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Editorial
Pangasinan backed Duterte’s drug war
THE continuing probe of the drug war by the QuadCom at the House of Representatives is nothing but a trial by publicity in aid of the reelection of its chairmen and their confederates and to put an end to the Dutertes’ continued political influence. The hypocritical motive is not about…
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Punchline
Outnumbered and outfought?
By Ermin Garcia Jr. TWO weeks ago, the newly designated chief of the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office, P/Col. Rollyfer Capoquian made a declaration that assured Pangasinenses of a police unit that communities could rely on. Mr. Capoquian said he will focus on a mission anchored on “PNP (Pulis ng Pangasinan) Magaling…
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Out of the fire
The perils of public service
By Gonzalo Duque AS I was writing this column, I was informed that the Ombudsman has dismissed the administrative case filed against my brother, former Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III, in connection with the transfer of funds from the Department of Health to the Department of Budget and…
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Random Thoughts
Son vs. stranger in Urdaneta
By Leonardo Micua I have it from good sources that Gov. Monmon and his group now appear to be running scared over the declaration of war by former Governor Pogi Espino in his quest to wrest back the provincial capitol. There is reason to be nervous as Pogi declared…
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G Spot
Hope
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo YESTERDAY, I came across Farah Decano’s post on FB which showed a photo depicting the positions of four presidential aspirants regarding the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or (POGOs) during the campaign period with the caption: Papayagan mo ba ang POGO Operations?/ Nakakamiss ang mg panahong/…
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Andromeda’s Vortex
Two of majority seven
By Farah G. Decano THE result of the 2022 elections in Dagupan City was a surprise. No one expected that the brilliant and hardworking Councilor Michael Fernandez would slide from his usual position in the top three down to the last spot for councilors. We cannot say that Councilor…
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Newsy News
A morning of career and political reminiscence
By Eva C. Visperas IT was not yet time to wake up at 3:25 a.m. on Wednesday, but the insistent barking of my loyal dogs prompted me to slowly rise from my bed. Last week, vertigo temporarily halted my passion for writing, a pursuit I’ve cherished for the past…
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Sports Eye
They came, they saw, they conquered
By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. SANS doubt, I believe the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) owned by former senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is one of the major national sporting events in the country today. Records show that our beloved province already produced standouts in Philippine basketball: Marlou Aquino and…
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Entre’acte
Enigma of suicide
By Rex Catubig NOTE: I’m reprising this previous column in support of the National Mental Health Awareness Month and to give a face to the menace of suicide that afflicts even the seemingly normal person, robbing the young of their power to dream and cutting short the future that…
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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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Sunday Life
Dagupan City Hall 1960s
Through Lolo’s Lens: Dagupan in the 60’s By Norman Valenzuela MY Lolo Marcial was the official photographer for The Manila Times. He preserved his collection of vintage black and white camera shots which has become the source of inspiration for my father, Art G. Valenzuela, who pursued a career in…
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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…
SISIMULAN nang itayo ang kauna-unahang 2-storey 4-classroom school building para sa mga mag-aaral ng Lasip Grande Elementary School. Mga kasama para pasimulan ang proyekto ay sina Vice Mayor BK Kua, Councilors Michael Fernandez, Dennis Canto, DepEd School Division Superintendent Dr. Rowena Banzon, DepEd Engr. Tatum Grace Manzano, Public Schools District…
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 Bangus Taekwondo Club of Dagupan City put on an impressive performance when it amassed three gold and one bronze medals in the recently concluded 2024 SMART/MVPSF National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships last October 5-6 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Sanctioned by the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA), the two-day event was participated in by 2,000…
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