Dagupan Blue Beach Part III – The Tondaligan Park by @SiRVis A travel journal that will give you a pleasant view of people, places, food, culture, history and events from a refreshing perspective _______________________________________________________ ONE of the natural treasures of Dagupan is just 3 kilometers away from its heart…
Some politicians have two faces By Gonzalo Duque HOW do you find the bizarre murder of the Korean businessman at Camp Crame? What’s your view of the gross payoffs involving commissioners at the Bureau of Immigration? These are questions asked us by common people. We know they have their…
Playing with Fire
Bishops. Duterte. Trump. By Ulysses R. Butuyan FIVE MILLION JOIN MARCHES AND RALLIES AROUND THE WORLD VS. TRUMP. But only in countries not addicted to extrajudicial killings. CHINA: NO STOP TO SPRATLYS WAR DRILLS. Filipinos might even be deployed there to lend support to Duterte’s newfound friends and allies….
Punching Bug
Duterte. Obama. Trump. By Ulysses R. Butuyan 86% OF OINOYS HAVE NO BANK DEPOSITS. Because PDIC rules do not inspire confidence and interest paid on deposits is inequitably low. Besides, among the 86% or more, what is there to deposit? U.S. UNABLE TO VERIFY HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN PHL….
Punching Bug
More of the same? By Gonzalo Duque OVER at city hall in Dagupan, we continue to hear of the same whining and grumbling among employees and Dagupeños for their perception of our city officials kuno. We have been receiving feedback about certain councilors’ importunities which become more pronounced and…
Playing with Fire
Miss Universe and Vigan by @SiRVis A travel journal that will give you a pleasant view of people, places, food, culture, history and events from a refreshing perspective _______________________________________________________ THE travel montage to Bonuan Blue Beach, the third of a supposed series had to wait as this writer together…
The North Vista
A white lady walks unmolested By Gonzalo Duque CLOSE to midnight one night, we were passing Bonuan Gueset road with a friend. We encountered a not-so-ordinary sight: a white lady, or a nurse, walking towards the Tondaligan Highway junction. Please take note the time, 11:45 p.m.! Our companion said,…
Playing with Fire
On Mayors. Drugs. Terrorists. By Ulysses R. Butuyan GOD WILL SHIELD BLACK NAZARENE DEVOTEES. In fact, He shields everyone, devotee or not. PNP CHIEF TELLS THE DEVOTEES NOT TO BE AFRAID OF TERRORISTS. They are more afraid of him. WAR ON CRIMES TO CONTINUE WITHOUT FAIL. As long as…
Punching Bug
Dagupan Blue Beach… the return by @SiRVis A travel journal that will give you a pleasant view of people, places, food, culture, history and events from a refreshing perspective _______________________________________________________ JANUARY 9, 2017 marked the 72nd MacArthur and US forces Landing in Luzon. The Knights of Columbus, Fleet Reserve…
The North Vista
Digong is eclipsing his predecessors By Gonzalo Duque IF you are the unthinking type, you would believe that Mayor Belen Fernandez is on the way out. But you were not born yesterday. You are familiar with some naughty hands behind these mischiefs. Suspended na raw si Mayora dahil sa…




