By Eva C. Visperas   WHILE many of us marked the 127th Independence Day on June 12 with flags, parades, wreath-laying and online tributes, a group of humble fishermen in Pangasinan and Ilocos Sur celebrated the spirit of Filipino heroism in its purest form: through action, sacrifice, and moral courage. Between…

By Eva C. Visperas   A shift is underway in the Philippine National Police (PNP), one that might redefine public service and community security in the years to come. It began with a bold challenge from the newly installed PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III and echoed through the hallways…

By Eva C. Visperas   AFTER over three decades of covering the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Pangasinan, I must say I have seen it all — the ceremonial resolutions, the recurring motions authorizing the governor to enter into this or that agreement, the perfunctory roll calls, and, yes, the painfully…

By Eva C. Visperas   ON a blistering May morning in Barangay San Bartolome, Rosales, Pangasinan, something monumental quietly took place — an act so sincere, so deeply rooted in compassion and responsibility, that it demands not just acknowledgment, but praise. It was not just about land titles. It was…

By Eva C. Visperas   I never set out to be a fortune teller — far from it. But in my previous write-ups, I offered bold foresight on the electoral outcomes in several hotly contested areas – places where the battles were expected to go down to the wire. Those…

By Eva C. Visperas   WITH just four days to go before the May 12, 2025 elections as I write this piece, the campaign trail in Pangasinan has been, surprisingly and thankfully, free of bloodshed. For a province known for intense political rivalries, this is a small victory worth recognizing….

By Eva c. Visperas   HE was a VIP visitor during last week’s Bangus Festival highlights in Dagupan City. Meet Vice Mayor Garry Barbadillo, ESQ, of Milpitas, California, USA. He visited Dagupan on an official trip in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the sister-city relations between Milpitas and Dagupan….

By Eva C. Visperas   AS the country inches closer to the next local election, in Pangasinan, especially in Dagupan City, all eyes are once again on Mayor Belen Fernandez—a figure who, despite political noise and intense scrutiny, remains unshaken, committed, and deeply connected to her people. We had the…

By Eva C. Visperas   THERE are some people who, even in just a brief encounter, leave a lasting impression. Dr. Minguita Padilla is one of those people. I first met her during the 2022 campaign season. Back then, she was running for the Senate, and I was among those…

By Eva C. Visperas   AS Holy Week approaches and the air fills with reverence, I felt compelled to step away momentarily from the political landscape that often dominates our conversations. Instead, let’s focus on a significant moment of spiritual transformation for Bayambang – one that highlights the deep-rooted faith…