Wanted: More cops for WV
PUBLIC safety is a cornerstone of a thriving community. In Western Visayas, however, this fundamental aspect of daily life is under threat due to...
Casting wider nets vs illegal fishing
THE RECENT arrest of 122 illegal fishers by the Regional Maritime Unit 6 (RMU-6) in Western Visayas is an enforcement success story. However, it...
Avoiding the poverty trap
IN WESTERN Visayas, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has taken significant strides in uplifting the lives of the poorest families through...
The power of collective action
WESTERN Visayas faces a significant public health challenge as the rainy season sets in: a sharp rise in dengue cases. From January 1 to...
Innovation in public health
IN THE EVER-evolving landscape of public health, the introduction of mobile primary care facilities is an innovation that promises to transform healthcare delivery, especially...
Data-driven social welfare programs
IN THE FIGHT against poverty and hunger, targeting of beneficiaries is paramount. The impending Food Stamp Program (FSP) by the Department of Social Welfare...
PPP as viable model for local healthcare dev’t
WHERE the demand for quality healthcare is ever-increasing, innovative solutions are essential to meet the needs of the populace. The proposal to establish hemodialysis...
Celebrating independence with economic opportunities
AS WE commemorate Philippine Independence Day, let us reflect on the true essence of freedom beyond the historical significance of this day.
Independence should also...
Robust public health infrastructure
THE ONGOING dengue outbreak in Badiangan, Iloilo calls attention to the need for robust public health infrastructure to effectively address and manage epidemics. With...
Balancing dev’t and air quality
MONITORING by the Environmental Management Bureau following the Kanlaon Volcano eruption confirmed that Iloilo City’s air quality remains within safe limits. This is such...