A crisis beyond the classroom
TEACHERS, pillars of our educational institutions, were arrested recently for alleged involvement in the illicit drug trade. Two teachers to be exact. In separate...
Keeping barangay, SK polls safe, peaceful
IN DEMOCRACIES such as ours, elections stand as a testament to the power vested in people. It is a time of decision-making, a moment...
A wake-up call for disaster preparedness
THURSDAY last week, Sept. 28, a serene day in Barangay Lico, Alimodian, Iloilo turned distressful when a massive landslide razed six houses to the...
It takes a village to raise a child
THE VIOLENCE involving teenagers outside A. Bonifacio National High School in Barangay Wilson, Iloilo City is both alarming and heartbreaking. Such incidents not only...
Why expand the Iloilo Airport
THE INCREASING demands at the Iloilo Airport in Cabatuan town underline an infrastructural urgency that transcends mere travel conveniences. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr.’s assertion...
Protecting seafarers
IN A LANDMARK move, the Senate approved Senate Bill No. 2221, known as the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, with a unanimous 14-0 vote....
Overloading dilemma
A JEEPNEY crammed beyond capacity may prompt chuckles and social media shares, but beneath the humor lies a profound issue. The recent viral posts...
Election areas of concern
ELECTIONS are not just a periodic ritual for nations. They are a testament to the will of the people, a reflection of a democratic...
Striking a delicate balance
INFRASTRUCTURE is the backbone of any modern society. Roads, bridges, and flyovers are a testament to our growth, but they also come with their...
Twisted deodorizers
LET US BE abundantly clear: there can be no room for revisionism when it comes to the horrors unleashed during the Marcos dictatorship that...