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More than a doctor
By Eva C. Visperas THERE are some people who, even in just a brief encounter, leave a lasting impression. Dr. Minguita Padilla is one of those people. I first met her during the 2022 campaign season. Back then, she was running for the Senate, and I was among those…
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A sacred milestone in Bayambang
By Eva C. Visperas AS Holy Week approaches and the air fills with reverence, I felt compelled to step away momentarily from the political landscape that often dominates our conversations. Instead, let's focus on a significant moment of spiritual transformation for Bayambang – one that highlights the deep-rooted faith…
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The filthy campaign trail online
By Eva C. Visperas AS the political climate heats up for the May 12 midterm elections in Pangasinan, the use of dirty tactics in campaigning has reached new lows. I don’t usually get glued to Facebook, but lately, I’ve found myself doing so as a way of assessing the…
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The bizarre campaign season
By Eva C. Visperas TWO media colleagues recently confessed their weariness of the ongoing campaign season. My response, a resounding "No!" delivered with a wide grin, prompted a curious inquiry. Why, they asked, did I seem to relish this period? The answer, I explained, is multifaceted. Firstly, there's the…
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Sto. Tomas shines
By Eva C. Visperas RECENTLY, I had the privilege of sitting down with the school principals of Sto. Tomas, Pangasinan, along with Dr. Joeve Jacones, their district supervisor, under the Schools Division Office of Pangasinan 2. Our conversation was rich with insights on the current educational initiatives in the…
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