Striking a delicate balance
INFRASTRUCTURE is the backbone of any modern society. Roads, bridges, and flyovers are a testament to our growth, but they also come with their...
Twisted deodorizers
LET US BE abundantly clear: there can be no room for revisionism when it comes to the horrors unleashed during the Marcos dictatorship that...
A call to action
IN A TRAGIC and deeply distressing incident that unfolded on a social media livestream, a 36-year-old man known as “Onyok” took his own life...
Apprehending smokers is not enough
WITH over 7,000 violators fined from Jan. 1 to Aug. 15 this year alone, Iloilo City’s anti-smoking ordinance – being enforced by the Iloilo...
Martial Law
AS WE mark the 51st anniversary of the somber chapter in our country’s history known as Martial Law, “Tindig Pilipinas” emerges from the shadows...
Silent struggles
IN A WORLD that moves at an overwhelming pace, it is easy to overlook the silent struggles of those around us. It was World...
Sanitation and dignity
IN THE realm of public health and community development, it is often the smallest steps that can bring about the most significant changes. The...
Solid waste management plan
OF THE 133 towns and cities in Western Visayas, just two are now left with no approved 10-year solid waste management plans yet, but...
Preserving our precious shores
EVERY year, on the third Saturday of September, communities across the globe come together for a remarkable event – International Coastal Cleanup Day. This...
Stricter food safety measures
BETWEEN Aug. 22 and Sept. 6, the Iloilo City Health Office recorded 112 cases of acute gastroenteritis. This raises food safety concerns. Iloilo City...