A privilege that comes with significant responsibilities
FIREARM ownership is a big responsibility that extends beyond securing a license. Licensed gun owners are expected to adhere to strict regulations, including safe...
Monitoring firearms and ammunition
THE RECENT arrest in Iloilo City for illegal possession of multiple firearms and ammunition despite the Commission on Elections’ gun ban showed weaknesses in...
Election gun ban
ANOTHER election season is upon us, and the implementation of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) gun ban is an important safeguard for ensuring a...
Modernizing the Bureau of Fire Protection
THE 3,472 fire incidents recorded in Western Visayas in 2024 expose the urgent need for a modernized and well-equipped Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)....
The cost of inaction is too high
THE P747.3-million in property losses caused by fire incidents in Western Visayas in 2024 is a sobering reminder of the devastating economic and social...
Fire safety a community responsibility
THE 3,472 fire incidents recorded in Western Visayas in 2024 show a need for greater fire safety awareness in our communities. These fires, which...
Road safety is a shared responsibility
TRAFFIC safety is a nagging concern in Iloilo, with thousands of road crashes recorded each year, leading to significant loss of life, injuries, and...
The economics of road crashes
ASIDE FROM being a public safety concern, road crashes also take a significant toll on the economy. In Iloilo, the staggering 3,184 road crashes...
Motorcycles and road safety
THE DOMINANCE of motorcycles in Iloilo’s road crash statistics demands urgent attention. With 2,048 incidents involving motorcycles recorded from January to November 2024 —...
Power reserves
THE JANUARY 2024 blackout in Iloilo City – and the rest of Panay Island – and the staggering 162 unscheduled power interruptions that followed...