Managing public perception in the age of political sensitivity
POLITICAL sensitivity is at an all-time high now that the May 2025 elections is drawing near, thus the role of public perception in shaping...
Cops not instruments of political gain
THE ROLE of law enforcement in ensuring a peaceful, orderly, and impartial election process comes under greater scrutiny as the 2025 midterm elections draw...
Last-minute rush
AS REPORTED in Iloilo City on Monday, September 30, voter registration applicant numbers spiked by an astounding 300% on the final day, leaving the...
How the Ungka Flyover mess can shape future infrastructure
INFRASTRUCTURE is the backbone of progress. In a rapidly developing country like ours, large-scale projects such as bridges and flyovers promise to reshape not...
Infra safety, stability, and long-term viability are non-negotiable
IN RECENT years, the Philippines has witnessed an unprecedented boom in infrastructure development, with flagship projects promising to revolutionize regional connectivity and economic growth....
Enhancing housing affordability in WV
THE FIGURES presented by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Region 6 — nearly half a million housing units needed in...
Harnessing local gov’t power to address housing backlog
THE HOUSING backlog in Western Visayas, where nearly half a million units are needed, calls for urgent and decisive action — not just from...
Broader benefits of solving the housing crisis in Western Visayas
Nearly half a million families are caught in a disheartening cycle of inadequate housing in Western Visayas — a crisis that stretches beyond mere...
Who should bear the burden of rising electricity costs?
THE SUDDEN spike in electricity bills has left consumers across Iloilo shocked and struggling to understand the root cause. For households already facing financial...
Work that remains to be done
ILONGGOS gathered over the weekend to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the declaration of martial law, with the shadow of that era still looming...