By Eva C. Visperas FOR 92 long years, I held him, touched him, hugged him, kissed him as often as I could and personally greeted him “Happy Father’s Day” every year. His wish to live longer was granted and became a nonagenarian. But his dream was to be a…
By Eva C. Visperas I was not a gun lover. But I am now but not as one may think literally. Years back, a former boss told me he wanted to give a señorita gun for my protection. I thanked him but said I didn’t want it. I told him…
Using guns for a noble purpose
By Eva C. Visperas WAITING for an update regarding the Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX)? Here it is. During last Monday’s session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Vice Gov. Mark Lambino announced two things. First, he said that the Joint Venture Selection Committee approved the tender documents or the bid docs last week….
VG Mark, the PLEX explainer
By Eva C. Visperas I watched the confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Dhobie de Guzman as the new Provincial Information Officer (PIO) of the provincial government of Pangasinan during the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP). I must confess I really don’t know him from Adam. I…
Expectations from new PIO
By Eva C. Visperas LET me share with you my harrowing experience chasing the De Lima-Dayan saga. Remember them? I’m sure you do. The duo, a former Justice secretary and her alleged driver-lover and bagman, were very controversial during the Duterte regime. She was an outspoken critic of former…
Haunting flashback
By Eva C. Visperas KNOWN earlier as Pangasinan East West Expressway (PEWEX), everybody was all ears when Gov. Monmon Guico announced its construction in his State of the Province Address (SOPA) last March 27, 2023 at the historic Sison Auditorium in Lingayen. Snapshots of the proposed route were shown…
PLEX, crown jewel of Guico admin
By Eva C Visperas BOTH Limgas na Pangasinan and Kalutan ed Dalan were the major highlights of Pista’y Dayat and Bangus Festival respectively. Both showcased the province’s best: food, beauty, hospitality, culture and tourism potential as well. It was a good thing that both were celebrated on two different…
Two success stories: Limgas na Pangasinan, Kalutan ed Dalan
By Eva C. Visperas SENATORS Imee Marcos and Bong Go are frequenting the Land of Salt lately. Sen. Go went to Umingan and San Carlos City on two separate occasions this month of April. Presidential sister Imee visited Pangasinan in March and again last April 13. This makes me…
Two senators were in Pangasinan, again
By Eva Visperas ONE can imagine it that way when the Schools Division Office (SDO) of San Carlos City hosts the Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) Meet from May 14-19, bringing the young athletes to a magical world that promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. San Carlos has a…
There’s a magic wand for R1AA Wonderland
By Eva C. Visperas ENJOYMENT and attitude headache, something we have to deal with. Many enjoyed the sand, sea, and sun during the long holiday break. Okay, there’s no debate whether or not one has to go and be exposed to the world to find enjoyment or peace. The…