Editorial
Posted on November 25, 2008 - Filed Under Editorial, Editorial Cartoon | Leave a Comment
Two-headed monsters in the House
Press Secretary Jesus Dureza and Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita are either making major clowns of themselves or they must think the public is extremely daft.
Dureza has retracted and apologized, taking all the blame on himself, for unwittingly making a public prayer hoping that the President stays on in Malacanang for more [...]
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Posted on November 18, 2008 - Filed Under Editorial, Editorial Cartoon | Leave a Comment
Bibingkan latik and our heroes
THE celebration of Pangasinan Day appears to be evolving into something more meaningful - and enjoyable – for Pangasinenses.
The addition this year of shared-snacks of the province's native delicacies highlights a facet of our culture that we can and should be proud of. It reflects our agricultural produce and the [...]
Editorial
Posted on November 4, 2008 - Filed Under Editorial, Editorial Cartoon, News | Leave a Comment
"All right, Sir?"
COURAGE, INTEGRITY, AND LOYALTY. These are the hallmark of an officer and a gentleman, particularly a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy. And without a doubt, these are the same virtues that make for a conscientious and honest public servant.
Since its founding until today, the cadets and graduates of PMA are by [...]
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Posted on October 28, 2008 - Filed Under Editorial, Editorial Cartoon, News | Leave a Comment
A Call for 'Solution Summit'
OUR country has been reeling from an economic crisis for the past five years, and no thanks to the national government, our people have managed largely because we are resilient.
The imminent recession in the United States and possibly in other developed countries will inevitably have dire consequences for us, particularly [...]
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Posted on October 21, 2008 - Filed Under Editorial, Editorial Cartoon | Leave a Comment
Impeachment and the pork barrel
AGAIN, the impeachment case filed last week, the fourth in this administration's tumultuous history, will be about strength in numbers. And the body count on the side of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in the House of Representatives remains formidable.
Whether this latest filing will prosper will be decided, as previously, by the [...]
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Posted on October 14, 2008 - Filed Under Editorial, Editorial Cartoon, Headlines, News | Comments Off
'Ghosts' and patrons in government halls
WHAT is most frightening about the phenomenon of 'ghost' employees is that it is old and continues to thrive healthily.
In May 1966, The Sunday PUNCH founder Ermin Garcia Sr. was shot in his office after a Lingayen councilor tried to stop the publication of a story about a 'ghost payroll' [...]
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Posted on October 7, 2008 - Filed Under Editorial, Editorial Cartoon | Leave a Comment
Sustaining the bangus industry's viability
VERY encouraging developments are taking place for the province's aquaculture industry.
One is the apparent impending resolution of the stand-off between the city government of Dagupan and the illegal settlers occupying the Sitio Russia area which has been allocated for the construction of a Seafood Bangus Processing Plant.
Editorial
Posted on October 1, 2008 - Filed Under Editorial, Editorial Cartoon | Leave a Comment
Mission for Versoza
FIRST, congratulations are in order for Deputy Director General Jesus Verzosa, a son of Pangasinan, for his appointment as the new Philippine National Police chief. He is the third Pangasinense to make the province proud by holding that position, following former President Fidel V. Ramos who headed the then Police Constabulary-Integrated National Police [...]
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Posted on September 24, 2008 - Filed Under Editorial, Editorial Cartoon | Leave a Comment
The ‘GMA’ scam
ONE story that came out in The Sunday PUNCH in its October 29, 2006 issue, datelined Mangaldan, had the lead: Is there another agri scam in progress?
From the looks of things now almost two years later, the answer to that seems to be a resounding "Yes".
A Commission on Audit report issued recently indicates [...]
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Posted on September 17, 2008 - Filed Under Editorial, Editorial Cartoon | Leave a Comment
Sustaining Dagupan's growth
DAGUPAN may not be the prettiest of cities but it is undeniably the most bustling commercial center in the Northern Luzon area. Its aim to maintain its status as the center of commerce in the region rests not just on beautification efforts but on a no-nonsense style of management and administration of its [...]
