By Farah G. Decano THE man I knew as Tito Ermin was a paradox. Despite the tough, hard-hitting image he projected, he possessed a surprising and rare sensitivity in his interactions with others, myself included. While many mature men, the “feeling men” and the “pamintas” — found my stubborn…
By Rex Catubig THE eastern sky began to darken at 2p.m. Soon after, an ominous burst of thunder warned of a heavy downpour. By that time, it was already raining gallons in Sta Barbara; and Urdaneta was also getting drenched. It was imminent, it was just a matter of…
By Leonardo Micua TYPHOON “Crising” caught many towns and cities not only in Pangasinan, but also in many parts of Luzon, the islands of Mindoro and Palawan, and some areas in the Visayas by surprise. They did not expect that kind of weather disturbance could trigger prolonged torrential rains that…
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo THE clouds hid the glittering sky for two days. I am without the moon, the mesmerizing ball of calm that shares its existence with the trees, the leaves and the flowers in the garden, most of all to me, kissing my heart. You are silent,…
By Farah G. Decano IN times of calamities, Dagupan City councilors must shed their comfort zones, truly empathize with their constituents’ struggles, and offer tangible support. “Mikikikasey tan mililitna kami ed sikayo!” — “We empathize and are with you!” Wasn’t this their rallying cry during the campaign period? Yes,…
By Eva C. Visperas DAGUPAN City is in distress. For several days now, relentless rains, habagat, high tide, have caused widespread flooding that submerged homes, destroyed livelihoods, and displaced families. The people are wet, weary, and waiting for help. It is in these critical times when leadership should be…
By Rex Catubig THE seasonal high tide brought on by the lunar cycle aggravated by monsoon rains and storms has made Dagupan vulnerable to flooding, with Typhoon Crising and Emong and Dante, and who knows which other weather cohorts, on its heels setting record high inundation. The rising water…
By Gonzalo Duque THE 20th Congress is about to unfold on June 28. The members of the prosecution panel for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte are now itching to do their work and be given the chance to grandstand and crucify Sara without mercy. On the other…
By Leonardo Micua IT will no longer surprise many of us if the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) proceed on December 1 as scheduled. The announcement from the Commission on Elections that it is resuming the registration of new voters for the BSKE in August after postponing it…
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo THERE is no scientific evidence that we can sense what happens to a loved one whom we have not seen for a long time. This heightened sense of awareness is explained away by science as anticipatory grief. However, science does not explain the sudden thud…
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