Punchline
Posted on August 20, 2008 - Filed Under Opinion, Punchline | Leave a Comment
“GMA never goes back on her word”
By Ermin Garcia Jr.
IS it the height of arrogance or sheer insensitivity on their part? Or are they plain clueless?
I’m incredulous on how President Arroyo and her spokespersons can continue to lie with a poker face and stare at everyone straight in the eyes! Their latest "catch-me-if [...]
Here and There
Posted on August 19, 2008 - Filed Under Here and There, Opinion | Leave a Comment
The controversial MOA
By Gerry Garcia
A way out for the militant MILF rebels opting for separation from the republic for which they have sworn to die for is again seen with administration's renewed attempt to revive Cha-cha and push for a federal form of government.
Federalism, which would allow local governments to have more authority and [...]
Think about it
Posted on August 19, 2008 - Filed Under Opinion, Playing with Fire | Leave a Comment
Social clash
By Jun Velasco
IN light of the scams, stink, and all this amalgam of ugliness we encounter everyday, everywhere, we are warned by a text message from a friend on the lesson of a lotus flower.
Be a lotus, which means no matter how ugly, how evil and how sinful everything around you might [...]
Playing with Fire
Posted on August 19, 2008 - Filed Under Opinion, Playing with Fire | Leave a Comment
Written in the stars
By Gonzalo Duque
WE felicitate Ms. Razzle Coquia, who was recently inducted president of the Rotary Club of Uptown Dagupan.
The pretty Rotary exec had been club treasurer for eight solid years, and the presidency should be her crowning glory. Having shown her reliability and durability in that sensitive position, she is expected [...]
General Admission
Posted on August 19, 2008 - Filed Under General Admission, Opinion | Leave a Comment
I shed a tear for Harry
By Al S. Mendoza
BRING tears to my eyes. Why, I can't anymore.
Harry Tanamor deserves our praise. He fought well. He gave it all. Body and soul.
I guess, I had shed a tear for Harry.
That was the least I could do.
He did his best. Alas, his [...]
Harvest Time
Posted on August 19, 2008 - Filed Under Harvest Time, Opinion | Leave a Comment
Plant cabbage with tomato or garlic
By Sosimo Ma. Pablico
CABBAGE FARMERS may as well plant either tomato or garlic around their cabbage crop to reduce damages caused by diamondback moth (DBM), Hellula, cutworms, and other harmful insect pests.
Mrs. Lucrecia Cocson and Mrs. Lagrimas Flojo, researchers of the Mariano Marcos State University [MMSU] in Batac [...]
Viewpoints
Posted on August 19, 2008 - Filed Under Opinion, Viewpoints | Leave a Comment
Design for peace equals war in fact
By +Oscar V. Cruz D. D.
It is strange but true that whatever Malacañang says and does make the country wonder, keep the public alert and cause fear among the people. Even other Malacañang allies and loyalists known or feel the same but try their best however to keep [...]
Sports Eye
Posted on August 19, 2008 - Filed Under Opinion, Sports Eye | Leave a Comment
Glued to the games
By Jesus A. Garcia Jr.
I’VE been an avid follower of the Olympic Games since the 1960 when it was held in Rome.
That was the time the Ethiopian marathoner Abebe Bikila and the former Cassius Clay became my sports heroes. I was amazed by these two athletes due to their awesome [...]
Roots
Posted on August 19, 2008 - Filed Under Opinion, Roots | Leave a Comment
By Marifi Jara
BANYAGA: FOREIGNER
By Nicholas M. Mararac
(I am reprinting the email of the author’s father Mr. Maximo Mararac, to me as a background for the publication of the article in my corner -Marifi Jara).
Feelings
Posted on August 19, 2008 - Filed Under Feelings, Opinion | Leave a Comment
Last words!
By Emmanuelle
There are tales too short but so true to life I just can't let them go. These, too, are seeds from which rice or wheat grows.
She said: I will wait for you till the end of time. For two years, her voice and her pink, full lips as she said those words [...]
