‘Life was like a pressure cooker’ By Jun Velasco “What we have done will not be lost to eternity. Everything ripens at its time and becomes fruit at its hour.” – Ashok’s file. WEDNESDAY night, former PNP chief Art Lomibao was at his best as a public speaker. Honored by…

‘Department of denial’ By Gonzalo Duque UNLIKE some loyal friends of TV personality Oscar Orbos, I remain critical of him… Why? Because he is a big public figure, and his behavior vis-a-vis politics lately has confused me. Hep, teka teka (excuse me, Rene de Villa) baka tatawag na naman ang…

Pangasinan’s pride in Agricultural Research By Sosimo Ma. Pablico DR. JOVITA M. Datuin of San Carlos City, 52, is probably one of the busiest bodies in the Department of Agriculture in the Ilocos nowadays, as she is the lead person in the agency’s efforts of pushing livestock production in the…

Jokes Unlimited By +Oscar V. Cruz It is said that among their distinct traits, Filipinos love music, food and fiestas, in particular, they enjoy making and telling jokes. And it is no secret that most of the jokes they think, write and send are rather good. In fact, very good….

Jamby in a jam By Gerry Garcia NEOPHYTE Sen. Jamby Madrigal, who sought permission from the Senate to travel to a few European cities but subsequently, found herself in “casual visit” with Joe Ma Sison, “international terrorist” in comfortable exile in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is now in a jam. Jamby…

Oca Orbos on the spot By Jun Velasco OUR friend, Oca Orbos, is all over the headlines for his alleged role in an elaborate conspiracy that seeks to topple President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from power. The news accounts contain lurid details one would not easily believe were Oca Orbos’ handiwork…

Whither, IBP By Gonzalo Duque BEING a lawyer myself, I was disturbed by the apparent misuse of the national organization of lawyers, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, the IBP, for short, in some public functions. For one, I saw a banner among the leftist flags and streamers at a…

Pangasinan’s pride in Agricultural Research By Sosimo Ma. Pablico Although she won the third place in the research paper category during the 2004 national symposium, her paper in 2002 won the first place.  Four of her research papers also won the best paper award during the annual conventions of the…

A killer government By +Oscar V. Cruz The degradation of human dignity is bad enough. The violation of human rights is already despicable. The killing of human lives is the worst offense against humanity and civilization. But the practically daily, continuous and numerous extrajudicial killing men and women all over…

Bulosan: more than a great writer By Jun Velasco OF the many great Filipino writers the country has sired since time immemorial, we consider our province-mate, Carlos Sampayan Bulosan, the greatest even in the honored company of Jose Garcia Villa, Nick Joaquin and another Pangasinense, Frank Sionil Jose, who is…