Media ethics in interviewing accused in detention By Atty. Farah Decano A few weeks ago, I discussed the legalities of the media interview of the accused in detention. However, what may be legal may not necessarily be ethical. Knowing that the present ruling of the Supreme Court –that admissions…
Andromeda’s Vortex
NBA, TdF, U.S. Open defy COVID-19 pandemic By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. AFTER a three-month lull due to the scary COVID-19 pandemic that already killed almost one million inhabitants of the globe, three of the top 20 well-known and prestigious sporting events in the world decided to defy the threat…
Sports Eye
Teamwork Unknown Author Contributed by Ashok G. Vasandani Here’s a story I read in www.developgoodhabits.com that I’d like to share, something that we can all learn from. THERE was once a man who lived with his three sons. His sons were hard workers, but they constantly fought with each…
Learnings in Life
Alarming situation in Pangasinan By Leonardo Micua SO, it is not true that COVID-19 is on the way out given our recent experience in Pangasinan. The latest update on COVID-19 cases provided us by the Provincial Health Office through the Provincial Information Office showed there were 157 active cases…
Random Thoughts
Lull a bye! By Jing Villamil MORE than thirty Filipino seafarers remain missing in chilly waters off southwestern Japan after their Panamanian cargo ship capsized amidst the onslaught of Typhoon Maysak the first week of September. Truthfully, there is no getting over the faces of anxiety, anger, grief. The…
Feelings
‘OPEN CITY’ FOR COVID-19 – September 13 was a red letter day for Dagupeños and their visitors who were allowed to forget any and all health and security protocols at the Tondaligan Beach in Dagupan City. Wearing of face masks and shields were optional, and no one had to be…
‘OPEN CITY’ FOR COVID-19
FOR SAP IRREGULARITIES SIX barangay captains in four towns in Pangasinan were placed under six-month preventive suspension by the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) based on the complaints filed by the Department of Interior and Local Government for alleged anomalies and irregularities committed on the implementation of the first tranche…
Six barangay captains suspended, more expected
THE provincial government, including Dagupan City, recorded its highest spike in COVID-19 cases on September 15. Dr. Anna de Guzman, provincial health officer, said the province registered 49 new cases, 25 of which were recorded in Dagupan City (13) and Bayambang (12). She said it was the highest number of…
Pangasinan records highest single-day spike on Sep 15
IF INCREASE IN CASES CONTINUES AFTE 49 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and only four recoveries were registered on September 15, health officials are bent on considering to revert back to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) status from the present Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ). This was indicated by Dr. Anna de…