Fiesta traditions in a health-conscious era
FIESTAS are more than mere celebrations — they are sacred rituals of kinship, memory, and faith passed down through generations. From the lavish patronal...
Strengthening public health surveillance
THE SURGE in acute gastroenteritis (AGE) and hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in Iloilo City has brought to the forefront a matter that...
Balancing progress and inclusivity in public transport modernization
ILOILO’s transport sector is at a crossroads. The Department of Transportation’s push to modernize the public utility jeepney (PUJ) system through the Public Utility...
Lessons from Iloilo’s police shortfall
THE UPCOMING May 12 elections have cast a sharp light on an often-overlooked aspect of Philippine democracy — election security logistics. Iloilo Province’s shortfall...
Water, power, and the heat crisis: What LGUs must prepare for
AS THE heat index in Western Visayas climbs to perilous levels, triggering class suspensions and health advisories, the Department of Health (DOH) Region 6...
Are LGUs ready for a warming future?
THE DECISION of the Iloilo City government to automatically suspend face-to-face classes once the heat index hits 41°C is a commendable and necessary move....
Greenwashing?
NOWADAYS cities and towns race to brand themselves as “green,” “sustainable,” or “climate-resilient”, it becomes increasingly urgent to ask: Are these claims rooted in...
44 years of purposeful journalism
FORTY-FOUR years ago today, Panay News was born not out of wealth or convenience, but out of grit, faith, and a bold belief that...
Strengthen local health systems vs TB
THE RISE in tuberculosis (TB) cases in Western Visayas, with over 46,000 reported last year and 858 lives lost to the disease shows the...
‘Duck, cover, and hold’ not enough
THE RECENT earthquake drill conducted at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol was a commendable effort to raise public awareness and promote a culture of preparedness....