Andromeda’s Vortex
These Flood Control Projects
By Farah G. Decano PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. recently took a firm public stance against allegedly anomalous flood control projects - a move interpreted as a calculated maneuver. This action has raised questions about whether it is a strategic attempt to divert public attention from the failed impeachment…
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Mangled Mianzi
By Farah G. Decano THE collision between a People's Liberation Army Navy ship and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel—while they were busy chasing a "puny" Philippine skipper—was a global spectacle. Unfortunately for China, the impact was more than a fender-bender at sea; it was a full-blown face-plant heard 'round…
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The Elegance of Old Languages
By Farah G. Decano THE popularity of shows like Encantadia Chronicles and the classic Maria Clara at Ibarra on GMA TV is good for our culture. It is not just entertainment but education for younger Filipinos on the rich, traditional form of our language. The old Filipino, with its archaic…
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Tito Ermin: A Different Kind of Strength
By Farah G. Decano THE man I knew as Tito Ermin was a paradox. Despite the tough, hard-hitting image he projected, he possessed a surprising and rare sensitivity in his interactions with others, myself included. While many mature men, the "feeling men" and the "pamintas" — found my stubborn…
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Time for Dagupan City councilors to shine
By Farah G. Decano IN times of calamities, Dagupan City councilors must shed their comfort zones, truly empathize with their constituents' struggles, and offer tangible support. "Mikikikasey tan mililitna kami ed sikayo!" — "We empathize and are with you!" Wasn't this their rallying cry during the campaign period? Yes,…
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