https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4 2NUR-7 TORRES, Ma. Angela Mae STSArea Pangasinan en-us 2022-02-26 12:13:47 UTC 2022-03-04 13:45:01 UTC hello@padlet.com maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067356310 This province is the third biggest province in the Philippines. Its name was derived from the word "salt", which is "asin" in Filipino. This province was rich in salt beds which served as the primary source of livelihood among its citizen, hence the name "PangASINan" was derived, which means "where salt came from".]]> 2022-02-26 08:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067356310 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067359039 The province of Pangasinan is shaped like a crescent and has a span of 536, 818 hectares. This constitutes 41.8% of the total land area of Region 1 and about 1.8% of of the country. 

It has a total of 4 cities, 44 municipalities, and 1,364 barangays. In the north, it is bounded by Lingayen Gulf, and the province of La Union and Benguet. On the east, it is bounded by Nueva Ecija, on the west by Zambales and the China Sea, and on the south by Tarlac.]]> 2022-02-26 08:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067359039 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067360564 The province of Pangasinan is home to 3,163,190 million Pangasinenses. This represents 59.67% of the total population of Region 1, 5.09% of Luzon, and 2.90% of the country. They are known as warm, polite, hospital, hardworking, and fun-loving people. ]]> 2022-02-26 08:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067360564 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067364203 The economy of Pangasinan is driven by agro-industrial businesses, led by milkfish (bangus) cultivation and processing. One of cities, Dagupan City, is known for its abundance of milkfish. Aside from this, other agro-industrial businesses that contribute to the economy of Pangasinan is livestock raising and fish paste processing (bagoong). ]]> 2022-02-26 08:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067364203 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067486215 Language:
The major dialect that is spoken by a greater portion of the population in western and eastern Pangasinan is Ilocano. In the central areas, the Pangasinan dialect is more widely used. Bolinao, a municipality in the most northern part of Pangasinan has a language of its own, which is also called Bolinao.

Festivals:
i.) Bangus Festival
      The city of Dagupan becomes filled with excitement as street dancers in striking costumes depict the harvest of bangus. The roads are also lined with grills for cooking bangus, and the people of Pangasinan gather and eat bangus together

ii.) Dumayo Festival
      The city of Urdaneta celebrates this annually to give thanks for all the blessings that the city has received throughout the years.

iii.) Bagoong Festival 
      The city of Lingayen celebrates its main business and source of income, which is bagoong making. A parade of street dancers carrying earthen jars and colorful floats marches throughout town to feature the town's main product.

Visit this website to know more about their festivals: http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2012/10/01/colorful-festivals-in-pangasinan/]]> 2022-02-26 12:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067486215 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067491237 1) Hundred Islands National Park
    This is a top destination for locals and tourists which is located in Alaminos. This protected area boasts a total of 123 islets which are scattered across the Lingayen Gulf. The top three islets that tourists must visit are: Governor's Island, Quezon Island, and Children's Island.

2)Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Manaoag
    One of the things that make this church special is that it was declared as a Minor Basilica in 2015 for the recognition of its history and architectural value. This church is a canonical affiliate of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

3) Patar Beach
     This is one of the most popular beaches in the whole province of Pangasinan. This is particularly famous for its golden sands and clear blue waters that make tourists eager for a refreshing swim.

Visit this website for more: https://guidetothephilippines.ph/articles/what-to-experience/best-pangasinan-tourist-spots]]> 2022-02-26 12:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067491237 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067519329 GOAL: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Targets:

• Significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds
• Protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts
• Effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices

]]> 2022-02-26 13:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067519329 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067524556 In the most recent data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority on the Fisheries Production, it was shown that there was a 12.6% decrease in marine production of Pangasinan. This significant decrease may be attributed to the recent incidences of fish kill in the province. 

The chief of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of Dagupan City stated that these incidences may be attributed to chemical contamination of water. He further elaborated that hydrogen sulfide and other wastes that settled in the waters have accumulated to become about 30 cm thick, which signals a severely polluted environment.]]> 2022-02-26 13:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067524556 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067530354 About Pangasinan. (n.d.). Retrieved February 26, 2022 from https://www.pangasinan.gov.ph/the-province/about-pangasinan/

Añonuevo, K.I. (n.d.). 12 Best Pangasinan Tourist Spots: Hundred Islands, Beaches, Manaoag Church. Retrieved February 26, 2022 from https://guidetothephilippines.ph/articles/what-to-experience/best-pangasinan-tourist-spots

Austria, H. & Pasion, A. (2018). Anda, Bolinao suffer P107-M fish kill losses. Retrieved February 26, 2022 from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1037212

Colorful Festivals in Pangasinan. (n.d.). Retrieved February 26, 2022 from http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2012/10/01/colorful-festivals-in-pangasinan/

Department of Environment and Natural Resources. (n.d.). DENR National Capital Region Set to Explore Nanobubble Technology for Improving Water Quality in Baseco Lagoon. Retrieved February 27, 2022 from https://ncr.denr.gov.ph/index.php/news-events/photo-releases/denr-national-capital-region-set-to-explore-nanobubble-technology-for-improving-water-quality-in-baseco-lagoon

Department of Science and Technology. (2019). Expanded National Nutrition Survey: 2019 Results. Retrieved February 27, 2022 from http://enutrition.fnri.dost.gov.ph/site/uploads/2019%20ENNS%20Provincial%20Dissemination%20-%20Pangasinan.pdf

Department of Trade and Industry. (n.d.). Profile of Region 1. Retrieved February 26, 2022 from https://www.dti.gov.ph/regions/region-1/profile/?TSPD_101_R0=d4d8b126e1475de582c6c794489b076fjw80000000000000000ba4f1d78ffff00000000000000000000000000006219e1e400b8611ffe08d98f05daab2000a14afb3f835dfd4ec3505e9d409ae1c414ed690cf6eb81be7e3e1f96e7adf64f08a14dc6650a2800df24ec99b42db056af1d801962c3698fa33a27f12ba3e35a85282dc8e45d4162b4e74d8bd1df4921

Identifying New Business Models and Technologies Within SDG 2. (2020). Retrieved March 4, 2022 from https://www.valuer.ai/blog/identifying-new-business-models-and-technologies-within-sdg-2

Jarin, S.A. (2018). Socio-economic status and environmental problems affecting the fishermen along the river tributaries of Dagupan City. Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research. 6(1), 82-87

Philippine Statistics Authority. (2021) Ilocos Region's Fisheries Production Increases in 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2022 from http://rsso01.psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/Special%20Release%20No.%202021-32%20s.%202021%20%20-%20Fisheries%202020_Overall.pdf

Visperas, E. (2020). P21.9 million milkfish dead in Pangasinan fish kill. Retrieved February 26, 2022 from https://www.philstar.com/nation/2020/05/23/2015846/p219-million-milkfish-dead-pangasinan-fish-kill]]> 2022-02-26 14:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067530354 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067546315 This presents to be a problem because not only are the water sources of the province being polluted, but  the economy of the province is also being affected. The economy of the province is driven by agro-industrial businesses and fish cultivation and processing is one of the leading businesses. 

In two recent articles released by The Philippine Star and Philippine News Agency, Php 21.9 million and Php 107 million worth of harvestable fish in Pangasinan were lost due to fish kills. These are significant losses which could greatly impact the economy of the province. 

I think that this issue should be addressed as to protect and rehabilitate the marine ecosystems in the province of Pangasinan. This could also help avoid the development of dead zones. More than that, this could also protect the livelihoods of small scale fishermen and help the economy recover from the significant losses of profit.

]]> 2022-02-26 14:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067546315 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067546654 I.) Nanobubble Technology
     The Department of Environment and Natural Resrouces (DENR) is currently exploring the use of nanobubble technology to improve water quality in our country. According to research, this type of technology can aid in the improvement of the biological and chemical oxidation processes in bodies of water. Aside from that, it also helps in the removal of surfactants. 

II.) Vacuum/Desludging Trucks
        The use of desludging and vacuum trucks reduces the overflow of industrial and sewage waste into bodies of water. This could aid in reducing the degradation of water quality.

III.) Watersheds
Watersheds can keep underwater ecosystems healthy through filtering pollutants from point and non-point sources, promoting nutrient cycling and retaining sediments. Maintaining healthy watersheds can provide cleaner waters and productive fisheries.]]> 2022-02-26 14:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067546654 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067546755 I) Domestic Sewage System
    Faulty sewage systems can cause pollution in bodies of water. Raw sewage waste that runs off to the water contain chemicals and substances that are toxic to underwater ecosystems. Sewage water pollution remains a top problem that causes water quality degradation and fish kills in the country.

II) Agricultural Runoff
Agricultural runoff from products such as pesticides and fertilizers may contaminate water sources which could affect its quality. If these substances are above the critical threshold, they could be harmful to the underwater ecosystems.]]> 2022-02-26 14:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067546755 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067866173 In a research conducted by Jarin, A. (2018), a survey questionnaire was distributed among the fishermen in Pangasinan to identify the environmental problems which are affecting them and their livelihood. In the data gathered from the survey, the problems listed in the table above were ranked according to seriousness.

Deteriorating water quality, and run-off agricultural and industrial waste were perceived by the respondents as the most serious environmental issues that greatly affect them. According to the respondents, the usage of fish pens or cages greatly contributed to the deterioration of water quality because of the accumulation of commercial feeds on the waterbeds.

According to the Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Councils Chairperson, the fish kills that spurred in the province were caused by the continuous declining of water quality in the rivers of Pangasinan.]]> 2022-02-27 02:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067866173 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067929613 GOAL: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Targets:

• Ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round
• End all forms of malnutrition, including stunting and wasting in children under 5 years of age, and address the nutritional needs of adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women and older persons

]]> 2022-02-27 05:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067929613 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067934695 The graph above shows the most recent data from the Expanded National Nutrition Survey (2019) conducted by the Department of Science and Technology in Pangasinan. It shows that there is a higher percentage of households which are food insecure.

Data from the survey also revealed that food insecurity was more evident in households with poor wealth status. Among the households in Pangasinan, six out of ten experience acute food insecurity, while four out of ten households experience chronic food insecurity.]]> 2022-02-27 05:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067934695 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067944033 The table above shows the self-reported problems and experiences of the food insecure residents in Pangasinan. These problems were listed by rank and depicts that most food insecure households worry about food, are unable to eat their preferred food, and only eat few kinds of food. 

This presents to be a problem because a higher percentage of the population are not receiving adequate and appropriate nutrition. Not having access to food and a variety of it can cause nutritional imbalances in households which are food insecure, which can eventually lead to being vulnerable to health problems in the future.]]> 2022-02-27 05:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067944033 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067944390 I) Microalgae
    New start-up companies such as, Algama are exploring a sustainable way to address SDG 2. The company aims to maximize the potential of algae to create food that is good for consumption. The company also aims to develop algae-based alternatives to protein sources. 

II) Food Coating
      Another company such as Apeel Sciences, aims to address the reduction of food waste. To attain this, the company created an all-natural food coating made entirely from natural organic byproducts which mitigates food spoilage by keeping the moisture inside the product and the oxygen out. This way, food will have longer shelf lives and less food will be thrown out due to spoilage.

III) AgroShelf+
        Similar to Apeel Sciences, another company named Agrosustain aims to reduce the amount of food waste. The company developed a biological post-harvest treatment for fungal pathogens. They created the product called AgroShelf+, which is a plant-based spray which prevents fungi from growing on food. ]]> 2022-02-27 05:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067944390 maangelatorresnur https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067944484 I) Pesticides
     If fertilizers are used on food, very small amounts of this chemical may remain in the food product even after harvest. This poses as a threat to human health because if the food was not prepared properly, it can badly affect the consumer.

II) Water Irrigation
Water irrigation systems have the danger of salinization of soils. Soil salinization, is the accumulation of water-soluble salts within soil layers. It is characterized in terms of its concentration and composition. At a certain level, this may adversely affect crop production, environmental health and economic welfare. ]]> 2022-02-27 05:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/maangelatorresnur/cmo3jc2svpkn5be4/wish/2067944484