“Cafeteria Closed” By +Oscar V. Cruz D. D. Somehow long since to these days, the phrase “cafeteria style” has been in used with particular reference to the so called “Pro-Choice Catholics” on the matter of contraceptives – abortive items included. In other words, there are catholic couples – and their…
Cool Capulanas By Marifi Jara QUELIMANE, Mozambique–A United States of Africa. That’s what the ever-controversial Col. Muammar Gaddafi of Libya is pushing for, more so now since assuming a couple of weeks ago the chairmanship for the African Union, which has 53 member nations. It’s a bold dream (some would…
A literary genius visits UPang By Jun Velasco WE met the new owners of the University of Pangasinan led by their new president, Dr. Chito Salazar, and corporate secretary, lawyer Troy Luna under a delightful circumstance last Thursday. The university conferred on our revered man of letters, Dr. Francisco Sionil…
Save our ailing public schools By Gonzalo Duque WE don’t always have the luxury of long life. That, we always remind ourself and those close to us. It is for this reason that we always try to be in earnest always to live our lives fully. When Dagupan City National…
Know more about the rice you eat: 1 By Dr. Sosimo Ma. Pablico EVERYTIME rice is served on the dining table, we know for sure that it is our source of energy. Unfortunately, while every Filipino consumes an average of 303 grams of rice daily, many of us are not…
“No Ransom Policy” By +Oscar V. Cruz D. D. Time and again as predictable as the rising and falling of the sun, and as certain as certainty can be, the long standing mantra of this ruling administration in any and all cases of kidnapping in the Country is infallibly one…
Dick Gordon is game – students By Jun Velasco IN his huddle with Pangasinan students — more than a thousand of them at the People’s Astrodome — Senator Richard “Dick” Gordon showed that he was just like anyone of them. Very much unlike the high profile persona he projects on…
Burgos rehab center all over again? By Gonzalo Duque AT the necrological rites for former Councilor Tony de Venecia, we had a brief chat with Congressman Joe de Venecia, Kuya Tony’s younger brod. Our topic was the still unrealized if not elusive regional drug rehab center which under our behest…
IPM is easier and cheaper than you think By Dr. Sosimo Ma. Pablico FARMERS who are not yet practicing integrated pest management or IPM may as well follow the innovators to enjoy the numerous benefits from this practice. It is a lot easier and cheaper than you think. IPM may…
Around the world in seven days By +Oscar V. Cruz D. D. From poor, pitiful and hungry Manila, someone took a costly and luxurious flight to Davos – the playground of the rich and the famous. From Davos the same expense-unlimited tourist flew to Milan with its fabulous shops and…
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