By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) or doulourex typically happens when “a blood vessel puts pressure on the trigeminal nerve near the brainstem”. This nerve provides sensation to the head and face. According to neurologists, the condition isn’t life-threatening, but it can be life-altering. It is typically chronic (long-term) but…
By Farah G. Decano ON March 11, 2025, former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte was arrested at the Manila International Airport. He was flown out on the same day to the Hague to face the criminal accusations lodged against him before the International Criminal Court (ICC). There is no question…
By Eva C. Visperas WHEN former senator Leila de Lima arrived in Dagupan City on March 10, she wasn’t just a nominee for the Mamamayang Liberal Partylist. She was a symbol of strength, resilience, and the unyielding power of a woman who had endured the harshest of life’s challenges…
By Rex Catubig (Note: This is part of my series on Women in celebration of National Women’s Month) IT’S an oft repeated tale of OFW woe. The domestic helper being maltreated. One is already inured to these stories. Until it hits close to home. Christina Aquino, a single mom…
By Ermin Garcia Jr. FORMER Dagupan Mayor Brian Lim, also a former vice mayor, filed his candidacy for vice mayor and as presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod in this year’s local elections. Admittedly, I have no recollection of his performance as vice mayor and SP presiding officer of…
By Gonzalo Duque THE Supreme Court is proving to be the last bulwark of our democracy as it continues to probe into the legalities of the transfer of billions of pesos of PhilHealth funds to the national treasury to support the unprogrammed appropriations of Congress, particularly, its public works…
By Leonardo Micua WE spotted seven opposition councilors of Dagupan sporting stolid faces when Councilor Michael Fernandez announced during his privilege speech that Dagupan is a recipient of the 2024 Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping (SGFH), an award given to local government units that comply with standards on good…
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo NOT all ailments can be cured by the latest medicines. Some medicines may impact on vital organs causing them to fail, aggravating the original condition they are prescribed to cure. Science is responsible for a lot of new pharmacological remedies, but its limitations are real….
By Farah G. Decano WHENEVER a wound gets swollen, it simply means that the affected body part is on its way to healing. This inflammatory stage is a protective process. However, swelling is not always good. It can also manifest an infection, a worsening condition. It is interesting to…
By Eva C. Visperas THERE was a time, not too long ago, when the Capitol Complex in Lingayen, Pangasinan was felt like a sanctuary. The towering trees that lined its grounds were more than just a part of the scenery. They were the very heartbeat of the place, providing…
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