Pangasinan opts for simple Pista’y Dayat celebration

MALASIQUI, Pangasinan — The provincial government of Pangasinan has opted for a simple Pista’y Dayat (Festival of the Sea) celebration this year, cancelling most of its activities. Pangasinan Governor Ramon Guico III, in an interview, said the decision was made due to the rising costs of transportation, fuel and, eventually, commodities. He said the budget, which was intended for the activities, would be saved instead. “And even the money the people would spend to attend these events, they should just save it. That’s the rationale,” he said. “The spirit lives on, but physically, it is a bit of a hard time […]... Keep on reading: Pangasinan opts for simple Pista’y Dayat celebration

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