ALAMINOS CITY–The first-of-its kind factory for engineered bamboos in the country will rise here within the year to complementing the E-Kawayan Processing Center earlier established by the Alaminos City government in Barangay Boliney. Named Hundred Islands E-Kawayan Factory, a groundbreaking ceremony was held last week in Barangay Tangcarang. Once fully operational, the factory is expected…
LINGAYEN—Bagoong (fermented fish or fish paste) has long been popularly associated with Pangasinan but it was only recently when it was been finally named as the official One Town, One Product (OTOP) of the capital town. The declaration is contained in an approved ordinance authored by Councilor Judy Vargas and…
THE San Roque Power Corporation (SRPC) has given assurance there is enough water from the San Roque Multi-purpose Project for the irrigation of farms planted with second crop rice through the summer months in the 6th, 5th, 4th and 3rd Districts of Pangasinan. Tom Valdez, SRPC vice president for corporate social responsibility,…
CALASIAO—Telecom leader Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. have completed the modernization of their fixed and mobile networks in Pangasinan. Smart announced here that the network upgrade for the province is part of a nationwide P67.1 billion network transformation program aimed at enhancing…
MOBILE service provider Sun Cellular is teaming up with Chevrolet for motorist assistance stations to be set up in six Shell Fuel Stations from April 4-8, Holy Week days when road travel peaks with vacationers. The stations will offer free call services, car safety check-ups, car care kits, and refreshments to…
THE Micro-Small-Medium Enterprises and Development Council in Pangasinan called on Pangasinenses to become entrepreneurs and contribute to the province’s economic development. “More businesses will mean more employment and therefore will bring more progress to the province,” said Howard Chua Cham, vice-chairman of the MSMED Council and owner of several restaurants…
“KANO ANG BOSS KO?” ROSALES—Local hog farmers have expressed their dismay over President Benigno Aquino III whom they described as being “subservient to the dictates of the United States” over policies for the local meat industry. “Kung dati ay sinabi ni Presidente Aquino na ‘Kayo ang Boss ko,’ ngayon naman…
A TASTE OF THE LECHON FESTIVAL–Eight litsoneros from Dagupan see action in the organic lechon cooking contest held at the Senior Citizens Park on March 21. The cook-off, judged by World master Chef Michael Caffrey of London, was a prelude to the Search for Dagupan’s Best Special Lechon during the Bangus…
THE first Lechon Cook- off was held at the City Plaza on Wednesday with eight entries from Dagupan vying for the Best Special Lechon, which will be promoted as another iconic product for the city. Adjudged as the ‘litsonero’ with the best-tasting lechon recipe was independent contestant Ariel Quinto of Barangay Malued.
THE Dagupan City Agriculture Office (CAO) and River and Coastal Protection Management Office (RCPMO) seized 70 sacks of shellfish suspected to be contaminated with the red-tide toxin over a three-day period, from March 18-20. The CAO and RCPMO monitoring team nabbed initially nine sacks of oysters and 17 sacks of…
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