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…

By Eva C. Visperas   AS the political climate heats up for the May 12 midterm elections in Pangasinan, the use of dirty tactics in campaigning has reached new lows. I don’t usually get glued to Facebook, but lately, I’ve found myself doing so as a way of assessing the…

By Eva C. Visperas   TWO media colleagues recently confessed their weariness of the ongoing campaign season. My response, a resounding “No!” delivered with a wide grin, prompted a curious inquiry. Why, they asked, did I seem to relish this period? The answer, I explained, is multifaceted. Firstly, there’s the…

By Eva C. Visperas   RECENTLY, I had the privilege of sitting down with the school principals of Sto. Tomas, Pangasinan, along with Dr. Joeve Jacones, their district supervisor, under the Schools Division Office of Pangasinan 2. Our conversation was rich with insights on the current educational initiatives in the…

By Eva C. Visperas   WHEN former senator Leila de Lima arrived in Dagupan City on March 10, she wasn’t just a nominee for the Mamamayang Liberal Partylist. She was a symbol of strength, resilience, and the unyielding power of a woman who had endured the harshest of life’s challenges…

By Eva C. Visperas   THERE was a time, not too long ago, when the Capitol Complex in Lingayen, Pangasinan was felt like a sanctuary. The towering trees that lined its grounds were more than just a part of the scenery. They were the very heartbeat of the place, providing…

By Eva C. Visperas   THERE are moments in a journalist’s career when the lines between the story and personal reflection blur. A media trip to the new museum and building at the House of Representatives in Batasan Hills on February 20 took me—and a handful of fellow veteran newsmen—on…