Home-school partnership vs drugs
THE RECENT incident at a school in Janiuay, Iloilo where a young student was found in possession of suspected shabu, brings to the forefront...
Public health messaging and dengue
IN THE ONGOING battle against dengue in Iloilo, where cases have surged to alarming levels, the “4 o’clock habit” as a community-led prevention encourages...
Enforced disappearances in WV
THE PHENOMENON of enforced disappearances has cast long shadows over the nation’s political and social landscape, including in regions like Western Visayas. The haunting...
Shield against illegal recruitment
WHILE the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Region 6 reports no complaints of illegal recruitment activities so far, this should not be mistaken for...
Bridging generations
THE LATE Ilonggo folk national artist Federico Caballero, a luminary in preserving the Panay-Bukidnon people’s oral traditions, demonstrated the importance of passing on cultural...
Preemptive policing these ‘ber’ months
WESTERN Visayas should brace for an unwelcome seasonal guest – a surge in crime rates as the “ber” months roll in, bringing with them...
Enriching Panay’s future generations with the cultural riches of its past
TODAY, a state funeral will be held for folk national artist Federico Caballero, a respected elder of the Panay-Bukidnon indigenous people, in Calinog, Iloilo.
In...
Preserving indigenous cultures
THE RECENT passing of Federico Caballero, a Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan awardee from Calinog, Iloilo, leaves behind a legacy that resonates far beyond the...
Don’t be scammed
THE DIGITAL landscape has brought about many conveniences, from instant communication to online banking and shopping. However, these advancements have also given rise to...
Blood cannot be manufactured; it must be given generously
THE IMPORTANCE of maintaining a stable blood supply has never been more apparent as Western Visayas grapples with a surge in dengue cases.
In recent...