Sustainability of Dagupan bangus is crucial By Ermin Garcia Jr. DAGUPAN bangus has not been easy to source over the past weeks since these were sold at giveaway prices during the early days of the flooding in the city. The fish farmers were forced to harvest early since the…
A timely call By Gonzalo Duque IT’S a surprise to know that the head of the Lingayen DPWH, Engr. Editha Manuel, has the making of a politician or public speaker. This was the consensus of the President Hotel Breakfast Club people headed by Atchi Mita last Friday. Edith, by…
Playing with Fire
If it’s 4 gold medals, that’s already a windfall By Al S. Mendoza AS I write this, we’ve captured four gold medals so far in the Asian Games in Indonesia. One gold medal came each in weightlifting and skateboard. The remaining two gold medals were snatched in women’s golf….
General Admission
PH Asiad surpasses 2014 stint By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. AS I write this piece, sundown of August 30, the 2018 Asian Games Jakarta Palembang, Indonesia is winding up. So far, our nationals have already garnered four gold and 13 bronze medals and upped our position in the overall…
Sports Eye
Attitude is Everything Galaxian By: Dr. Ashok G. Vasandani Here’s a story or an article I read in a page on www.shortstories101.com. I’d like to share, something we can all learn from. JERRY was the kind of guy you love to hate. He was always in a good mood and…
Learnings in Life
1st…2nd…3rd…Ultimatum By Leonardo Micua WHEN is an ultimatum really an ultimatum? We ask this question because we find the ultimatum given by the city council of Dagupan to two bus companies operating in the city to iron out their differences is seemingly open-ended, with no end in sight. Time and…
Random Thoughts
Earning public support for PNP By Ermin Garcia Jr. THANKS to the leadership of PNP Regional Director, Chief Superintendent Romulo Sapitula, the region is seeing a leadership that clearly defines its priorities, guided by parameters and sanctions. I don’t believe I have seen any chief superintendent that did what…
Punchline
Responsible media By Gonzalo Duque MARAMI ang nakapansin sa pagtutok natin sa flood issues in Dagupan that have gone viral in the social media. Sa kasamaang-palad biglang dumami ang batikos sa ating mahal na mayor dahil dito. We notice something suspicious in the negative feeds. Parang may nag-o orchestrate….
Playing with Fire
After a near-win against China, we are ready vs Korea By Al S. Mendoza WITH the way we played against China, I won’t be surprised if we defeat South Korea on Monday (August 28) in the Jakarta Asiad basketball tournament. Against China, we were tough in defense. We…




