History

Christmas Past

by MITA Q. SISON-DUQUE
IN THE NEW WORLD, traditions and customs celebrated during the period of Christ’s birth have  been handed down generations from days of pioneers and early settlers all over.  It was a season for celebration whether feast was known as “Christmas” or prior to His birth, “Epiphaneica”. While we Filipinos observe Christmas day […]

Illegal immigration

Contributed by Louie Tacker - HELLO AGAIN FROM AMERICA.
Well, the hot issue here at present is immigration. First, let me tell you that this has been happening here for many, many years - with the Mexicans sneaking over the borders. Businessmen and farmers, particularly the huge growers have been exploiting them to work, pick vegetables and […]

One for the ‘coffee-holics’

I WAS enjoying my morning coffee as I opened my e-mails to check early senders. I found several business and personal mails, but what caught me lingering on was that of Oliver’s article for the week published in his column ‘OFW Tales’, on The Freeman. (Oliver sends me a copy of of his article every […]

To teach… or to preach…?

by Louie Tacker
RECENTLY here in America, a rash of student complaints have surfaced, both from the high school and college levels.
These complaints are alleged on the frightening number of teachers and professors who have taken it upon themselves to use their classrooms as platforms to preach their own political views… mostly far left views. The […]

2006 - The Year of the Dog

It is 12 midnight right now, January 29, 2006. From less than a block away from my house, I hear the sound of firecrackers. I look out the window, and see bursting fireworks in the sky. Oh yes, I recall - it is Chinese New Year, as based on China’s lunar calendar.
‘Kung Hei Fat Choi’ or ‘Kiong […]

Look to the past, live the present, see the future

     A news report says that former President Fidel V. Ramos is coming to Dagupan City to meet with Mayor Benjamin S.Lim and lead a tribute to Filipino freedom fighters on January 13.
     Line up of activities in connection with this tribute includes a seminar for history teachers at the University of Luzon about the […]