By Atty. Farah G. Decano I am deeply disappointed with people who vote for candidates with shady background because they feel indebted to the latter. They return the favor after having received some appointment, promotion or assistance from these politicos. I wonder if some voters truly understand the sacredness…
By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. FOR two consecutive years (2018, 2019), my December 18 birthday celebrations were held in the middle of bicycle road races. The third bikefest was supposed to happen last year but unfortunately, the world’s unseen enemy, COVID-19, spoiled my annual affair. Not only were my projects…
By Rex Catubug TWO large paintings jump at you just right off the entrance of the Anakbanwa exhibit at the newly restored historic WCES HE Building that was Gen Douglas MacArthur’s living headquarters during the Liberation. The exhibit showcases the offshoot of Cong Toff’s PD4 arts and culture initiative….
By Ermin Garcia Jr. NOW it can be told. While the provincial board was looking at everyone but itself to blame for the continued non-operation of bus trips to Metro Manila (MM), a backdoor channel was opened to Health Sec. Francisco Duque III to consider pitching in the effort…
By Al S. Mendoza PEOPLE say the presidential candidates have begun campaigning. The Comelec says not yet. So, what are they all doing—Lacson, Isko, Marcos Jr., Pacquiao and Leni? Why are they going around the country, showing themselves in public aboard gaudy and bedecked vehicles, waving and smiling at…
By Leonardo Micua THE announcement of the Dagupan City Historical Cultural and Arts Commission before the Sangguniang Panlungsod that only limited activities are being prepared for the city fiesta this year is saddening for fiesta lovers. With only few days before the fiesta on December 27, we have yet…
By Viginia Jasmin Pasalo CONVERSATION between dust particles in the sky, blown by the morning breeze to a destination still unknown, perhaps to settle on a dessert, whirled in a storm at sea, or thrust to blind a human eye. P1: So you have a song for that tree…
Atty. Farah G. Decano MY brother forwarded to me a video about the origins of the famous song, “Pasko Na, Sinta Ko.” It was allegedly based on the story of Alfredo Gutierrez whose first love, Melba, left him for the United States just before Christmas. According to the narration,…
By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. DESPITE the Omicron variant threat that has alarmed many countries, our IATF’s restrictions to contain COVID-19 related disease in the National Capitol Region and other regions were relaxed under Alert Level 2 conditions until December 15. I wish and hope it will be extended. And…
By Rex Catubig IT started at the onset of the osteoarthritis on my right leg. I’ve been advised to avoid certain food. But I was stubborn and in denial. After all, I still have the other good leg. So my food demons waved aside caution to the wind, and…
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