Blood cannot be manufactured; it must be given generously
THE IMPORTANCE of maintaining a stable blood supply has never been more apparent as Western Visayas grapples with a surge in dengue cases.
In recent...
Going beyond lanzones waste
THE SURGE in lanzones waste in Iloilo City is putting a spotlight on a broader challenge that urban centers are grappling with: effective waste...
Support systems for distressed OFWs
THE CURRENT plight of Ilonggo overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Lebanon, caught in the throes of conflict, calls for robust support systems that not...
ASF’s threat to food security
THE RESURGENCE of African Swine Fever (ASF) is an agricultural problem and more – it presents a looming threat to food security. Iloilo, where...
Balancing flexibility and accountability in a hybrid work model
THE CIVIL Service Commission (CSC) Region 6’s adoption of a hybrid work arrangement, effective from August 1, 2024, is a significant shift in the...
Community awareness is key
THE IMPORTANCE of community awareness and early intervention has never been more critical as dengue cases in Western Visayas continue to surge. The Department...
Keeping pace with the changing climate
THE SPECTER of La Niña looms large over Western Visayas, threatening the region with severe flooding and harsh weather conditions. Recent years have demonstrated...
Local gov’ts as OFW lifelines
THE SAFETY of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) surges to the forefront of national concern every time geopolitical tensions simmer abroad. In Lebanon, a looming...
Clearing clutter, clearing dengue
THE CONTINUING surge in dengue cases in Iloilo, as reported by the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO), shows a lapse in community health and...
Nourishing the future
IN WESTERN Visayas, there’s an uptick in exclusive breastfeeding practices among new mothers, thanks to the robust public health efforts particularly of the Department...