By Al S. Mendoza THE race is on for the May 9, 2022 elections. Our racers had their first official act of campaigning as provided for by law on Feb. 8. From Manila to Naga, from Bulacan to Bantayog/Q.C., from Imus to Gensan, they unfurled their banners that screamed…
By Gonzalo Duque THE brouhaha about the Dagupan budget between the Sanggunian and Mayor Brian Lim has become a battle of political maneuverings. Without in anyway discussing the legal aspects of this issue, methinks that the SP has the power to demand an itemized budget for the different projects involving…
By Leonardo Micua THERE are persistent calls from the business sector for the IATF to downgrade the quarantine classification of Metro Manila and its surrounding areas to Alert Level 1, from Alert Level 2 due to the fast dwindling COVID-19 cases there. If that happens, isn’t it just logical…
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo IN the middle of transporting pails of water to the front garden, a dear friend Fe Mangahas called on the phone. She wanted us to pay our respect to a mutual friend, Dick Malay who passed on last 05 February 2022. I told her I…
By Farah G. Decano THE battle for the next one hundred years began with the commencement of the campaign period for national candidates. It will be a crucial struggle among Filipinos who are allies of the good, the egoistic ignorant, the pretentious braggadocio, and the swooning evil. Whosoever wins…
By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. WE’VE been hearing about the Obiena–PATAFA (Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association) conflict since last November. The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) headed by Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino tried but was unable to solve the three-month-old crisis, and the issue is bad for Philippine sports….
By Rex Catubig (Note: Of late, there has been news of a brewing resentment among the fish vendors of Magsaysay market, who despair that their supposed deplorable condition allegedly has not been addressed. This piece is in homage to that vital, vibrant, vigorous soul of the city.) WHEN Metro…
AS COVID CASES DECLINE CURFEW in Dagupan City has been lifted under a new executive order signed by Mayor Brian Lim on February 10, 2022. Section 4 of Lim’s Executive Order No, 7 states: “The curfew imposed in the City of Dagupan adopted as part of the health measures to address…
PANDEMIC OR NO PANDEMIC, VALENTINE CALLS – Aware that new and old lovers must step up on Valentine’s Day, shops and stalls are full of options as gifts to suit everyone’s taste and budget. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
IN response to the letter of Mayor Brian Lim on February 4 calling on the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) to expedite the passage of the 2022 appropriation ordinance, the legislative body passed a resolution on February 8 expressing its intent to adopt a budget that is sufficient and responsive to the…
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