Fireworks-related injuries
IT IS DISHEARTENING to witness persistent fireworks-related injuries, particularly among children, as the festive season lights up the skies of Western Visayas. Despite legal...
Youth delinquency is a symptom
THE RISE of youth delinquency in Iloilo City, brought to light by recent stabbing incidents and group brawls involving minors, is a challenge that...
Parenting in the Holiday Season
THE FESTIVE holiday season brings a sense of joy and community to Iloilo City, but it also ushers in a challenge that requires urgent...
Youth curfew: Is it enough to curb delinquency?
THE RECENT spate of violent incidents involving minors in Iloilo City has brought the problem of juvenile delinquency to the forefront of public concern....
How can Western Visayas sustain its reforestation gains?
WESTERN Visayas has made good strides in reforestation, with forest cover increasing by 10.4% over the past decade under the National Greening Program (NGP)....
Fiscal accountability: Pillar of public trust
THE COMMISSION on Audit’s (COA) report on the Iloilo Provincial Government’s unliquidated fund transfers, amounting to nearly P1 billion as of 2023 stresses the...
Mental health challenges in Region 6 schools
THE SHORTAGE of school guidance counselors in Region 6, as reported by the Department of Education (DepEd), mirrors the broader mental health crisis gripping...
Let Kanlaon evacuees not become forgotten victims once danger passes
THOUSANDS of families from Mount Kanlaon’s 6-kilometer danger zone find temporary shelter in evacuation centers. The immediate priority is, without question, their safety. The...
Informed communities are safer communities
THE MANDATORY evacuation of over 14,800 residents from the 6-kilometer danger zone of Mount Kanlaon in Negros Island shows that awareness and preparedness are...
Urbanization vs rural charm: Striking the right balance in Iloilo
THE ELEVATION of 14 municipalities in Iloilo to first-class status should be a turning point in their development. With increased revenues and elevated economic...