What Does CBCP Say About Gambling? By +Oscar V. Cruz, JCD ON January 23, 2005, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines issued the “CBCP STATEMENT OF GAMBLING”. The official Statement is the first CBCP made specifically on the matter of gambling. Among other things, this means that gambling in…
Julaton’s next world title fight to be held in Lingayen? By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. IF plans don’t miscarry, a world title fight in boxing in the super bantamweight division (122 lbs.) featuring world champion Luciana Ana Julaton will be held in Lingayen and the venue will be the Narciso…
The culture of mussels in Lingayen Gulf By Roberto Garcia THE green bay mussel (Perna viridis) or what is known locally as tahong is a sought-after shellfish due to its delicious taste, especially when baked in butter or simply boiled into a nourishing soup. It is rich in vitamins, minerals,…
Salitan Ibaloi, Pangasinan saksakey By Mel V. Jovellanos SAY lengguahe’n Ibaloi et sakey ed saray salitan bibirbiren tan ikikinon ed Amianen na Pilipinas. Say karakepan to’ya balet ta say salitan Ibaloi et sikatoya’y salitan sanka-asinggeran ed salitan Pangasinan. Singa ra sipping.
Driving Business through Social Media By Johanne Margarette R. Macob WE are living in a high-tech world. According to data from the World Internet Usage and Population Statistics as of December 31, 2011, more than 30 percent of the population around the world, that’s about 361 billion heads, make use…
A Lasting Indiscretion By Leonardo Galvez CAUGHT in a crossfire for committing plagiarism is the city’s chief executive aka Benjie Lim. It came at a time when he is facing various charges before the Ombusdman. A part of his Agew Na Dagupan 65th anniversary address last June 20, 2012 is a copycat of…
Love Your Enemies By S. Bill Jimenez WHETHER we like it or not, we make some enemies in life. But instead of hating our enemies, let’s figure out how to be “for” them. Let’s learn to practice forgiveness, optimism and reconciliation (FOR). “Peace and friendship with all mankind,” said Thomas…
The three who dared By Ermin Garcia Jr. A SECOND open-and-shut-case against Dagupan Mayor Benjie Lim was filed before the Ombudsman for violating the country’s anti-corruption law by the tireless anti-corruption advocate, Leo Angeles, with a difference. This time City Administrator Vlad Mata is caught in the net as well….
Hidden jewel of San Fabian’s hills By Jun Velasco “Observe your enemies, for they first find your faults,” Antisthenes OVER the weekend, Democratic Party’s Barack Obama edged out who Gonzalo Duque analyzed was the leading presidential contender, Republican bet Gov. Mitt Romney. How come? Because America’s most charismatic politician ever, Bill…
Durable US-based friends By Gonzalo Duque WE wish to congratulate the new officers of Friends USA, a US-based association of Dagupenos, who had their induction rites last September 2. It was great fun. It’s like they were all having a jam session of the 60’s. This happy bunch made us…
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