By Farah G. Decano THE presence of strong opposition must not be feared by our populace. It is when there is no open resistance at all against our government policies that our democracy is in serious danger. This could only mean that our liberties are restrained by some force…
By Eva C. Visperas IN the world of public service, it’s not every day you come across someone like Dr. Anna Ma. Teresa de Guzman — someone who combines expertise, compassion, and integrity in ways that leave an indelible mark on both her colleagues and the people she serves….
By Rex Catubig IT was the ’70s. The world was on the cusp. The world they were born in was fast transitioning into the world they were growing up in. They were born at the tail end of the Platters as the world began gyrating and twisting with Elvis and Chubby Checker, screaming to Hard Day’s…
LINGAYEN-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas’ call on the Catholic community to do a critical evaluation of the approved 2025 national budget as recently signed by President Marcos Jr. is a bit too late in the day. Quoting him: “As your Archbishop, I admonish you to study diligently, judge critically and act…
By Ermin Garcia Jr. AT the third edition of “Punching Duo” (myself and Punch columnist Gonz Duque) podcast with Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez as guest, we heard her sum up her accomplishments despite serious challenges from the opposition from 2022 to 2024, in what I believe is her…
REMEMBERING MACARTHUR’S LANDING IN DAGUPAN – Mayor Belen Fernandez awards the certificate of appreciation to Mike Villa-Real, Philippine Veterans Bank vice president, as the guest of honor during the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Gen Douglas MacArthur Landing in Bonuan Blue Beach. On hand to witness the ceremony are the Balikbayan…
FORMER Governor Amado Espino III, who is seeking another mandate to return to the province’s top seat in the May elections, refuted rumors that he is withdrawing from the race. “I have not withdrawn my candidacy for Governor of Pangasinan,” stated Espino in a press release posted in the I…
RESOLUTIONS REQUIRED IN SP PROCEEDINGS DAGUPAN Vice Mayor Bryan Kua, as presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), stood by his decision to maintain his rejection of the series of motions by the seven opposition councilors that sought to invalidate all actions taken by the legislative body when three of…
TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT THE official archivist of the Douglas MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia USA — who earlier confirmed that the American general landed in Dagupan on January 9, 1945 when he began the liberation of Luzon during the Second World War — is set to come to…
LINGAYEN-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas issued a strong pastoral commentary on January 14, urging Filipinos to critically evaluate the 2025 national budget. He emphasized the moral implications of the budget, particularly concerning justice, public welfare, and the fair distribution of resources and called for greater vigilance and moral accountability, because “the…
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