Enriching the rich Pangasinan culture By Johanne R. Macob THE recent National Congress on our National Language held in our province left me with goosebumps. First, it felt good seeing two of my respected professors from University of the Philippines (UP) Baguio: Dr. Jimmy Fong, chairman of College of Arts…

Vulnerable By Jun Velasco   “I know that he (Ferdinand Marcos) found the treasure of Yamashita,” Bongbong Marcos to Biz News Asia IT was a source of comfort for Metro Manilas to hold an earthquake drill last week. The activity validates scientific findings of the environment’s vulnerability from Mother Earth’s…

History repeats itself in Ph politics? By Gonzalo Duque   WHILE we wrote this, the Liberal Party was set to proclaim Sec. Mar Roxas as its official bet for President, that he after all the hemming and hewing, he is President Aquino’s official candidate for president. At least, that’s what…

Not an honorable act By Bebot Villar   THE last State of the Nation Address (SONA) of the President has received different reactions among the different sectors of our society including known personalities from the government. What seems to be good and amazing in SONA is the President’s unique characteristic…

The Presidency is a tough nut to crack By Jun Velasco          “This nation can be great again,” Ferdinand E. Marcos A HAIR-raising news story that could beat any headlines of the Manila dailies these days was the earth-shaking imbroglio in the royal family of the Iglesia ni Cristo in…

Duterte-Marcos tandem is ideal By Gonzalo Duque   THE Philippine Star in three successive issues carried a Bongbong Marcos- Rodrigo Duterte news article. We hear that the tandem is catching fire in the Visayas and Mindanao and many parts of Luzon. This is a good development to neutralize the dominance…

The drug-dealing kapitan By Bebot Villar   PERSONALLY, I am happy about the appointment of the new PNP Chief, Gen. Ricardo Marquez who we know is a strong advocate against illegal drugs. Kaya dapat heads-up si Pangasinan OIC-PD P/Sr. Supt. Rolie Saltat. He will have to double time to cope…

Not everything is worth a Facebook post By Johanne Macob MANY, or okay, some, of today’s people are so obsessed with sharing everything in their social media accounts. When one gets a job promotion, all his or her social media friends get the news immediately. When there’s a new gadget,…

Cezar Quiambao scores many ‘firsts’ By Jun Velasco   “The presidency is destiny,”– Senator Bongbong Marcos.   WE saw a big number of rain-drenched students accompanied by a few provincial officials wearing white t-shirts printed with “Run for Life” rite in a morning march to mark the 25th anniversary of…

Let’s value our heritage By Gonzalo Duque   WHAT’S the latest on Mayor Duterte? You must already have an idea…yes, after that free-wheeling, no-holds-barred television interview with Vice Ganda! Our friend, Rody Duterte, has been shying away from the presidential derby, but events, happenings, circumstances, etcetera and conspiring to spur…