Challenges faced by former 4Ps beneficiaries
THE RECENT announcement that over 115,000 households in Western Visayas have exited the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is, without a doubt, a milestone....
Closing the hunger gap
HUNGER knows no boundaries. It is a relentless adversary, affecting the lives of millions across the Philippines. In Western Visayas, a the government’s Walang...
Robust policy, stricter enforcement
WESTERN Visayas is confronted with a harsh reality: existing policies and laws, while well-intentioned, are not enough to protect the rights and lives of...
End the stigma in reporting gender-based violence
IN WESTERN Visayas, 2,763 cases of gender-based violence were reported in the first three quarters of 2024. This is likely only the tip of...
No woman or child has to live in fear
THIS PAPER reported yesterday 2,763 cases of gender-based violence in Western Visayas during the first three quarters of 2024. This figure represents thousands of...
A gateway to opportunity or a harbinger of loss?
THE PROPOSED 1.2-kilometer Boracay bridge, intended to connect the mainland town of Malay, Aklan to Boracay Island, has ignited a passionate debate. The P8-billion...
Empowering Ilonggo youth through digital literacy
THE INFORMATION technology (IT) sector promises high-paying jobs and career growth, both locally and internationally. As CityNet secretary-general Vijay Jagannathan aptly pointed out during...
Illegal motorcycle taxis – a symptom of broader transportation challenges
THE PROLIFERATION of un-franchised or colorum motorcycle taxis in Iloilo City has drawn the attention of the Land Transportation Office (LTO), with urgent calls...
Balancing WV urbanization with food security
AGRICULTURAL lands have always been a cornerstone of our economy, providing food security, employment, and a vital link to our cultural heritage. Yet, as...
Local ordinances as catalysts for nat’l environmental policies
WITH ITS new mandatory tree planting and growing ordinance, the municipality of Pavia, Iloilo is showing the way how grassroots initiatives can meaningfully address...