Editorial Cartoon
Make 2013, Year of the Citizen WE open the year with several good news of how Pangasinenses are making a difference in their communities. There is Mario Armas of Malasiqui, later supported by fellow citizen Osmundo Lambino, who bravely and persistently put up a legal battle against the very top…
Editorial
A legacy for naught? By Ermin Garcia Jr. HERE’S one legacy of the Espino administration that might eventually end up in smoke. I refer to its present efforts to keep Pangasinan’s culture and history alive and updated for the benefit of the next generation of Pangasinenses. At a recent tête-à-tête…
Punchline
Picturesque wedding By Jun Velasco “Other’s faults and errors are so plain, But our own are difficult to see,” Dhammapada 252 TIME’S latest cover story on President Obama Part 2 recalls the detailed election campaign preparations made by his staff dominated by young eggheads that ensured his landslide victory. The reinvigorated…
Think about it
Fiesta funds, and 2 exemplary women By Gonzalo Duque TWO exemplary women. We start with our beloved Manang Letty Ramos Shahani, former senator and sister of former President Fidel V. Ramos. We had a grand time with her last week when we visited her at her unique Filipiniana farm home…
Playing with Fire
Time for Pacquiao to assess himself By Al S. Mendoza ALL things must pass, even the good ones. By now, Manny Pacquiao should realize the truth behind that truism. Being a movie superstar is a good thing. And that will pass. Being an astute politician is a good thing. And…
General Admission
Character assassination By Bebot illar WALANG patawad naman itong mga sipsip sa kumpare kong si Gov. Espines na maski New Year’s eve ay nagkakalat sila ng paninirang text messages, blaming others for his problems even accusing ang malapit sa akin na media practitioner as being part of a “demolition job”…
Deretsahan
Wedding Vows and Divorce By +Oscar V. Cruz, JCD “I (name) take you (name) as my lawfully wedded wife/husband. Before these witnesses I vow to love you for as long as we shall live. I take you with all your faults and strength. I will help you when you need…
Viewpoints
Pangasinan cyclists are professionals By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. A WEEK from now, the much-awaited third edition of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas bikathon will officially kick off. And for the first time in the history of professional multi-stage road racing in the country, the bikathon with 16 stages will start…