Political will in the war vs. drugs By Ermin Garcia Jr.   AS the Pangasinan Provincial Police Office, and the Dagupan City Police Station, proceed with the war vs. illegal drugs, it’d be noteworthy to know how other cities are managing their campaigns in their communities. One of the more…

Political waltzing in Dagupan By Ermin Garcia Jr.   IS VM Brian Lim ready to reconcile with Mayor Belen Fernandez? Say that again? The prospect came up all because Mayor Belen and Veem Brian were reportedly suddenly seen side by side during the flag ceremony and program at the city…

When 1+ 1 becomes 3 By Ermin Garcia Jr.   FROM the grapevine, I heard that the national headquarters of the Liberal Party is in a quandary on how to deal with the gubernatorial race in Pangasinan. There is former Cong Mark Cojuangco carrying the banner for the Nationalist People’s…

Media Fans Clubs By Ermin Garcia Jr.   IF you are one of those glued to his or her radio station for a daily dose of political commentaries of some broadcast practitioners, perhaps you are one among those who could bear witness to the acrimonious (and often comic bordering on…

The kapitans on the spot By Ermin Garcia Jr.   THE plan of new Chief PNP Ricardo Marquez to place a high priority in the campaign against illegal drugs is not only most laudable but very timely. It is refreshing to note that Mr. Marquez has a good grasp of…

Doing a “Ping Lacson,” “Duterte” By Ermin Garcia Jr.   I HATE to rain on the parade of Dagupan City Police chief Christopher Abrahano, who was recently cited for his “Outstanding Police-community Relations” program by the Pangasinan Provincial Police Office. But unknown to him, there are scalwags in uniform quietly…

War vs. illegal drugs scorecard By Ermin Garcia Jr.   THE public can now appreciate the progress of the provincial government’s war vs. illegal drugs as reported by the Pangasinan Provincial Police Office and shared by Guv Spines during the Pangasinan Peace and Order Council meeting last week. At least,…

Citizens’ politics By Ermin Garcia Jr.   DON’T look now but it seems more political blood in the local scenery will be drawn as the 2016 election nears with a twist. Fortunately, it’s the usual political pot calling the kettle black because that would have predictable results and yield nothing…

Is government winning the war? By Ermin Garcia Jr.   THE new strategic policy of P/Sr. Superintendent Rolly Saltat, newly assigned OIC at the Pangasinan Provincial Police Office, is the “1-2-3 Punch”! It suggests a complete sound and fury action on the ground (especially with the word “Punch” attached to…

Who’s in charge? By Ermin Garcia Jr.   THE news about the recall of P/Sr. Supt. Belli Tamayo as OIC-police provincial director after only 3 weeks of making the rounds and introducing himself, made me wonder what made the PNP regional office do it. So I called the PNP regional…