Freedom is not free
AS THE SUN rose over the islands of Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon yesterday, the air was filled with a sense of solemnity and pride....
Upholding the integrity of academic gateways
THE RECENT SCANDAL at West Visayas State University (WVSU), involving the leakage of its college admission test (CAT), casts a harsh spotlight on the...
Access to potable water
ACCESS to clean, safe drinking water is not just a fundamental human need but a right that underpins health, dignity, and economic prosperity. Yet,...
A shared responsibility
WITH the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) at the helm, Iloilo embarks on an ambitious journey to achieve a 70% dog vaccination rate against rabies....
Law enforcers / law breakers
THE WARNING issued by Brigadier General Jack Wanky, Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) director, to his subordinates involved in the murky world of illegal...
For love of PH
A RECENT survey conducted by OCTA Research reveals a consensus among the Filipino populace — a striking 77% of adults express a readiness to...
Foundational learning skills
IN THE PROVINCE of Iloilo, a welcome development within the educational landscape is unfolding, one that speaks volumes about the essential nature of foundational...
Classroom shortage
THE PROVINCE of Iloilo is confronting a challenge that strikes at the heart of its educational system: a significant shortage of classrooms. This deficit...
Mining the consequences
THE ENVIRONMENTAL and health hazards posed by mining and/or mineral exploration have come under increased scrutiny, as these activities threaten both human and ecological...
Ensuring equity for Iloilo’s PWDs
THE INTRODUCTION of Executive Order (EO) No. 157 in Iloilo City, which mandates the inclusion of security labels on Persons with Disability (PWDs) identification...