(Compiled by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News)

 Region 1’s48,380 workers benefit from TUPAD

THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) distributed P1.130 billion fund under the program Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) to 48,380 workers of Region 1 last year.

Justin Paul Marbella, regional information officer of DOLE Region 1, said those mainly benefited were disadvantaged/displaced workers of Ilocos Region who lost their sources of income or livelihood during the pandemic.

These included tricycle and jeepney drivers and other low-earning wage earners who lost their jobs when the establishments they were working were forced to close shop during the pandemic. (Jhon Caranto)

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DA holds free demo to control Fall Armyworm

THE Department of Agriculture launched field demonstrations in Pangasinan to teach farmers effective ways of the fight and control of Fall Armyworms perennially destroying their crops

The Large Scale Field Demonstrations of Fall Armyworm using IPM-PAMS Management Strategies and Technologies, was held in Calasiao by pest control experts of Department of Agriculture Region 1.

Pest control experts believe that Fall Armyworm may have been transported to the Philippines from cargoes and shipments originating from the United States on board ocean-going vessels that were arriving in the country.

Fall Armyworms usually attack corn and onion plants and are capable of destroying a hectare of croplands in just a few days but have a short lifespan of just 40 to 45 days. In Pangasinan, Fall Armyworms have already attacked plantations in San Carlos City, Bayambang, San Manuel, Tayug and other areas. (Jhon Caranto)

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Angalacan River being developed as tourist attraction

THE Mapandan local government outlined its plans to develop the Angalacan River that flows through the town from adjacent Manaoag  and Pozorrubio, as its top tourist attraction.

Mayor Karl Christian Vega said the project already started with P50 million, courtesy of Third District Rep. Rachel Arenas for Phase 1 of the project. He said the project is set to be built starting in 2024 but it was launched this month when the initial funding from Rep. Arenas arrived.

He said the municipal government intends to build a park at the bank of the Angalacan River and urged the Philippine Business for Social Progress, a non-government organization, to help the town reforest the area. The second phase involves the construction of infrastructures for the proposed Angalacan River Park. (Jhon Caranto)

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Housing fair held in Dagupan City

A TWO-day housing fair was conducted by the Pag-Ibig Fund-Dagupan branch for its members in Pangasinan who may want to avail of housing loans.
Held at the Atrium of the CSI Stadia in Lucao, the housing fair helped Pagibig Fund member prepare and file applications for loans being offered by the government agency.

The fair also assisted Pangasinenses who are not yet Pag-big Fund members on the requirements for membership so they can avail of housing  benefits.  (Rona Racca)

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