Power lies with the people
(We yield this space to the statement of the Center for Women's Resources due to its significance. – Ed.)
THE WOMEN of Center for Women’s...
Don’t further delay
THE RECENT enactment of the expanded maternity leave was long overdue. Now, agencies involved must hasten the drafting of the Implementing Rules and Regulations...
Addressing malnutrition
THE NUTRITION status of children in Iloilo province is improving, according to the Provincial Health Office. This is good news. But the work is...
Maternity leave
FILIPINAS have more reason to celebrate International Women’s Day this year. The unity of women workers through proactive trade unions, women’s health advocates and...
Preparing the citizenry
ILOILO City is the pilot site of today’s nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill.
When an earthquake occurs and a fire ensues, would our kids know what...
Battling the ‘Big C’
HERE’S one very good news: President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the Cancer Control Act, a measure that helps address one of society’s most challenging...
More than a race
THE ANNUAL Paraw Regatta should not just be about sailboats racing to reach the finish line. According to Mayor Jose Espinosa III of Iloilo...
4Ps needs cleaning up
THE DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development in Western Visayas recently disclosed that Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries that have become self-sufficient –...
Practical strategies vs dengue
DENGUE cases in Iloilo province are increasing. But clearly, Dengvaxia vaccination is not the best solution to the spread. Source elimination is the better...
Toxic tarpaulins
THE OFFICIAL campaign period for senatorial aspirants and party list groups started on Feb. 12. We thus expect the mushrooming of plastic vinyl tarpaulins...