By Eva C. Visperas POGI su wala. Atan su tuwa. (There is Pogi. That’s the truth). In a lighthearted take on the controversial Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) issue involving the ‘Alisel’ tandem et al, Dr. Roland Mejia, in a recent talk with few newsmen that included this corner, somehow…
By Eva C. Visperas AS next year’s elections loom on the horizon, many are wondering about Governor Monmon Guico’s feelings — Is he worried? Excited? Anxious? Or, perhaps he’s confidently anticipating victory? During a recent interview with Gov. Guico, in Lingayen during the celebration for President Bongbong Marcos’ birthday,…
By Eva C. Visperas AFTER nearly a decade, I found myself once again witnessing an episcopal ordination at the St. John the Evangelist Cathedral in Dagupan City. It was September 7, and while waiting for my online tutorial class, my newsfeed lit up with the live stream of Father…
By Eva Visperas CHRISTMAS came early in Bolinao this year as the town celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for a long-anticipated bridge connecting the mainland to Santiago Island. Though it was only September, the event marked a significant milestone in the town’s decades-long dream. Eager to cover the historic occasion,…
By Eva C. Visperas FOR 17 long years, Second District Rep. Mark Cojuangco has been a staunch advocate of nuclear energy in the Philippines. Despite facing mockery and skepticism, he has remained unwavering in his commitment. His vision goes beyond traditional political maneuvers like basketball tournaments and monobloc chair…
By Eva C. Visperas THE week of August 17 to 22 was packed with significant events, spanning politics to social work. On Saturday night, August 17, AGuiLa leaders — representing the Alyansang Guico-Lambino that propelled the governor, vice governor, and other key leaders of Pangasinan to power —gathered at…
By Eva C. Visperas IDENTITY revealed! Yes, because the preventive suspension order has been served on August 12 against Urdaneta City Mayor Rammy Parayno. Following my previous report, the unfolding events have been both stressful and more damaging. In addition to the 90-day preventive suspension order, Mayor Rammy allegedly…
By Eva C. Visperas THE Sangguniang Panlalawigan’s regular session on August 5 almost concluded without fanfare when something very intriguing happened. In the usual order of business, a particular item was placed towards the end, a time when most attendees were already preparing to wrap up and leave. But…
By Eva C. Visperas THE Sison Auditorium in Lingayen town was transformed into a sea of enthusiastic supporters on July 29, 2024 when Miss Nikki Buenafe (Nikhisah Buenafe Cheveh), who recently won the crown as Miss Multinational Philippines 2024, had her homecoming. The jampacked crowd was aglow with pride and celebration,…
By Eva C. Visperas DO you know how hard it is to cover the President? Having been in the media for 36 years, I have covered seven presidents during their visits to Pangasinan: Corazon Aquino, Fidel Ramos, Joseph Estrada, Gloria Arroyo, Noynoy Aquino, Rodrigo Duterte, and now Bongbong Marcos….
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