Solution in sight for cycling leadership squabble By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. A RELIABLE source has informed me that the squabble over the national cycling leadership may soon be resolved. I believe it will come within a month from now. The two warring groups of the federation, according to my…
‘Reject the Lie’ By Dr. Minguita Padilla “Pareho lang silang lahat” (“They are all the same”). This, to my mind, is one of the most unenlightened, defeatist, and downright destructive statements I hear nowadays. No blog, no gathering, is without its self-styled pundits who preach their faulty beliefs as they…
Relocation a logical solution By Ermin Garcia Jr. The Dagupan City council, led by Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez, has the right response to the environmental crisis waiting to happen at the Tondaligan Beach. The relocation of the district jail out of the beach scene must be seriously considered, and urgently….
Dick Gordon is game – students By Jun Velasco IN his huddle with Pangasinan students — more than a thousand of them at the People’s Astrodome — Senator Richard “Dick” Gordon showed that he was just like anyone of them. Very much unlike the high profile persona he projects on…
Burgos rehab center all over again? By Gonzalo Duque AT the necrological rites for former Councilor Tony de Venecia, we had a brief chat with Congressman Joe de Venecia, Kuya Tony’s younger brod. Our topic was the still unrealized if not elusive regional drug rehab center which under our behest…
Durian By Al S. Mendoza CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – If you like durian, we are buddies. If you don’t, we are still buddies. Differences shouldn’t damage friendships. Durian is virtually the national fruit in this City of Smiles. People here smile all the time. That’s the reason this place…
IPM is easier and cheaper than you think By Dr. Sosimo Ma. Pablico FARMERS who are not yet practicing integrated pest management or IPM may as well follow the innovators to enjoy the numerous benefits from this practice. It is a lot easier and cheaper than you think. IPM may…
Around the world in seven days By +Oscar V. Cruz D. D. From poor, pitiful and hungry Manila, someone took a costly and luxurious flight to Davos – the playground of the rich and the famous. From Davos the same expense-unlimited tourist flew to Milan with its fabulous shops and…
Recession affects sports By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. THE current global economic crisis that started in the U.S.A. is really contagious that even rich nations have not been spared from its impact. But the most affected are the developing countries like the Philippines. Economic experts say what’s happening in our…
St. Valentine’s Day – Trivia submitted by Nida Rofe THE celebration of this day goes back thousands of years, to ancient Rome. Falling during the season of spring, it was considered a time particularly propitious for love. It was believed that birds started to mate on this day and that,…
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