DAGUPAN City’s Waste-to-Worth project was cited during a press briefing conducted for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) week Friday. Trade Undersecretary Laura Del Rosario, chair of the Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) for APEC, gave the city’s project as an example in her opening statement at the International Media Center when she discussed…

LINGAYEN– The federation of Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TODA) in the Second District recently organized TODA Rescue to assist the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in its campaign to disseminate information about new requirements and combat “fixing” in transactions with the agency. Effective this month, there are additional documentary requirements…

ALAMINOS CITY— Thanks to Scubasurero, the waters at the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) are clearer and cleaner today. Scubasurero 2015, a project of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region I through its Sustainable Coral Reef Ecosystems Management Program (SCREMP), was conducted in the city last week….

THERE is another way to ensure wellness and good health especially during the holidays – buy processed meat products, particularly ham, only from accredited establishments. A quick check on the list posted on the website of National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) will help. Dr. Eduardo Oblena, regional director of the…

LINGAYEN — Our governance will be more efficient if our people are involved in the planning and implementation of programs. This was echoed by Camarines Sur representative Leni Robredo, Liberal Party vice presidential candidate, during a dialogue with barangay officials and civil society members, and later with TODA members, in…

DURING TYPHOON LANDO LINGAYEN— The Pangasinan Provincial Police Office (PPPO) recognized last week the services of 31 police officers who performed beyond the call of duty and of 20 civilian volunteers who responded to the call for assistance at the height of the emergency during the onslaught of Typhoon Lando….

LINGAYEN—Second District Representative Leopoldo Bataoil urged the employees of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to report co-workers whom they know are involved in the ‘tanim-bala’ scam. The congressman said the modus operandi has put the entire nation in bad light inducing mass hysteria among foreign and local travelers. In…

MORE FUNDS FOR SPORTS COMPLEX, SLAUGHTERHOUSE CALASIAO—The P200.540 million annual budget for 2016 of the town is now under deliberation at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) after it was passed by the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) and approved by the executive two weeks ago. Next year’s budget allocations are as follows: P73.5…

DGUPAN City Councilor Jose Netu Tamayo said he hopes his resolution that seeks to provide free cremation services for the departed poor and the establishment of a public crematorium will be implemented soon. Councilor Tamayo, a lawyer, told The PUNCH that he recently handled a case of two families that…