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Justice in jail OUR democratic system of government, for all its flaws and frailties, remains unarguably creditable with it’s, among other things, principle of ‘innocent until proven guilty’ for treating suspects in any crime. This is inextricably tied to true justice. The presumption of innocence, a basic human right that…
The gang’s templates for corruption By Ermin Garcia Jr. Last week, we reported how the ‘chief miracle workers’ of former Dagupan City Mayor Benjie Lim were resurrected and recycled by the Espino provincial administration to wit, Raffy Baraan now as provincial administrator and Dindin Baniqued as provincial legal officer. (And…
No. 1 Pinoy in sports today — Paeng, not Manny By Gerry Garcia FINALLY this historic capital town of Lingayen seat of provincial governance, will find its long-planned push for citihood a reality under the determined leadership of Mayor Jonas Castañeda. At least, hopes are high. Mayor Castañeda, finding factors…
Organize students’ visit to the Capitol By Jun Velasco THE author of that health book that says “l00 Years Young: What the Oldest Can Teach Us” should have met Dagupan’s latest centenarian, Don Pedro “BAL” Balingit. Feted by his family and friends last July l6, his l00th birthday, Don Bal…
‘Mute and epidemic’ By Gonzalo Duque WE chanced upon Col. Isagani Nerez, our provincial director at Pedrito’s last Wednesday. The first thing we asked him was about our beleaguered Dagupan City police chief, Col. Dionisio Borromeo. Was he sacked? Nerez said he is just being investigated in connection with the…
Nadal, new hero of world tennis By Al S. Mendoza LOST in the din of Pacmania was the classic Wimbledon victory of Rafael Nadal only a while back. You know Nadal, of course. But to the uninitiated, here’s one for you. Nadal is the 22-year-old Spaniard with the long, flowing…
The real problem By +Oscar V. Cruz D. D. The problem is certainly not the P1 billion funds for the power subsidy of those consuming less electricity. It is neither the other P1 billion support for the micro-financing projects of the transport sector nor is it the other P1 billion…
Rice bran good source of nutritious cooking oil By Sosimo Ma. Pablico Rice bran is not just good for hog feed. It is also an excellent source of healthy and nutritious cooking oil, according to food chemists of PhilRice (Philippine Rice Research Institute). Results of experiments which started only in…
The road to Tour de France By Jesus A. Garica Jr. TODAY’s chat in the sporting world is focused on the ongoing 2008 Tour de France (TDF). Started last July 5, this multi-stage bicycle race, considered the toughest, longest, richest and the most prestigious in the world, will culminate this…
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