Propitious times By Gonzalo Duque THE sky was dark and cloudy, threatening lives, because this storm “Ompong” is, weather forecasters say, would be stronger and deadlier than Yolanda. We are heartened by everyone’s preparedness though. Thanks to our responsive government and the Filipino’s heroic side. In spite of what some people say to downgrade […]
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Bong Go overexposed too early? Nope! By Gonzalo Duque AS the election fever gets hotter, many of our friends, co-workers and countrymen are attracted to the President’s trusted man, Special Assistant Christopher “Bong” Go. Bong, a non politician, is being pushed to the front as a would-be senator because by and large, those who […]
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A timely call By Gonzalo Duque IT’S a surprise to know that the head of the Lingayen DPWH, Engr. Editha Manuel, has the making of a politician or public speaker. This was the consensus of the President Hotel Breakfast Club people headed by Atchi Mita last Friday. Edith, by the way, and Col. Wilson […]
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Responsible media By Gonzalo Duque MARAMI ang nakapansin sa pagtutok natin sa flood issues in Dagupan that have gone viral in the social media. Sa kasamaang-palad biglang dumami ang batikos sa ating mahal na mayor dahil dito. We notice something suspicious in the negative feeds. Parang may nag-o orchestrate. You with a talent for […]
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Dagupan flood worsened by 1990 earthquake? By Gonzalo Duque A GREAT fact of life showed up during the calamitous floods — People after all care for one another. The little and big things that we did for our fellow men in distress made God smile. Praise Him! We felt great our doter Pebbles, in […]
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Former Mayor Al Fernandez, requiem By Gonzalo Duque THICK, dark clouds have fallen in Dagupan anew! No, not the monsoon rains—but copious tears from Dagupeños who love former Mayor Alipio F. Fernandez, Jr. The good, great man just joined his Maker last Thursday. He was 75. His remains lie in state at the family […]
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Brian Kua: ‘star of humility’ By Gonzalo Duque WE recently had dinner with Ptr. Butch Belgica, an outstanding voice of spirituality and enlightened politics. Our conversation touched on re-gathering the original Duterte campaigners as a refreshing shot in the arm for the federalism campaign. We find Pastor Butch an infectious leader who is convincing […]
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Let’s have stronger dikes By Gonzalo Duque IT was suspenseful, the hour-long delay that marred the President’s SONA last Monday. But it was top news, eventful, historic our old friend former President GMA was dramatically installed as Speaker, replacing the controversial now former Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. Papaano naman? Hindi marunong magdala at maglaro. Akalain […]
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Local lawyers, mediamen plan tribute for PVS By Gonzalo Duque OUR eyes and ears will be glued on the TV screen on Monday to listen to President Digong make his third State of the Nation Address. Our take on just one among the many great things which the President has accomplished with aplomb is his action on the […]
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Forum: is print journalism dying? By Gonzalo Duque WE picked up in this issue the disturbing news or rumor about what is being bandied about as the imminent death of print journalism. We have sampled these intelligent views from a group of journalism students for your enlightenment: Is traditional print journalism dying? A study […]