By Leonardo Micua MANY were surprised at the sudden turn of events in the country when former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by Interpol agents implementing an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, with full assistance from Philippine authorities, last March 11 upon arriving from Hong Kong….
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) or doulourex typically happens when “a blood vessel puts pressure on the trigeminal nerve near the brainstem”. This nerve provides sensation to the head and face. According to neurologists, the condition isn’t life-threatening, but it can be life-altering. It is typically chronic (long-term) but…
By Farah G. Decano ON March 11, 2025, former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte was arrested at the Manila International Airport. He was flown out on the same day to the Hague to face the criminal accusations lodged against him before the International Criminal Court (ICC). There is no question…
By Eva C. Visperas WHEN former senator Leila de Lima arrived in Dagupan City on March 10, she wasn’t just a nominee for the Mamamayang Liberal Partylist. She was a symbol of strength, resilience, and the unyielding power of a woman who had endured the harshest of life’s challenges…
By Rex Catubig (Note: This is part of my series on Women in celebration of National Women’s Month) IT’S an oft repeated tale of OFW woe. The domestic helper being maltreated. One is already inured to these stories. Until it hits close to home. Christina Aquino, a single mom…
SOON after Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took his oath as president of the Philippines in 2022, he announced the appointments of cabinet members, except a secretary for the Department of Agriculture. He said he would be the DA’s concurrent secretary. The agriculture sector wondered if, indeed, he had the experience or…
By Ermin Garcia Jr. FORMER Dagupan Mayor Brian Lim, also a former vice mayor, filed his candidacy for vice mayor and as presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod in this year’s local elections. Admittedly, I have no recollection of his performance as vice mayor and SP presiding officer of…
TIME FOR WATER FUN – While their elders are busy coping with the high index, children have only one thing in mind – to start the summer fun with regular bathing in inflatable pools in yards or a trip to the beach. (Punchphoto by Butch Uka)
DOH CALLS FOR 4 O’CLOCK HABIT THE Department of Health (DOH) in Region 1 reiterated its call for local government units (LGUs) to strengthen efforts in eliminating mosquito-breeding sites through a coordinated initiative known as the “4 o’clock Habit” as dengue cases rise, with Pangasinan recording the highest number of…
POSTERS and other display materials of local candidates are still not covered in the ongoing Oplan Baklas against national candidates’ campaign period. According to COMELEC Pangasinan Election Supervisor Atty. Erickson Oganiza, the removal of illegally mounted posters of local candidates will only start on March 28. Oganiza said that in…
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