THE province’s best professional and accredited amateur cyclists will race through the highways in the fifth and the sixth districts anew when the much-awaited cycling road race called “Tour de Cinco, Seis Distrito” reels off on July 16. According to former Villasis Mayor Ramon Morden, chief race coordinator, the bikefest…
On believing the advocates of Charter Change One hundred and eight years since our independence was won in 1898, Philippines has not done much even to half deserve being called independent among nations in the Southeast Asia. Ironically we’ve done more to keep our republic lagging behind in the race…
Jamby in a jam By Gerry Garcia NEOPHYTE Sen. Jamby Madrigal, who sought permission from the Senate to travel to a few European cities but subsequently, found herself in “casual visit” with Joe Ma Sison, “international terrorist” in comfortable exile in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is now in a jam. Jamby…
Oca Orbos on the spot By Jun Velasco OUR friend, Oca Orbos, is all over the headlines for his alleged role in an elaborate conspiracy that seeks to topple President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from power. The news accounts contain lurid details one would not easily believe were Oca Orbos’ handiwork…
Whither, IBP By Gonzalo Duque BEING a lawyer myself, I was disturbed by the apparent misuse of the national organization of lawyers, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, the IBP, for short, in some public functions. For one, I saw a banner among the leftist flags and streamers at a…
Pacquiao’s gift By Al S. Mendoza I SAID Manny Pacquiao would knock out Oscar Larios between Rounds 6 & 8. Turns out Pacquiao didn’t want to knock out Larios. My prediction was doomed even before I made it. Pacquiao had merely wanted to win. On points. I didn’t fight aggressively,…
Lingayen’s Bagoong, Bocayo, Bangus and Beach Festival By Eva C. Visperas THIS capital town of Pangasinan is preparing for its 4B Festival – Bagooong, Bocayo, Bangus and Beach – representing its famous products and potentials. At the same time, Mayor Ernesto Castañeda told The PUNCH news group that the town,…
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