THE National Food Authority (NFA) in eastern Pangasinan said it continues to buy palay from local farmers in accordance with its mandate, but only to farmers or groups that had been issued with Authority to Deliver (ATD). Frederick Dulay, NFA manager in eastern Pangasinan, said the prevailing buying price of…
THE San Carlos City government is ramping up the planting of mango trees in response to the noticeable decrease in the number of fruit-bearing trees in recent years. City Cooperative Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Development Officer Arlaine De Vera explained that the city’s mature mango tree population has gone down by about half…
LINGAYEN MARKET VISIT — Vendors welcomed Second District Rep. Mark Cojuangco and his team, led by former Mayor Iday Castañeda, during their recent market tour in Lingayen. Inspired by their hard work and perseverance, Rep. Mark pledged his continued support for programs that uplift the lives of every vendor and…
THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) confirmed the presence of red tide toxin in shellfish, particularly mussels and oysters and other seafood collected from the coastal waters of Bolinao and Anda, based on the latest laboratory analysis. In an April 10, 2025 advisory letter to Governor Ramon Guico…
MAYOR Belen Fernandez asserted that the road elevation and drainage projects she pursued are the best real solution to the city’s perennial flooding as she noted that the previous city administration wasted more than P20 million in supposed flood mitigation projects. Speaking during the podcast “The Punching Duo” hosted by…
PING LACSON’S DIALOGUE WITH FARMERS FORMER senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, who is running for a fresh term in May, vowed to champion long-term agricultural reforms during a dialogue with farmers and local leaders at the Konsultahang Bayan: Agenda para sa Agrikultura held at the New Bagsakan Center of the Rosales Farmers’ Market…
PANGASINAN’S Pista’y Dayat 2025 celebration kicked off last April 4 at the Capitol Plaza in Lingayen with the opening of the Pangasinan Agri-Tourism and Trade Expo, which will run until April 30. The fair features various local products of 12 participating towns, each with a booth showcasing the best produce…
COLORFUL FARMERS’ DAY IN BAYAMBANG – A fruit vendor proudly stands behind her display of colorful local fruit products in the booth-making contest during the Farmers’ Day, a feature of the Bayambang town’s 411th founding anniversary. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
FOR OUTSTANDING FISHERIES MANAGEMENT THE municipalities of Anda and Bani were cited for their exemplary efforts in promoting sustainable fisheries management during the Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan (MMK): Search for the Most Outstanding Coastal Community. The two local governments were honored for their innovative fisheries livelihood projects and their commitment…
FOR WASTE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT, TOURISM THE clearing and eventual closure of Dagupan’s 60-year-old Bonuan dumpsite is expected to be hastened with the recent arrival of additional equipment and vehicles needed for the undertaking. Mayor Belen Fernandez led the blessing on Monday, March 31, of the brand-new dump truck, a…
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