Fire safety a community responsibility
THE 3,472 fire incidents recorded in Western Visayas in 2024 show a need for greater fire safety awareness in our communities. These fires, which...
Road safety is a shared responsibility
TRAFFIC safety is a nagging concern in Iloilo, with thousands of road crashes recorded each year, leading to significant loss of life, injuries, and...
The economics of road crashes
ASIDE FROM being a public safety concern, road crashes also take a significant toll on the economy. In Iloilo, the staggering 3,184 road crashes...
Motorcycles and road safety
THE DOMINANCE of motorcycles in Iloilo’s road crash statistics demands urgent attention. With 2,048 incidents involving motorcycles recorded from January to November 2024 —...
Power reserves
THE JANUARY 2024 blackout in Iloilo City – and the rest of Panay Island – and the staggering 162 unscheduled power interruptions that followed...
Accountability in energy infra projects
DELAYS in critical energy infrastructure projects have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond technical setbacks. In the case of Iloilo City, the delay in completing...
The cost of power outages
ASIDE FROM momentary inconvenience, power outages drain the economic vitality and social well-being of communities. The 162 unscheduled power interruptions in Panay Island in...
Securing Iloilo’s power stability
A YEAR AGO, January 2024, the blackout that plunged Panay Island into darkness was a wake-up call for the region’s energy sector, and specifically...
Enforcement gap in firecrackers regulation
EVERY HOLIDAY season, the air crackles with the sounds of celebration. Unfortunately, this joyous time also brings a surge in firecrackers-related injuries, a perennial...
True cost of fireworks: A price too high to pay
FIREWORKS have long been a symbol of celebration, their dazzling lights and booming sounds marking the peak of festive occasions. Yet, beyond the fleeting...