By Farah G. Decano SOME individuals have personally declared February 25 a non-working holiday to commemorate the 1986 EDSA revolution and this is my way to remind us of this historical event. May we remember to sing this song on February 25 and let the Spirit of Edsa live on!…
Bayan ko
By Eva C. Visperas THE newly-constructed Arenas Boulevard in Barangay Bued, Calasiao town, has quickly become a hub of activity, especially after sunset. For the past few months, this scenic boulevard still largely unused has drawn in crowds eager to enjoy a variety of activities: walking, jogging, and even…
Arenas Boulevard: Calasiao’s new landmark of progress
By Rex Catubig THERE are no road markers to lead visitors to the site. The site, in fact, is hardly known in the vicinity. The name Villa Milagrosa no longer rings a bell, nor does Seaside, precursors to the present Tondaligan. Resolute, one finds the way through some remembered…
Reclaiming our piece of history
By Ermin Garcia Jr. WHAT started as a political move to give a voice to marginalized sectors has turned out to be not only the country’s biggest highway robbery but also the biggest joke on the electorate. The system uses marginalized sectors as a front, disguised with motherhood statements,…
Party-List, the biggest joke on the electorate
By Gonzalo Duque I observed that Mayor Belen Fernandez and former Councilor Chito Samson have started their respective podcasts. That’s good. The more, the merrier. And they can make use of their podcasts as a vehicle to expound on their programs and accomplishments. Anyways, anyone can…
The podcast culture is spreading
By Leonardo Micua ON hearing a report that circulated in the capitol that no less than DILG Director Jonathan Lausen Jr. advised Mayor Julio Parayno III to comply with his suspension, DWIZ Station Manager Orly Navarro and I rushed to Urdaneta City Wednesday afternoon to confirm the information. We…
‘Son vs. stranger‘ in Urdaneta
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo LAST Thursday morning at 3:23 a.m., my niece Jam sent me a message, “Yung moon may rainbow”, accompanied by a photo. I went out to see it, but it was a bright moon with no rainbow. At 10:16 p.m. on the same day, Jam sent…
Full moon and madness
By Farah G. Decano WHEN individuals lack sleep, they usually develop black rings around their eyes, sport dishevelled hair, wear unkempt clothes and are likely to be in a catatonic state. They chant unintelligible words and convey incoherent messages. They seem to be lost in their own meanderings and…
The rise of the zombies
By Eva C. Visperas FEBRUARY is not only the month of love, but also a celebration of the arts. Pangasinan is alive with creativity as the country marks National Arts Month, with local artists proudly showcasing their works at the Wanderer art exhibit, which opened on February 11 at Cups and…
