Circus of lies and intimidation By Ermin Garcia Jr.   THE circus of the Cabangon Chua group has been busy promoting its new show of lies and intimidation. Failing to get local support among Dagupeños for their agenda – to humiliate Mayor Belen Fernandez and Police chief Christopher Abrahano –…

Writing about violence By Ermin Garcia Jr.   HOW bloody is bloody? How much is too much? How true is true? Routinely, police and crime stories make for perfect templates for writing traditional news stories guided by the 5 Ws (Who, What, Where, When Why) and 1 H (How). A…

Warped logic By Ermin Garcia Jr.   WE all felt relieved on learning that our colleague Orly Navarro survived the cowardly attack on him. It would have been a terrible loss if he had succumbed to it, so praise the Lord for His love and mercy. But while everyone in…

Who cares about Mr. Angeles? By Ermin Garcia Jr.   NOT a few are wondering who Mr. Leo Angeles is, the guy who dared file complaints against former Mayor Benjie Lim and everyone who dipped his/her fingers in the sale and disposal of MC Adore properties. The person of Mr….

Who’s afraid of the police?  By Ermin Garcia Jr.   BUSINESSMEN and politicians are beginning to wonder if the rash of killings in the province are signs that they should begin hiring more bodyguards for their protection. The question foremost in their minds, at least with those who expressed their…

Practical solution to helmet ordinance By Ermin Garcia Jr.   MANY local governments have began issuing executive orders and ordinances to combat and neutralize the criminal syndicates that use riding-in-tandem hitmen and thieves for their operations. Manila wants jackets with plate numbers emblazoned on the back. Mandaluyong wants all motorcycle…

More legal woes for Mr. ACC By Ermin Garcia Jr.   BUSINESSMAN Antonio Cabangon Chua, whose bid won the MC Adore properties, must already rue the day he agreed to make a “bid” at the instance of Messrs. Benjie Lim, Tony Uy et al. His trophy acquisition in Dagupan accomplished…

Jewels in a haystack By Jun Velasco   “The company of just and upright man is better than wealth and a real estate,” Euripides   IN spite of man’s inherent propensity for greed which is shaking our governmental institutions—the Palace, the Supreme Court, the Legislature  (Senate and House of Representatives),…