Is the war on drugs in Pangasinan over UNTIL last week, this was the question uppermost in many Pangasinenses’ minds when the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPPO), local police stations and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency team in Pangasinan did not issue any update on buy-bust operations or raids of…
Remember Artikulo 21 By Ermin Garcia Jr. THE crackdown on tambays nationwide is actually long overdue, but as expected the bleeding hearts took the opportunity to take center stage by protesting it. And who are they? Believe me when I say that those protesting are the same folks who’ve…
Needed: more passion in celebrating our heroic past By Gonzalo Duque WE congratulate our local government officials for their faithful adherence to important events such as Independence Day, Rizal Day, and in the case of Dagupan City, Dagupan Day. Bilib tayo kay Mayor Belen Fernandez because all occasions on…
Guns for priests By Al S. Mendoza EVERY adult Filipino can own a gun. That is provided for in our Constitution. But not in Japan. Over there, private citizens are prohibited to own guns. In fact, even Japanese policemen do not carry firearms. That is why not too long…
Football mania By Jesus A. Garcia, Jr. AFTER 14-day nostalgic exploration of Spain, it was another14-hour journey and thanks to God I arrived home safe and sound. My first voyage to this European country is so memorable that I don’t think I will ever forget it. It’s a lengthy…
The Three Trees By Dr. Ashok G. Vasandani Here’s a story I read in a page in www.inspire21.com. I’d like to share, something we can all learn from. ONCE there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree…
CONG POL’S FRUSTRATION – What should one do with stray cows at the beachfront of Lingayen? Shoot to kill? Or shoot pang-lechon festival or bulalo? But be kind to animals, we are told. But should we also accord the same kindness to irresponsible animal owners? Killing the cows is, of course,…
OPLAN RODY’S FIRST DAY – The newly arrived ‘tambays’ alight from the truck to be processed by the Dagupan Police at the Caranglaan basketball court. They were among the more than 100 violators including minors and some foreigners rounded up on the first day of Oplan Rody. (Punchphoto by Jojo Riñoza)
IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTIKULO 21 SOME 109 street loiterers (tambays) were picked up by elements of the Dagupan City Police with the help of Task Force Artikulo 21 of the Dagupan City government and the Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) at past 10:00 p.m. on June 18 on the first day of…
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