Mission: Make Pangasinan harelip-free By Eva C. Visperas It started as a pity on his niece. She had harelip and had developed an inferiority complex, shying away from people, even from her relatives, because of her physical deformity. Dr. Jess Canto, Region 1 Medical Center hospital director based in Arellano…
Pangasinan’s pride in Agricultural Research By Sosimo Ma. Pablico DR. JOVITA M. Datuin of San Carlos City, 52, is probably one of the busiest bodies in the Department of Agriculture in the Ilocos nowadays, as she is the lead person in the agency’s efforts of pushing livestock production in the…
Jokes Unlimited By +Oscar V. Cruz It is said that among their distinct traits, Filipinos love music, food and fiestas, in particular, they enjoy making and telling jokes. And it is no secret that most of the jokes they think, write and send are rather good. In fact, very good….
Story of an OFW By Emmanuelle Elena was the only child of a widowed mother. She had only her high school diploma to her name, and a few semesters in a university in Pangasinan to affix to her biodata; but Elena had overwhelming ambition and determination. And she had the…
Jamby in a jam By Gerry Garcia NEOPHYTE Sen. Jamby Madrigal, who sought permission from the Senate to travel to a few European cities but subsequently, found herself in “casual visit” with Joe Ma Sison, “international terrorist” in comfortable exile in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is now in a jam. Jamby…
Oca Orbos on the spot By Jun Velasco OUR friend, Oca Orbos, is all over the headlines for his alleged role in an elaborate conspiracy that seeks to topple President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from power. The news accounts contain lurid details one would not easily believe were Oca Orbos’ handiwork…
Whither, IBP By Gonzalo Duque BEING a lawyer myself, I was disturbed by the apparent misuse of the national organization of lawyers, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, the IBP, for short, in some public functions. For one, I saw a banner among the leftist flags and streamers at a…
Pacquiao’s gift By Al S. Mendoza I SAID Manny Pacquiao would knock out Oscar Larios between Rounds 6 & 8. Turns out Pacquiao didn’t want to knock out Larios. My prediction was doomed even before I made it. Pacquiao had merely wanted to win. On points. I didn’t fight aggressively,…
Lingayen’s Bagoong, Bocayo, Bangus and Beach Festival By Eva C. Visperas THIS capital town of Pangasinan is preparing for its 4B Festival – Bagooong, Bocayo, Bangus and Beach – representing its famous products and potentials. At the same time, Mayor Ernesto Castañeda told The PUNCH news group that the town,…
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