Province wows visiting Guam officials By Jun Velasco “We should give as if we would receive, cheerfully, quickly, and without hesitation; for there is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers.” –Seneca IT was Guam Day in the province last Thursday. Governor Amado Espino Jr., was at his…
Filipino Douthit suddenly becomes an import in PBA By Al S. Mendoza (The 40th day of the untimely passing of Christine P. Rivera was observed with solemnity on October 10 in Newark, San Francisco, CA. Christine’s parents, Hermie and Atchie Tina Pasaoa, led in the prayers for the eternal repose…
Grace of God Plus Good Will of Man By +Oscar V. Cruz, JCD SO there is a new man named to become the Archbishop of Manila. So there are questions raised and speculations made about the future of the Archdiocese of Manila. So there are hopes and fears on the…
Re-varnished Barnachea By Jesus A. Garcia, Jr. SORRY guys if you missed my column last week because I run out of time to catch the press deadline as I was in Baguio City following the crucial and decisive 10th stage of the 2011 LBC Ronda Pilipinas Tour participated in by…
The low-cost but highly-regarded oyster By Roberto Garcia WHAT could be one of the cheapest aquaculture projects and yet a profitable venture? Many people think that it requires a lot of money and resources to engage in fish culture. However, there are some aquaculture activities that require minimal cost or…
The tale of the Daongan and Kangkungan By Ermin Garcia Jr. YOU have to hand it to Dagupan Mayor Benjie Lim. He is one enterprising businessman who makes interesting deals when an opportunity strikes. It is that trait that separates the men from the boys – knowing when to…
Let’s talk about the weather for once By Jun Velasco RARE BIRD. Congressman Pol Bataoil pole vaults to his district’s flooded areas from the national disaster center in the company of Executive Secretary Jojo Ochoa to be with his constituents. He is a far cry from other politicians, often dubbed fair weather…
Ateneo program good for a 5th straight crown By Al S. Mendoza WHEN a team can afford to release its top gun amid an impending war for the crown, it is almost cocksure of victory. That was Ateneo in the just-ended UAAP basketball tournament, when it beat FEU, 2-0, in…
1986 Philippine Constitution Public Enemy No. 1 By +Oscar V. Cruz, JCD WHAT is wrong with the 1986 Philippine Constitution? Why is it that every new Philippine government is fixated with changing it one way or another? How come that practically all poverty and misery in the Philippines are attributed…
From bagoong padas to boneless danggit By Roberto Garcia Did you know that the fish used for making bagoong padas (fermented fish sauce) from Anda and Bolinao is the same species as the popular boneless danggit (dried fish) savoured in breakfast meals? Which is the better deal for this type…
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