Protect the most vulnerable
THE DECISION of the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) to focus on localized outbreaks of pertussis (whooping cough) at the barangay level, rather than...
Unsung heroes of healthcare
PANAY News recently featured two Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) in Iloilo province; they’ve been volunteering for some 40 years! Their stories reflect a deep...
‘Green’ Holy Week
IN A WORLD that increasingly requires us to be conscious of our environmental footprint, the call for a “green” Holy Week resonates. As Christian...
‘Marijuana flavor’
THE PHILIPPINE Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 6 raised an alarm about the rising tide of marijuana-laced vapes infiltrating the market. This revelation unmasked...
Earth Hour beyond the hour
THE WORLD observed Earth Hour over the weekend, with lights dimming across the globe from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. But it wasn’t just...
Prioritizing safety
IN THE WAKE of a tragic road incident in Iloilo City that claimed the life of a call center agent, calls for enhanced road...
Bridging the gap
A MISMATCH between the job skills that employers need and those that the workforce offers is growing in Western Visayas. The Regional Development Council’s...
Not a harmless pastime
FAR FROM being merely a vice or a harmless pastime, illegal gambling is a complex problem that can inflict severe damage on communities, undermining...
Wise use of water
IN THE FACE of escalating climate challenges, the province of Iloilo’s preparation for possible water rationing amid a forecasted dry spell is a reminder...
Negros Island Region
THE RECENT unanimous Senate approval of Senate Bill 2507, establishing the Negros Island Region (NIR), marks a historic stride towards addressing long-standing administrative and...