Proof of PAGs GUNS, goons and gold still loom large Gold in the form of cold cash remains a formidable weapon for vote-buying. Here in Pangasinan in the last 2007 national and local election, money was used in appalling efforts to buy off voters. But of the three items, gold…
Another lasting legacy for Guv Spines? By Ermin Garcia Jr. COMELEC’S Atty. Reddy Balarbar and civic and professional groups in the province can learn a lesson or two from their counterparts in Cebu City on how to stop the wanton political vandalism in our towns and cities. The Commission on…
Al and Benjie remind us of Jaycee politics By Jun Velasco IT rained hard Friday afternoon in Pampanga, Bulacan and some parts of Metro Manila. Readily, the common folk felt it like a blessing from heaven. A downpour of joy into their parched hearts. Hope it will just be rain on our sun-scorched…
Bishop Villegas now a member of Rotary Uptown By Gonzalo Duque PHILIP Siapno of Atanor restaurant informs this column that the mayoral race in Sta. Barbara is like a dogfight. “Not true,” he says that the reelection of Rey Velasco is in the bag. “Mabli imis to,” kuay Philip. Si…
A walk in the park for Pacquiao By Al S. Mendoza THIS one is as fearless as it can get: Manny Pacquiao will win it so easily you’d think he never had a foe at all. It will be by knockout. It can happen in the first, second or third,…
“BEING WARNED IS BEING FOREWARNED” By +Oscar V. Cruz JCD For a start, let it be herein clearly stated that this expression of sincere concern and manifestation of reservation on the forthcoming 10 May 2010 National Elections, are first and foremost meant for the attention and consideration of the common…
Deceit and exploitation By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. I WAS stunned and saddened on learning that the organizers of the recently concluded nine-day Tour of Luzon bikathon did not award cash prizes to the individual and team winners. This was reported to me first by former Tour titlist Arnel Quirimit…
Capitol firms up health reform agenda LINGAYEN–The provincial government further strengthened its health reform agenda through the re-organization of the Provincial Health Office (PHO). The re-organization is is geared to optimize resources and rationalize actions for efficient delivery of quality health services.
PNP INTEL OFFICER UNDER SIEGE ALAMINOS CITY—“I don’t have a private army!” A fuming First District Rep. Art Celeste declared in a press conference at his residence Thursday afternoon in reaction to a published report attributed to the provincial police.
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