HAIL SPEAKER JOE DE V! – Former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. and wife, former Rep. Gina de Venecia, are flanked by (from left) Senators Joel Villanueva and Senate President Chiz Escudero and (from right) Senators Alan Peter Cayetano, Miguel Zubiri and Loren Legarda after the ceremony. (Senate Information Office)
ELEVATED ROAD, DRAINAGE FOR TAPUAC ROAD -- Motorists and pedestrians will continue to suffer from perennial flooding along the Tapuac road that hosts 5 schools, 2 hospitals, and 10 popular restaurants each time high tide alone hits the city. Until the planned DPWH project to elevate the road and drainage system…
P4.97-M SHABU SEIZED JOINT operatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested a high-value individual (HVI) in Barangay Pagal, San Carlos City, and seized nearly P5 million worth of shabu on August 26. Suspect Aga Rangaig, 41, was arrested at his residence based on…
Opinions
Editorial
Absence of respect and decorum
WHAT is it about Vice President Sara Duterte that seems to invite hostility around her? This question was shared by many after watching her exchange barbs not only with the members of the House of Representatives but with senators, too, particularly Sen. Risa Hontiveros, during the committee hearings on her…
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Punchline
Targeting PRRD via Pincoy Duque
By Ermin Garcia Jr. THE news that former Health Secretary Pincoy Duque will face graft charges for “illegally” transferring funds during the Covid-19 pandemic is another desperate move to discredit the Duterte administration without filing a case against PRRD. Same strategy is being pursued against Harry Roque, Sen. Bato…
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Out of the fire
Basura at the city council
By Gonzalo Duque I will not write about any local issue except about BASURA. Hanggang ngayon, BASURA pa rin ang amoy ng ilang parte ng Dagupan. Wala akong maisulat dahil hanggang ngayon, basura pa rin ang pinag-uusapan. Paging the 7 EpaLifes… and Mayor Belen Fernandez. * * * *…
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Random Thoughts
A convenient tale of Guos’ escape
By Leonardo Micua THE Department of Justice is not buying the narrative given by Sheila Guo, who is actually Zhang Meir, a Chinese, before a Senate panel, that she, dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and brother Wesley Guo fled the Philippines by taking a boat ride to another until…
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G Spot
Language development and the state of Philippine education
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo LAST Thursday, I had a discussion with Elvira Bautos Estravo, former official of the Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino (KWF), on how languages can serve to facilitate understanding in a fast-evolving world where new terminologies in science, commerce and trade are emerging. We are witnessing new…
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Andromeda’s Vortex
Wala nang kaibigan?
By Farah G. Decano FOR someone who puts much value to ties of friendship or alliance, Vice President Sara Duterte probably felt the diminishing support of her allies as soon as somebody else became more powerful than her family. This was likely her inspiration behind her much-criticized children’s book,…
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Newsy News
Cojuangco’s unwavering advocacy for nuclear energy
By Eva C. Visperas FOR 17 long years, Second District Rep. Mark Cojuangco has been a staunch advocate of nuclear energy in the Philippines. Despite facing mockery and skepticism, he has remained unwavering in his commitment. His vision goes beyond traditional political maneuvers like basketball tournaments and monobloc chair…
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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
Mother Teresa’s Abong na Panangaro
By Rex Catubig PEOPLE point to it as Abong na Panangaro or House of Love, a secluded compound in Barangay Lucao in Dagupan, off the road going to Binmaley. It is the Missionaries of Charity, Home of Peace, a shelter run by the sisters of the Missionaries of Charity,…
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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…
UNLISERBISYO MAAGANG nagsagawa ng inspeksyon si Mayor Belen Fernandez sa bahaging ito ng Sesame Street, Barangay Tapuac, upang masolusyunan ang malimit na pagbaha rito. Sa pagsusuri kasama si City Engineer Josephine Corpuz, kapansin-pansing wala itong drainage na magsisilbi sanang daluyan ng tubig tuwing maulan o high tide. Bilang solusyon, ayon…
LET’S HAVE MORE COCONUT TREES -- The Philippine Coconut Authority in cooperation with the Pangasinan provincial government held a coconut planting activity at the Eco-Tourism Park in Barangay Estanza, Lingayen town on August 29. The same activity was held simultaneously in various parts of the country. (Punchphoto by Ray Zambrano)
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…
ANGELA Eliron of Barangay Malued in Dagupan City bagged the gold in the taekwondo lightweight division in the recently concluded National ROTC Games held on August 18-24 in Indang, Cavite. The 18-year-old aircraft maintenance technology student of WCC Aeronautical College in Binalonan swept the competition with an unblemished 3-0 record after clobbering Loriegel Bigwil of the Mountain Province State Polytechnic College,…
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