‘Desecration’ By Jun Velasco ROBINSON mall’s ongoing construction in Calasiao, Pangasinan is expected to radically change the economic landscape of this town, casually dubbed as the emerging Makati of Pangasinan. The giant mall will open its doors in December next year, says Vice Mayor Macanlalay.

Learning from the American experience By Gonzalo Duque PHILADELPHIA, USA –Sorry, folks, for missing two issues. We were on a nonstop swirl of activities here, visiting family members, friends, learning centers and hobnobbing with educators and diverse personalities from the West to the East Coast.

Concepts and Realities By +Oscar V. Cruz JCD This is in the realm of intentions vs. realizations, in the sphere of fantasy vs actuality. Thus it is that there are concepts, which are noble and inspiring – – with the realities however emerging therefrom that prove as not only undesirable…

Tsunami jitters By Jun Velasco THE recent killer tsunami that hit Indonesia has sent us the jitters because of our proximity to that country. Despite disclaimers in the media that the Philippines won’t be hit likely by tsunamis, our subconscious refuses to let go of our fears. You see, our…

All Saints Day By +Oscar V. Cruz JCD It is always phenomenal to behold how practically all roads lead to the cemeteries, how people flock to the burial grounds in order to be with their dear departed. Neither much rain nor real storms can stop them. Come November 1, “All…

Text power By Marifi Jara QUELIMANE, Mozambique–We joined several million others here last week in registering our Mozambican pre-paid mobile SIM cards. Good thing there was already a facility to do it online because it would have been a stressful experience joining the long queues in the phone company’s office….

Lapid’s bill should not be laughing matter By Jun Velasco MOVES to scuttle the Sangggunian Kabataan should have been pursued seriously –and relentlessly — much earlier. We’ve had too much of this “corrupt SK” burden. It’s rather too late now because we are having our barangay and SK elections tomorrow, October…

Aquino Anti-contraceptive Smorgasboard By +Oscar V. Cruz JCD It is becoming more and more noticeable that the present administration seems to be lost in its self-proclaimed patrician vision and self-assumed noble mission. Briefly, it says one thing without thinking what it really means and what it actually implies. It proclaims…

Manaoag inventor can do wonder for Mother Earth and the economy By Jun Velasco TIME Machine, that’s the latest state-of-the-art resto by the Tanap Bridge going to Angel Gumarang, Rico Mejia and Gerry Meneses’ barangay. It’s called Time Machine, says its avant garde proprietor-manager, Atty. Manny Aoanan,  “because once you set foot…

Dagupan’s inevitable progress By Gonzalo Duque SAN FRANCISCO, California—Our column articles on Metro Dagupan’s inevitable progress, additionally triggered by the forthcoming establishment of SM Dagupan have received positive reactions in the U.S.