Let’s wish the Miss U well By Al S. Mendoza THERE will always be an oppositionist. That is a fact of life that is as true as Pangasinan being home to the best bangus in the world. Thus, we have the “yeses” and “nos” to the Miss Universe pageant…
Spines and the veterans By Ermin Garcia Jr. IF there is one legacy that former Gov. Amado Espino Jr (now 5th District congressman) will surely be remembered for, it was his vision to memorialize not only the heroism and patriotism of Pangasinan veterans during the WW II, but the…
Punchline
A white lady walks unmolested By Gonzalo Duque CLOSE to midnight one night, we were passing Bonuan Gueset road with a friend. We encountered a not-so-ordinary sight: a white lady, or a nurse, walking towards the Tondaligan Highway junction. Please take note the time, 11:45 p.m.! Our companion said,…
Playing with Fire
On Mayors. Drugs. Terrorists. By Ulysses R. Butuyan GOD WILL SHIELD BLACK NAZARENE DEVOTEES. In fact, He shields everyone, devotee or not. PNP CHIEF TELLS THE DEVOTEES NOT TO BE AFRAID OF TERRORISTS. They are more afraid of him. WAR ON CRIMES TO CONTINUE WITHOUT FAIL. As long as…
Punching Bug
Moving out By Virginia J. Pasalo “BYE BYE my favorite, warm, cozy, happy kitchen, Nana’s Kitchen, where memories are made, good cooking and grand people are served well!” I got that on Nana Buxani’s timeline with a photo of her in her kitchen wearing an apron with a caption, “Most…
G Spot
My sports heroes, then and now By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. I HAVE only admired a few athletes ever since sports became my life. I have a very high regard and respect for American swimmer Michael Phelps although swimming is not one of my five favorite sports. Phelps to…
Sports Eye
Dagupan Blue Beach… the return by @SiRVis A travel journal that will give you a pleasant view of people, places, food, culture, history and events from a refreshing perspective _______________________________________________________ JANUARY 9, 2017 marked the 72nd MacArthur and US forces Landing in Luzon. The Knights of Columbus, Fleet Reserve…
The North Vista
SO NEAR YET SO FAR – Now it can be said that the dream of Dagupan City to be completely drug-free is no longer elusive but is now actually just within its reach, just hours and days more of sacrifice. Our final liberation from illegal drugs is one which we can…
Random Thoughts
OPERATION TOKHANG CONTINUES LINGAYEN– The war on drugs in the region is far from over. The second phase of Project Double Barrel and its twin program Oplan Tokhang are now being actively implemented in Region 1 targeting newly emerged drug personalities and those identified during the first phase of the war…
PNP targets drug suspects in hiding
DRUG-FREE BARANGAYS — Mayor Belen Fernandez signs the declaration affirming drug-free status for Barangays Pantal and Pogo Chico, in the presence of from (left) Supt. Neil Miro, chief of police; Pantal Barangay Chair Julie Perez and Pogo Chico Barangay Chairman Brian Kua. The two barangays are the 27th and 28th…