My own SONA (Sori Owee Na Ako) By Al S. Mendoza IF I were the President, my SONA tomorrow, July 27, would go like this. Good afternoon to everybody. I am sorry I am in front of you today. For, as usual, I have nothing good to say. I…
The drug-dealing kapitan By Bebot Villar PERSONALLY, I am happy about the appointment of the new PNP Chief, Gen. Ricardo Marquez who we know is a strong advocate against illegal drugs. Kaya dapat heads-up si Pangasinan OIC-PD P/Sr. Supt. Rolie Saltat. He will have to double time to cope…
Deretsahan
Unfinished Mangaldan cagefest finals By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. A UNIQUE cagefest was conceptualized in my town Mangaldan. This is for the aging people (40 years old and above) and the tourney was called “First Sarag Mi Ni Inter-Barangay Basketball Tournament” initiated and organized by the self-important Mangaldan sports consultant…
Sports Eye
Not everything is worth a Facebook post By Johanne Macob MANY, or okay, some, of today’s people are so obsessed with sharing everything in their social media accounts. When one gets a job promotion, all his or her social media friends get the news immediately. When there’s a new gadget,…
Young Roots
BILL THE FISHERMEN. The dream zero casualty in any calamity in Pangasinan will always be elusive if there are fishermen who often slip out to the sea despite warnings of high waves spawned by a coming or passing storm. Of the nine fatalities recorded by the Provincial Risk Reduction and…
Random Thoughts
Cezar Quiambao scores many ‘firsts’ By Jun Velasco “The presidency is destiny,”– Senator Bongbong Marcos. WE saw a big number of rain-drenched students accompanied by a few provincial officials wearing white t-shirts printed with “Run for Life” rite in a morning march to mark the 25th anniversary of…
Think about it
Let’s value our heritage By Gonzalo Duque WHAT’S the latest on Mayor Duterte? You must already have an idea…yes, after that free-wheeling, no-holds-barred television interview with Vice Ganda! Our friend, Rody Duterte, has been shying away from the presidential derby, but events, happenings, circumstances, etcetera and conspiring to spur…
Playing with Fire
Hunting season By Al S. Mendoza MAR Roxas had led in virtually all the surveys in the 2010 elections. Yet, he lost to Jojo Binay in the vice presidential race that year. Jinggoy Estrada was always No. 1 in the senatorial surveys in 2013. Yet, he wasn’t No. 1…




