Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all
Posted on December 24, 2007 - Filed Under Punch Forum | Leave a Comment
Nida Rofe
24 Dec 2007
Here again Mr. Pontoe, Mr Oriel landed – a memorable spot in Sunday Punch Forum
(SPF) never from the map shall blot. Leaving their steamers stranded on Punch readers, regardless whether the sailors swam or sank. Its nature’s most esteemed command.
Self - preservation - Mr. Oriel and Mr.Pontoe here did stand. Both [...]
Mere conjectures and innuendoes
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John Bolinas
23 Dec 2007
Mr. Eduardo Pontaoe,
If this forum is likened to a cowboy gun duel, you are quick to the draw. But I have doubt if you are a straight shooter.
I may butt in in any topic I want but will shun any nasty debate. I am just concerned how you attack or critique the [...]
Hopefully, a Pangasinan FBP chapter soon
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Rafael L. Oriel, Jr.
23 Dec 2007
Mr. Pontaoe and Edwin,
Thanks for the info. Based on your post, it’s very obvious that US have the same problems like the Philippines involving drug lords, drug dealers, drug addiction, homelessness, poverty, uneducated voters, etc. Whether you like it or not, these constituencies have the same rights like you to [...]
Editorial
Posted on December 24, 2007 - Filed Under Editorial, Editorial Cartoon, News | Leave a Comment
Christmas Cheer
We are a people who never fail to rank high in global studies on the happiness index.
And during Christmas time, we Filipinos, the biggest Catholic population in Asia, are extra cheerful.
Our high tolerance level and penchant for humor even in the grimmest of situations shines through in this season of joy, giving, [...]
Punchline
Posted on December 24, 2007 - Filed Under Opinion, Punchline | Leave a Comment
Begging their forgiveness
By Ermin F. Garcia Jr.
This Christmas will be my 59th celebration. I think it's time I do something I've been meaning to do as a true Christian every Christmas, but never got around to it.
I'd like to address all the elected and appointed public officials known to me personally but whom [...]
Here and There
Posted on December 24, 2007 - Filed Under Here and There, Opinion | Leave a Comment
Impressing our home-coming balikbayan
By Gerry Garcia
CHRISTMAS Eve tomorrow, Dec. 24, marks the end of a novena that began on the 16th with the Misa De Gallo, or dawn mass. This ninth day, Dec. 24, is a direct prelude to Christmas Day, after which the city of Dagupan on Dec. 26 will start its traditional [...]
Think about it
Posted on December 24, 2007 - Filed Under Opinion, Think about It | Leave a Comment
Guv’nor Spines’ Camelot
By Jun Velasco
YOU have to give it to Gov. Amado T. Espino Jr. (ATE, for short, not ZTE, huh!) when it comes to talking about a dream.
Thursday night on the Capitol grounds, the governor repeated in a speech at the Media Night that the province, touted for a long time as [...]
Playing with Fire
Posted on December 24, 2007 - Filed Under Opinion, Playing with Fire | Leave a Comment
A press council needed here
By Gonzalo Duque
We had two meetings with the President (GMA) lately in which we tackled certain critical issues including education.
Our suggestion regarding the need to involve all stakeholders in an organization or government agency when planning a budget has won the President's approbation.
We pointed out the value of listening to [...]
General Admission
Posted on December 24, 2007 - Filed Under General Admission, Opinion | Leave a Comment
Love
By Al S. Mendoza
ON Tuesday, we celebrate Christmas, the most important day in all of Christendom because it commemorates the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I have five wishes to mark this most important birthday in the Christian calendar.
One, I wish to love my parents (even though they are gone) without any condition [...]
Harvest Time
Posted on December 24, 2007 - Filed Under Harvest Time, Opinion | Leave a Comment
Farmers etch new image for war-torn ARMM
By Sosimo Ma. Pablico
Farmers in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao [ARMM] are slowly but surely etching a new image for this war-torn region as a technical cooperation project guides them towards higher productivity and better attitudes.
The project is conducted by PhilRice [Philippine Rice Research Institute] and JICA [...]
