Sinulat ni Gin Quesada (FB and Pen Name: Alphen Einsking) SA KAARAWAN NI LOLO PEPE, JUNE 19. Bilang pagtanaw sa kadakilaan ng ating Pambansang Bayani (Jose Rizal), iniaalay ko, bilang regalo sa kanya sa araw ng kapanganakan nya ngayon June 19, ang aking abang tula na naglalahad ng kadakilaan ng pagmamahalan nila ni Leonor Rivera, […]
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SA PANAHON NG PANDEMIA, NASA TAO ANG GAWA, NASA DIYOS ANG AWA
Tulang katha ni Gin Quesada (Pen and FB Name: Alpen Einsking) Huwag ka lang panay dasal at hiling Para maligtas sa Covid Nineteen Mahalagang mga utos Nya’y sundin. At isabuhay ang Kanyang habilin. IKA-5 NA UTOS: IGALANG ANG MGA MAGULANG Sundin mo ang iyong magulang. Katumbas nyan ay: uturidad igalang Sundin ang curfew; […]
The Filipino Dream
(An Observation on the Filipino Communities in Australia and Other Countries) By Rado Gatchalian “Individually, each Filipino is brilliant. Collectively, we struggle to be great. As a Filipino, we succeed in our endeavours. But as a nation, we fail…” “LAHAT MAGALING” If there is one values we all need to cultivate it should be HUMILITY. […]
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Malinac Lay Labi Charmaine Clamor FROM SYDNEY – “Malinac lay Labi” is a song so dear to Pangasinense. Perhaps, its melody and words encapsulate the soul of a ‘Pangasinan spirit.’ One great way to celebrate Christmas for us is to sing this iconic Pangasinan song. Join us in singing this beautiful song. As you […]
The Filipino Greatness
By Rado Gatchalian Sydney, Australia October 18, 2017 I. In the Beginning With all honesty, it makes me cry whenever I reflect on how South Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore have all accelerated exponentially as progressive countries while our very own, the Philippines, had remained in the dungeon of poverty. We had produced great […]
Pangasinan PNP nabs 1,341 pushers, 207 users
UPDATE LINGAYEN—After 11 months, 1,548 persons (1,341 pushers and 207 users) have been arrested so far based on the Consolidated Accomplishment Report of Project Double Barrel prepared by the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office for the period July 1, 2016 to date. P/Chief Inspector Norman Florentino, chief of the police community relations, said the arrests were […]
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Counterpoint By Abe P. Belena Prospects and Challenges FIRST words on this column that takes its debut in the Capitol’s corner this week. Counterpoint, its identifying title, defines what to expect from this corner, presentation of the other side of the coin on events, situations, issues and trends; critical analysis of conventional wisdom […]
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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE NEWLY ELECTED VICE MAYOR OF BASISTA 2013 Honorable Vice Mayor Jolly Jay Resuello, Vice Mayor Basista, Pangasinan, Philippines, May 29, 2013 Dear Vice Mayor Jolly Jay Resuello, Congratulations for your well earned victory as Vice Mayor of Basista. You have exceeded all expectations for being elected as […]
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Freedom of Expression vs. Religious Tolerance By Rado Gatchalian AS we exercise our vote we exercise the power to choose our leaders. This democratic faith where the rule of majority prevails is an attempt to outweigh small group of sectors and advocates. This political paradigm embraces a utilitarian dictum where the greatest good is […]
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Dama… So?! (A Short Critique on Freedom of Expression and Religious Tolerance) By Rado Gatchalian I ALWAYS agree that freedom of expression, belief, and speech shall be inherent rights of a person. However, such freedom is not only a privilege but a responsibility. We breathe and take this freedom naturally like a precious gift. But […]