The reality of the huge damage to the province’s agricultural sector by Typhoon ‘Cosme’ may finally sink in the consciousness of Pangasinenses when they realize that their favorite juicy mangoes will not be available in its usual abundance till perhaps the end of the year. And if these are available,…
BANGUS BARGAIN SALE—Bonuan vendors selling bangus that were prematurely harvested because of typhoon “Cosme”, call out to customers to take advantage of Dagupan bangus being sold at a ‘bargain price’ of P30 per kilo. Prior to the typhoon, Dagupan bangus fetched P80-P90 per kilo. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
IST ILOCOS REGION GOAT EXPOSITION STA. BARBARA-The future appears bright for the goat growers. Demand for goat meat and milk has been on the rise and Pangasinan is well positioned to be the goat producing capital of the country, according to the Federation of Goat and Sheep Producers and Associations…
THEIR physical disabilities have previously hindered them from landing jobs despite their university degrees and other skills. But now, they are part of the workforce, thanks to the Dagupan City Citizens’ Helpline project. Today, seven persons with disabilities (PWDs) man the city’s help desk, a 24/7 operation handling inquiries about…
Win some, lose some. While many sectors have applauded the changes and innovations introduced in this year’s celebration of the Pista’y Dayat through the initiative of Governor Amado Espino Jr., there are some who are not too happy about the modifications. Tiangge vendors complained that they earned less this year…
TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT), in coordination with the Dagupan City government, served 1,224 patients during its free medical, dental and surgical mission on May 4 at the Dagupan People’s Astrodome, as part of the culminating activities of the Bangus Festival. PLDT Pangasinan-Tarlac head Gerry Marquez thanked the…
AT THE HELPLINE’S FRONTLINE—City Administrator Alvin Fernandez points to a detail on the computer monitor of the new employee with physical disability manning Dagupan City Citizens Helpline Center 324 during the launching of the center. (CIO Photo by Mits Cresencio)
Who would have thought that a boy who completed only primary school would one day be a successful businessman today? With just basic educational background to lean on, he started out as a mere woodcutter, earning P2 a day. His life started to turn for the better when he decided…
CALASIAO’S WHITE GOLD—(Upper photo) Rufo “Rudy” dela Cruz, head of the Calasiao Puto Producers Multipurpose Cooperative, demonstrates the tedious steps for making the popular Calasiao puto. (Lower photo) A popular tourist stop, the line of stalls at the Calasiao town center serves as the retail venue for the puto produced…
1ST TOURISM AND TRADE EXP0 LINGAYEN—The first ever photo exhibit on the Super Region Program of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo featuring the North Luzon Agri-business Quadrangle (NLAQ) opened at the lst Tourism and Trade Expo, a part of the province’s Pista’y Dayat celebration. Put up by the Presidential Press Staff…
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