Iloilo lessons from Yolanda
YESTERDAY, November 8, marked the 11th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda, one of the most destructive storms in modern history, and a defining moment...
Combating poll season misinformation
THE PERILS of misinformation are ever more apparent in an era dominated by digital communication. This election season, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) aims...
The hidden cost of convenience
IN TODAY’S fast-paced world, the convenience of single-use plastics has become a double-edged sword, offering short-term ease at an enormous long-term cost. For Iloilo,...
Creating a ripple effect thru regulating single-use plastic
AS ILOILO Province presses forward with its campaign to regulate single-use plastics, the envisioned impact of Provincial Ordinance No. 2019-193 on public markets should...
Towards a plastic-free Iloilo
THE ILOILO provincial government is pushing for full enforcement of Provincial Ordinance No. 2019-193, a landmark measure aimed at curbing single-use plastics. With 39...
Are we prepared for price surges?
AS WE approach the holiday season, communities are bracing for an increase in demand for essential items. Traditionally, holidays see significant consumer spending on...
Balancing tradition with economic responsibility
ALL Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day are heartfelt traditions of honoring our dearly departed. Families gather to pay respects, tending to graves with...
Regional airports: Catalysts of growth beyond Metro Manila
THE PHILIPPINES’ regional airports, like Iloilo’s, are engines for economic development outside Metro Manila. They connect communities, enhance tourism, and support local industries —...
Go beyond basic repairs
THE RESUMPTION of international flights at the Iloilo Airport brings renewed optimism for Iloilo’s economic future. With direct routes to Hong Kong and the...
Strengthening maritime patrols to combat illegal fishing
ILLEGAL fishing poses a direct threat not only to Western Visayas’ marine ecosystems but also to the livelihoods of countless communities that depend on...