THE Metro Dagupan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the leading business group in Dagupan, has expressed concerns following the recent wage hike order that will raise the minimum wage in the Ilocos region to P35, effective November 6. In its statement, the group acknowledged that while the wage increase is…
TOURISM CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE BOLINAO has been recognized for its efforts in promoting local and national tourism. It is one of the 15 local government units across the country cited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) for its active tourism promotions activities. The Bolinao LGU and 14 other winners will receive a…
THE provincial government, through the Public Employment Services Office (PESO), already provided more than a million pesos in financial support to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the last nine months this year. From January 2023 to September 30, 2023, over P1.3 million in financial assistance was extended to 323 distressed…
AS part of the Cooperative Month celebrations, the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) in Region 1 has issued a reminder to the public: “Check the registration of cooperatives before joining to avoid falling victim to unscrupulous individuals.” Richard Gasican, cooperative development specialist, advises the public to join only a cooperative registered…
TWO RAMONS SIGN PLEX AGREEMENT – Governor Ramon Guico III and San Miguel Corporation chairman and chief executive Ramon S. Ang show the signed joint venture and toll concession agreements between the Province of Pangasinan and San Miguel Corporation (SMC) Infrastructure for the Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX) held Thursday, October…
THE provincial government is gearing up to build an expanded Umingan Community Hospital (UCH) in Umingan town this year. This project is proceeding with a proposed Sangguninang Panlalawigan resolution seeking clearance from the Department of Health to construct additional infrastructure for the medical facility. Third District Board Member Shiela Baniqued…
DURING the “Rambak ti Siyensya” 2023 Regional Science and Technology Innovation Week held in Laoag City from October 16 to 18, Alaminos City Mayor Arth Bryan Celeste was awarded the Science and Technology & Innovation (STI) Ambassador Award. The award was presented by DOST Secretary Dr. Renato Solidum Jr to…
56 farmers successfully completed the “Season-Long Farmers Field School on Sustainable Rice Production with Emphasis on Palay Check System” in Barangay San Pedro, San Carlos City, which took place on October 13. Farmers from Barangay San Pedro and Matagdem took the four-month training course organized by the local government’s Extension…
QUALITY SEAFOOD AT MAGSAYSAY MARKET – Households in Dagupan and neighboring towns have a choice of selection of seafood from the sea and fishponds, i.e., fish, particularly Dagupan Bonuan Bangus, crabs, squids, lobsters, prawns daily at the Magsaysay Fish Market in Dagupan City . (Punchphoto by Butch Uka 10/11/23)
FIVE TOWNS, ONE CITY PANGASINAN already has five towns and one city declared as African Swine Fever (ASF) Red Zones. This information was based on data from the National ASF Prevention and Control Program (NASFPCP) covering the period from August 22 to October 4 of the current year. The following…
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