Monsignor Bitanga’s seminary, priesthood and retirement life (Part 2) By Eva C. Visperas Readers appreciated the first part of our feature on Msgr. Leon Bitanga last week. A clear sign that there’s really a need to have a break from political issues, they say. Thanks most especially to our avid…
Here comes the BPRE Pneumatic corn planter (Part 3) By Sosimo Ma. Pablico Comes the Pneumatic Corn Planter To recapitulate, the BPRE pneumatic corn planter can be mounted on the rear of any four-wheel tractor [22 to 35 hp] by means of any standard three-point hitch. It is equipped with…
Harvest Time
Moral question By +Oscar V. Cruz D.D. Is it morally right for churchmen to receive money for the poor from a duly perceived corrupt national government? This is the moral question that demands a clear-cut answer in these times and in this country. It is true that whatever money the…
Viewpoints
I tip, You toe By Emmanuelle I am serious. This story happened; these people are real, really. An overseas Filipino worker learned of this column through friends and Friendster. When email messages couldn’t be sent, the worker and this writer conducted a Smart exchange across the Globe through Sun and…
Feelings
The new game in town By Ermin Garcia Jr. People have already grown tired and weary of the game “I have two disks” invented by Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye, and made popular by ex-Comelec Commissioner Virgilio Garcillano. There’s a new game in town, again, made popular by Malacañang Palace. It’s…
Punchline
JDV’s leadership Outreach By Gerry Garcia WE’VE always been with former fellow-media man, now House Speaker Joe de Venecia, in his advocacy of constitution amendment achieved via Constituent Assembly of Congress because we personally believe in the utmost urgency prompting these attempts at reforming. We’re convinced that our present bicameral…
Here and There
Mayor Leo de Vera is unfazed By Jun Velasco SIGAW ng Bayan bossman Raul Lambino, loosely perceived a shoo-in for the senate if there would be senatorial polls this year, was devastated with the sudden demise of his young ally, Editor-in-chief Allan Maligpas of the Philippine Gazette, a new Philippine…
Think about it
A billion robbery in Tondaligan By Gonzalo Duque IF YOU were reading the local papers, you’d think the political setting in the 3rd district is reaching fever pitch. There is the much publicized birthday party of Bureau of Customs Deputy Commissioner Gallant Soriano in the family residence in San Carlos…
Playing with Fire
Early bird By Al S. Mendoza THIS EARLY, we see a platoon of Pangasinan’s political animals coveting elective positions in the 2007 elections in May. Among the most prominent thus far is Rachel Arenas, the daughter of socialite and philanthropist Baby Arenas. Charming Rachel Arenas wants the post of Rep….
General Admission
At age 92, Ilocano priest still says Mass By Eva C. Visperas Most of us who have not yet reached their retirement age, look forward to the year when we could simply relax, forget about the stress of our work and simply enjoy life’s pleasures. Having worked very hard early…




