Danna Laureano, Author at The Official Website of the Province of Pangasinan

Governor Ramon V. Guico III Announces Release of Year-end Bonus and Cash Gift

Lingayen, Pangasinan — The provincial government of Pangasinan has released the year-end bonus equivalent to one month’s salary and a cash gift of ₱5,000 to permanent and casual employees, including those with temporary and co-terminus status, of various offices and hospitals, following Governor Ramon V. Guico III’s announcement in a video message today.

The release of the benefits aims to provide a boost to the employees’ morale and financial well-being as they celebrate the holiday season. The governor expressed his gratitude to the employees for their hard work and dedication to serving the people of Pangasinan.

The year-end bonus and cash gift are expected to benefit thousands of employees across the province, bringing joy and cheer to their families. The provincial government remains committed to supporting its employees and recognizing their contributions to the province’s development.

The provincial government assures that Job Order/Contract of Service workers will also receive their share in the form of gratuity pay or financial assistance. Those who have rendered a total or an aggregate of less than four (4) months of service from January 1 to October 31 of the current year and are still in the government service as of October 31 of the same year, shall be entitled to a pro-rated Cash Gift pursuant to Section 2 of RA 8441.

According to HRMDO records, there are a total of 7,110 employees assigned in various offices and hospitals, with 3,653 being permanent and casual employees, and 3,083 Job Orders.

(Ruby F. Rayat/PIMRO)

Pangasinan, NFA Ink Partnership to Strengthen Local Rice Production

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — The Provincial Government of Pangasinan, under the leadership of Governor Ramon V. Guico III, has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the National Food Authority (NFA) on October 27, 2025 to strengthen local rice production and provide greater support to Pangasinan farmers.

The signing ceremony was led by Governor Guico, NFA Acting Regional Manager Liza R. Balagot, and NFA Eastern Pangasinan Branch Office Manager Frederick A. Dulay, CESE.

Through the agreement, the Provincial Government and NFA will jointly operate and manage the Rice Processing System I (RPS I) facility in Sta. Barbara, which is expected to improve the marketability of farmers’ rice produce, reduce post-harvest losses, and lower operational costs. The initiative also promotes better use of NFA’s warehousing facilities and equipment, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures for quality control and food safety.

The partnership serves to support the implementation of the Corporate Farming Program, one of Governor Guico’s flagship initiatives, that seeks to transform agriculture into a sustainable and profitable enterprise. The program aims to consolidate agricultural efforts across the province, enabling farmers to work collectively and improve their productivity to gain better access to markets and post-harvest facilities.

At present, the Corporate Farming Program has engaged 1,442 farmers from 54 cooperatives, strengthening their capacity to produce quality rice and other high-value crops.

Witnessing the ceremonial signing were members of the Provincial Board led by Vice Governor Mark Ronald DG. Lambino, along with NFA officials and representatives from the Provincial Government of Pangasinan.

This collaboration reinforces the Guico administration’s thrust to make Pangasinan a leader in agricultural innovation and food sufficiency in Northern Luzon.

(Danna Laureano, photos by JP De Vera | PIMRO)

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