A recent visitor to the island had a negative comment about the civilian security at Virac airport. The balikbayan from Virac who now lives in the metropolis took a brief…
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Inside Page | Fernan A. Gianan:
A dearth of information from the local police
In the past three weeks, there were several significant incidents concerning peace and order that went largely unreported. On Feb. 17, 2023, at about 10 PM, residents of F. Tacorda…
Inside Page | Fernan A. Gianan:
Hot, humid weather to start this March
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has forecast warmer and humid days before March is over. News reports said the weather agency believes the northeast monsoon is…
Inside Page | Fernan A. Gianan:
DE Joven did not tell the truth to his section chief
I guess I spoke too soon regarding that one good thing about DPWH Catanduanes District Engineer Edy Ferdinand Joven. Last week in this column, the DE from Camarines Sur was…
Inside Page | Fernan A. Gianan:
One good thing about DE Joven?
If there is one good thing that can be said about DPWH Catanduanes District Engineer Edy Ferdinand Joven who has been in dire straits lately, it will be his refusal…
Inside Page | Fernan A. Gianan:
Honesty and generosity at NAIA-3
There are still honest people in the country. Last Sunday, we were on our way back to the island from Baguio City, where a delegation of about thirty from the…
Inside Page | Fernan A. Gianan:
Keeping contractors and politicians straight
My heartfelt gratitude goes to family and friends who attended my 60th birthday celebration at the function hall of ARDCI Corporate Inn last Saturday evening, Jan. 21, 2023. Among them…
Inside Page | Fernan A. Gianan:
Our honorable idiots in government
Last Jan. 4, 2023 came an email from the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS), informing that “the system temporarily suspends your Platinum membership due to expired eligibility documents listed…
Inside Page | Fernan A. Gianan:
PAGASA should modify its gale warnings
According to the latest report of the Department of Health (DOH) Center for Health Development 5, a total of 19 people were injured by fireworks and firecrackers during the recent…
Inside Page | Fernan A. Gianan:
Gale warnings are just advisories
Since Dec. 15, 2022, PAGASA has been issuing gale warnings due to the shear line and the northeast monsoon affecting most of the eastern coast of the Philippine archipelago, including…