By Al S. Mendoza THIS is the story of Philip Ella Juico. No, he’s not history. Very much around. Popoy to his friends, Philip is presently the president of the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa). That means he wields power. No less than 50 or so athletes…
By Leonado Micua IN this age of fake news, it is necessary that we fact check some of the information that we are getting especially if it is from a doubtful source in the social media which is now obviously being used conveniently by some evil minds as medium to…
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo PHYSICIST Michio Kaku presented three mind-blowing predictions for the future: We will become a space-faring species. We will expand the brain’s capabilities. We will defeat cancer. In his predictions, he had incorporated the initiatives of three persons: Entrepreneurs Elon Musk who is exploring commercial space…
By Atty. Farah G. Decano WHY do some parts of our history keep repeating itself? Why do we keep electing politicians with execrable track record? Why do we allow those who treat their constituents like mercenaries to remain in power? Why are we easily persuaded by leaders who have…
By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. WHEN the ethics committee of Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), headed by Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, declared Philippines Athletics Track And Field Association (PATAFA) president Philip Ella Juico as ‘persona non grata’ for accusing his pole vault athlete EJ Obiena of misappropriating government funds intended for his…
By Rex Catubig IN the midst of the controversy that attended the demolition of the old HE building at the West Central Elementary School, I was asked what personal reason I had for my passionate protest against its earlier desecration. This is my answer: To the uninitiated, it is…
OVERVIEW OF 100 ISLANDS — Visitors at the Hundred Islands get a chance to view at the miniature model of the islands at the Lucap Wharf in Alaminos City before they start a tour of the islands. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
HEALTH authorities have dispelled claims of shortage of supply of paracetamol in the country, particularly in Pangasinan. Dr. Rheuel Bobis, COVID-19 focal person of the Department of Health – Center for Health Development Region 1 (DOH-CHD), said the public should not be alarmed as there is an ample supply of…
RIZAL’S 125TH MARTYRDOM –Lingayen Mayor Leopoldo Bataoil leads the ceremonial laying of flower at the foot of the monument of Dr. Jose Rizal at the Lingayen town plaza on December 30. (Punchphoto by Cesar Ramirez)
CAPITOL NEWS P11M ASSISTANCE TO 67 GROUPS, MSMEs. Governor Amado “Pogi” I. Espino III assures that the provincial government will sustain the Provincial Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP) by extending loan cycles during the awarding ceremony held on December 31 at the Sison Auditorium. According to Provincial Population Cooperative Livelihood and…
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