April 21, 2024 in Punchline

The 7 epaLiFes’ house is on fire

By Ermin Garcia Jr.   IT’S the end of the line for 7 worthless, completely discredited public servants of Dagupan City. The garish blue-and-white painted palatial house of the 7 epaLiFes is on fire! No, it was not the ruling of Regional Trial Court Judge Michael Israel, denying their prayer…
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April 15, 2024 in Punchline

Prepare the family

By Ermin Garcia Jr.   THERE is a dire warning from Phivolcs: Prepare for strong quakes up to magnitude 8.2‼️ Whoa! Frankly, I can only think of one thing that everyone can and should do to prepare for The Big One. It is to prepare the family! Family members must…
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April 8, 2024 in Punchline

PBBM (and USA) vs. China?

By Ermin Garcia Jr.   PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. is in unenviable position today.  His recent saber-rattling vs. China is not only overshadowing the trumpeted success of his series of overseas travel but is projecting a potentially frightening loss of Filipino lives in weeks or months ahead. He has clearly made…
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April 1, 2024 in Punchline

Time to bond with JC

By Ermin Garcia Jr.   WE were taught way, way back that observance of Holy Week is a period of deprivation, to cleanse ourselves of sins and wickedness while recalling how and why Jesus Christ (JC) died on the cross for us. It calls for fasting and abstinence… and personal…
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March 17, 2024 in Punchline

A call for respect, integrity

By Ermin Garcia Jr.   THE resolution issued by Associate Provincial Prosecutor Maychelle Ablog-Sergio, acting City Prosecutor for Dagupan City in response to the motion for reconsideration (MR) filed by Dagupan City Councilor Irene Lim-Acosta is, indeed, refreshing.  It came across as a distinct call to all and sundry for…
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