WITH the onset of the holiday season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is reminding the public to be careful when buying toys as gifts, especially through online shopping. EcoWaste coalition, an advocate for zero waste and toxics-free society, also raised alert over some toys being sold in stores…
THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) urged employers to give their employees their 13th month pay on time in order to avoid penalties. Agnes Aguinaldo of DOLE Central Pangasinan said that the distribution of the 13th month pay can be done this month but not after December 24. According…
SUNRISE OVER CARAEL — A fisherman casts an early-morning silhouette as he walks the paddy to feed his bangus. The city government can learn from the Cittaslow that promotes preservation and development under the “Slow City” concept which has gained world attention in the past five years. (Punchphoto by Art Valenzuela)
HOG raisers of Bayambang whose hogs were culled due to the African Swine Fever (ASF) in the implementation of the 1-7-10 protocol will receive two cavans of rice worth P3,600 for each from the municipal government. This was the information shared by Mayor Cezar Quiambao with the provincial board members…
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Pangasinan warned the public against buying uncertified Christmas lights and to buy only those with valid Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) stickers or Philippine Standard marks, and provided tips for buying a set. Natalia Basto-Dalaten, DTI provincial director, said certified Christmas lights have…
FARMERS IN NEED – Farmers affected by the impact of the Rice Tariffication Law eagerly await their turn to receive their pre-loaded SureAid ATM cards being issued by national government that extends loan assistance with zero interest. (Punchphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
THE Samahang Industriyang Agrikultura (SINAG) has sounded both the alarm and appeal to the government on the plight of farmers owing to the drastic drop in the demand for their harvested palay. According to Engr. Rosendo So, SINAG chairman, the over-importation of rice has caused the price of palay to…
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Pangasinan has set new adjustments on suggested retail prices (SRPs) of selected basic necessities and prime commodities in view of the increasing cost of raw materials. Prices of canned sardines, noodles, coffee refill and 3-in-1, processed canned beef, condiments and toilet soap…
NO ASF IN DAGUPAN – Vendors at the Malimgas Public Market installed a tarpaulin to help encourage households to continue to buy and eat pork with their message: “Dagupan City is African Swine Fever Free.” (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE local governments on the borders of Pangasinan took an active stance in the provincial government’s fight to protect the protect the province against the spread of the African Swine Fever (ASF). Nine towns issued their respective executive orders preventing the entry of of live hogs, pork and fresh pork,…
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