DIGITAL TECH FOR EFFECT BAYAMBANG, living up to its reputation for innovative Christmas holiday attractions, created a ‘Stars Wars’-inspired universe at the municipal auditorium on November 23 using digital projection mapping to launch its Paskuhan 2024 celebration. The event featured digital renditions of well-loved characters from the film series, including…
THE Pangasinan Provincial Board approved a resolution authorizing Governor Ramon Guico III to sign an agreement with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) to supply agricultural-grade salt fertilizers to improve coconut production. The partnership supports the PCA’s Coconut Fertilization Project for 2024, which aims to improve coconut output by rehabilitating low-bearing…
MANGALDAN’S Municipal Slaughterhouse was awarded the 3rd Most Improved and Maintained Meat Establishment in Region 1 by the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) for the Slaughterhouse and Poultry Dressing Plant Local Government Unit (LGU) category following a rigorous audit focused on hygiene and sanitation among over 100 abattoirs in the…
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in Region 1 is actively engaging with the transport sector for the distribution of financial assistance to drivers impacted by rising fuel prices. In an interview, LTFRB R1 Director Atty. Annabel Nullar said they have already started contacting validated beneficiaries while verification…
LENDING HELP TO TYPHOON VICTIMS — Rose Agapa, a businesswoman in Urdaneta City, joins city government’s relief operations by providing her own donation of rice to victims in Barangay Catablan. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
BUGALLON Green Energy Corp. (BGEC) received a Certificate of Energy Project of National Significance (CEPNS) on November 13 for its 25 MW Bugallon Solar Power Project (BSPP), paving the way for faster permitting and approval procedures. The CEPNS issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) to projects recognized its importance…
THE Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) approved the development of a new solar power plant in Binalonan with Citicore Solar Pangasinan 2 Inc. as proponent. The resolution endorsed by the provincial board during its regular session on November 18, approved 100 hectares or one square kilometer of agricultural land to be converted…
ENTREPRENEURS and members of the fishery sector in Dagupan City received financial aid of P15,000 each under the Sustainable Livelihood Assistance Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), which was made possible with the help of Senator Pia Cayetano and her brother, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano….
THE Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) in Region 1 significantly expanded its free Wi-Fi program, growing from 148 sites in 2022 to 1,129 in 2023, with 998 active sites as of November, providing internet access across the region, including far-flung areas with limited service. During the Kapihan sa…
COMPETITION FOR CREATIVITY — Students paint and decorate paper full-face masks as part of school project and props in their class presentation at the Children’s Park of the City plaza in during the Children’s Summit held in Dagupan City. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
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