What is the PNP thinking?
THE DECISION of the Philippine National Police to allow civilians to own semi-automatic rifles marks a significant shift in the country’s firearms regulation policy....
Groundbreaking initiative
WASTE-to-energy (WTE) initiatives such as Iloilo City’s is an innovative advance in addressing urban waste management challenges and the need for sustainable energy sources....
National Women’s Month
MARCH in our country is also National Women’s Month, a period dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of Filipino women to society, while...
Use water wisely
IN THE FACE of the El Niño phenomenon, the importance of responsible water use cannot be overstated. As the country grapples with the impacts...
El Niño and our health
AS THE El Niño phenomenon tightens its grip on our land, the Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas has issued a warning: an...
‘Measure twice, cut once’
THE AXIOM “measure twice, cut once” is not merely a guideline in the realm of infrastructure development but a fundamental principle that underpins the...
Widespread noncompliance
THE CRACKDOWN on unregistered boardinghouses in Iloilo City shines a spotlight on a burgeoning crisis that threatens to displace thousands of boarders. This predicament...
Preventing wildfires
IN THE PROVINCE of Iloilo where nature’s beauty beckons hikers and adventurers alike, there lies an urgent call for vigilance against a peril that...
Localized disaster management
IN THE WAKE of escalating global challenges, including climate change and natural disasters, the significance of resilient and prepared communities cannot be overstated. The...
Iloilo’s education challenges
THE EDUCATIONAL landscape in Iloilo Province is not in good shape. It confronts the twin crises of classroom shortages and a widespread deficit in...