Senior Deputy Administrator Engr. Robert Suguitan during the leadership turnover on July 19 between Engr. Gaudencio de Vera and Engr. Danilo…
LOS ANGELES, CA – A prominent lawyer from Alaminos City expressed his reservation on the construction of a highway from Binalonan to Lingayen even as he lauded Gov. Ramon Guico III for embarking on a gargantuan project never envisioned by former provincial administrations. In an interview with the Sunday PUNCH,…
(Filed by 104.7 IFM News) Mangaldan slaughterhouse seeks upgrade to Triple A THE Mangaldan Double A slaughterhouse is seeking an upgrade of its status into a Triple A slaughterhouse, whose meat that it processes can be sold even overseas, by closely observing sanitary protocols in accordance with the guidelines set…
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)
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…
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…
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…
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 ….
(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…
WAY TO BEAT EL NIÑO – A farmer hurriedly plants palay during a rainy day before the impact of El Niño is felt in his area. (Punchphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
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