By Ahikam Pasion Two arrested over drunk driving, resistance to authorities TWO drunkards, John Marck Dominic Lee, lending collector, 35, and Niño Villacampa Mahusay, 27, both from Masbate province and presently residing in Barangay Bolingit, San Carlos City were arrested by authorities after harassing and attempting to hurt policemen in…
By Gonzalo Duque IN my enthusiasm to bring a civil case against the majority councilors in our city, I started getting in touch with our friends at the Dagupan City Hall. But I suffered an initial snag because Mayor Belen Fernandez has not been taking my calls. Ditto with…
By Leonardo Micua A TRICKY but loaded question surfaced during the last committee hearing on the 2024 annual budget conducted by the seven-majority bloc of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Councilor Irene Lim-Acosta who barely said anything during the hearing broke her silence and asked City Budget Officer Jessa Rayopa: “What…
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo THIS poem was written in 22 May 2022. It was not Women’s Day. They say we need not remember women because they are present at every moment, every peaceful encounter, everywhere, especially in places of conflict. They are mostly remembered carrying, nurturing children, the sick,…
By Farah G. Decano “HAYAAN mong magkamali.” I heard that directive from a senior politician whose opponents were doing things wrong. I knew what he intended. He would use the rivals’ error or mistake as an electoral issue later. With the ongoing DPWH road elevations and drainage installations in…
By Eva c. Visperas I’VE been hearing some political buzz lately—speculations, revelations—as soon as 2024 rolled in. I received an invitation to a birthday party on March 2 in my hometown of Binmaley. Normally, I shy away from such nighttime gatherings, but the celebrator himself, Kuya Sam, insisted. So,…
By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. UNKNOWN to many, our province already has six professional cyclists competing in many international races sanctioned by the world governing cycling body called Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). Our latest entry to the world of cycling was the Philippine Navy (PN), headed by 2018 Ronda…
By Rex Catubig March is Women’s History Month. The national theme for 2024 celebrates “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” “The theme recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions”….
BEAUTIES AND THEIR 22 ISLANDS — Twenty-two (22) lovely candidates showcase their festival and creative costumes and swimwear, each representing an island in Hundred Islands during the pre-pageant for the search for the province-wide Miss Hundred Islands 2024 at the Lucap Wharf in Alaminos City. Pageant and Grand Coronation Night will be on March 10, 2024….
A documentary film by Pangasinan artists tiled “Ilalon Ag Nibalikas” (Unspoken Hope) about a Special Education Teacher’s (SPED) dedication to her calling won the Best Documentary Short Award at the 10th Emirates Film Festival (EFF) in Dubai last March 3. Christian Ramoso, director and head of production of Youthcaster Productions,…
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