Escalating threat
THE RECENT report of a six-year-old boy’s death from dengue in Miag-ao, Iloilo is a somber reminder of the disease’s lethal potential and the...
A thoughtful response
THE DEPARTMENT of Education (DepEd) is steering the academic calendar back to its traditional schedule, with school vacations aligning with the summer months. This...
Cautious optimism
THE FIGHT against illegal fishing in the waters of Western Visayas has transitioned from rampant to more controlled, yet it remains an ongoing battle...
Boardinghouse safety compliance
THE TRAGIC fire in La Paz, Iloilo City on Feb. 18, which resulted in the loss of two lives and significant property damage, underscores...
Low inflation landscape
AS ECONOMIES grapple with the fluctuations of inflation, Iloilo City emerges as a poster boy of economic stability, with its inflation rate dipping to...
Vigilance in healthcare
IN THE province of Iloilo, an unseen adversary claims lives more stealthily than the maladies of old age or the suddenness of accidents. Pneumonia,...
Wanted: Up-to-date hazard maps
THE RECENT landslide in Barangay Masara, Maco, Davao de Oro is a reminder of the unpredictable ferocity of natural disasters. This tragedy on Feb....
Fostering inclusivity for PWDs
A DAY BEFORE Valentine’s Day in Iloilo Province, an act of compassion and communal responsibility unfolded. The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO),...
Lust, love, caution
AMID rising concerns over teen pregnancies, the Commission on Population and Development (PopCom) in Region 6 has issued a timely reminder on the importance...