EIGHT vehicles traversing the Don Teofilo Sison Bridge in Villasis collided at around 2 p.m. on March 6, causing multiple damage and minor injury to a motorcycle rider. According to initial police investigations, the drivers of the involved vehicles were traveling in opposite directions. The vehicles were identified as a…
Opinions
Editorial
DA as the most corrupt agency
SOON after Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took his oath as president of the Philippines in 2022, he announced the appointments of cabinet members, except a secretary for the Department of Agriculture. He said he would be the DA’s concurrent secretary. The agriculture sector wondered if, indeed, he had the experience or…
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Punchline
Brian Lim as vice mayor?
By Ermin Garcia Jr. FORMER Dagupan Mayor Brian Lim, also a former vice mayor, filed his candidacy for vice mayor and as presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod in this year’s local elections. Admittedly, I have no recollection of his performance as vice mayor and SP presiding officer of…
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Out of the fire
Counting on the Supreme Court’s wisdom
By Gonzalo Duque THE Supreme Court is proving to be the last bulwark of our democracy as it continues to probe into the legalities of the transfer of billions of pesos of PhilHealth funds to the national treasury to support the unprogrammed appropriations of Congress, particularly, its public works…
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Random Thoughts
Opposition is ‘bitter’ towards Dagupan’s ‘Seal’
By Leonardo Micua WE spotted seven opposition councilors of Dagupan sporting stolid faces when Councilor Michael Fernandez announced during his privilege speech that Dagupan is a recipient of the 2024 Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping (SGFH), an award given to local government units that comply with standards on good…
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G Spot
Healing (Part 1)
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo NOT all ailments can be cured by the latest medicines. Some medicines may impact on vital organs causing them to fail, aggravating the original condition they are prescribed to cure. Science is responsible for a lot of new pharmacological remedies, but its limitations are real.…
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Andromeda’s Vortex
Swollen
By Farah G. Decano WHENEVER a wound gets swollen, it simply means that the affected body part is on its way to healing. This inflammatory stage is a protective process. However, swelling is not always good. It can also manifest an infection, a worsening condition. It is interesting to…
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Newsy News
Entre’acte
The other woman
By Rex Catubig WOMEN are usually portrayed as mothers or wives, or girlfriends. When they are in an illicit relationship, they are branded as kabit, the other woman. But there are other women, who fall under the tag other woman not because of the implied forbidden status but simply…
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Life with my lens
A PHOTO ALBUM OF “PROMDI” LANDSCAPES
Photos and short narrative by Art G. Valenzuela I would consider myself as one lucky guy as I am both a city boy and a “promdi” who has access to both city life (as in Dagupan City and Metro Manila) and rural-provincial life. Every week – coming from either Dagupan…
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Punch Forum
Greetings Mayor Belen Fernandez – My name is Victor Reyno Junio, a resident and a registered voter of Sitio West America, Bonuan Binloc, Dagupan City. I have now returned to Canada after my 5 months stay in our City. I am blessed and privileged to have 2 countries I call…
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WEAKENED WAWA BRIDGE - A part of the Wawa Bridge, renamed Romulo Bridge, collapsed when two loaded dump trucks, one loaded with aggregates and the other fertilizer- crossed at the same time 3:17 p.m. last Thursday, halting vehicular traffic between Bayambang, Pangasinan and Camiling, Tarlac. (Punchphoto by Butch UKa)
Magandang araw po! Ako po si Christian Mark V. Rico, isang mag-aaral sa pampublikong paaralan sa Dagupan. Sumulat po ako upang ipaalam ang aking saloobin tungkol sa mga kaso ng COVID-19 dito sa ating bayan. Nakita ko po na mas dumadami ang gumagaling sa COVID kesa sa pagdami ng kaso.…
Dear Mr. Garcia; I visited your office Sunday Punch and got interested in your column (Punchline) about garbage of Dagupan City. There is a solution to solve this perennial problem of the city I had proposed this to the newly elected young Lim. Now, clearly my proposal will not…
UNLISERBISYO MATATANDAAN na isa rin sa mga proyekto ni Mayor Belen Fernandez na ibinasura ng 7 majority councilors noong 2022, 2023, at 2024 ang pagtatayo ng bagong Salapingao Child Development Center na para sa mga batang walang magamit na ligtas, maayos, at komportableng lugar para sa kanilang pag-aaral. Kasama ring…
BAM IN DAGUPAN – University of Luzon students and faculty await the opportunity to listen to their special guest, senatorial candidate Bam Aquino, during the UL’s 77th Foundation Day celebration. He is accompanied on stage by gentlemen in pink shirts, from left- UL President Chito Samson, former DENR Secretary Eli Quinto and DCNHS Batch ‘73 President…
PANGASINAN Brotherhood-USA President Sue Ann-Tumakay paid tribute to her fellow provincemates for their collective spirit and unwavering dedication that defined Pangasinan community. Citing her colleagues for their positive values during a gala night last week, she said the PB-USA is a testament to the enduring legacy and steadfast spirit of…
YOUNG Dagupeño jins of the Bangus Taekwondo Club showcased their talents and harvested 15 gold, 10 silver, and six bronze medals during the Regional Carlos Palanca Jr. Taekwondo Championships held March 1 at the Robert Estrella Memorial Stadium in Rosales. Some 700 budding taekwondo jins in Region I saw action in the tournament supported by the Philippine Taekwondo Association that featured…
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