What voting for Lapid’s chicharon bulaklak mean By Al S. Mendoza I vote wisely. Always. That I’d been doing since I started voting. In one of our drinking sorties, just very recently, Jake P. Ayson and I talked about it—voting wisely—for the umpteenth time. “Like you, I believe I always…
Another Filipino world boxing champion By Jesus A. Garcia, Jr. FORMER two-time world boxing titleholder Johnriel Casimero gained for himself a stature as one of the best Filipino world champions when he TKO’d Mexican Ricardo Espinosa Franco in the 12th and final round to grab the World Boxing Organization (WBO)…
By: Dr. Ashok G. Vasandani Here’s an article I read in a page on www.moralstories.org. I’d like to share, something we can all learn from. The Three Types of PeopleAuthor Unknown A teacher shows three toys to a student and asks the student to find out the differences. All the three…
Consequences of vote-buying By Leonardo Micua THE vote-buying frenzy reportedly taking place in many areas, especially Dagupan City, could be regarded by some people as a blessing in disguise. The reality check showed indolence and laziness of some who would rather line up even under scorching sun for a few…
Barangay kapitan’s dilemma By Ermin Garcia Jr. THE news about a barangay kapitan in Aguilar town being charged for violation of election rules, particularly for electioneering, is now like a Damocles sword hanging over heads of kapitans actively promoting favored candidates in their towns/cities. While Atty. Romulo Macalintal insists kapitans…
Holy Week observance is different By Gonzalo Duque BECAUSE we just observed Holy Week, out muna ang politics this issue. It is the tradition for Holy Week, which we as Christians don’t want to violate. We observe the tradition with utmost respect and holiness, reflecting on our relationship with God….
Stunningly, Inquirer gives Bong Go a free lift By Al S. Mendoza DID my eyesight deceive me? I guess not. There it was, as clear as day, the Inquirer story trumpeting Bong Go’s campaign sortie in Cagayan de Oro City. No, it was not totally about the campaign that got…
Manaoag quintet, one win away for the crown By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. THE Manaoag quintet took care of business with an offensive rebound and four successful free throws to survive with a 89-82 wild finish victory over the searing Urdaneta five. That puts them just one win away for…
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