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Pangasinan to Zambales, Zambales to Pangasinan!

Daang Kalikasan is a four-way national highway paved in the mountains, with the scenic beauty of nature. It starts from Mangatarem, Pangasinan 14.6 sq. km all the way to Sta. Cruz, Zambales.

See a glimpse of it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03WCYzaHD0k

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In photo: Philippine Duck from ebird.org

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The Hundred Islands is also home to the most beautiful and unique  bird species in the world!:

Grey-backed tailorbird (Orthotomus derbianus)

Lemon-throated warbler (Phylloscopus cebuensis)

Philippine Bulbul (Hypsipetes philippinus)

Philippine Coucal (Centropus viridis)

Philippine duck (Anas luzonica)

Philippine hawk-cuckoo (Cuculus pectoralis)

The white-eared brown-dove (Phapitreron leucotis)

*scientific names known via Google

Source: Hundred islands national park (official Ganp Park page). (Official GANP Park Page). (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2022, from https://national-parks.org/philippines/hundred-islands

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Going on a tour to Pangasinan will be incomplete without visiting its 18.44 sq. km park made of islands.

There are 124 coral reef islands in total, livened by several species occupying both the waters and air. For scuba diving enthusiasts, this is also one of the best places to go visiting the submerged past!

Source: Hundred islands national park (official Ganp Park page). (Official GANP Park Page). (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2022, from https://national-parks.org/philippines/hundred-islands

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Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) is pushing towards getting the resolution for the homeless Pangasinense passed and fulfilled. The current provincial administration has big plans to give its homeless constituents a decent house to live in... but!

One has to question the important word used here: "mura" (cheap).

Is it sturdy enough to stand typhoons and earthquakes? Why is it not "free"?

Source: Pabahay para sa mga "homeless pangasinense", Tututukan ng Ipinasang Resolusyon ng sp. The Official Website of the Province of Pangasinan. (2022, October 27). Retrieved November 21, 2022, from https://www.pangasinan.gov.ph/pabahay-para-sa-mga-homeless-pangasinense-tututukan-ng-ipinasang-resolusyon-ng-sp/

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PABAHAY PARA SA MGA "HOMELESS PANGASINENSE", TUTUTUKAN NG IPINASANG RESOLUSYON NG SP

October 17, 2022

Mas matibay na pagsasamahan sa pagitan ng Pamahalaang Lalawigan ng Pangasinan at ng Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) at attached shelter agencies maging ng Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor, ang inaasahan sa mga darating na araw.

Ito ay bunga ng napipintong paglagda ni Governor Ramon Mon-Mon Guico III at ng mga kinatawan ng mga naturang ahensya ng Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) sa bisa ng isang resolusyon na inihain ni Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Philip Cruz at inaprubahan ng lahat ng miyembro ng provincial board sa isinagawang regular session ngayong araw, Oktubre 17.

Isa sa prayoridad ng kasalukuyang administrasyon ang programang pabahay upang mabigyan ng disente at murang pabahay ang mga 'homeless Pangasinense.'

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PABAHAY PARA SA MGA "HOMELESS PANGASINENSE", TUTUTUKAN NG IPINASANG RESOLUSYON NG SP

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Mas matibay na pagsasamahan sa pagitan ng Pamahalaang Lalawigan ng Pangasinan at ng Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) at attached shelter agencies maging ng Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor, ang inaasahan sa mga darating na araw. Ito ay bunga ng napipintong paglagda ni Governor Ramon Mon-Mon Guico III at ng mga [...]

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In early 2019, DENR's Tayo Ang Kalikasan (TAK) campaign launched in Pangasinan.

The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office's (PENRO) development manager stated, “TAK means that we as citizens should be involved in preserving and protecting our environment. It encourages people’s cooperation with the government,”

In addition, he noted to the citizens,  “we should not think that we are apart from the environment as we are actually part of nature and that we should ask what we can contribute for the betterment of the environment.”

Tayo Ang Kalikasan is a movement in collaboration by DENR and us, the citizens, to develop our natural resources and protect our environment.

Source: Austria, H. (2019, January 30). Pangasinan town to launch Environmental Protection Program. Retrieved November 20, 2022, from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1060511

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Tayo Ang Kalikasan. 22,111 次赞 · 79 人在谈论. A movement envisioned to be a collaborative effort between the government and its citizens toward the protection of the country's natural resources.

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It is comprised of 44 municipalities, 4 cities, and 1,364 barangays. It has 6 Congressional Districts with Lingayen as the Provincial Capital.

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It can be found on the northwest portion of the Central Plains of Luzon as part of Region 1 and is bounded in the north by Lingayen Gulf, La Union and Benguet, in the northeast by Nueva Vizcaya, in the east by Nueva Ecija, Tarlac in the south and Zambales in the west.

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In Mangatarem, Pangasinan, the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) accelerated its reforestation efforts as it recorded a 60-percent survival rate of the tree seedlings planted in the denuded mountain areas here.

It started last year when more than 20,000 seedlings were planted in the mountainous area of this town through the initiative of the local government unit (LGU) with the help of volunteer groups, non-government organizations, private entities, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Mostly trees like acacia and some fruit-bearing trees such as calamansi and cashew are planted in a yearly process, with its second planting happened last August 26.

Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1182117

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"The third biggest province in the Philippines is home to rich and fine salt beds from which its name is derived. The vernacular “panag-asin-an” or Pangasinan means “where salt is made.” The province is known for its abundant natural resources and bountiful harvests both from its vast landscape and seemingly endless seas, as well as various traditional industries and colorful culture and history."

- Province of Pangasinan

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The Official Website of the Province of Pangasinan - Make our home your home.

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For the 2022 elections, Pangasinan (including Dagupan City) ranks third as the most vote-rich province in the Philippines. There were 2,096,936 voters: 1, 374, 560 voted for Bongbong Marcos (PFP) while 279, 229 voted for Leni Robredo in the recent presidential race.

Ramon Guico III won the governor's position with more than 220,000 votes discrepancy from the second, garnering 885, 272 votes.

Sources: De Leon, D. (2022, February 17). Most vote-rich provinces, cities for the 2022 Philippine elections. RAPPLER. Retrieved November 21, 2022, from https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/vote-rich-regions-provinces-cities-2022-elections/
Pangasinan: Eleksyon 2022: GMA News Online. Pangasinan | Eleksyon 2022 | GMA News Online. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2022, from https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/eleksyon2022/results/local/REGION+I/PANGASINAN/

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On a post on November 3 2022, the provincial government of Pangasinan gave financial assistance to 53 new seamstresses!, trained by TESDA and PESO last September, to help them start over a business!

Source: MGA NAGTAPOS SA basic sewing training, May Dagdag na Ayuda. The Official Website of the Province of Pangasinan. (2022, November 3). Retrieved November 21, 2022, from https://www.pangasinan.gov.ph/mga-nagtapos-sa-basic-sewing-training-may-dagdag-na-ayuda/

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Know more about Pangasinan's beautiful locations by visiting their tourism website!

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Great pictures + educational experience?

Visit Our Farm Republic!

This tourist spot is also a training center for new and experienced farmers. Here you can learn to grow and harvest your own produce!

Source: Our farm republic. See Pangasinan. (2022, August 17). Retrieved November 21, 2022, from https://seepangasinan.com/places/our-farm-republic/

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What is more pleasing to the eyes but seeing flowers bloom in the summer?

This ecological park is a perfect place to get lost in the beauty of nature. Aside from sunflowers, it also grows petunias, marigolds and different more flowers that are sure to make you smile!

Source: Tayug Eco Park. See Pangasinan. (2022, September 1). Retrieved November 21, 2022, from https://seepangasinan.com/places/sunflower-camp-eco-park/

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It is a crescent-shaped province that occupies 5,368.82 square kilometers of verdant farmlands, hills, forests and rivers, thus boasting a total land area of 545,101 hectares, which constitute almost one-half (41.8%) of the total land area of the region (1,301,260 has.) and 1.6% of the total Philippine area (34,344,832 has.). This is due to the land area that comprises of the alienable and disposable land and the forest lands.

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The Provincial Government of Pangasinan (PGP) with the consortium of Manila Water Company (MWC), Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Manila Water Philippine Ventures, Inc. (MWPV) signed a Concession Agreement for a 25-year Bulk Water Supply Project that will bring an additional 200 million liters of water per day (MLD) to Pangasinan.

Through this project, at least 14 cities and municipalities in Pangasinan will get to experience water supply improvement for the next two decades.

Source: https://www.manilawater.com/corporate/calasiao-water/agos/2022-01-17/manila-water-breaks-ground-for-25-year-pangasinan-bulk-water-project

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To ensure students that they can easily access resources without going far, DOST has allocated 136 units of Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Stations (Starbooks) to benefit students in far-flung areas. It contains television documentaries, thesis, investigatory projects, technologies, thousands of digitized science and technology resources in various formats (text and video or audio) set in a very user-friendly interface.

Source: https://portal.starbooks.ph/2022/02/09/pangasinan-gets-internet-free-info-source-from-dost/

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There are two flood mitigation projects that were completed this year in Barangay Pogo  and in Barangay Poblacion along the Alaminos River. Both structures have a combined total cost of 133 million pesos under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2022, wherein it includes slope protection construction.

Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1185526

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Slope protection is essential to prevent collapse or erosion as heavy rains and unexpected natural disasters such as earthquakes may have a significant impact on the slope stability of roads. The DPWH has rehabilitated roads prone to slip and landslides along the Alaminos-Bolinao Road. The project was said to have cost 96 million with the completion slated for January 21, 2023.

Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1181466

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Back in 2000, Pangasinan was the most populated province in the Philippines with 2 434 086 residents, and with a 101:100 ratio between the male and female.

More on the source: Philippine Statistics Authority. (2002, September 10). Retrieved November 21, 2022, from https://psa.gov.ph/content/pangasinan-most-populated-province-philippines-results-2000-census-population-and-housing

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Pangasinan is rich in species: both animals and plants. iNaturalist.org has determined 560 species, 116 of which are confirmed found in the province.

Unfortunately, they also determined 88 endangered birds in the province, where 4 are already confirmed.

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Learn about the species that live inPangasinan, PH!

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Toggle through the gateway of the North, Pangasinan's facilities:

Roads

Bridges

Irrigation System

Domestic Water Supply

Electric Power Supply

Transport Facilities

Communication Facilities

Solid Waste Disposal

Slaughterhouse

Public Market

Ports

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Roads A gateway to the North, Pangasinan is accessible through the following major thoroughfare: 1) Manila North Road; a north to south backbone that extends from Carmen, Rosales up to the Municipality of Sison; 2) the Romulo Highway via Tarlac; 3) the Pangasinan-Zambales Road (Olongapo-Alaminos-Bugallon road) connecting the province of Zambales in Region III; 4) [...]

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Pangasinan ranks sixth as the most populated province in the Philippines. As of 2020, the local census registered 3, 163, 990 residents. Municipalities of San Carlos Dagupan, Urdaneta and Malasqui each obtain the top four spots that constitutes to the overall population.

Source: Population and Social Profile. Pangasinan Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO). (2021, September 16). Retrieved November 21, 2022, from https://ppdo.pangasinan.gov.ph/planners-and-researchers-kiosk/provincial-ecological-profile-2020/population-and-social-profile/

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Photo from Merlijn van Weerd, via ebird.org

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The Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx melanurus) are often found in lowland forests near the streams and endemic in the Philippines. These are naturally orange in color. They can be found in Luzon (Pangasinan) and Mindanao.

Opposed to Kingfishers in Mindanao, Luzon Kingfishers have darker wings and bluish ears. And opposed to Dimorphic Dwarf-Kingfishers, Philippine Dwarf Kingfishers lack a bright blue head and back.

These birds have a high-pitch and sharp voice that sound "tsreek!"

Source: Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher - ebird. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2022, from https://ebird.org/species/phikin1?siteLanguage=ja

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JOB ALERT Local Recruitment Activity for ARDCI MICROFINANCE on June 27, 2022 (Monday - 8AM) Job Openings: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER BOOKKEEPER CASHIER Bring Resume with photo , Ballpen and other Credentials For inquiries you may call/text 0951-6766790 / 542-3651 #PangangasinanPESO #LocalRecruitment #LocalJobs #AlwaysWearFaceMask #observesocialdistancing #ardcimicrofinance Don't Miss Apply Now via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pangasinan.peso1/posts/pfbid05dJE2wvb1CqfhyqPzUtQkRYEWUr19SRmCBRbEc6P3c2SXnH4LwTLhgAWrr3uaRX6l

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Visit Pangasinan's plans from its current administration here!

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Home - Pangasinan Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO)

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The Office of the Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator commonly called as the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) serves as the technical arm of the Provincial Development Council (PDC) in the formulation of integrated economic, social, physical and other development plans.

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In June 14 this year, two road projects in Pangasinan have been completed, namely the Casolming Bridge that connects Pangasninan-Zambales Road, and the asphalt overlay in Malasiqui.

Source: https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/14/dpwh-completes-2-road-projects-in-pangasinan/

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Pangasinan Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) provided on their website Investment Priority Areas of the current administration.

They invested all across the region in air, land and sea powers.

Other Investment Priority Areas include:
Agricultural Development Projects and Support Facilities
Cold Storage
Grain Drvino /Milling /Warehousing
Fish Landing Facilities
Irrigation Projects
Commercial Production and/or Processing
Agricultural Crops
Livestock/Poultry
Fish and Aquamarine Products
Specialized Medical Facilities and Health Services
Mass Housing Projects
Environmental Protection and Rehabilitation Projects
Flood Control Projects
Other Major/Special Infrastructure Projects

Source: Investment priority areas. Pangasinan Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO). (2021, February 2). Retrieved November 21, 2022, from https://ppdo.pangasinan.gov.ph/investments/investment-priority-areas/