DAGUPAN CITY – Preparations for the Bangus Festival street party here on April 30 are almost complete, the city government said Tuesday. Mayor Belen Fernandez and tourism officer Sharon Maramba conducted an inspection to ensure that preparations are moving smoothly. Around 20,000 milkfish will be...
DAGUPAN CITY – Around 20,000 pieces of bangus (milkfish) will be grilled and served during the street party for the Bangus Festival here on April 30. In an interview Saturday, Mayor Belen Fernandez said over 1,000 one-meter-long barbecue grills inclusive of five kilos of bangus, charcoal, and...
The Silver Scales Art Exhibit featuring artists from Pangasinan is ongoing at SM Center Dagupan as part of the Bangus Festival celebration. Among the featured artists are Mark Lawrence Lopez of Dagupan City and Jeo Morados of Urbiztondo, Pangasinan. The free exhibit features pieces inspired by...
DAGUPAN CITY – The city government has cancelled the Gilon Gilon ed Dalan parade and street dancing competition during the Bangus Festival this year due to the ongoing overseas conflict. “The Bangus Festival is more than a parade—it reflects our unity, courage, and pride. Even without Gilon...
DAGUPAN CITY – Tents and grills are ready for the Bangusan street party for the Bangus Festival at the New De Venecia Road Extension here today, Wednesday, April 30. TENTS and grills are ready for the Bangusan street party in the Bangus Festival in Dagupan City. (Liezle Basa-Inigo) ...
DAGUPAN CITY – The Gilon-Gilon street-dancing competition of the Bangus Festival was held here on Saturday amid the searing heat that reached a heat index of 45 degrees Celsius. NATIVE dancers perform during the Gilon-Gilon street-dancing competition of the Bangus Festival on Saturday in Dagupan...
Bangus, tilapia, galunggong, and other leading fish prices are increasing as holy week approaches. Since most Filipinos practice fasting and abstinence during the Lenten season, public markets, like the Paco Market prepare for the rising demand as early as Saturday, March 23. The Department of...
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has assured that there will be an ample supply of fish available just in time for the Lenten season. With the holy week fast approaching this month, BFAR chief information officer Nazzer Briguera assured increased loadings from fish ports which...
The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has assured the stability of retail prices for bangus and tilapia in Metro Manila. Based on the DA-BFAR’s report on Wednesday, Jan. 31, the medium-sized bangus from Bulacan and Pangasinan cost P180 per kilo or two...
The alarming danger of microplastics has garnered global attention, raising widespread concerns about its potential impact on the Philippines' national fish, the milkfish or "bangus." (Aybanreyes / Pixabay) Microplastics are tiny plastic particles measuring less than five millimeters and have...
Governor Ramon V. Guico III with Provincial Agriculturist Dalisay Moya and members of the Provincial Planning and Development Office during the ceremonial launching. (Province of Pangasinan) LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN — Governor Ramon V. Guico III has announced that the construction...
By Henrylito D. Tacio Mention Alsons Aquaculture Corporation (AAC) and what comes to mind immediately? Bangus, touted to be the national fish, that’s what. In fact, the AAC is the country’s largest processor and exporter of premium quality bangus. The AAC is known for its bangus products...
