THE Dagupan Electric Corporation (DECORP) announced a drop in its November electricity rate to P7.95 per kilowatt-hour, down from P9.21/kWh in October. The lower charge is attributed mainly to reduced prices in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), which helped temper the rise in transmission fees imposed by the National…
MANGO FOR SALE—Green mangoes that fell from trees swept by super typhoon “Uwan” abound along the roadside of the De Venecia Diversion Road in Dagupan City, being sold at only P20 per kilo. (PUNCHphoto by Butch Uka)
TYPHOON “Uwan” (International name: Fong Wou) has caused extensive damage in this town, with the local mango industry suffering the most. According to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), total agricultural losses were estimated at ₱14 million, largely due to the destruction of mango trees and fruit-bearing…
THE Dagupan Electric Corporation (DECORP) continues to fast-track its power restoration and clearing operations in areas of Pangasinan severely affected by Super Typhoon “Uwan.” Engineer Alriel John Garbo of DECORP said line crews have been deployed to several locations where utility poles were toppled and power lines were cut during…
DAMAGES to the city’s fisheries sector caused by Super Typhoon “Uwan” (international name: Fung Wong) have been estimated at ₱130 million as of November 12, according to City Agriculturist Mary Ann Solomon. Speaking on “Sumbungan ng Bayan,” a program hosted by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez and aired live over Kabaleyan…
SEAFOOD GALORE—Freshly-caught seafoods are on display for sale at the fish market in Dagupan City last Thursday. Fish products are still aplenty despite the coming of Super Typhoon Uwan. (PUNCHphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
THE Dagupan Electric Corporation (DECORP) announced a slight rise in its electricity generation rate this November, up to ₱0.40 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), largely attributed to the weakening of the Philippine peso against the US dollar. Atty. Randy Castilan, DECORP’s Chief Operating Officer, explained that this is due to the fluctuations…
AMID RISING FUEL COST THE One Pangasinan Transport Federation has renewed its call for the approval of its long-pending request for a fare increase following the recent surge in fuel prices, with diesel costs rising by more than P4 per liter in the past two weeks. Bernard Tuliao, president of…
THE National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has warned the public to stay alert against scammers targeting individuals’ hard-earned money ahead of the holiday season. NTC Ilocos Legal Officer Atty. Ana Minelle Maningding said scammers are more active this time of year when employees begin receiving their bonuses. She cautioned that fraudsters…
KADIWA NG PANGULO IN DAGUPAN—Vendors sell fresh agricultural, fishery, and processed food products at the Kadiwa ng Pangulo during the Dagupan City Farmers and Fisherfolks Day at the CSI City Mall Big Atrium. The event aims to help fisherfolks, farmers, and SMEs promote their products. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
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