THE Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office (PTCAO) urged non-accredited and newly opened tourist accommodations in Pangasinan to secure Department of Tourism (DOT) accreditation to guarantee safe, high-quality stays for travelers. Of the total 355 tourism-oriented establishments in Pangasinan as of August 31 this year, at least 267 are DOT-accredited,…
HIGHER Ancillary Services (AS) costs pushed up transmission rates in August 2025, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines announced. The overall equivalent average transmission rate for the August 2025 billing period rose by 7.09% to P1.4171/kWh, up from July’s PhP1.3233/kWh. AS charges climbed by PhP0.0787/kWh, from PhP0.5872/kWh in July…
A 56-year-old businessman from Mangaldan was declared dead on arrival at the hospital on September 16 after the pickup truck he was driving fell off the PNR Bridge in Barangay Salaan in the same town. A report from the municipality’s Public Information Office identified the victim as Luis Gabriel, Jr., whose…
SURVIVORS CITE STRONG CURRENTS A 21-year-old man drowned after being swept away by strong currents while swimming with friends at Busay Falls in Bani. According to the Bani Police, they received a distress call from Calabeng Barangay Captain Paquito Ampler at around 3:00 p.m. about an incident of drowning. One…
THE alleged mishandling of public funds by a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman and treasurer in Calasiao has gone viral on social media and the SK Federation Council of Pangasinan has called for level-headedness saying transparency and due process must be observed. The issue involves SK Chairman Generoso Q. Barongan and…
(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) Body of pedicab driver who fell into Cayanga River found THE body of Jimmy Narvas Fernandez, a 52-year-old pedicab driver who tragically fell into the Cayanga River, has been recovered by authorities. According to reports, Fernandez was riding his pedicab while reportedly under the influence of…
BANAAN MUSEUM — A colorful mural at the Banáan Pangasinan Provincial Museum serves as background for a replica of an ox-pulled cart used traditionally for selling native handicraft. The museum in Lingayen recently held a three-day open house in celebration of its 2nd anniversary and as part of Tourism month….
THE Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Pangasinan passed on September 15 Provincial Resolution No. 209-2025, congratulating and commending Bolinao for winning the Best Municipality Tourism Destination Category in the first-ever Philippine Tourism Awards 2025 organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT). The award was given during the Philippine Tourism Awards held on…
TOURISM MONTH CELEBRATION THE municipality of Calasiao is putting the spotlight on its people and heritage this September with two key events – Saysay ng Calasiao and Faces of Calasiao – as part of its Tourism Month celebration. Mayor Patrick Caramat said the town is highlighting its rich cultural history through Saysay ng Calasiao. This…
THE Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has passed a resolution expressing the city government’s gratitude and commendation to all volunteers — individuals, civic groups, private sector partners, faith-based institutions, non-government organizations and donors — who assisted during the widespread flooding in July, wrought by Typhoons Crising and Emong, and the enhanced…
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