‘Planet vs plastics’ everyday
ACCORDING to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the nation produces approximately 2.7 million tons of plastic waste annually, much of which...
WV’s battle vs climate change
WESTERN Visayas is locked in a battle against climate change, as evidenced by the continuing vulnerability of the region to water-related hazards. Despite significant...
Building roads, futures in remote barangays
IN THE REMOTE reaches of Calinog, Iloilo, a transformative project is underway. With a budget of P135 million, a significant road concreting project aims...
Whiplash from El Niño to La Niña
AS THE COUNTRY grapples with the severe impacts of El Niño, characterized by prolonged dry spells and soaring temperatures, the shadow of La Niña...
Tackling malnutrition in Iloilo
A LESS visible problem casts a long shadow over Iloilo Province’s future — the rates of stunting and wasting among its children. The recent...
Renewable energy
AT THE recent Philippine Electric Power Industry Forum 2024 in Iloilo City, good news surfaced about the role renewable energy (RE) is poised to...
Literacy matters
AS CITIES globally grapple with the digital inundation affecting young minds, Iloilo City has a forward-thinking strategy to cultivate a literate, educated populace by...
Poverty in Western Visayas
THE INCREASE in poverty levels in Western Visayas, as detailed by the Regional Development Council (RDC), demands urgent and targeted responses. The region, once...
Silencing the roar
THE STREETS of Iloilo City have long been bombarded by the jarring and excessive noise of illegally modified vehicle mufflers, which not only disrupt...
A welcome resonance in public service ethics
PRESIDENT Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s order prohibiting the indiscriminate use of sirens and blinkers by government officials and employees is a bold statement about the...