Editorial

Posted on October 29, 2007 - Filed Under Editorial, Editorial Cartoon, News | Leave a Comment

It takes a village

The barangay may be the smallest government unit but it is a political structure that is deeply rooted in the Filipino soul.
In pre-colonial Philippines, long before the country's progression towards the concept of nationhood, barangays were already in place. Our forefathers formed small communities and each was headed by a village [...]

Punchline

Posted on October 29, 2007 - Filed Under Opinion, Punchline | Leave a Comment

Speaker JdV's serious dilemma

By Ermin Garcia Jr.

Up until the end of the 13th Congress, Speaker Joe de V remained the most envied congressman around.
Today, his is an image not only of an embattled political leader but one who finds himself divided between his loyalty to his President and his undying love for his [...]

More mega projects in Dagupan

Posted on October 29, 2007 - Filed Under Punch Forum | Leave a Comment

Romeo
29 Oct 2007
 
 

Dawel-Pantal-Lucao is one good example of infrastructure. We have so many places in Dagupan to build on and have more infrastructures. Our coastline in Bonuan needs to be revitalized, build more towers, hotels and apartments.
Just like Dubai expanding their creeks and building towers. What we need are investors to build mega projects [...]

Copy successful entrepreneurship

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Isidro Ramos
29 Oct 2007
 
 
This article, "Dagupan City may copy Shanghai’s urban renewal" is of great interest and fascinating as well and we all hope that the city officials who saw the economic benefit will move forward to implement their action plan.
More power to Dagupan to copy and develop successful global entrepreneurship to suit the [...]

Here and There

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New traffic stall at CSI Lucao

By Gerry Garcia

After being unconditionally pardoned or given executive clemency by PGMA, former President Erap E sounded more relieved than contrite when he said he has had enough of politics after decades of service to the nation as town mayor, senator, vice-president and finally as president.
At age 70, Erap [...]

Think about it

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Learn from our departed

By Jun Velasco

WITH All Saints Day just around the corner, it may be well for most of us, especially our national leaders, to ponder the temporariness of life.
The confusion at the top has been draining our energies. Colleagues, family members and kins are lost in the haze and maze of political [...]

Playing with Fire

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Judgment of history

By Gonzalo Duque

MIXED feelings.
That's what we feel regarding the Presidential pardon granted to former President Joseph "Erap" Estrada.  No less than former President Fidel V. Ramos, former Gov. Chavit Singson, and many others were against it.
Anyway, Erap is now 70 years old and deserves compassion and gentle treatment.  Let's not forget that [...]

General Admission

Posted on October 29, 2007 - Filed Under General Admission, Opinion | Leave a Comment

Living, leaving

By Al S. Mendoza

MY WIFE'S TWO SISTERS have arrived from America. Ofel J. Magturo had flown in from Los Angeles, California, Ching J. Fernandez Phoenix, Arizona.
The reason for the sudden homeward trip is, well, their mother.
No, their mother isn't sick.  She herself keeps saying, "No, I'm not sick. I just feel [...]

Looking for Haedi of Mangatarem

Posted on October 29, 2007 - Filed Under Guest Book | Leave a Comment

Ely
29 Oct 2007

Dear Sir,
Could you please help me, I'm looking for Haedi Amor from Casilagan Mangatarem. I have not heard from her anymore since June 2007. She said she will be going to Canada.
Thanks. From, Ely