Remembering The PUNCH founder’s martyrdom THROUGH the following news and column accounts on May 21-24, 1966, we remember our founding editor-publisher, Ermin E. Garcia and the legacy he left behind for today’s SUNDAY PUNCH. The Saturday Chronicle, May 21, 1966 – “EDITOR SLAIN IN COLD BLOOD” Dagupan City, May 20…
Editorial
Mind the earthquake, not tsunami By Ermin Garcia Jr. DAGUPAN City residents should rest their minds, self assured that the city government has all preparations in place in case a tsunami occurs, and I underscore “in case.” I say this because the tsunami scare in Dagupan has no scientific…
Punchline
We are pro China, Russia and US By Gonzalo Duque A LOT of brainy and sometimes harebrained exchanges are going on the role of America in our lives as Filipinos. Good subject. Actually, we have family members and personal friends living in the US of A, and we love…
Playing with Fire
King James key to Cleveland victory—again By Al S. Mendoza IF there is still some among you doubting a Warrior-Cavalier return bout for the NBA crown this year, quit the crap. Both teams are so superior over the rest that their journey to the Finals is almost a given…
General Admission
The honor of killing the truth By Virginia J. Pasalo WE have lost Gina Lopez at the Department of Environment and Natural Resoruces (DENR). Gina Lopez did not convince the Commission on Appointments. Some say Gina Lopez did not answer very well. Whatever her answers were, these did not really…
G Spot
Father is not like son By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. “FATHER like son,” so the axiom says. But not to the two former world boxing champions Julio Cesar Chavez, Sr. and his son and namesake Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. Yes, I guess you, too, watched on TV last May…
Sports Eye
Things You Can Do in Dagupan this May by @SiRVis A travel journal that will give you a pleasant view of people, places, food, culture, history and events from a refreshing perspective ____________________________________________________________ APRIL was such an exciting and festive month for Dagupan! After the successful Bangus Festival, one…
The North Vista
ANOTHER FIRST FROM MAYOR BELEN – The newly inaugurated three-storey evacuation/rescue center in Barangay Salapingao, an initiative of Mayor Belen Fernandez, is no doubt another first in the history of the city, coming at a time when Dagupan is about to celebrate its 70th platinum year as a city. At…
Random Thoughts
HE SWEATS IT OUT WHILE THEY KEEP COOL – Gov. Amado Espino III (left panel) can’t help but constantly wipe the perspiration off his face as he delivers his State of the Province Address. But his father, 5th District Rep. Amado Espino Jr., remains cool and dry as he engages…
