Making zero waste a daily Ilonggo habit
EVERY January, Iloilo renews its promise to care for the environment. Banners go up, hashtags trend, clean-up drives are organized, and the call to...
Aswang in UP Lantern Parade as symbol of corruption
VIBRANT floats of Filipino folklore monsters as symbols of corruption flooded the academic oval of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman during the annual Lantern Parade last December 17, 2025.
The 103-year-old...
Beyond the Bar
AS OF THIS writing, the Bar results are out.
On January 7, 2026, the Supreme Court formally released the Results and List of Successful Bar...
The gift of grace
THE FEAST of the Transfiguration of the Lord, celebrated every August, reminds us that we are meant to share in the life and nature...
Nagtulo ang atop, nagpuswak ang salog
MALAWIG ang pagplano. Madamo nga ulo ang nagsantikanay para matigayon ang ginahandom nga mga proyekto. Ginselyuhan sadtong Agosto 2022 ang public-private partnership (PPP)....
The vital connection
THE RELATIONSHIP between cancer and oral health is one of the most important aspects of comprehensive healthcare.
Yet, this connection is often overlooked.
Oral health plays...
The Supreme Court and a children’s court: More justice for children, 1
THE JUDICIARY is one of the three separate, co-equal and independent branches of government. It is important that the public understands how it is...
From reactive cleanup to preventive policy
EVERY major celebration in Iloilo City ends the same way: fireworks fade, crowds disperse — and garbage trucks roll in. Nearly 30 metric tons...
Loans
STARTING this year, the Bacolod City government will begin paying the ₱4.441-billion loan (plus interest) incurred during the previous Benitez administration. Take note: debt...