OFW’s cadaver arrives without vital organs

Posted on December 24, 2006 - Filed Under Inside News, News | Leave a Comment

BINALONAN - The family of an overseas Filipino worker who died in Korea is still in shock on finding out that the cadaver flown home to them was without his vital organs including his eyes.
       This led the relatives to appeal to the government for help and to determine the cause of his death and [...]

Threats vs. local officials to be ascertained

Posted on December 24, 2006 - Filed Under Inside News, News | Leave a Comment

Expect more politicians to be seen moving around with phalanx of security aides in the days ahead.
This likely scenario looms after all police provincial directors in Region 1 have been directed to consult and confirm with politicians to determine if there are threats on their lives.
Police Regional Drector Chief Supt. Leopoldo Bataoil made [...]

Archbishop says 'No' to Con-con under GMA

Posted on December 24, 2006 - Filed Under Inside News, News | Leave a Comment

For Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz, charter change through Constitutional Convention is the way to go but he advises against any move to amend the charter for as long as the incumbent national leadership remains.
Cruz pointed out “changing the fundamental of the land is not the problem. The problem is the holder of the highest office [...]

Children's Code is best legislation this year

Posted on December 24, 2006 - Filed Under Inside News, News | Leave a Comment

MALASIQU–In the vice governor's view, the Children’s Code is the most significant piece of legislation passed by the Pangasinan provincial board this year.
Vice Governor Oscar Lambino who co-authored the Children’s Code with Provincial Board Member Marlyn Primicias Agabas, said Pangasinan earned nationwide recognition as one of the most child-friendly provinces in the country. 
“It is [...]

More indigent families insured by PhilHealth

Posted on December 24, 2006 - Filed Under Inside News, News | Leave a Comment

MANGALDAN—Some 2,000 Philippine Health Insurance cards were again distributed to indigent families in Manaoag and Mangaldan last Sunday, courtesy of  House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.
PhilHealth Regional Director Ernesto Beltran said the recent distribution has made Speaker de Venecia the top supporter of the PhilHealth indigency program throughout the country.
De Venecia also paid premiums for [...]

PHILHEALTH CARDS

Posted on December 24, 2006 - Filed Under Inside News, News, People & Events, Photo Gallery | Leave a Comment

PHILHEALTH CARDS — Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. (before podium) greets the people of Mangaldan who gathered at the town’s central school grandstand last Sunday to receive their Philippine Health Insurance cards that he sponsored that will enable them to receive free hospitalization at anytime. The speaker is the lone congressman who has sponsored the [...]

DAGUPAN CITY CAR SHOW

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DAGUPAN CITY CAR SHOW — Mayor Benjamin Lim views the 1934 Fordor Super De Luxe, the oldest car running in Northern Luzon which was displayed during the Dagupan City Car Show at the City Plaza. With Lim are Nelson Lim, Chuck Bruno and Denz Co, president of NorthStar Vintage Motor Club. — (Punchphoto by Ray [...]

CHEERING UP THE DISABLE

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CHEERING UP THE DISABLE — Gov. Victor Agbayani brings cheers and hope to physically challenged Pangasinenses, distributing gift certificates, wheelchairs and other aid gadgets during the Christmas party he hosted at the Urduja Garden in Lingayen. —PIO

Editorial

Posted on December 24, 2006 - Filed Under Editorial, Editorial Cartoon, News | Leave a Comment

Christmas Message

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out.” (John 1:5)
 
This is a signal truth forwarded by the gospel reading during this Christmas day. It is an inspiring reminder for us during these dark and still darkening times in our dear country.  It is a strong message of hope [...]

Punchline

Posted on December 24, 2006 - Filed Under Opinion, Punchline | Leave a Comment

In the spirit of Christmas

By Ermin Garcia Jr.

I was about to start pounding on my laptop's keyboard for this issue’s “Punchline" when I caught myself just in time. I remembered that this week is start of Christmas holiday and the fiesta [...]

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