A challenging climatic phenomenon
THE THREAT posed by the El Niño phenomenon in Western Visayas is multifaceted. Extreme heat can render materials more combustible, leading to an increased...
Safety is top priority
AS ILOILO City’s Dinagyang Festival draws near, an air of excitement intermingled with safety and security concerns blankets the city. The Iloilo City Police...
A wake-up call
LAST week’s power crisis in Western Visayas brings to the forefront a critical issue in the Philippines' energy sector. The President’s chastisement of the...
Striking a delicate balance in drug war
THE RECENT announcement by the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) to intensify its campaign against illegal drugs and high-value targets marks a pivotal moment...
The high cost of darkness
IN THE BUSTLING economic landscape of Iloilo City and the broader region of Western Visayas, uncertainly has been cast by a power blackout, disrupting...
Wanted: Transparency, reliability in Panay Island’s power infrastructure
TUESDAY’S blackout on Panay Island, a jarring disruption on the first workday of 2024, has left residents and officials deeply concerned and frustrated. The...
Maintain the momentum
IN 2023, the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6), under the adept leadership of Brigadier General Sidney N. Villaflor, demonstrated remarkable effectiveness and commitment in...
Prioritize safety over spectacle
FIRECRACKER injuries cast a pall over the holiday celebrations. The increase in “passive victims” – individuals harmed by firecrackers they did not ignite –...
Do not drink and drive
FESTIVITY and merriment often find their way into our lives through numerous parties and gatherings. However, with these celebrations comes a grave responsibility, especially...
Bridge to prosperity
THE RECENT signing of the engineering contract for the Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island Bridges Project is a monumental stride towards transforming the landscape of transportation and...