Why we’re catching the last bus By Gerry Garcia “Parliament” seems to be the word of the times today here in Pinoyland as it presupposes, for most, the long wished chance to free ourselves from the rut of mass poverty and…
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A million thanks to you all! By Gonzalo Duque TODAY, Sunday, circa February 5, our city and some towns of the province will play host to the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) national games nationwide athletic competitions. Sorry, and thank you, Ermin, I have used…
Playing with Fire
Conrad Estrella ‘invades’ the west By Jun Velasco THERE is premature dancing in the streets when no less than the Congress committee overseeing the proposed charter change has frowned on the proposal to cancel the 2007 elections as a countdown to the proposed shift to a parliamentary…
Think about it
What does it take to be a queen? By Emmanuelle Gemma Araneta Cruz, Gloria Diaz, Melanie Marquez, Aurora Pijuan, Margie Moran, and Precious Lara Quigaman – these Filipina ladies brought home the crown, either as Miss International or as Miss Universe, the two most prestigious beauty contests in the…
Feelings
Pacquiao makes us all winners By Al S. Mendoza I SAID Manny Pacquiao could fall in 6 rounds or less. I didn’t say he would fall in 6 rounds or less. “Could” is a guess. “Would” is certainty. But don’t get me wrong. I’m not trying to justify the mistake…
General Admission
Modest and non-political Manny By Gerry Garcia THIS writer had a revealing face-to-face encounter for the first time with former Jaycee president Jigs Seen last Thursday afternoon. At the Petron gas station in the Lucao area where stands the now popular CSI mall. Jigs is the filling station’s boss. Jigs,…
Here & There
Thanks for the experience, Kuya Joe By Gonzalo Duque FLASH Report! A trusted errand-man of former President Ramos told me that the old man is working clandestinely to topple Speaker Joe de Venecia from the speakership. I didn’t believe it at first, but this FVR aide has been repeating…
Playing with Fire
Foreign interlopers TKO’d local tobacco! By Jun Velasco NEXT week, the province of Pangasinan will be the cynosure of eyes for the staging of sport competitions among young sporting heroes of the private schools all over the country. Tasked to oversee the games is our education leader and neighbor…
Think About It
Curious Order: Confiscate (but don’t arrest?) By Ermin F. Garcia Jr. There seems to be more than meets the eye in the ongoing campaign versus gambling machines in the province. PNP provincial chief Alan Purisima has reason to question the seeming wrong priorities set for his command by the…
