Lessons to be learned By Bebot Villar RECENTLY, the people of Pangasinan became scared matapos ipalabas ang isang TV news noong Lunes ng gabi na may kumakalat umanong sakit sa lalawigan na dulot ng flesh-eating bacteria!  Naku, sino naman ang hindi matatakot sa ganitong balita? There were two cases shown…

Hooray, Pangasinan! By Johanne Margarette R. Macob PANGASINAN, our beloved province, has continuously been making a name in the country as well as in the world with its developments in different areas of governance. We are doing well in tourism, as evidenced by the developments in major tourist spots and…

The billboard By Jun Velasco   “Freedom is like the air we breathe. Without it, we die,” Anon OVER at ABS-CBN Friday, we recalled our unforgettable incarceration at Camp Aquino and the Lingayen barracks in the early days of Martial Law… from September 23 to October 24, 1972, to be…

Belen is doing fine By Gonzalo Duque   A WHIFF of fresh wind… Technology Resource Center director Dennis Cunanan would make a good state witness. The son-in-law of our friend Al Fernandez, would make a more credible state witness than Ruby Tuason. In our view, he may not even be…

Big catch in Urdaneta City By Bebot Villar   LAST week, ang ating Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office-1 at Philippine National Police (PNP) closely collaborated for the successful conduct of two drug buy-bust operations in Pangasinan, resulting in the arrests of more drug pushers. In Urdaneta City, isang…

Peace By +Oscar V. Cruz, JCD   MORE than just the absence of war, peace is the yield of truth and the reign of justice – productive of socio-economic development that promotes human solidarity and harmony. Graft and corruption, falsehood and deception, not to mention illusion if not downright delusion…

Education for All By Johanne Margarette R. Macob I COULDN’T count the ways how education has helped me, as well as my family, in improving our lifestyle and economic status. I don’t come from a well-off family and every step towards achieving our diplomas had been a difficult challenge for…

A night with Steady Eddie By Jun Velasco   “It’s your heart that makes you the best. You are wonderful according to who you are, not according to what you have. Keep the heart shining for others… for God.” Fr. Jerry Orbos   IT’S the Day of Love yesterday, February…

Mark Cojuangco declares gubernatorial bid By Gonzalo Duque NOW that former Congressman Mark Cojuangco made public his decision, mark that, decision, not just plan ha, to run for governor, those planning to also aspire are now having second thoughts. He made the announcement during the state of the province address…

No report on peace and order? By Bebot Villar   LAST Monday, my friend and kumpadre, Governor Spines, reported to the people of Pangasinan through his State of the Province Address sa kapitolyo sa Lingayen. Saludo tayo sa kanyang napakaraming accomplishments for the past six and a half years of…