The road ahead: Opportunities and challenges
THE PHILIPPINES’ iconic jeepneys, colorful symbols of the nation’s cultural heritage, face an existential threat from the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). This...
Far from over
HERE’S a sobering reminder that the battle against COVID-19 is far from over. The emergence of the JN.1 strain, responsible for claiming four lives...
Power instability
THE PLIGHT of Iloilo City, facing the grim prospect of rotating blackouts, calls for immediate and decisive action from the National Grid Corporation of...
Open Letter to NGCP: End the blackouts, secure Iloilo’s future
WE, THE resilient citizens of Iloilo City, write to express our outrage over the recent spate of blackouts. These disruptions have severely impacted our...
Clean as you go
IN THE FRENZIED atmosphere of the Dinagyang Festival, a significant yet often overlooked aspect is the management of waste and maintenance of cleanliness. The...
Smoke-free celebration
AS THE vibrant colors and rhythmic drumbeats of the 2024 Dinagyang Festival enliven the streets of Iloilo City, a crucial health and environmental directive...
Dinagyang peace and order
DINAGYANG Festival is a vibrant and culturally rich celebration in Iloilo City reflective of Filipino tradition and community spirit. However, amidst the colorful performances...
A call for uninterrupted electricity
THE SHADOW of power instability in Iloilo City, as this paper reported yesterday detailing the delay in the construction of the National Grid Corporation...
Prevent future blackouts
THE SENATE energy committee hearing on Monday cast a concerning light on Western Visayas’ struggle with power infrastructure. The repeated blackouts in Panay Island,...
A wake-up call from tragedy
THE RECENT suspected rabies death of a 17-year-old lad in Iloilo province is a tragic reminder of the persistent threat posed by rabies, a...