By Gonzalo Duque   I WATCHED how some presidential and vice presidential candidates performed in forums and debates and saw how the aspirants ultimately ended up hitting each other in the exchanges.  So sorry na lang yong mga absent because they missed the golden opportunity to show their mettle and…

By Gonzalo Duque   MANY people are asking me who among the presidential candidates am I going to vote for on May 9. My answer: I’m still waiting for President Duterte’s signal on who he will support. But some of the Duterte die-hards, among them former Agrarian Reform Secretary John Castriciones,…

By Gonzalo Duque   THE Team Unity forged by Bongbong Marcos and Sara Duterte makes them the pair to beat in the coming May 9 elections.  The latest SWS survey from January 28 to 31 showed  Marcos obtained 50% support while VP Leni Robredo garnered 19%; Mayor Isko Moreno and Senator…

By Gonzalo Duque   THE brouhaha about the Dagupan budget between the Sanggunian and Mayor Brian Lim has become a battle of political maneuverings. Without in anyway discussing the legal aspects of this issue, methinks that the SP has the power to demand an itemized budget for the different projects involving…

By Gonzalo Duque   I received a planner for 2022 from Governor Amado “Pogi” Espino III.  At the back of this planner is the official seal of the province of Pangasinan, that stated the province was founded in 1580. I am happy to see that in the seal. Note that…

By Gonzalo Duque   DESPITE the fact that the e-sabong is supposed to be just a game where people can  place their bets online even at home using a smartphone or computer, there are still a lot of people crowding the e-sabong betting station on a compound along the Tapuac…

By Gonzalo Duque   I hope it isn’t too late to thank our kabaleyans in the United States for the generosity and hospitality given me when I was there prior to my assumption of post as administrator of the Philippine Coconut Authority in 2019. I wish to express my gratitude…

By Gonzalo Duque   By the time you read this column Sunday, January 16, I am already officially 70 years old. My good friend Ermin has been requesting me to resume my column “Playing with Fire” since I stopped writing here two years ago due to my failing health.  I…

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