Franz’s unpatriotic act By Al S. Mendoza ANOTHER reflection of how Philippine sports is really without much direction is the recent boo-boo committed by Franz Pumaren. But before I proceed, a short introduction about Franz. To be sure, Franz is a friendof mine. At least that’s how I consider him….
Essential medicine By +Oscar V. Cruz D. D. “Hormonal contraceptive intrauterine devices, injectibles and other reproductive health products and supplies shall be considered under the category of essential medicines and supplies which shall form part of the National Drug Formulary and the same shall be included in the purchase of…
Options for lower labor cost By Sosimo Ma. Pablico AS FERTILIZER PRICES are soaring to high heavens, thereby greatly increasing farm production costs and decreasing farm income, farmers indeed need options that could effectively minimize their expenses and, at the same time, increase their net income. Results of studies at…
The return of Armstrong By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. The latest big sports news during these days is the return of cycling legend Lance Armstrong in competitive bicycle racing, and first and foremost in his mind is the Tour de France. Armstrong from Austin, Texas, who won the Tour de…
Dreams from the river By Glaiza Bernadeth Pinto Young boys and girls playing at moored bancas at the side of Pantal River in Dagupan are a common sight. But for some, not equally young, the river and bancas mean more than games – it’s a means to survive. One of…
Beautiful minds! By Emmanuelle Three hundred four (304) graduating pupils of Pozorrubio Central School SY 2007-2008, as all their peers from both public and private schools throughout the country, took the NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST last March 6. Subjects tested were English and Filipino, Mathematics, Science and HeKaSi (equivalent to History,…
Is Pangasinan in serious trouble? By Ermin Garcia Jr. I’m really both shocked and disappointed that not a single member of the provincial board thinks that arming the barangay chairmen in the province with shotguns is wrong and unjustified. Even the self-proclaimed ‘independent’ mind, BM Alfie Bince went out of…
Anda mayor under probe for dishonesty? By Gerry Garcia NESTOR Pulido, mayor of Anda in West Pangasinan, was a former fellow media-man in Dagupan City, was in fact the president once of the Pangasinan Press and and Radio Club (PPRC) leading which he did remarkably well. This was years before…
A best seller in the making By Jun Velasco OVER a cup of coffee, former Professional Regulation Commission chairman Hermogenes Pobre, a son-in-law of Pangasinan, and Manila Bulletin publisher told us he is impressed by the many innovations — such as the massive facelift of the Capitol and Urduja —…
McCain upstages Obama with his beautiful vice By Gonzalo Duque IF it were not for our columnists Al Mendoza and Jess Garcia, we would have junked our interest in local sports news. But Al is coming out with a book on Muhammad Ali, and so we couldn’t say goodbye to…
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