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August 2023

Is ‘Miss World’ contest relevant to governance?

By | Random Thoughts

By Leonardo Micua I WAS not stunned after reading a story in the GMA network.com that Pangasinan now holds the local franchise for the Miss World Philippines. But  the question is, how can this venture have any relevance at all to local governance, to improve the lives of ordinary Pangasinenses, many…

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Is ‘Miss World’ contest relevant to governance?

By August 27, 2023Random Thoughts

The dilemma of the Pinks and Yellows

By | Andromeda's Vortex

By Farah G. Decano   WITH the rift between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte becoming more and more apparent through their identified vloggers, their appearances of unity in recent events are less credible. The suspected animosity between the two leaders that started circulating immediately after the…

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The dilemma of the Pinks and Yellows

By August 27, 2023Andromeda's Vortex

M4GG

By | G Spot

By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo   IT’S not often, but sometimes, I have this uncomfortable feeling that we’re stuck, no matter what we do. I should not even say this, aware that most people expect me to inspire, to say positive things. So, we’re in this space, called limbo, not in…

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M4GG

By August 27, 2023G Spot

Pasimbalo Urbiztondo

By | Newsy News

By Eva. C. Visperas   IT’S been years when I last visited Urbiztondo town. My last big coverage in the area was when Mayor Jun Balolong was gunned down in 2014. Of course, how can I ever forget my discreet operations for the De Lima-Dayang love story that happened also…

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Pasimbalo Urbiztondo

By August 27, 2023Newsy News

Asingan girl triathlete champ in Singapore world event

By | Sports

ASINGAN’S 16-year-old triathlete Jena Valdez brought honor to her beloved hometown and Pangasinan as champion in the Standard Duathlon 16-29 year old Women’s Category of the Professional Triathletes Organization (PTO) Asian in Singapore last August 20. In that competition, Valdez  outclassed some 500 women athletes  from various parts of the…

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Asingan girl triathlete champ in Singapore world event

By August 27, 2023Sports

Balon Dagupan Swimming Club wins in Cherifer Grand Prix Swimming Meet

By | Sports

THE Balon Dagupan Swim Club, competing against 46 top swimming teams in the country,  bagged the overall championship in the Cherifer Grand Prix Invitational Swim Meet last August 19-21 held at the New Clark Aquatic Center in Capas, Tarlac. The three-day swimming competition participated in by top collegiate swimmers from…

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Balon Dagupan Swimming Club wins in Cherifer Grand Prix Swimming Meet

By August 27, 2023Sports