_________________________________________________ (This space will be reserved for literary contributions from readers. The PUNCH encourages readers to write and email to us their thoughts about their impressions and ideas about life in and outside of Pangasinan, whether social or economic or cultural. No politics, please. Thank you. – Publisher). __________________________________________________ Growing…
A Kabaleyan’s Thoughts…
Making public officials account By Ermin Garcia Jr. We have not heard of how other local government units in the province helped alleviate the situation for parents whose children are enrolled in public schools. But if the report we received from Binmaley is an indicator of how the worsening situation…
Punchline
June 12, Independence Day a la Pinoy By Gerry Garcia TOMORROW, Monday, is June 12 officially declared Philippine Independence Day by former Pres. Diosdado Macapagal many years after the nation had been celebrating the same on July 4, the day in 1946 when, following the end of WW II, the…
Here and There
Little global page By Jun Velasco A NEW friend from Japan, General Director Yasuaki Niitsu of Soka Gakkai International Philippines, an international Buddhist movement, has this startling revelation: Japan has no national hero. He says Japan’s young are not happy about their country having no rallying spirit such as Jose…
Think about it
Negosyo bago serbisyo? By Gonzalo Duque THE not very fraternal attitude of some Sangguniang Bayan members to our parents’ complaints on violent incidents caused by school fraternities in Dagupan City shows the quality of their concern – or lack of it – for their constituents. My informant at the Sanggunian…
Playing with Fire
Friends, poets, comrades By Al S. Mendoza THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS are for. I cite that line from a song by Dionne Warwick a while back for its timelessness. You know you have a friend when he remembers you in times of need, if not grief? Yes. If one you consider…
General Admission
Rice husks can reduce fossil fuel imports By Sosimo Ma. Pablico The voluminous amount of rice husks produced in rice milling, instead of being wasted, can be used to generate heat and energy, reduce fossil fuel importation, and help solve the worsening oil crisis. A rice mill in the Philippines…
Harvest Time
Independence Day +Oscar V. Cruz It is good to celebrate Philippine Independence Day. This is a must particularly during these times of discontent and violence, poverty and want. The day of celebration could be at least one day off the national psyche of uncertainty and fear especially brought about by…
Viewpoints
Saving the tobacco industry By Eva C. Visperas FROM 22M kilos, it’s now down to only 2M of tobacco produced in Pangasinan I used to admire the sight of tobacco hung in the farmlands of San Jacinto on my way to Manaoag. Now, I can hardly see this produce. Time…
