Accountability and responsibility of DILG, PNP THE spate of high profile cases of violence in the province over the last two weeks had many Pangasinenses asking  – “What is happening here?” “Who’s in control?” Gov. Amado T. Espino is quick to blame the lack of permanency in the provincial PNP…

Vulnerable THE attempted murder on the person of radio broadcaster Orly Navarro of DWIZ has shown once again the vulnerability of media practitioners to such impunity by corrupt businessmen and politicians, drug lords and gambling lords. Whether they attempt was caused by personal spite by persons with whom Mr. Navarro…

The middle class TWO weeks ago, the provincial government laid out its strategy to help alleviate poverty in Pangasinan. Specifically, the goal of the Espino administration is “ to convert every household into a production unit through integration and consolidation, urging Pangasinenses to engage in a common livelihood activity and…

Clueless President? RECENT developments in Malacañang Palace are becoming worrisome as the days go by. The totally unexpected response of President Benigno Aquino III to the nagging question about “a clamor for him to run for another term” that would necessitate an amendment to the constitution,  has made many shudder…

Not a lame duck governor GOV. Amado T. Espino, Jr. was right to direct all local elected officials and employees to remain focused on their work and not allow politics to affect their work. Unfortunately, it does not seem that things will go his way, not after the die has…