Never too late: 64-year-old farmer in Bohol reaches 8th grade
Source: GMA News
Lingayen :: Philippines | updated 2013-06-04 03:43:12 -0700 | political-news
This time, however, the 64-year-old from Tagbilaran, Bohol is getting up early for another reason: to attend junior high school. Despite his age and financial hardships, Penticase is determined to finish school as a way out of illiteracy and ignorance,...
BFAR warns consumers from buying shellfoods due to red tide
Posted by: shiela marie martinez
Dagupan :: Philippines | updated 2012-07-25 09:35:11 -0700 | your-story
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Pangasinan appeals to the public to stop buying shellfood in the market of Bani town after the Wawa River found out positive for a red toxin. BFAR Director Westly Rosario said that...
Summer, my favorite time of the year
Posted by: lynspace
Lingayen :: Philippines | updated 2012-03-30 04:09:35 -0700 | lifestyle-news
Ay on, manaya By Elina Marinas Velasco-Ramo I remember the last time I was doing this column was before the onset of summer activities in Pangasinan. My last was on barrio fiestas in the Philippines. It was almost a forgotten...
Of Philippine fiestas
Posted by: lynspace
Lingayen :: Philippines | updated 2012-11-02 12:47:12 -0700 | arts-culture-news
Ay on, manaya! By Elina Marinas Velasco-Ramo Of barrio fiestas I remember that fiestas provide a chance for homecomings and family reunions. In my youth, these are once-a-year get-togethers of the clan from both my father's and mother's. I can...
Understanding Egyptian uprisings
Posted by: lynspace
Lingayen :: Philippines | updated 2012-11-02 18:30:41 -0700 | political-news
A reaction to the emailed message from the International Leaugue of People's Struggle I was very glad to have received a message written for the world by Prof. Jose Maria Sison, chairperson of the International League of Peoples' Struggle (ILPS)....
Dreaming of a vegetable park in public lots
Posted by: lynspace
Lingayen :: Philippines | updated 2012-03-30 04:33:56 -0700 | arts-culture-news
Below is my column in a local Pangasinan weekly. Ay on, manayaby Elina M. Velasco-Ramo A vegetable patch in my park, why not?I really appreciate what the provincial government is doing with the parks in the capital town, especially the...
HRM scam whistle blower back against will
Posted by: lynspace
Lingayen :: Philippines | updated 2012-03-30 04:33:57 -0700 | arts-culture-news
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- The whistle blower in the international internship fiazco, which involved officials of the Pangasinan State University (PSU) said he returned against his freewill, contrary to allegations that he was sacked for wrong attitude. He stood his ground...
University 'enrol anytime' scheme hit
Posted by: lynspace
Lingayen :: Philippines | updated 2012-03-30 04:33:57 -0700 | arts-culture-news
PSU 'enrol-anytime' scheme hitLINGAYEN, PANGASINAN -- The returning international intern earlier sent to Singapore for an on-the-job training in a golf course maintained he got instant grades right after he enrolled two semesters in Business Management in September to qualify...
State U students seek dean's ouster
Posted by: lynspace
Lingayen :: Philippines | updated 2012-03-30 04:33:57 -0700 | arts-culture-news
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- As in the proverb opening a can of worms, the expose on the internship program of the Pangasinan State University (PSU) served as an eye-opener to university students, who said they were inspired by one courageous alumnus....
A Pangasinense corner in a local weekly
Posted by: lynspace
Lingayen :: Philippines | updated 2012-11-02 08:58:22 -0700 | arts-culture-news
Below is my column in a Pangasinan-based weekly news. My editor just asked me to do a column and I will gladly share these weekly writeups here at allvoices.com. Please bear with me. Ay on, manaya!by Elina Marinas Velasco-RamoThis is...
Investigative body to unearth PSU internship scam
Posted by: lynspace
Lingayen :: Philippines | updated 2012-03-30 04:34:16 -0700 | arts-culture-news
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- The whistle blower in the international internship scam revealed to the mass media last week surfaces in time that the topbrass of the Pangasinan State University (PSU) tagged his complaints as an isolated case. Dr. Victoriano C....
More student interns return from Singapore
Posted by: lynspace
Lingayen :: Philippines | updated 2012-03-30 04:34:16 -0700 | arts-culture-news
More HRM trainees return from Singapore LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- More student trainees earlier sent by the Pangasinan State University to train in hotels and restaurants in Singapore arrived recently with complaints of alleged poor working conditions. Early in January a...
Anatomy of an international internship anomaly
Posted by: lynspace
Lingayen :: Philippines | updated 2012-03-30 04:34:29 -0700 | arts-culture-news
Here is an exclusive story: from Lingayen, Pangasinan. It is written in Filipino. Anomalya sa international internship ibinunyag LINGAYEN, Pangasinan (Enero 25) -- Ibinunyag kamakailan ng isang estudyante ng Hotel and Restaurant Management ang aniya ay malawakang anomalya sa international...
My father's New Year ritual
Posted by: lynspace
Lingayen :: Philippines | updated 2012-03-30 04:34:49 -0700 | your-story
MANILA -- My father and his three daughters used to make noise from a tin can, that type which usually contained mixed biscuits for giving to carolers on Christmas eve. Just after the New Year revelry, he used to drive...
Small reunions by the sickbed
Posted by: lynspace
Lingayen :: Philippines | updated 2012-03-30 04:11:15 -0700 | health-news
Caring for the sick may serve as small reunions by the sickbed. If only to cheer up the sick person, small talks may be held with him around. Even if the sick parent or relative cannot participate actively, the mere...
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