A drug buy-bust operation by joint police operatives in Barangay Paurido Dilan in Urdaneta City resulted in the arrest of two high-value Individual (HVI) targets for illegal drugs on the night of May 2. The suspects, who are still undergoing investigation as of this writing, were identified only as a…
(Filed by Ahikam Pasion) 1 dead in Urdaneta road mishap A motorcycle rider died, while five others were injured after a motorcycle collided with a tricycle loaded with passengers in Urdaneta City. Police investigation showed victim Frederick Fabia, 23, resident of Zone 5, Nancamaliran West in Urdaneta City was riding…
100 ISLANDS FESTIVAL – Alaminos City’s street dancers happily dance with the image of St. Joseph the Patriarch to make it known that he is the city’s patron saint. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)
THE 2nd Kanen Festival in Urbiztondo that demonstrated the expertise of the farmers in cultivating rice and other local products that were displayed during the event was hailed by Senator Imee Marcos who arrived as the town’s special guest last April 28. Urbiztondo Mayor Modesto Operania also paid tribute to…
By Gonzalo T. Duque THE annual Bangus Fest has just ended. What comes next? Just a rewind. Years back, I recall that we experienced a devastating typhoon two weeks after the Dagupan Bangus Festival. Many houses and buildings had their roofs blown down by the typhoon. Parang yong wind…
By Leonardo Micua DESPITE the 49 degrees heat index on April 30, the Bangusan Street Party on Jose de Venecia Expressway Extension was another big hit. An estimated more than 500,000 people from all walks of life jostled their way to the venue to take part in this once…
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo THIS poem was composed in 2015, for a friend who did everything for her husband who didn’t realize she existed. It is a poem for women who try so hard, without realizing they could be happier with a rubber shoes. You will miss me…
By Farah G. Decano I got invited to the 91st Annual Induction Ball of the UP College of Law’s Portia Sorority as the event’s Guest of Honor and Speaker. It was held on April 28, 2024 at the MaraNila by Blue Leaf in Quezon City and was given the…
By Eva C. Visperas FOR the second time, I found myself immersed in the glitz and glamour of the Limgas na Pangasinan search that unfolded over three captivating hours on April 26, the day after my birthday. From 8:00 p.m. to past 12:00 midnight, I and other newsmen were at…
By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. “LIGHTNING doesn’t strike twice at the same spot,” as the axiom says. And that’s what exactly happened to our contingent to the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Sixth Season tournament last April 27. After losing its inaugural game against the league’s co-rookie squad the Abra…
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