Lesson from Myanmar: Earthquakes don’t kill, poor planning does
THE RECENT catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar, which claimed the lives of over 1,700 people and left thousands more injured, is a tragic reminder of...
Are Western Visayas buildings ready for the Big One?
THE RECENT 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar, claiming over 1,700 lives and injuring thousands more, is a sobering wake-up call for Western Visayas. While...
The silent epidemic on our roads
WHILE dengue often dominates public health campaigns in Western Visayas — with good reason — there is another killer lurking in plain sight, claiming...
Barangay politics just got dirtier
WHAT happens when the village umpire starts cheering for one team?
The Supreme Court has spoken — and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has followed...
‘Operation Baklas’ and the challenge of enforcing campaign fairness
WITH the official launch of “Operation Baklas”, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Western Visayas has made a bold stand in its campaign to...
The price of inattention
WHAT happens when coastal security is treated as an afterthought?
For Western Visayas, and Iloilo in particular, the recent seizure of 120 kilos of shabu...
From Mindoro to Iloilo: Maritime drug routes must be stopped
OUR MARITIME borders are under siege. The recent seizure of 120 kilos of shabu in Calapan, Mindoro — reportedly bound for Iloilo — is...
One bust, many questions: P800-M shabu seizure reveals policy gaps
THE RECENT interception of P800-million worth of shabu in Calapan, Mindoro — allegedly bound for Iloilo — is both a major breakthrough and a...
Rising tide of kidney diseases in WV
KIDNEY diseases are quietly but steadily emerging as one of the most pressing public health challenges in Western Visayas, as reported by this paper...
Twin challenges
ILOILO marked Earth Hour and World Water Day simultaneously over the weekend, March 22. The convergence of these two global observances offers a powerful...