Amplifying our voices vs child abuse
IN THE shadows of rapid technological advancements and the global expansion of internet accessibility lies a forbidding reality: a staggering increase in online sexual...
‘Tanum Iloilo’ – planting trees is not enough
OVER the years the lush forests of Iloilo have been significantly diminished. In response, the provincial government launched an ambitious tree-planting campaign, “Tanum Iloilo”,...
Seeking balance in Boracay
IS BORACAY Island, once a poster child for unchecked tourist excess, teetering back to ecological vulnerability?
In 2018, the island was shut down to mitigate...
Jammed in jails
DESPITE efforts to build and rehabilitate jails in Western Visayas, the region continues to grapple with congestion issues. The Regional Development Council reports that jail...
Judicial rebuke against red-tagging
THE SUPREME Court’s recent decision to grant a writ of amparo to Iloilo City-based activist Siegfried Deduro is a resounding judicial rebuke against the...
Tackling traffic entitlement
IN OUR URBAN environments, where traffic congestion has become endemic, the unauthorized use of sirens and blinkers by non-emergency vehicles exacerbates an already chaotic...
Western Visayas’ water woes
WESTERN Visayas is grappling with the pressures of being the second fastest-growing regional economy in the Philippines valued at P1.024 trillion in 2023. It...
Amplifying community voices in mining operations
AS THE RENEWAL of the Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) for TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD) looms, the opposition from the residents of...
The high stakes of stalling WV’s airport upgrades
THE STATE of Western Visayas’ transportation infrastructure, particularly its airports, will significantly influence its economic trajectory. As the Regional Development Council has correctly put...
Transforming a potential disaster into a manageable challenge
AS LA NIÑA looms on the horizon, early preparation is crucial so that its impact on human life and property is minimized. The Philippine...