LINGAYEN–Some 2,000 farmers from various towns in Pangasinan received loan assistance of P15,000 each under the Expanded Survival and Recovery Assistance Program for Rice Farmers of the national government, also known as SureAid, during its launching on Oct. 30 at the Sison Auditorium. The launching was led by Gov. Amado Espino…
THE Lim administration is reportedly considering three options in case the open dumpsite in Bonuan District is finally closed and undergoes rehabilitation after he cancelled the Waste to Worth project by Sure Global negotiated by the past city administration. This was gleaned in the October 21, 2019 letter of City Administrator…
THE full complement of the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office went on full alert for the duration of Undas to ensure general public safety. P/Col. Redrico Maranan, provincial director, said all police personnel were deployed to cemeteries main thoroughfares, malls and tourist spots until Nov. 3. Task Force Maharlika was also…
THE provincial government has formed the Pangasinan Employees Speakers Bureau (PESB) initially with 58 members to help resonate its development agenda. Dr. Irmina Francisco, Chief Administrative Officer, said the officers of the speakers bureau are: Jerome Joves (Provincial Treasury Office), president; Henry Cruz (Governor’s Office – Administrative Services Division), vice…
SEVENTY-nine Pangasinenses from Binalonan and Bani completed the skills training on basic carpentry, basic electrical installation and basic cookery provided by the provincial government’s Mobile Skills Training Project (MSTP) The graduates in Binalonan, who were comprised of out-of-school youth and Alternative Learning System (ALS) students, also had a chance for…
SUNRISE OVER CARAEL — A fisherman casts an early-morning silhouette as he walks the paddy to feed his bangus. The city government can learn from the Cittaslow that promotes preservation and development under the “Slow City” concept which has gained world attention in the past five years. (Punchphoto by Art Valenzuela)
HOG raisers of Bayambang whose hogs were culled due to the African Swine Fever (ASF) in the implementation of the 1-7-10 protocol will receive two cavans of rice worth P3,600 for each from the municipal government. This was the information shared by Mayor Cezar Quiambao with the provincial board members…
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Pangasinan warned the public against buying uncertified Christmas lights and to buy only those with valid Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) stickers or Philippine Standard marks, and provided tips for buying a set. Natalia Basto-Dalaten, DTI provincial director, said certified Christmas lights have…
FARMERS IN NEED – Farmers affected by the impact of the Rice Tariffication Law eagerly await their turn to receive their pre-loaded SureAid ATM cards being issued by national government that extends loan assistance with zero interest. (Punchphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
THE Samahang Industriyang Agrikultura (SINAG) has sounded both the alarm and appeal to the government on the plight of farmers owing to the drastic drop in the demand for their harvested palay. According to Engr. Rosendo So, SINAG chairman, the over-importation of rice has caused the price of palay to…
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