By Farah G. Decano THE Philippine judiciary is safeguarded by two dedicated bodies established by the Supreme Court through Administrative Order 185-A-2018: the Judicial Integrity Board (JIB) and the Corruption Prevention and Investigation Office (CPIO). The JIB oversees misconduct and integrity issues concerning judges and court personnel, regardless of…
By Eva C. Visperas I have witnessed two inaugurations in Calasiao that, while separated by time, were united by legacy and love — one by a mother, the other by her son. I was present in 2022 when the late Mayor Mamilyn “Maya” Caramat took her oath before a…
By Rex Catubig IT was the mid ‘70s: the height of flower power, make love not war, and the iconic peace sign. It was my first trip to good ol’ USA, it was summer, and there was much more to see and experience than the must-visit recreation parks. Luck…
By Ermin Garcia Jr. WHY do the Dagupan’s 7 epaLIFE members at the city council think that an ordinance further amplifying the implementation of the Freedom of Information is needed? The draft is not only redundant and meaningless, but it also does not add anything substantial to the declared…
By Gonzalo Duque THE chaos around the world has started to engulf several countries, especially underdeveloped and developing ones, like the Philippines, as a consequence of the Iran-Israeli conflict, which has been raging for more than one week now. But instead of addressing our myriad of economic problems spawned…
By Leonardo Micua AS I was writing this piece, breaking news from CNN came on TV about President Donald Trump reviewing an Iran attack plan and holding off for now. Many lives have been lost, maimed and decapitated on both the Israeli and Iranian sides since the war between…
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo TWO reports filed on 07 June 2025 puts Pangasinan on the spot light one again, with social media saying, “fishing is now profitable” in Pangasinan: “Fishers recover P1.17-B “shabu” off Pangasinan”, Yolanda Sotelo Philippine Daily Inquirer “1.17 billion shabby found floating in Pangasinan” Cesar Ramirez,…
By Farah G. Decano BEFORE Torrens Title to real properties can be transferred through succession, donation, or sale, the government must first authorize the transfer. This requires the payment of taxes – estate, donor’s, or capital gains – to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Documentary stamp taxes are…
By Eva C. Visperas DURING the Regional Development Council event in Lingayen on June 19, as media men, Second District Rep. Mark Cojuangco once again found time to speak on a subject close to his heart: nuclear energy. I’ve seen him in many forums over the years, and the passion with which…
By Rex Catubig THE patriotic fervor was at its crest. The centuries of unrest and uprising against two imperial powers and the gruesome resistance against a third would-be colonizer, had finally paid off. In July 4,1946, the Filipinos proudly raised its flag up high as it gained its penultimate…
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