Wildlife conservation should be localized
THE PHILIPPINES is renowned for its rich biodiversity, hosting unique species of plants and animals found nowhere else in the world. However, the country's...
When a champion of humanity dies, his spirit lives on, 1
POPE FRANCIS has passed from this world, to the great sorrow of all who loved him and his style of leadership as head of...
A double burden: Tackling both hunger and excess in Iloilo’s children
AT FIRST glance, the latest data from the Iloilo Provincial Health Office, as reported by this paper recently, seems promising: undernutrition is declining among...
Giving due credit
OF COURSE, we should always give credit where credit is due—it’s the right thing to do. This principle was clearly demonstrated recently when the...
The quest for Christian unity
THE FEAST of the Conversion of St. Paul is every January 25, a truly dramatic story of conversion that can happen to anyone of...
Why is Tagbilaran City not in the ‘One Planet Cities program?’
MY BIRTH city’s vision is “A highly-urbanized, resilient, and livable city by 2030;” its mission: “To enrich the eco-cultural heritage, enhance sustainable and inclusive...
Permanent burial in public cemeteries: a call for reform
THE SANCTITY of burial is a profound cultural and moral cornerstone, reflecting respect for the deceased and empathy for grieving families. Yet, in some...
No child left behind
THE RECENT report by the Iloilo Provincial Health Office brings welcome news: the province has made commendable strides in reducing child malnutrition, thanks in...