Let’s go for Bong Go! By Gonzalo Duque   THERE’S a side of President Digong that political analysts consider “genius.” It’s his uncanny talent in winning public approval. You all saw it in the last elections! Arawi ran amin, anto? Mar Roxas, Grace Poe, Jojo Binay are well known and…

Laying the basis By Gonzalo Duque   MANY among us still can’t make up their minds as where they stand on President Digong. Some are ok with our-unorthodox way the President runs the government, even if he uses foul language at times. Their defense of the President lies on his…

Mayor BTF, a great ‘coach’ and mentor By Gonzalo Duque   UP to this writing, Dagupeños were still talking about the city’s winning the regional sports (R1AA) competitions in Alaminos City last week. We have sent our warmest congratulations to the people behind the success especially our beloved mayor Belen…

The winning, a brief review By Gonzalo Duque   THE non-stop euphoria amid Dagupan City’s celebrated championship in the R1AA should not gloss over its substantive meaning. Aha, flash!!! R1MC chief of staff Ramon Bautista called up to report that “our local players bested all their opponents in a Friendship…

Dagupan is Number 1! By Gonzalo Duque   DAGUPAN City — We mean Dagupenos and their confreres – is ecstatic! Why? Finally, it was able to establish itself as No. 1, Numero Uno, sangka maongan, in sports! Yes, in the Region! Number One in Region One, kuanyo pa?                   Congrats…

Atchi Mita’s new baby, a reformed press club! By Gonzalo Duque   WE start this column with a mixed emotion. The family is in festive mood, with Sec. Pinkoy’s confirmation by Commission on Appointments. It was not a walk in the park, mind you. There were dark forces at work….

‘Isumbong mo kay Gonzalo!’ By Gonzalo Duque   FIRST, we apologize to our friend, Ramon Tulfo, for parodying his popular public service program, “Isumbong Mo kay Tulfo.” We just couldn’t help it after initiating a Social Security System (SSS) strategy to go after shenanigans in the government service who have…

Terrific literacy recognition! By Gonzalo Duque   BUSINESSMAN Norman M. Velasco, founder of the More Than Conquerors Club with Ashok Vasandani as incumbent president says Gov. Imee Marcos of Ilocos was the main speaker at the Philippine Bible Society convention in Lingayen, Pangasinan on Saturday. That’s good news! Many wants…

Love is lovelier 2nd time around By Gonzalo Duque   HOW come, says an observer, President Digong’s popularity keeps rising even amid problems in and out of everywhere? Methinks the President is loved by the people. As they say love conquers all, and you know what love means! Lahat hahamakin…

Dagupan Breakfast By @SiRVis A travel journal that will give you a pleasant view of people, places, food, culture, history and events from a refreshing perspective   BREAKFAST is the first meal of the day. It is often eaten early in the morning just before going to school or work….