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New laws for LTO upgrade in San Carlos, Bayambang signed

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TWO laws were signed last week for the upgrade of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in San Carlos City and Bayambang, which is expected to expand and enhance the delivery of services. Under Republic Act No. 12186, the LTO District Office in San Carlos City was officially recognized as a Class “B”…

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New laws for LTO upgrade in San Carlos, Bayambang signed

By June 18, 2025Business

DOST awards P14M fund to 7 Pangasinan MSMEs

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THE Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST-R1) awarded ₱14.1 million under the SETUP program to seven Pangasinan-based micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to boost innovation and productivity through upgraded equipment and technical support. The recipients are: Caroline’s Palay Trading (Rosales) – ₱2.9M; Happy’s All-day Breakfast (Rosales) –…

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DOST awards P14M fund to 7 Pangasinan MSMEs

By June 16, 2025Business

Small-scale Mangaldan farmers get P7K cash aid

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SOME 1,864 small-scale farmers in the town of Mangaldan each received P7,000 in cash assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 1 under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund–Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RCEF-RFFA) Program, with support from the local government. The financial aid is intended for rice farmers cultivating up…

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Small-scale Mangaldan farmers get P7K cash aid

By June 16, 2025Business

DA: No active ASF cases in Pangasinan

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THE Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed that Pangasinan is now free from African Swine Fever (ASF), with no active cases remaining since the last recorded case in January 2025 that was immediately contained. Dr. Alfiero Banaag, chief of the DA-Region 1 Regulatory Division, also said biosecurity measures are strictly being…

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DA: No active ASF cases in Pangasinan

By June 16, 2025Business

BAMBOO FIBERS FOR PRODUCTION

By | Business, Punch Gallery

BAMBOO FIBERS FOR PRODUCTION–Science and technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr.(left) views the items made with bamboo fibers during the launching of the Bamboo Textile Fiber Innovation Hub (BTFIH)-Pangasinan late afternoon last May 30 at the Pangasinan State University (PSU) campus in Lingayen. The project was established by the DOST’s Philippine…

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BAMBOO FIBERS FOR PRODUCTION

Bamboo textile hub opens in Pangasinan

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PANGASINAN is now positioned as an emerging center for environmentally responsible fashion, research, and livelihood creation with the opening of the Bamboo Textile Fiber Innovation Hub (BTFIH) at the Pangasinan State University (PSU) on May 30. “This hub is not just a physical space. It is a bold vision brought to…

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Bamboo textile hub opens in Pangasinan

By June 8, 2025Business

‘No Return, No Exchange’ policy illegal

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DTI WARNS BUSINESS OWNERS    THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 1 issued a strong reminder to businesses that a “No Return, No Exchange” policy is against consumer rights and prohibited under Philippine law. “Definitely, the ‘No Return, No Exchange Policy’ is against the law,” said lawyer Clyde…

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‘No Return, No Exchange’ policy illegal

By June 8, 2025Business

BFAR assures support to fisherfolk, salt farmers amid rains

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THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Region 1 assured support to fisherfolk and salt farmers in the Ilocos Region during the rainy season “As fishing in open seas becomes more difficult during the rainy season, we are encouraging our fisherfolk to consider aquaculture as an alternative livelihood,”…

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BFAR assures support to fisherfolk, salt farmers amid rains

By June 8, 2025Business