Equity in the path towards transport modernization
IN ILOILO City, as in much of the country, the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) is a push towards safer, more sustainable, and...
PBBM’s challenge to Western Visayas
IN HIS recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. underscored the need to bolster vaccination efforts, particularly in regions...
Preemptive evacuation
THE PREEMPTIVE evacuation order for 10 coastal barangays in Iloilo City on Monday due to strong winds and big waves due to the southwest...
Safeguarding coastal communities
SUNDAY’s formidable duo of strong winds and big waves brought by the southwest monsoon and tropical storm “Carina” intensified the spotlight on the importance...
Reforestation rooted in community
THE ENHANCED National Greening Program (ENGP) initiated in 2011 has brought a wave of greenery to Western Visayas by planting trees across degraded areas....
Communal gardening
AS WESTERN Visayas celebrates Nutrition Month, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) is pushing for communal gardens to address immediate food security and underscore a...
Food security through smart infrastructure investments
ILOILO’s Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project (JRMP II) is a strategic infrastructure investment to significantly bolster food security and economic stability. In our ongoing battle...
Jalaur mega dam project transcends political transitions
POLITICAL divisiveness often stalls progress, thus the completion of the monumental Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project (JRMP) in Iloilo – which began its journey in...
In the fight against dengue, knowledge is power
DENGUE fever remains a significant public health challenge in Iloilo, with recent statistics showing an uptick in cases. Certainly, there is a need for...
Invest more robustly in RHUs
WITH ILOILO HOSPITALS in danger of being overwhelmed and grappling with an occupancy rate exceeding capacity due to surging dengue cases, the role of...