(Filed by 104.7 IFM Dagupan News)

MNHS adopts security measures after knife knife-wielding student 

SECURITY measures have been tightened at the Mangaldan National High School (MNHS) after a report that a student managed to slip inside the campus with a fan knife that looked like a ballpen, which he was using to threaten and extort money from fellow students.

A consultative meeting was immediately called by MNHS officials, along with police personnel and barangay officials to step up security regulations. (Mathew Pacheco)

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Open High School Program offered at MNHS 

AN Open High School Program is now on at MNHS, enabling high school drop outs to obtain their diploma while attending their current work.

Under the program, which is supported by Mayor Jeremy Agerico Rosario, learners are given modules and coordinate with the teacher facilitators at MNHS. (Jam Victorio)

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High vegetable prices due to rains—SINAG 

THE continuing rise in the  price of vegetables in various markets was mainly attributed to the impact of inclement weather in the past weeks, according to Samahan ng Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) Chairman Engr. Rosendo So.

Nonetheless, vegetables at the Urdaneta Bagsakan Market dropped slightly last week as farmers from eastern Pangasinan seemed to have at least recovered from the effects of the recent typhoons and flooding. (Mathew Pacheco)

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Ban on plastic bags in Balungao market starts September 

THE town of Balungao is set to enforce an ordinance dubbed as ‘Kontra Kaplastikan’ that regulates the use of plastic bags in the market starting  September 1.

Sufficient notices had been given to market vendors as well as households before the enforcement of the ordinance, which is intended to minimize plastic waste and help in environmental protection. (Jam Victorio) 

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Mining and quarrying operations must comply with regulations 

The Pangasinan Provincial Mining Regulatory Board discussed issues related to mining and quarrying in the province in a recent meeting.

Among the topics discussed were the monitoring of compliance of companies and corporations to approved mining regulations, including supervision over small-scale mining, pending application for mining activities,  and rehabilitation of already mined areas. (Jam Victorio) 

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Muddy road in Bayambang a hazard

Residents of Purok 6 in Barangay Dusoc, Bayambang complained of the hazard posed by their muddy road, which even light vehicles and motorcycles find difficult to traverse, especially when it rains.

They said they already brought up the matter to the responsible authorities and are awaiting resolution. They blamed the unrestricted passage of big trucks as the reason why their road turned muddy. (Joana de Vera)

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Mangatarem’s Daang Kalikasan still closed—Police 

The Daang Kalikasan in Mangatarem remains closed to vehicular traffic because it is not yet complete, particularly at the south-western end, according to the local police.

P/Master Sergeant Ranny Bataan cited pockets of rock slides that occurred in various sections of the new highway, triggered by recent rains, and the only activity allowed in the area is tree planting activity on various mountain sides in a bid to prevent erosion, provided that the group undertaking the activity can present a permit from the local government. (Mathew Pacheco)

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Filipino farmers continue to lose from imports

FILIPINO farmers continue to lose due to continuing importation not of rice but other farm commodities, exacerbated by the lowering of tariffs on imported goods, according to Samahan ng Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) Chairman Engr. Rosendo So.

He also said Pangasinan farmers were adversely affected when the price of palay dropped to P10 per kilo. (Mathew Pacheco)

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Dagupan supports PBBM’s call on flood control projects probe 

THE Dagupan City government is in support of the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for transparency on flood control projects , especially those that failed to protect communities and crumbled easily due to rushing floodwaters.

Mayor Belen Fernandez said since flooding is a major concern in Dagupan, flood protection projects need to be strong  and fortified with high-quality. (Jam Victorio)

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Vendors of second-hand products given space to sell in SC 

VENDORS selling ukay-ukay or second-hand clothes, shoes, bags and other items have been given space at San Carlos City’s Grand Terminal, but they can sell there only on Saturdays.

Officials of the city’s market division said this move will stop vendors from selling their wares in any place they want, usually causing obstruction in some city streets. (Joana de Vera)

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