Enhance risk reduction strategies
SEVERE Tropical Storm Kristine left behind a trail of damage, disruption and displacement. We are reminded once again to refine and strengthen our disaster...
Preparing for the Fujiwhara Effect
AS ILOILO – and whole Western Visayas for that matter – grapples with the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, another threat looms on...
Ensuring safety in the line of duty
THE RECENT tragedy in Guimaras, where Police Staff Sergeant Mechael Gatinao lost his life during an anti-illegal fishing operation, casts a somber light on...
Transparency, meritocracy in PNP recruitment
THE POLICE Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) has opened 360 slots for new recruits in the Philippine National Police (PNP), and it is encouraging to...
Lessons from the Iloilo River rehab
EDITORIAL
THE REHABILITATION of the Iloilo River is one of Iloilo City’s most remarkable success stories in recent years. What was once a polluted and...
Urban biodiversity conservation
URBANIZATION often comes with a cost: the decline of natural habitats and the biodiversity that thrives within them. Nestled in the heart of Iloilo...
The challenge of protecting the Iloilo River
RUNNING through Iloilo City, the Iloilo River is a source of life, sustenance, and pride. It supports rich biodiversity, including various fish species like...
Addressing classroom shortage via PPP
WITH over 14,000 additional classrooms needed to provide a conducive learning environment, Western Visayas’ educational infrastructure is straining under the weight of growing enrollment...
Educational divide
THE CLASSROOM shortage in Western Visayas has revealed an uncomfortable truth: the divide between public and private schools when it comes to infrastructure, resources,...
Addressing classroom shortage must be a top priority
THE CLASSROOM shortage in Western Visayas threatens to undermine the very foundation of education for nearly two million students across the region. With over...