As the yuletide season approaches, Iloilo City is poised to embrace the holiday rush with open arms and meticulous preparation. From the bustling streets adorned with festive lights to the anticipation of joyous gatherings, the city radiates a sense of readiness that promises residents and visitors a memorable holiday experience.

Iloilo City gears up for a festive holiday rush

FOR one, arts and culture have traditionally been seen as a minor policy concern for local government units (LGU) spending a huge chunk of its resources on infrastructure projects.


Arts, Tourism and Local Government

One of the more compelling reasons why President Bongbong Marcos went to the United States is to get assurances from American officials particularly the Joseph Biden Administration that we have their full backing in case the situation in the South China Sea deteriorates into hostilities.

Relying on American military might

FOR decades, the government has been formulating policies to resolve hunger.The solutions that the previous presidents thought would work didn’t actually sit well as figures remained alarming to date.

EASING HUNGER

STEEL cages in the Philippines are, with all certainty, among the worst in the world. But what exactly has been causing extreme overcrowding in our jails?


ADDRESSING JAIL CONGESTION

CALLS for the reduction in the consumption of electricity have repeatedly failed not because we, the taxpaying public, are stubborn, but because of the selective policy which effectively exempts the government offices from doing what should be a collective effort.


WHO’S GONNA TAKE THE LEAD?

When the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) celebrated its 31st founding anniversary last Nov. 24, a festive mood was felt by all denizens and stakeholders in the SBMA community.  After all, it is the first of such observance under the new administration of Chairman and Administrator Jonathan Tan.


Anniversary message most welcome 

Mahigit anim na libong iskolar ng lungsod ng Sto Tomas ang tumanggap kamakailan ng kanilang scholarship grant at financial assistance. 

Edukasyon Bilang Pangunahing Layunin 

High costs of fuel and the convenience electric vehicles such as “e-bikes” offer have resulted in an “explosion” of electric bicycle sales here in Laguna province and elsewhere.


Balancing convenience and safety

The lack of consistency in climate action in Eastern Visayas is a major concern for the region's future. While there have been some positive initiatives taken by the local government and communities, there is still a long way to go in terms of implementing effective and sustainable measures to address climate change.

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