AS FISHERFOLK affected by the dismantling of illegal fish pens along the Pantal River appealed for better alternative livelihood opportunities, a councilor has proposed an expanded aquaculture program to include raising high-value fish. Councilor Redford Erfe-Mejia said the city agriculture office should upgrade its aquaculture development agenda to include raising…
A FIVE-year development plan for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Pangasinan was recently approved to help boost the economy and create job opportunities. The Small and Medium Enterprises Development (SMED) Plan was presented by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to the Pangasinan Enterprises Development and Productivity…
MAYOR Benjamin Lim has bared plans to push Dagupan as a major tourist and convention destination to propel the city’s economy and open employment opportunities. Speaking at the KBP Forum on Thursday, Lim said the Dawel River Cruise is just a starting point for more attractions in the city. Other…
THE most number of examinees for the Annual National Mock CPA Board Exam held February 12-13 nationwide came from Region 1 with 326, of which 186 were from Pangasinan. The participating schools from the province include University of Pangasinan-PHINMA, University of Luzon, Lyceum-Northwestern University, Kingfisher School of Business and Finance,…
FISH wardens from the Dagupan City Agriculture Office (CAO) confiscated on Monday a small cargo of oysters harvested from red tide toxin- infected areas of Anda and Bolinao unloaded at the Magsaysay Fish Market. Seized from 12 dealers were 11 sacks of shelled oysters, six plastic bags of unshelled oysters,…
THE BUREAU of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) assured that the emergence of Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB), or red tide, in some coastal waters in western Pangasinan and other parts of the country will not affect the national shellfish research program. Dr. Westly Rosario, chief of the National Integrated Fisheries…
THIRD STRIKE NOTICES–Provincial Manager Leduina Co of the Department of Environment & Natural Resources bares the list of 12 local government units (LGU) still operating open dumpsites and 15 LGUs operating controlled dumpsites that were issued “third strike” notices by the Environment Management Bureau for violating R.A 9003, the National Solid…
WHO is raking in the earnings from the Dagupan Holding Area for public utility vehicles on M.H. del Pilar Street? This is yet another question that the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) wants an answer to after the matter inadvertently cropped up in last session of the body. Public Order and Safety…
SUAL POWER PLANT THE corporate social responsibility program of Sual Power Station continues to serve as a catalyst of development in its host town Sual and neighboring areas through various projects under its. The “Gintong Binhi ng Karunungan,” a scholarship program for less-privileged but deserving students, is one such project…
A SERIES of job fairs will be organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) in Pangasinan as part of a region-wide program to help potential employees find work within the country or abroad. DOLE information Officer Arly Valdez announced that the tentative dates and corresponding venues for March…
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