Safeguarding our homes and data
AS THE 2024 Census of Population – Community-Based Monitoring System (POPCEN-CBMS) progresses across Western Visayas, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has issued a reminder...
Safeguarding our most vulnerable
THE ONGOING surge in dengue cases across Iloilo Province, with a 191% increase from the previous year, casts a harsh light on an important...
Ready not just to react, but to protect
IN THE FACE of escalating dengue cases in Iloilo, which have soared by 191% compared to last year, the province’s response has been swift...
Unsung heroes – community health workers
A BATTLE against malnutrition in Iloilo Province is being waged not just in clinics and hospitals but within the very heart of communities by...
Embracing automation for economic growth
EFFICIENCY is not only beneficial but essential for survival and growth. With this in mind, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has...
Leadership and accountability at DOH-6
AMID ONGOING efforts to enhance vaccination rates in Western Visayas, the leadership exhibited by the Department of Health (DOH) Region 6 is under the...
Restoring public confidence in vaccines
THE STRUGGLE to increase vaccination rates in Western Visayas demands an assessment of the Department of Health (DOH) Region 6’s strategies and their effectiveness...
Pedal power
THE RECENTLY-concluded Iloilo Bike Festival 2024 which celebrated the city’s burgeoning cycling culture sounded out a progressive message – cycling is a sustainable pathway...
Robust preparedness
IN THE WAKE of recent storm impacts, robust disaster preparedness and response systems has never been more apparent. The experiences of Iloilo Province, with...
Child labor
CHILD labor persists in Western Visayas as a symptom of broader economic distress. Last year, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 6...