Get real GRANTING that the planned Tsunami Hill was thought of with the best of intentions and ingenuity, it still does not give good reason for Dagupan City Hall officials to rush into the construction of the project as it is apparently doing so. An expert from the Philippine Institute…
Editorial
Another “Hoodlum in Robe”? By Ermin Garcia Jr. REMEMBER the first time when then President Erap Estrada traced the roots of corruption, injustice and poverty, and pointed to the “hoodlums in robes” as the culprits? Veteran lawyers across the country chuckled at that colorful imagery conceding that they have met…
Punchline
Feet of clay By Jun Velasco “The Impeachment trial of Chief Justice Corona has degenerated into an exploration of the septic tank…” — Amando Doronilla ASKED about the circulation of the Sunday Punch, we casually replied “millions!” The curious one said “that’s impossible.” We said the Punch is in…
Think about it
BSL, Belen in heart-to-heart talk mode By Gonzalo Duque THE month of March, particularly March 15, to some people, is a tragic one. It was the date Julius Caesar was brutally murdered by his own people led by Brutus. Most of you are familiar with that Shakespearean play. But in…
Playing with Fire
Azkals do the impossible – and Cristy to forgive? By Al S. Mendoza JUST when almost everybody thought they were doomed and all set to be shown the door, the Azkals did almost the impossible. Was it a miracle? I’d say yes. They defeated Tajikistan when they appeared setback-bound. They…
General Admission
Gambling Addiction By +Oscar V. Cruz, JCD CONSIDERING the open secret that the Philippines has a vibrant and strong haven of both “legal” and illegal gambling, attending to the reality that the Philippine government itself is in fact the biggest gambler in the Country, it is not only practical but…
Viewpoints
Bad officiating in Mangaldan SK cagefest By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. I HAVE said it before and I will say it again: in any sports competition the most controversial persons are the referees, umpires, judges, table officials (timers and scorers) as well as the organizers. It already happened countless times,…
Sports Eye
Pursuing Excellence By Johanne Macob LAST February 27, the UP-Baguio recognized the academic excellence of its students. With hard work, I have been a part of this very fulfilling event since I was a freshman. As it always has been, the feeling of happiness and pride were still there during…
Young Roots
TSUNAMI WARNING–Joan Salcedo, science research specialist of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvolcs), tells the Sangguniang Panlungsod that the threat of a tsunami as high as seven meters hitting Dagupan and the other coastal areas of Pangasinan is possible if the active Manila Trench west of Bolinao moves…
