Urban growth outpacing regulation
ILOILO City’s growth has long been a source of pride. Once known primarily as a quiet regional capital, the city has steadily transformed into...
When man becomes the worst beast on earth
THIS HAPPENS when we allow ourselves not to be guided by faith. No matter how intelligent and smart we are, if we are not...
After peace, the free for all
THE FALL of the post-war, rules-based order heralds the end of many delusions. But among the more persistent ones is the notion of a...
Not an overnight excellence
ON MARCH 5, Energy Development Corporation (EDC) marked its 50th year — its “golden year” — of harnessing the earth’s geothermal power to (em)power...
Children rape children, and telcos allow it, 2
CHILDREN younger than 15 have access to social media platforms and websites that expose them to child sexual abuse materials, including those captured on...
When the tongue speaks
THE HUMAN tongue is one of the body’s most overlooked diagnostic tools.
Beyond enabling speech and taste, this muscular organ can serve as an early...
Teachers’ boundaries in 2026
TEACHING did not suddenly become difficult in 2026. It has been quietly heavy for years, but this year feels different because the weight is...
Iloilo City’s housing needs are evolving
WHY ARE so many boarding houses in Iloilo City thriving outside the regulatory system? The discovery that nearly 2,000 boarding houses in the metro...
Development of doctrine
FROM the Book of Proverbs (cfr. 30, 5-9) which is the first reading of the Mass on Wednesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary...