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  • More than builders: redefining the civil engineer

    More than builders: redefining the civil engineer

    3–4 minutes

    As a civil engineer and part of the organizers of the recent oathtaking of new civil engineers in Iloilo City, I watched 117 young professionals raise their right hands with eyes full of ambition. The hall was filled with the energy of a new generation ready to build. Yet, as I looked at the sea…

  • From Receipts to Reality: How Electricity and Water Bills Tell Iloilo’s Story

    From Receipts to Reality: How Electricity and Water Bills Tell Iloilo’s Story

    4–6 minutes

    The rising utility bills in Iloilo City expose a harsh reality: while families strive for efficiency, external factors like volatile energy prices and water tariff hikes compound the pressure. Without significant action from both consumers and government, the cost of living will persistently climb, revealing our city’s precarious balance between progress and affordability.

  • Cars, not malls, create the jam

    Cars, not malls, create the jam

    3–4 minutes

    Traffic congestion on EDSA persists as a major issue, exacerbated by a surge in registered vehicles and ineffective transportation strategies. While past measures, such as extended mall hours, provided temporary relief, they are no longer sufficient. Authorities must improve public transport reliability and implement cohesive traffic management to prevent worsening conditions.

  • Attention economy: Truth in the age of reels

    Attention economy: Truth in the age of reels

    3–5 minutes

    The attention economy is a ruthless arena where truth is trumped by virality, undermining civic integrity and exploiting human vulnerabilities. In the Philippines, as social media embeds more deeply, misinformation festers. Experts must adapt, using engaging formats to reclaim truth and combat the erosion of trust.

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