PROTECT INTEGRITY OF THE ELECTIONS – P/ Col.Rollyfer Capoquian, Pangasinan police director, tells police personnel about to be deployed for duty at all voting centers in the province to be firm in their mission in his final briefing during their ceremonial send-off on Tuesday, May 6. (Punchphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
Opinions
Editorial
2025 Midterm Elections is about 2028
TOMORROW, we go to the polls to vote for candidates who we believe can make a difference in our lives in the years ahead. Such is the norm for each election - to cast our votes for individuals who we believe can shape our country and our communities for the…
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Punchline
Can LIFE survive without INC?
By Ermin Garcia Jr. THE endorsement of the whole Unliserbisyo team of Belen Fernandez-Bryan Kua by the Iglesia ni Cristo must have come as a big shock to the LIFE barkada and mother-son team of Celia and Brian Lim. It will be recalled that son Brian arrogantly warned of…
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Out of the fire
INC backs entire Unliserbisyo team
By Gonzalo Duque AS I was writing this column, I heard that the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) just announced their candidates for Dagupan City, including mayor, vice mayor, and down to the last councilor – all from the Unliserbisyo team. One might ask why a religious group endorsed an…
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Random Thoughts
G Spot
Certainty
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo I have met people who have always maintained that their religion is the only one that can save the soul, without any doubt. Most dominant religions profess their own as the only path to God. I believe otherwise. This kind of certainty negates the complexity…
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Andromeda’s Vortex
Gut feelings
By Farah G. Decano "TRUST your gut," the saying goes - that subtle, nagging feeling, the instinctual nudge that guides decisions without logical explanation. In Filipino, it's called "kutob," a rapid flash of unease or certainty. Have you ever felt an inexplicable aversion to someone, a feeling that defied…
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Newsy News
May we keep the peace
By Eva C. Visperas WITH just four days to go before the May 12, 2025 elections as I write this piece, the campaign trail in Pangasinan has been, surprisingly and thankfully, free of bloodshed. For a province known for intense political rivalries, this is a small victory worth recognizing.…
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Entre’acte
Once more with feeling
By Rex Catubig SHE is a creature of habit. And the habit that drives her to the point of obsession is what has defined her-- Unliserbisyo—the expeditious delivery of basic services not to the public in general, but to those most in need—the indigents and marginalized sector-- the children, the…
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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 MORE than 300 young Dagupeños are training for different sports events including arnis, athletics, boxing, chess, football, futsal, lawn tennis, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, and wrestling in this year’s Summer Sports Clinic. Every summer vacation, the city continues to bring free sports clinic to kids and teens through the…
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…
THE Gensan Warriors dealt the Pangasinan Heatwaves its fourth loss in the 7th Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League when they staged a come-from-behind victory, 88-79, on May 8 at the Cuneta Astrodome. Heatwaves’ Ian Melencio waxed hot early in the game through his driving layups with six points and three assists. Warriors’ Chris Masaglang quickly countered with his own…
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