THE new majority in the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), in another special session last December 27, passed an ordinance that established new stalls for fish retailers within the Magsaysay market area, and provided guidelines for their management and operation. Authored jointly by Councilors Michael Fernandez, Jeslito Seen, Dennis Canto, Marcelino Fernandez, and…
ROUND FRUITS FOR GOOD LUCK – Fruit vendors along A.B. Fernandez Ave. stock up on every known round-shaped fruit to take advantage of the local traditional belief that bringing round-shaped fruits home for the New Year celebration will bring good luck to the family. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
TO support the numerous businesses that have mushroomed along the Judge Jose de Venecia Expressway Extension in Dagupan City, the Sangguniang Panlungod passed a resolution asking the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to open a jeepney route from Bonuan to Lucao and vice versa. Councilor and Majority Floor…
ANOTHER ILLEGAL FISH PEN COMING UP — A motorboat slowly navigates the Pantal River as it hauls a bunch of bamboo to an island barangay in Dagupan City for the construction of another illegal fish pen. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
THE current experimental partnership between Dagupan City and Holcim Philippines, Inc. will soon transition into a more permanent relationship when a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between Mayor Belen Fernandez and company officials is signed. The Sangguniang Panlungsod, on motion of Councilor and Majority Floor Leader Michael Fernandez, passed a resolution last…
DAGUPAN City resident Nathaniel Jovero will not be making the traditional tomato-based spaghetti sauce for the Christmas feast using fresh tomatoes as the price of the fruit-vegetable has skyrocketed to P200-220 per kilogram in the market, like the price of chicken meat. The surge in tomato prices is attributed to…
THE Mangaldan Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) started repainting on December 17 the stall demarcation lines at the town’s public market to ensure proper spacing for vendors and maintain clear pathways for shoppers. According to Assistant POSO Chief Gerardo Ydia, there was an overflow of vendors beyond their designated…
THE Philippine salt industry has taken significant strides towards revitalization, charting a sustainable and innovative path with the conclusion of the 2nd Philippine Salt Congress held on December 12-13 at the Pangasinan State University (PSU). With the theme “SALT: Sustainable Actions in People’s Lives through Technology in the Salt Industry,”…
CALASIAO PUTO FOR THE HOLIDAYS – Puto-makers in collaboration with the Calasiao local government stage another production design exhibition at the Robinsons Mall for visitors to experience. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE planned Calmay Bridge whose groundbreaking is set on December 20 and construction to immediately commence, will increase commercial activities in two island barangays and contribute more to the overall economic growth of Dagupan City. Mayor Belen Fernandez said the road access to the mainland, Barangays Carael and Calmay can…
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