SEAFOOD GALORE—Freshly-caught seafoods are on display for sale at the fish market in Dagupan City last Thursday. Fish products are still aplenty despite the coming of Super Typhoon Uwan. (PUNCHphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
THE Dagupan Electric Corporation (DECORP) announced a slight rise in its electricity generation rate this November, up to ₱0.40 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), largely attributed to the weakening of the Philippine peso against the US dollar. Atty. Randy Castilan, DECORP’s Chief Operating Officer, explained that this is due to the fluctuations…
AMID RISING FUEL COST THE One Pangasinan Transport Federation has renewed its call for the approval of its long-pending request for a fare increase following the recent surge in fuel prices, with diesel costs rising by more than P4 per liter in the past two weeks. Bernard Tuliao, president of…
THE National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has warned the public to stay alert against scammers targeting individuals’ hard-earned money ahead of the holiday season. NTC Ilocos Legal Officer Atty. Ana Minelle Maningding said scammers are more active this time of year when employees begin receiving their bonuses. She cautioned that fraudsters…
KADIWA NG PANGULO IN DAGUPAN—Vendors sell fresh agricultural, fishery, and processed food products at the Kadiwa ng Pangulo during the Dagupan City Farmers and Fisherfolks Day at the CSI City Mall Big Atrium. The event aims to help fisherfolks, farmers, and SMEs promote their products. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
A new tricycle fare matrix in Dagupan City was approved through an ordinance passed on October 27 by the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP). The measure, moved by Councilor Marvin Fabia—chairperson of the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities—amends the old fare rate that had been in effect for the past 12…
AN ordinance was passed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) authorizing the temporary closure of Galvan and Zamora Roads for the holding of the Christmas Baratillo or Street Bazaar in observance of the City Fiesta from November 2, 2025, to January 15, 2026. The ordinance also provides rules and regulations for…
Marivic Barcellano of Tiblong Flavored Salt stands proudly at her stall during a trade fair held in a mall in Dagupan City. (Photo by Eva Visperas) A story of perseverance, unity, and hope defines the success of the Tiblong Salt Association in the coastal town of San Fabian. Led by…
BASKET BUSINESS — A worker at one of the oldest handicraft shops in Manaoag, the Sibayan Handicrafts in Barangay Lipit Sur, stacks finished woven baskets that are ready for delivery to customers. The baskets are made from natural materials such as rattan, abaca, and buri palm fibers. (PUNCHphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE demolition of all illegal fish pens and cages along various rivers in Dagupan City is expected soon, following the passage of an ordinance that empowered Mayor Belen Fernandez, through the Bantay Ilog Task Force, to remove and prevent obstructions in these waterways. The Bantay Ilog Empowerment Ordinance defines illegal…
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