Miss Universe and Vigan by @SiRVis A travel journal that will give you a pleasant view of people, places, food, culture, history and events from a refreshing perspective _______________________________________________________ THE travel montage to Bonuan Blue Beach, the third of a supposed series had to wait as this writer together…
The North Vista
Amazing Bugallon cyclist Salamat By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. LIVING up to its expectation, the ‘Asipukpokan ed San Fabian’ bikefest held last January 7 was ran sans any untoward incident, thanks to the Lord and Mama Mary. To God be the Glory. Likewise, my big thanks to the host…
Sports Eye
WHY VIGAN, NOT PANGASINAN? — I often wonder why Vigan City attracts so many local and foreign tourists and is often promoted by the Department of Tourism. In fact, it recently gained world prominence when some 20 candidates of Miss Universe 2017 pageant hosted by the Philippines went to this…
Random Thoughts
Let’s wish the Miss U well By Al S. Mendoza THERE will always be an oppositionist. That is a fact of life that is as true as Pangasinan being home to the best bangus in the world. Thus, we have the “yeses” and “nos” to the Miss Universe pageant…
General Admission
Spines and the veterans By Ermin Garcia Jr. IF there is one legacy that former Gov. Amado Espino Jr (now 5th District congressman) will surely be remembered for, it was his vision to memorialize not only the heroism and patriotism of Pangasinan veterans during the WW II, but the…
Punchline
A white lady walks unmolested By Gonzalo Duque CLOSE to midnight one night, we were passing Bonuan Gueset road with a friend. We encountered a not-so-ordinary sight: a white lady, or a nurse, walking towards the Tondaligan Highway junction. Please take note the time, 11:45 p.m.! Our companion said,…
Playing with Fire
On Mayors. Drugs. Terrorists. By Ulysses R. Butuyan GOD WILL SHIELD BLACK NAZARENE DEVOTEES. In fact, He shields everyone, devotee or not. PNP CHIEF TELLS THE DEVOTEES NOT TO BE AFRAID OF TERRORISTS. They are more afraid of him. WAR ON CRIMES TO CONTINUE WITHOUT FAIL. As long as…
Punching Bug
Moving out By Virginia J. Pasalo “BYE BYE my favorite, warm, cozy, happy kitchen, Nana’s Kitchen, where memories are made, good cooking and grand people are served well!” I got that on Nana Buxani’s timeline with a photo of her in her kitchen wearing an apron with a caption, “Most…
G Spot
My sports heroes, then and now By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. I HAVE only admired a few athletes ever since sports became my life. I have a very high regard and respect for American swimmer Michael Phelps although swimming is not one of my five favorite sports. Phelps to…
