“Cafeteria Closed” By +Oscar V. Cruz D. D. Somehow long since to these days, the phrase “cafeteria style” has been in used with particular reference to the so called “Pro-Choice Catholics” on the matter of contraceptives – abortive items included. In other words, there are catholic couples – and their…
“OO na, takbo na” By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. THE 2010 national election is fifteen more months away, but the air is already charged with politics. Traditional and non-traditional politicians, neophytes and political returnees are already jockeying for positions, creating different kinds of waves to get the attention of the…
Cool Capulanas By Marifi Jara QUELIMANE, Mozambique–A United States of Africa. That’s what the ever-controversial Col. Muammar Gaddafi of Libya is pushing for, more so now since assuming a couple of weeks ago the chairmanship for the African Union, which has 53 member nations. It’s a bold dream (some would…
February’s Child By Emmanuelle Properly wedded or otherwise, if your father and your mother coupled within or thereabouts the month of June, the fruit of such union . . . in February comes. That is, if the fertilized seed were cared for, and not scared off, from the moment of…
The archbishop’s “marked” money By Ermin Garcia Jr. It was not about the classic case of “putting money where your mouth is” but rather putting it in someone else’s to help prove a point. And I must say, What Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz did for his diocese is quite a…
A literary genius visits UPang By Jun Velasco WE met the new owners of the University of Pangasinan led by their new president, Dr. Chito Salazar, and corporate secretary, lawyer Troy Luna under a delightful circumstance last Thursday. The university conferred on our revered man of letters, Dr. Francisco Sionil…
Save our ailing public schools By Gonzalo Duque WE don’t always have the luxury of long life. That, we always remind ourself and those close to us. It is for this reason that we always try to be in earnest always to live our lives fully. When Dagupan City National…
Pacman also a poker champ By Al S. Mendoza NOT only in the roped ring but, hey, also off it. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao has also become an astute businessman. He proved that only very recently, when he was able to haggle for more in the purse pie. From the 50-50…
Know more about the rice you eat: 1 By Dr. Sosimo Ma. Pablico EVERYTIME rice is served on the dining table, we know for sure that it is our source of energy. Unfortunately, while every Filipino consumes an average of 303 grams of rice daily, many of us are not…
“No Ransom Policy” By +Oscar V. Cruz D. D. Time and again as predictable as the rising and falling of the sun, and as certain as certainty can be, the long standing mantra of this ruling administration in any and all cases of kidnapping in the Country is infallibly one…
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