MEMBERS of the Home Development Mutual Fund (or Pag-IBIG), from Calasiao and Mangatarem, can still avail of a calamity loan following recent flooding events in these towns. Jonah Grace Oxiles, Division Head of the Marketing and Sales Division at Pag-IBIG Dagupan Branch, said applications can be submitted at the agency’s…
THE House of Representatives approved on second reading House Bill No. 613, known as the Young Farmers and Fisherfolk Challenge Act, that aims to rejuvenate the agricultural sector and address the declining involvement of youth in farming and fisheries. Introduced by Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Christopher de Venecia, the bill responds…
THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)-Regional Office 1 is encouraging its members to avail of the Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta) package, which allows members to get free consultation at their primary care provider of choice. “There’s a lot of ways to register. It can be through online registration or…
PSU THANKS THE PUNCH — Pangasinan State University (PSU) presents its Certificate of Recognition to the Sunday PUNCH, represented by Eva Visperas, The PUNCH’s associate editor, “for being a steadfast partner whose support has been instrumental over the years.” It was presented during the Stakeholders’ Night on the occasion of PSU’s 45th anniversary celebration by…
SOME 300 kilos of spoiled milkfish called “gataw” deemed unfit for consumption were seized from four fish vendors at the Magsaysay Fish Market in Dagupan City at about 8:00 a.m. on Friday (September 14). Investigation showed that the spoiled milkfish died from a massive fish kill that reportedly happened in…
FOR FREE MEDICINES, CONSULTATIONS THE number of accredited Konsulta Providers under PhilHealth surpassed its presence in 100 hospitals in Pangasinan, with ongoing additions. Joseph Manuel of PhilHealth Pangasinan told an online press conference, that PhilHealth has accredited a total of 162 hospitals that serve as Konsulta Providers, allowing PhilHealth members…
THE local government of Mangaldan under Mayor Bonafe de Vera Parayno, is set to conduct a special recruitment activity through the Public Employment Services Office (PESO) this week, September 19. According to PESO Manager Designate, Helen Aquino, more than 850 overseas job vacancies will be made available in collaboration with…
THE City Training Employment Center (CTEC) in San Carlos City is set to open 5,000 slots for free skills training made possible by a partnership with the Philippine Business Education Dr. Nady Mangaliag, the City Training Employment Coordinator, clarified that the slots are open only to residents of San Carlos,…
Flooding continues in unelevated Tapuac Road. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently issued notices of violation to six establishments across the province during its comprehensive inspection rounds. DTI Pangasinan Provincial Director Natalia Dalaten confirmed that these establishments violated standard laws and the accreditation requirements for service and repair shops outlined in Presidential Decree 1572….
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