Making Earth Hour count in Iloilo
FOR ONE HOUR this Saturday, March 22, Iloilo will go dark — not out of despair, but out of hope.
As part of the global...
Breaking the cycle of vaccine hesitancy in Iloilo
MORE THAN being a matter of public health logistics, the battle against vaccine-preventable diseases in Iloilo Province is a fight against hesitancy, misinformation, and...
Iloilo must close its measles vaccination gap
THE THREAT of a measles outbreak looms over Iloilo Province as vaccination rates continue to fall short of the 95% target for fully immunized...
Unseen labor, unprotected lives
IN THE SHADOWS of Iloilo City’s progress, an often-overlooked workforce labors daily — waste pickers, the silent guardians of our waste management system. Their...
Honoring women’s labor: Backbone of Iloilo’s growth
AS THE NATION celebrates National Women’s Month with the theme “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas” (Women in All...
Public vigilance in the age of digital deception
IN THE WAKE of rampant misinformation about former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and case at the International Criminal Court, Ilonggos are being reminded once...
Responsible content creation
SOCIAL media has become a powerful platform for self-expression, creativity, and even career opportunities. However, the recent incident in Calinog, Iloilo, involving a local...
The perils of social media clout-chasing
THE RECENT case of an Iloilo vlogger suffering third-degree burns after setting himself on fire for content is as disturbing as it is tragic....
Fire safety investment
EVERY dry season, Iloilo – and the whole Western Visayas for that matter – faces heightened threats from destructive fires, risking lives, homes, and...
The real cost of fires
WHEN fires strike, the immediate concern often focuses on physical damage — destroyed homes, burned commercial establishments, and loss of possessions and even lives....