(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News)

Pyrotechnic vendors in Dagupan warned vs illegal goods

THE Dagupan local government held a meeting with vendors to remind them on the guidelines for selling pyrotechnics, particularly the illegal sale of banned devices under ‘Oplan Iwas Paputok’.

The meeting was called by the City Market Division, CDRRMO, and Waste Management Division, along with the Dagupan City Fire Station. (Ella Garcia)

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Mangaldan BFP goes after pyrotechnic vendors sans permits

THE Bureau of Fire Protection in Mangaldan has started monitoring all vendors selling pyrotechnics to ensure that only those with permits will be allowed to operate.

It said that so far no banned pyrotechnics have been discovered in the town’s public market. (Mathew Pacheco)

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LTO inspects bus terminals in San Carlos 

THE Land Transportation Office in San Carlos City is set to inspect all bus terminals within its jurisdiction to ensure that units are in proper condition to transport the expected thousands of commuters during the holiday.

LTO San Carlos District Office Chief Aileen Peteres said they are ensuring that buses are road-worthy and the drivers are physically and mentally fit for the job.  (Mathew Pacheco)

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Pangasinan farmers face bleak Christmas 

FARMERS in Pangasinan will have little for the Christmas feast following losses from the series of typhoons in the previous months but expressed hope of recovering through the second play cropping that will be harvested starting February next year.

In Mangaldan alone, some P10 million worth of palay were destroyed, while the entire province registered crop damage worth P982 million. (Mathew Pacheco)

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SSS continues campaign vs. delinquent employers 

THE Social Security System (SSS) office in Urdaneta revealed that several establishments in eastern Pangasinan have not been remitting the mandated monthly contributions for their employees, with over P2.8 million in delinquency so far this year.

SSS City Branch Head Christopher Servas said at least 472 workers could not obtain loans or enjoy their retirement benefits due to the violations by their employers. The agency is intensifying its Run Against Contribution Evaders (RACE) campaign focusing on household employers as well as private establishments and and Overseas Filipino Workers. (Jam Victorio)

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3,000 multiple registrants found by Comelc in Pangasinan

THE Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Pangasinan said it has sent letters to some 3,000 voters who were verified to have multiple registrations. Half of this number were found by the Comelec in Dagupan City.

The COMELEC continues to sort out the registration list to prevent flying voters in the May 2025 synchronized local and national elections. (Mathew Pacheco)

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Shoppers flock to Dagupan baratillo  

SHOPPERS continue to flock the Baratilyo ng Dagupan along Galvan Street to buy goods such as toys at low prices, similar to those sold in Manila’s Divisoria Market.

Vendors said with Christmas only few days away, they now enjoy more brisk sales compared to the initial days after opening. (Joanna de Vera)

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Pangasainan families are more budget-conscious 

AMID the continuous spike in the prices of goods and food commodities, housewives in Pangasinan have become more budget-conscious and planning their spending more cautiously.

Some families have carefully planned their menu for Christmas and New Year  and are opting to shop at bazaars rather than the malls. (Ella Garcia)

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BFA assures stable bangus supply this Christmas

THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 1 has brushed aside speculations that that there will be a shortage in the supply of milkfish or bangus in the markets of Pangasinan and Dagupan this Christmas season.

This was supported by the Samahang Magbabangus sa Pangasinan (SaMaPa), a group of bangus producers, who committed to continue to supply the needs of wholesalers in the Magsaysay Fish Market in Dagupan. (Rona Racca)

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More buyers of capiz lanterns with lights this year

 SALES of Cadiz lanterns along Caranglaan in Dagupan City has been better compared to previous years, according to one vendor.

She said this is a good indicator that the economy somewhat improved with more people able to afford or willing to spend on the decorative items. (Jam Victorio)

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