YMCA Dagupan wins in Milo tilt
Posted on January 29, 2006 - Filed Under News, Sports | Leave a Comment
The YMCA-Dagupan City struggled against Koi World Cup Champions in the recent "Milo Super Karate Kids Championships" held January 22, at SM Megamall, Ortigas in Pasig City and wrested only one silver and two bronze medals.
The 5-member YMCA-Dagupan City Team had a hard time adjusting to the KOI Rules and resulted in disqualification of two [...]
General Admission
Posted on January 29, 2006 - Filed Under General Admission | Leave a Comment
Pacquiao makes us all winners
By Al S. Mendoza
I SAID Manny Pacquiao could fall in 6 rounds or less. I didn't say he would fall in 6 rounds or less. "Could" is a guess. "Would" is certainty.
But don't get me wrong. I'm not trying to justify the mistake behind a prediction that didn't come true - [...]
Here & There
Posted on January 29, 2006 - Filed Under Here and There, Opinion | Leave a Comment
Modest and non-political Manny
By Gerry Garcia
THIS writer had a revealing face-to-face encounter for the first time with former Jaycee president Jigs Seen last Thursday afternoon. At the Petron gas station in the Lucao area where stands the now popular CSI mall. Jigs is the filling station's boss.
Jigs, I found out, was no ordinary combo drummer [...]
Playing with Fire
Posted on January 29, 2006 - Filed Under Playing with Fire | Leave a Comment
Thanks for the experience, Kuya Joe
By Gonzalo Duque
FLASH Report! A trusted errand-man of former President Ramos told me that the old man is working clandestinely to topple Speaker Joe de Venecia from the speakership.
I didn’t believe it at first, but this FVR aide has been repeating the ugly yarn whenever he is drunk.
Bunganga ng lasing? [...]
4 cops, mayor, judge, dad under threat
Posted on January 29, 2006 - Filed Under Headlines, News | Leave a Comment
SLAYING OF JUDGE PAAS
NATIVIDAD–Death threats are reportedly flying all over the place over one murder case. Four members of the police station, including the chief of police, recently received a black ribbon bearing their names, unmistakably a death threat from would-be assassins.
The envelope containing the ribbon was sent to the police station and addressed to Insp. [...]
Metro Bank art & design competition entries urged
Posted on January 29, 2006 - Filed Under News, People & Events | Leave a Comment
THE 2006 Metrobank Art & Design Excellence National Competition is now accepting entries.
The competition is open to young Filipino painters and sculptors 18 to 35 years old and licensed architects and interior designers 25 to 45 years old.
In partnership with Philippine Institute of Interior Designers, United Architects of the Philippines, Federal Land and BluePrint, [...]
National Bible Week observed this year
Posted on January 29, 2006 - Filed Under People & Events | Leave a Comment
THE whole nation observed the National Bible Week from January 23-29, 2006. This event was provided for by Presidential Proclamation Nos. 44 and 1067 which emphasize the importance of the Holy Scriptures in the life of a nation. This year's celebration had for its theme, "God's Word: Power for National Renewal."
The Bible Week reminded every [...]
Greetings
Posted on January 29, 2006 - Filed Under Birthdays/Anniversaries | Leave a Comment
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
JANUARY 28 - (Sta. Barbara) DONNA DOMAGAS
JANUARY 29 - (Dagupan City) Oliver Rayos, Divine S. Santiago, Rowena Joy Santillan
JANUARY 30 - (Dagupan City) Hipolito Caronongan, Ruby T. Benin
JANUARY 31 - (Dagupan City) Nenita Agustin ; (Rosales) Alfonso C. Bince, Jr.
FEBRUARY 01 - (Dagupan City) Romualdo de Leon, Tita Legaspi, Gilbert Aquino, Elpidio de [...]
Velasco's 2 new books off-the-press
Posted on January 29, 2006 - Filed Under People & Events | Leave a Comment
Two inspiring historical biographies, one of Congressman Simeon Marcos Valdez, uncle of former Presidents Fidel V. Ramos and Ferdinand E. Marcos, and the other of Josefa Jara Martinez, the country's pioneer professional social worker,and mother of First Lady Amelita "Ming" M. Ramos, will be launched separately on February 18 and April 14 respectively this year.
The [...]
Business Log
Posted on January 29, 2006 - Filed Under Business Log | Leave a Comment
Helping the firefighters in memory of a daughter's death
By Eva C. Visperas
He looked teary-eyed.
It was his first time to talk in our presence about his daughter’s untimely demise.
"I will never be able to get over the pain of losing my daughter," said House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. after he distributed firefighting suits to the [...]
