MANAOAG Mayor Jeremy Rosario said he will not hesitate to permanently close poultry farms that continue to violate sanitary standards, especially those causing an increase in fly infestations. Rosario made this warning during the Monday flag-raising ceremony on September 8, where he called on poultry owners to adhere to the…
A total of 3,703 packs of hybrid rice seeds were distributed on September 9 to over 680 qualified farmers in the municipality of San Nicolas, which will be planted during the coming dry season. The Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO), headed by Engr. Christopher Serquina, in partnership with the Department of…
PROPERTY developer Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) recently held a topping-off ceremony for Futura One’s Building B, marking the completion of its structural framework and opening more opportunities for aspiring homeowners in Dagupan City. “It will be ready to welcome its first batch of residents by the second quarter of 2026,”…
MOBILE PET SHOP — Ornamental fish such as goldfish, koi, and molly fish, as well as fish food, mini-aquarium and accessories are sold at a mobile pet shop in Lingayen. (Punchphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Mangaldan cautioned the public against individuals who are circulating in barangays selling LPG regulators directly to homes. According to Municipal Fire Marshal FSINSP Jonathan de Vera, they have received several reports of salespeople targeting older residents and others who are easily convinced that…
PLATE BACKLOG — Plates for motorcycles that were registered as far back as 2018 are finally being distributed as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) rushes to address the backlog in line with the implementation of the “No Plate, No Travel” policy. The LTO has been undertaking off-site distribution such as…
FARMERS from two local associations in Mangaldan received farm machinery valued at P3.5 million from the government in a ceremonial turnover on August 27, 2025. The Masigasig Alitaya Farmers Irrigators Association, Inc. was granted a rice combine harvester worth nearly P2 million. Romulo B. Petrola, president of the association, along…
THE Bayambang Central Terminal and Bagsakan Market was inaugurated on August 25, 2025, marking a milestone in the town’s efforts to modernize its transportation system and boost local commerce. The modern facility, located beside the Pangasinan State University (PSU)–Bayambang Campus, is seen as a significant step in strengthening economic growth…
PAMANA, a private company that has a 25-year joint venture agreement with the Dagupan City Water District (DCWD), struck a virtual gold mine when it dug a deep well in Barangay Carael, across the Calmay River, that yields a significant volume of potable water that could last for years. Glen…
AN ordinance was passed by the Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) declaring a moratorium on the establishment of new poultry farms and piggeries within the city. The ordinance, authored by Councilor and Majority Leader Michael Fernandez, also provides for the gradual phase-out and closure of existing ones within three years from…
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