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Bantay Dagupan: The City’s New Voice
By Eva C. Visperas “GOOD governance is not just about being seen, it is about being heard—and more importantly, being acted upon.” In Dagupan City, this philosophy now takes center stage with the launch of Bantay Dagupan, Sumbungan ng Bayan, an initiative of Mayor Belen Fernandez that puts the people…
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The Capitol trees are a living heritage
By Eva C. Visperas THE heart of Pangasinan is not just its people, culture, and rich history — it is also its living, breathing green spaces. Trees are more than background scenery. They are silent sentinels that cool our towns, shelter our wildlife, and capture the carbon emissions that…
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Lessons from a little angel
By Eva C. Visperas WHAT was supposed to be a quiet Sunday night last September 14 turned into one of the most alarming evenings Pangasinan has experienced in recent memory. At around 9:00 p.m., I came across a post on Facebook that sent shivers down my spine — a…
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The last days of the Capitol trees
By Eva C. Visperas GO to the Capitol area. Hug the trees there. Soon, they will be gone. A total of 192 trees will be cut — vanishing from our sight, living only in our memories. On Monday, September 8, 2025, I went, as I always do, to the…
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Of promises fulfilled and broken vows
By Eva C. Visperas THERE are days in local governance that leave you quietly hopeful, and there are days that leave you unsettled. Last week in Pangasinan, we experienced both—and the contrast could not have been sharper. I was in Calasiao on August 29, standing among local officials, transport…
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