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...
By Henrylito D. Tacio Sleek and silvery, beloved because of its mild, sweet flesh, and its melt-in-the-mouth belly fat, bangus is a favorite Filipino fish. In Metro Manila and other major cities like Cebu and Davao, the national fish is rated first-class. The popularity of bangus can be gleaned in...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Regional Office 2 recently distributed 1,956,363 bangus or milkfish fingerlings to fisherfolk from various municipalities in this province. The dispersal activity held here in coordination with...
DAGUPAN CITY – In another memorable day here, the Pangasinan folks danced, cheered, and enjoyed during the Kalutan ed Dalan street party on Sunday, April 30. GRILLED bangus during the Kalutan Ed Dalan street party on Sunday, April 30, in Dagupan City. (Contributed photo by Tricia Inigo) Kalutan ed...
A popular trend in our agricultural features are OFWs who come home to the Philippines and establish a farm for retirement, and it’s not hard to guess why. A farm in the province offers a serene life after decades of hectic work, but also helps one keep active and excited for new developments....
