So Far, So Bad By +Oscar V. Cruz, JCD THIS is all contrary to the many news items published and regular statistics taken about the sentiments of Filipinos and the plight of their Country. This is entirely the contradiction of the loud and repeated claims of the administration and…
Filipino vs. Mexican in boxing By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. PALS, relatives and even some unfamiliar faces keep asking me (especially nowadays) why the current trend in world boxing fights is always a Filipino versus a Mexican. This is unlike before during the era of our ex-Filipino world titlists like…
A blank page By Marifi Jara IT has been a pleasure working on the submissions of The Sunday Punch’s on-the-job trainees from Colegio de Dagupan and the University of the Philippines Baguio in the past couple of months. Since I telecommute, I haven’t had the pleasure of actually meeting them…
Farming the high-value lapu-lapu By Roberto Garcia GROUPER, or locally known as lapu-lapu (takulit in Pangasinan), is one of the most sought-after fish because of its fine and tasty meat. The demand for this fish is steadily growing in live fish markets abroad, particularly in Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore…
Just journalism By Raqueza Lalangan THIS is my moment! Writing for a newspaper has always been a dream. Journalism really fascinates me! It started from a lathalain titled Nang dahil sa Balat ng Saging (and bwala! Lumevel up na!). My strengths are actually social sciences. I also think that I…
Another “Hoodlum in Robe”? By Ermin Garcia Jr. REMEMBER the first time when then President Erap Estrada traced the roots of corruption, injustice and poverty, and pointed to the “hoodlums in robes” as the culprits? Veteran lawyers across the country chuckled at that colorful imagery conceding that they have met…
Feet of clay By Jun Velasco “The Impeachment trial of Chief Justice Corona has degenerated into an exploration of the septic tank…” — Amando Doronilla ASKED about the circulation of the Sunday Punch, we casually replied “millions!” The curious one said “that’s impossible.” We said the Punch is in…
BSL, Belen in heart-to-heart talk mode By Gonzalo Duque THE month of March, particularly March 15, to some people, is a tragic one. It was the date Julius Caesar was brutally murdered by his own people led by Brutus. Most of you are familiar with that Shakespearean play. But in…
Azkals do the impossible – and Cristy to forgive? By Al S. Mendoza JUST when almost everybody thought they were doomed and all set to be shown the door, the Azkals did almost the impossible. Was it a miracle? I’d say yes. They defeated Tajikistan when they appeared setback-bound. They…
Gambling Addiction By +Oscar V. Cruz, JCD CONSIDERING the open secret that the Philippines has a vibrant and strong haven of both “legal” and illegal gambling, attending to the reality that the Philippine government itself is in fact the biggest gambler in the Country, it is not only practical but…
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