Enforcing the ban vs. tricycles to protect lives THE usual lax and often selective enforcement of laws in the country can be seen in the enforcement of the law banning tricycles, pedicabs, kuliglig, garong, and other three-wheeled vehicles on the highway. Since R.A. 4136 was passed in 2007, no province,…

Make barangay kapitans accountable BARANGAYS in the country already receive their share of Internal Revenue Allotment, funds for which our barangay officials are not being held accountable for by mayors and the town/city auditors. That’s for starters. But more importantly, the war on drugs is fought and won or lost…

Massive corruption in the offing THE inclination of Dagupan City Mayor Brian Lim to suspend if not reject the Waste to Worth Project can only be motivated by one thing – massive corruption. How can anyone justify spending over P70 million for waste and garbage disposal when the option offered…

Time to be merry, mindful and careful  ‘TIS time to be merry, indeed.  Thousands of families are reuniting and bonding in our communities with their countless visitors and friends during the holiday season.   The occasion calls for carefree and exciting environment. It already started with seeming endless shopping time for…

Pangasinan can win bigger and more LAST week, our Punchline suggested the staging of PANGASINAN GAMES by the provincial government if it is its vision to be the powerhouse of athletes, players and sportsmen and sportswomen in the country. The medal haul of athletes in the 30th SEA Games and…