Lomibao’s “Strike-One” policy By Ermin Garcia Jr. In 2005, Chief PNP Arturo Lomibao had warned police officials across the country about his “Strike-One-and-You-Are-Out” policy in the campaign against jueteng. That sent some shivers down the spines of the “jueteng-protectors” in the pockets of the jueteng lords. I honestly thought it…
Punchline
Dr. Fred Sta. Maria, a tribute By Jun Velasco WHILE the nation was thrown in euphoria with Leo Oracion’s triumphant shout of “the eagle has landed!” the city of Dagupan was mourning the passing of one of the most durable politicians it has produced hereabouts, former Councilor Fred “manok” Sta….
Think about it
Dagupan City‘s papogi clowncilors By Gonzalo Duque MANY parents and students are disappointed with the city government’s inaction on a proposed Sanggunian ordinance regulating the activities of fraternities in our city. I am absolving Mayor Benjie Lim on this account however because he, from the best of my knowledge, has…
Playing with Fire
Again, a story of courage By Al S. Mendoza HEJESIPO OMAR AGGABAO was 27 when his third of 11 children was born. He and his wife, Imelda, named the baby, Jamille Ann. Jamille Ann would grow up to establish a record of sorts, in the process placing her hometown, Sta….
General Admissions
Expression of gratitude By Eva C. Visperas Middle last week, a neighbor who sidelines as jueteng cobrador, bought a bottle of beer at the neighborhood store. We saw and greeted each other. He wondered why my name is often mentioned in the radio over the week. I asked him what…
Business Log
Bio-organic fertilizer for high corn yields, income By Sosimo Ma. Pablico CORN GROWERS in the Ilocos may as well benefit from the experience of Mindanao farmers with the application of a bio-organic fertilizer, which greatly reduced their use of inorganic fertilizer. In Banisilan, Cotabato, for instance, the corn yields of…
Harvest Time
Integrity in public office By +Oscar V. Cruz Integrity is a natural imperative in human relationship. It generates and maintains honor and dignity among individuals. It promotes and confirms veracity and honesty in society. It moves and inspires people to live in unity and enjoy peace. Human integrity is the…
Viewpoints
Public perception kills By Ermin Garcia Jr. The more the city hall bureaucrats try to pooh-pooh the presence of coliform bacteria in Dagupan City’s rivers, the more ridiculous they sound. Instead of alerting the community about the risks and what can be done to contain if not eliminate it completely,…
