The day we all died By Al S. Mendoza ON August 5, I woke up early. Early was about 5:30 a.m. This day was big day both for me and Sol F. Juvida, a fellow writer-journalist. Turns out for millions of Filipinos, too. Hindi kami nag-iisa. Yes, you guessed it…
Yellow By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. I WAS not a fan of the color yellow before. My favorite color is red, which I label as a symbol for warriors and gallantry, particularly if you talk about sports competitions. In fact, the French-made bike that I used to win my three…
Sports Eye
Bombarded by Manny, Mar and Erap By Gregor Aquino Sajonas WE can’t deny that mass media significantly contributes in shaping the lives of the people and that it is one of society’s important institutions that can mobilize and persuade people. No wonder it is being used by certain individuals to…
Young Roots
Monthly fluvial parades in Dagupan? By Ermin Garcia Jr. The recent too frequent tidal flooding in Dagupan City is surely creating a wave of serious concern among residents. Could the city really be sinking? Will parts of the city soon be swallowed or just washed away? They wonder. The city…
Punchline
A genius says Goodbye By Jun Velasco ONCE in a while, we carry here inspirational articles. Many of our readers have lamented that there’ve been a long paucity that we haven’t come up with one. Well, here’s from our email sent by an old pal since high school days —…
Think about it
Dangers of a plurality president By Gonzalo Duque UP to now the favorite pasttime of Pinoys is the last SONA of the President. Of course, versions vary. Those who are in the administration or are sympathetic to the President, the Sona was never so good. Especially that part where the…
Playing with Fire
Winning is never a one-way street By Al S. Mendoza ONE step backward, two steps forward. That’s the saying that could mean, “Rest for now, and be stronger later.” Or, “Prudence is the better part of valor.” Or, “Do not rage against the dying light, for tomorrow will surely come.”
General Admission
State of the national administration By +Oscar V. Cruz Now it can be said loud and clear. After no less than nine SONA delivered with the usual pomp and pageantry by the Palace occupant, it is rather evident that the total glorious and heavenly picture of the state of the…
Viewpoints
Contador, the conquistador By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. THE buzzword now in the cycling world is Alberto Contador, the newly crowned 2009 Tour de France champion from Spain. It’s his second conquest of the world’s oldest, longest, toughest and most prestigious bicycle race. He did it first in 2007. He…




