By Eva C. Visperas   FEBRUARY is not only the month of love, but also a celebration of the arts. Pangasinan is alive with creativity as the country marks National Arts Month, with local artists proudly showcasing their works at the Wanderer art exhibit, which opened on February 11 at Cups and…

By Eva C. Visperas   FOR many of us, Lingayen Beach has always been a place of peace — whether for a brisk morning jog, a picnic with family, or simply for a quiet moment with the waves. I used to do my own beach walk there regularly, marveling at…

By Eva C. Visperas   A groundbreaking medical procedure at Region 1 Medical Center’s (R1MC) Department of Ophthalmology and Eye Center restored the vision of a patient who had long suffered from severe eye damage due to a chemical injury. For the first time in Pangasinan, the Boston Keratoprosthesis, a…

By Eva C. Visperas   IN the world of public service, it’s not every day you come across someone like Dr. Anna Ma. Teresa de Guzman — someone who combines expertise, compassion, and integrity in ways that leave an indelible mark on both her colleagues and the people she serves….

By Eva C. Visperas   THE annual Talong Festival of Villasis, Pangasinan is a grand tradition that lights up the 2nd week of January each year. Known as the “Vegetable Bowl of Pangasinan,” Villasis takes immense pride in its eggplant and other pinakbet veggies production, and the festival stands as…

By Eva C Visperas   AT a time when political tension and discord seem to permeate most legislative bodies, the current Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Pangasinan stands as a good example of stability and cooperative governance. Under the leadership of Vice Governor Mark Lambino as the presiding officer, the provincial…

By Eva C. Visperas   THERE was a time when, every New Year, we would hop from one hospital to another to gather data on firecracker-related injuries for our news reports. We consistently did this for over 10 years. Media practitioners like me would often bump into each other in…

By Eva C. Visperas   IN a country where the sound of firecrackers is synonymous with New Year’s celebrations, the town of Sto. Tomas in Pangasinan stands as a shining example of community safety and responsible governance, particularly when it comes to ensuring the well-being of its residents during the…

By Eva C. Visperas   THE public scoping for two proposed projects, one for the dredging of Limahong River Channel and Delta and the dredging of Agno River Channel and Delta located in the municipalities of Lingayen and Labrador, came under intense scrutiny during a public hearing on December 17…

By Eva C. Visperas   DECEMBER, the month of joy, warmth, and festive lights. It’s that magical time of year when every town and city in Pangasinan glows with vibrant Christmas displays, their lights shimmering in the cool evening air. It’s supposed to be a time of family gatherings, laughter,…