ACKNOWLEDGING THE PROBLEM. The problem posed by the garbage dumpsite in Binmaley town located inside a military reservation appears to be more serious than the controlled garbage dumpsite in Dagupan although both are located near the beach. Fortunately, Mayor Simplicio Rosario did not lose his cool and easily acknowledged that…

THE JAPAN TRIP AND THE HONOR. Was it because of the Japan trip? The question, from Board Member Ranjit Ramos Shahani, direct but very relevant. Though he didn’t appear combative as he is for, RRS, one of the very few bright boys in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, asked Board Member Alfie…

INVITE ME! Are politicians or their PR people supposed to invite all working mediamen in Pangasinan during press conferences? This was raised by a journalist after hearing a broadcaster complain on air the guy was not invited during the press conference of a senator eyeing a higher office, in Dagupan…

MUST-SEE CAPITOL – Many may not know it but the Pangasinan provincial capitol is now one of the most preferred government centers for “Lakbay Aral” by government officials and employees. Last week, I was waiting for three busloads of officials, employees and other citizens of Carles, Iloilo coming to visit the capitol because my…

SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. When the provincial board of Pangasinan reorganized its committee chairmanships, it forgot to list one important committee where many board members can easily qualify to become its chairman. It’s the Committee on Silence. The current composition of the board is already one year and 11 months…

HUBRIS OR PLAIN OVER-SENSITIVE? An elected official thinks being elected should immune him from criticisms. He thinks no one should dare attack him. All he wants is alleluia. He thinks everyone should agree with what he does. He detests criticisms levelled against him and his administration. He likes to brag…

TIMELY BONUS. Congratulations to the deserving employees of the city government whom the city will honor with a milestone anniversary bonus in the amount of P7,000. The bonus could not have come at a better time than next month, just in time for the opening of classes on June 1. It…

CHEERS AND JEERS. Teachers in San Carlos City Schools Division Office have been asking this reporter about Dr. Gloria Torres, their newly-assigned superintendent. “Makapuy kunoy ugali to katon sinipa dad Dagupan?,” an apprehensive teacher texted me. I told her I am not aware of her behavior but honestly told the…

NOT READY FOR K+12. At least two petitions for injunction were filed against R.A. 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 – the K+12 program, so far. The controversial program will add two more years in high school. Petitioners versus K+12 dubbed the program as “anti-Filipino” because it…

TOINKS & BOOM! This police chief does not know the meaning of timeliness of news for the public. Four hours after the drowning of five minors happened last Tuesday, a reporter called up P/Chief Inspector Dominic Poblete, police chief of Bugallon town. This was on the suggestion of P/Superintendent Ferdinand…