By Eva C. Visperas   IT was not yet time to wake up at 3:25 a.m. on Wednesday, but the insistent barking of my loyal dogs prompted me to slowly rise from my bed. Last week, vertigo temporarily halted my passion for writing, a pursuit I’ve cherished for the past…

By Eva C. Visperas   AN urgent message beeped into my cellphone. It was October 3, around 8:21 a.m., when I received an alert from a friend saying that Sual Mayor Dong Calugay is about to file his candidacy for re-election in the May 2025 elections. I was busy at…

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…