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Opposition is ‘bitter’ towards Dagupan’s ‘Seal’

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By Leonardo Micua   WE spotted seven opposition councilors of Dagupan sporting stolid faces when Councilor Michael Fernandez announced during his privilege speech that Dagupan is a recipient of the 2024 Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping (SGFH), an award given to local government units that comply with standards on good…

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Opposition is ‘bitter’ towards Dagupan’s ‘Seal’

By March 9, 2025Random Thoughts

Trump talk

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By Leonardo Micua   MY good friend and tokayo Leonie J. Galvez, a dyed- in- the-wool Donald Trump fan, handed me three copies of Time Magazine, and one latest issue of Sports Illustrated when he and his life partner Susan arrived last week from Los Angeles, California. The couple were here…

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Trump talk

By February 23, 2025Random Thoughts

The trial of VP Sara

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By Leonardo Micua   AFTER 215 House representatives endorsed the fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on the last day of their session, the first to third complaints are now moot and academic. The complaint reached the Senate, which will serve as an impeachment court, on the same…

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The trial of VP Sara

By February 9, 2025Random Thoughts

Peddling fake news

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By Leonardo Micua   IT remains a puzzle who uploaded the fake news that former Governor Pogi Espino has withdrawn from the race after supposedly being appointed interim secretary of the Presidential Communications Office, which Espino himself flatly denied. The same fake news claimed that Espino’s running mate, former Dasol Mayor Noel…

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Peddling fake news

By February 4, 2025Random Thoughts

Chavit chooses his battle

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By Leonardo Micua   ONE of my favorite senatorial candidates, second only to former Senator Ping Lacson, is former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis Chavit Singson who has withdrawn from the race, citing his failing health as his reason. Like former Senator Ping, Manong Chavit is a pragmatic politician who calls a…

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Chavit chooses his battle

By January 26, 2025Random Thoughts