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A new era in vision restoration at R1MC
By Eva C. Visperas A groundbreaking medical procedure at Region 1 Medical Center's (R1MC) Department of Ophthalmology and Eye Center restored the vision of a patient who had long suffered from severe eye damage due to a chemical injury. For the first time in Pangasinan, the Boston Keratoprosthesis, a…
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Losing a true public servant
By Eva C. Visperas IN the world of public service, it’s not every day you come across someone like Dr. Anna Ma. Teresa de Guzman — someone who combines expertise, compassion, and integrity in ways that leave an indelible mark on both her colleagues and the people she serves.…
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A celebration of Villasis’ bounty and community spirit
By Eva C. Visperas THE annual Talong Festival of Villasis, Pangasinan is a grand tradition that lights up the 2nd week of January each year. Known as the "Vegetable Bowl of Pangasinan," Villasis takes immense pride in its eggplant and other pinakbet veggies production, and the festival stands as…
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Professionalism in the Pangasinan SP
By Eva C Visperas AT a time when political tension and discord seem to permeate most legislative bodies, the current Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Pangasinan stands as a good example of stability and cooperative governance. Under the leadership of Vice Governor Mark Lambino as the presiding officer, the provincial…
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The continuing peril of firecrackers
By Eva C. Visperas THERE was a time when, every New Year, we would hop from one hospital to another to gather data on firecracker-related injuries for our news reports. We consistently did this for over 10 years. Media practitioners like me would often bump into each other in…
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