Ronaldo Castanaga 23 June 2009 One way the provincial capitol can assist our Kabaleyan OFWs is to lay the foundation setting up one-stop-shop at the halls of the Capitol Building. This one-stop-shop will aid and assist applicants for overseas work with their visa application, police and NBI clearances, physical examination…

Eduardo Pontaoe 23 June 2009 Dear Mr. Carrera, Before the advent of the Spaniards, Pangasinan never existed as an entity with a civilian government. The idea of a Princess Urduja reigning supreme is a fantasy that belongs in the world of the Brothers Grimm. There’s nothing out there to establish…

Jeremias Andrade Carrera 22 June 2009 It is sad that in spite of the very attractive salaries ($13 up to $30.88 per hour for carpenters) for OFWs who will be lucky to be hired to work in Guam, the present provincial administration is not making any effort for our fellow…

Jeremias Andrade Carrera 22 June 2009 Dear Mr. Pontaoe: The determination of the founding day of Pangasinan is very interesting issue to research not only for historians, students, teachers, researchers, and people like you and me. I have very limited knowledge in history and I therefore would like to know…

Ronaldo Castanaga 21 June 2009 No amount of soul searching for Manay Gina de Venecia to run for a congressional seat would do. Enough already for the macho politician and controversial ex-Speaker JDV’s continuing term and have a hold-over with his wife Gina. He should retire quietly and enjoy his…

Eduardo Pontaoe 21 June 2009 To: Robert Sobrepenia You could be accused of misrepresentation in your bold move of claiming the Filipino . . . shall we say PINOY . . . is smarter than the rest of the world. Well, look yourself in the mirror and contemplate; do you…

Eduardo Pontaoe 21 June 2009 To the Editor: Sorry for the misdate. It’s not April 15, 1572 ! It should be within this period April, 1609 to April 1616 . . . the length of time Gov. Gen. Juan de Silva’s administration when Pangasinan was chartered. Back to Homepage

Edwin 21 June 2009 My wife recently returned from Dagupan and told me that all commercial two cycle tricycles were to be phased out by the end of the year. I have emailed the Dagupan City Hall for a clarification or copy of this new law. To date, showing typical…

Salome Garcia 20 June 2009 How about clearing the garbage along the canal going to the beach? So much garbage all over San Fabian! Back to Homepage

Eduardo Pontaoe 19 June 2009 To be legal and historically authentic, the date . . . April 15, 1572 . . . should be the founding of Pangasinan as chartered by the late Spanish Governor General Juan de Silva. It’s of form and substance accordingly as to the declaration of…