The silent transformation of PH Higher Education in the regions
FOR MANY YEARS, the narrative surrounding quality higher education in the Philippines has been heavily centered on Metro Manila. Academic prestige, research excellence, and...
The need to retain WV’s local talents
WESTERN Visayas is producing competitive graduates, researchers, and innovators. The recent inclusion of several of the region’s universities in the 2026 World University Rankings...
Global recognition must translate into local development
THE RECENT recognition earned by several universities in Western Visayas in the 2026 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) is undoubtedly a source of...
Gov’t must invest more in state universities and clleges
THE RECENT global recognition earned by several higher education institutions in Western Visayas, as reported by this paper, is a wake-up call to government...
From classrooms to communities: WV education with real impact
THE RECENT inclusion of several universities in Western Visayas in the 2026 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) is indeed an academic milestone worth...
Growth is meaningless without preparedness
THE RISE of Iloilo City as one of the country’s fastest-growing economic centers is undoubtedly a remarkable achievement. Investors are arriving. Office spaces are...
Urban progress without urban chaos
THE RAPID rise of Iloilo City as one of the country’s fastest-growing business and property hubs is undeniably a welcome development. Investments are pouring...
Iloilo’s rise proves ‘outsiders’ can compete
FOR DECADES, the story of Philippine development has largely revolved around one place: Metro Manila.
Businesses flocked there. Investments concentrated there. Opportunities accumulated there. As...
The challenge of inclusive development
THE RAPID transformation of Iloilo City into one of the country’s premier investment destinations is often celebrated as proof that development outside Metro Manila...
Western Visayas’ economic rise must reach the countryside
THE ECONOMIC ascent of Western Visayas is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The region posted a remarkable 6.4-percent economic expansion in 2025, as reported...