- Published on Monday, 23 January 2012 13:52
PIA-1/LA UNION: The PIA-1, as chair of the Advocacy Committee of the Association of Regional Executives (AREX), spearheads kapihan as venue for the regional executives to disseminate their agency's programs, projects, and accomplishments. The kapihan is intended solely for the executives to speak before media people and provide direct answers for timely dissemination of information, AREX president Silverio Mangaoang, port manager of the Phil. Ports Authority said.
PIA-1/PANGASINAN: Dagupan City turns Chinatown today with the celebration of Chinese New Year. Activities include motorized parade, food court featuring Chinese food and a cultural program tonight featuring four groups of Lion dancers. The city's mayor and vice-mayor both have Chinese blood.
PIA-1/PANGASINAN: Two important landmarks are set to be restored in Lingayen town-the old Casa Real, the former seat of the provincial government and the adjacent 'carsel' that serves as the provincial jail. The restoration is part of the cultural renaissance program of Pangasinan that seeks to revive past glories and pride of the province.
PIA-1/ILOCOS SUR: The BFAR, in coordination with the PNP and Maritime Police, has intensified its campaign against illegal fishing by deploying Bantay Dagat members along coastal barangays to save the coral reefs and fish sanctuaries in the province.
PIA-2/CAGAYAN: Almost all public utility vans plying in Region 2 already complied with the order of LTFRB to paint their vehicles with white for proper identification against colorum or illegal passenger vans. PIA-2/CAGAYAN: The National Tobacco Administration extended technical assistance to 1,181 tobacco farmers in Cagayan to boost their production for export.