A rare convergence
THIS YEAR, February 14 does not only signify the celebration of love through Valentine’s Day but also marks the solemn beginning of the Lenten...
Urban oasis
THE TRANSFORMATION of Iloilo City’s district plazas into community wellness hubs exemplifies an ideal approach to urban renewal and public space management. This initiative...
Malaria and the high stakes of complacency
MALARIA, a disease that has plagued humanity for centuries, remains a formidable challenge to global health, particularly in regions where it is endemic. The...
Urgency and integrity
THE OFFICE the Ombudsman is a critical pillar in the architecture of governance and accountability. When then Iloilo City councilor Plaridel Nava filed a...
The unsung heroes of public festivities
IN THE WAKE of the recent Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City, a celebration that gathers thousands of spectators and participants, it is crucial to...
The unseen battle at our seaports
THE RELENTLESS surge of illegal drugs into our communities, facilitated through the seemingly impenetrable networks of trafficking via seaports, presents an alarming challenge to...
A balanced approach
THE RECENT REMINDER from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to local government units (LGUs) to strictly enforce the ban on tricycles,...
Reimagining Iloilo’s commercial port
REDEVELOPING the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex (ICPC) is a pivotal moment not just for Iloilo but for the Philippine archipelago’s economic landscape at large.
The...
The El Niño challenge in Iloilo
THE EL NIÑO phenomenon has cast a long shadow over Iloilo Province where agriculture stands as both the backbone of the economy and the...
Crisis in early childhood education
THE FINDINGS from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom II) shed light on the profound challenges and systemic issues facing early childhood education...