Western Visayas as ground zero for migrant fisher exploitation
WESTERN Visayas is at risk of becoming a ground zero for the exploitation of migrant fishers, as bared by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)...
What Iloilo can learn from cities that rescued their rivers
ILOILO City’s decision to declare a three-month fishing moratorium in the Iloilo River is rooted in science and driven by good intentions. Giving bulgan...
The Iloilo River’s real enemies are still unchecked
THE ILOILO City government’s three-month fishing moratorium in the Iloilo River is, on paper, commendable. Protecting spawning grounds during peak breeding season is sound...
AICS deductions and the politics of entitlement
THE DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) warning against alleged deductions from Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) payouts reflects how deeply...
WV’s record fish output must not breed complacency
WESTERN Visayas has every reason to celebrate its impressive fisheries performance. With a fish sufficiency level of 117% and production rising from 52,415 metric...
Balancing WV’s fisherfolk livelihood and sea conservation
WHEN the Visayan Sea closed season begins each November, the policy is often framed in terms of science, sustainability, and long-term ecological gain. All...
Zero tolerance the only acceptable policy for AICS abuse
REPORTS about the alleged cutting of Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) cash aid in several Iloilo City barangays should trouble every Ilonggo...
The cost of poor housing planning
ILOILO City’s renewed insistence on proper landfill and infrastructure for future relocation sites is welcome — but long overdue. For years, some relocated families...
Iloilo City jail overflow: A symptom of failing justice and social systems
THE STAGGERING 900-percent congestion at the Iloilo City District Jail–Male Dormitory (ICDJ-MD) is not merely a logistical nightmare — it is an indictment of...
Making WV local gov’ts energy-efficient
IT IS HEARTENING to see a local government taking decisive steps toward sustainability in an era where climate change and energy scarcity loom large....