PUNCHITERIA
Editorial Cartoon
Tourism that works TOURISM as a livelihood activity can be the economic backbone of a community. However, a common misconception about it is there can be no tourism if one does not have a natural attraction to promote and develop. So woe is the town that has no natural destination…
Editorial
Trillanes, a shocking revelation By Ermin Garcia Jr. I USED to shake my head in wonder each time I watched Sen. Sonny Trillanes doing his worst as an attack dog. But not anymore. I was privy to the close collaboration between Sen. Alan Cayetano and Trillanes when they dug…
Punchline
Two highly esteemed ladies die By Gonzalo Duque THE NATION is in state of mourning due to the passing away of a highly revered former government official– former Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. She was 71. Some people refer to her as the best president the country never had. Maybe…
Playing with Fire
De Lima unveils thespian talent By Al S. Mendoza SEN. De Lima was hysterical. And then not. She broke down, or appearing as one. And then she was composed. She did all that last Wednesday—and more. The entire country watched it on TV. Thoroughly enraptured. Stunned. It was as…
General Admission
Abus, Davao bombing, Drug war By Ulysses R. Butuyan ‘PREPARE FOR ABU REPRISALS.’ Not just from the Abus but even from the horrified and grieving families of the summarily executed suspects. ‘STATE OF LAWLESSNESS EYED EVEN BEFORE DAVAO BLAST.’ Buddy Panelo is more right then he seems to realize….
Punching Bug
Driving dilemma (Part 4) By Virginia Pasalo If only Mercedes knew that Ramon had fantasies about her, she would have immediately cut off all associations with him. But she did not. She was a proper woman, a very loyal housewife, a dedicated mother. Despite all that she is, her…
G Spot
From bad to worst By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. I WROTE about the division in college caging in Dagupan City three weeks ago. Many basketball fanatics lamented the continued separation of the two groups, UCAAP and PRISAA, and had hoped that the two would patch their differences soon and…
