Winnie G. Fernandez 23 May 2009 Dear Ate Vicky, The life of Daddy Lu is an open book… In many of the testimonials during the necrological services of the Pangasinan Medical Society and the Knights of Columbus, where he prominently served, were heart lightening during the hour of our bereavement….
Winnie G. Fernandez 23 May 2009 Hello Mila and Visperas Family, Thank you for the thought and sympathies during our hour of bereavement. It’s a consolation to all of us grieving for the loss of dear dad. As the saying goes, our loss is heaven’s gain…. Back to Homepage
He’s heaven’s gain
Editorial Cartoon
Against all odds, it’s back to school SCHOOL OFFICIALS, schoolchildren and their parents, particularly those in Typhoon Emong-devastated Western Pangasinan, are beginning the new academic year on June 1 with a very good lesson: resilience during the worst of times and determination against all odds. The decision of the Pangasinan…
Editorial
Smiley PD Barba Formula By Ermin Garcia Jr. Three weeks ago, the PUNCH reported how the provincial police succeeded in curbing cattle rustling in the province. No shot was fired. It only took a few copies of the PNP stationery that contained a uniform short, courteous yet stern message from…
Punchline
Of all places to be! By Emmanuelle Usually, at this point of our predawn confidences, I would be thoroughly awake. My friend’s texted messages at these unholy hours always did have this powerful effect not only on me, but to all of us whom she calls her predawn friends. If…
Feelings
Policy of calm and alertness cited By Jun Velasco NOT many know that the extra care taken by our health authorities has secured the country from the much feared Swine Flu Virus. Close surveillance led by the Department of Health and allied agencies on a l0-year old Filipino girl who…
Think about it
On Pangasinan’s foundation date By Gonzalo Duque FRIDAY’S Manila headlines confirmed our fears that the dreaded A (H1N1) virus has finally invaded the country. Brod Pingkoy, the Health secretary, was right all along. In spite of the defiant attitude of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to belittle his warnings, he stood…
Playing with Fire
Kudos to Fab Four in National Milo Open By Al S. Mendoza FROM HERE ON, remember them: Guv Spines, Mayor Al Fernandez, Raffy Baraan and Alvin Fernandez. They are the new Fab Four of Pangasinan. Together, they gave us something not only to cheer about but also to think about…
General Admission
Why Pangasinan riders lost in Padyak Pinoy By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. HOUSTON, Texas- I intended to write this last week but time constraints kept me from doing so. I’m so sorry dear readers. After a stressful pell-mell at the Padyak Pinoy 8-day bikefest, I’m taking a vacation here in…