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Side Show and Us
By Eva C. Visperas WHEN I was a child — several decades back — I used to look forward to the carnival, or as we called it then, the karnabal. The sights, the sounds, and the thrill of saving a few coins from our baon just to enter the…
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Salute to the guardians of the West Philippine Sea
By Eva C. Visperas AT a time when the West Philippine Sea is often a theater of intimidation, coercion, and calculated aggression, rare moments of tactical brilliance remind us of the courage and skill of our defenders. These are moments that not only lift the nation’s spirits but also…
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Hello and Goodbye
By Eva C. Visperas ONE chapter closes, another one begins. In Dagupan City, leadership transitions can be more than just changes in designation — they become moments of gratitude, reflection, and renewed hope. This was felt strongly during the send-off and welcome ceremony held on August 4, as the…
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The Man Who Believed in Me
(A Tribute to Sir Ermin Garcia Jr.) By Eva C Visperas SOMETIME in 1991, a young woman walked into the doors of The Sunday PUNCH — unsure, unpolished, and quite frankly, terrified. That woman was me. But Sir Ermin opened the door wide — not just literally, but also figuratively.…
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Tama na ang dada ng dada, aksyon na!
By Eva C. Visperas DAGUPAN City is in distress. For several days now, relentless rains, habagat, high tide, have caused widespread flooding that submerged homes, destroyed livelihoods, and displaced families. The people are wet, weary, and waiting for help. It is in these critical times when leadership should be…
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