Mindful eating – half-cup rice
IN A WORLD where food waste is a growing concern and sustainability is increasingly prioritized, the concept of offering a half-cup rice option in...
‘Cry of Santa Barbara’
IT WAS the 125th anniversary of the “Cry of Santa Barbara” last week, Nov. 17, 2023. The Cry’s historical significance resonates with striking relevance...
High in Boracay?
THE RECENT arrest of a 26-year-old waiter in a drug buy-bust operation in Kalibo, Aklan casts a disconcerting spotlight on the burgeoning illegal drug...
A rising threat to community safety
THE RECENT elections in Iloilo City have ushered in a disturbing development: the rise of barangay officials with alleged links to the illegal drug...
The high cost of illegal fishing
THE RECENT major anti-poaching operation in Iloilo province which resulted in the seizure of P1.4-million worth of illegally caught fish serves as a stark...
Vital step for marine conservation
THE THREE-month fishing moratorium in the Visayan Sea is a significant and necessary step towards the conservation of marine resources in our country. The...
Beyond apologies: A call for tangible action at Iloilo Airport
RECENT developments at the Iloilo Airport, underscored by the regrettable absence of Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines – Iloilo (CAAP-Iloilo) officials at a...
Senior citizen-friendly environments
THE INITIATIVE of the Iloilo provincial government to recognize municipalities excelling in senior citizen care underscores a crucial, often overlooked aspect of societal development:...
A wake-up call from Brgy. Calajunan
THE DISCOVERY of a dead newborn in a dumpsite in Iloilo City’s Barangay Calajunan is a heart-wrenching reminder of the grave issues surrounding unplanned...
Preserving the natural world
THE RECENT rescue of a Visayan Tarictic Hornbill in Antique province is a stark reminder of the precarious position many of our planet’s unique...