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The Hidden Math behind ‘ayuda’
3–5 minutesIn Iloilo City, public transport is vital. When oil prices soar, government cash aid targets drivers, igniting controversy among wealthier taxpayers. But this strategic financial support stabilizes the economy, preventing inflation and ensuring essential services survive, underscoring the need for targeted interventions over universal benefits.
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More than builders: redefining the civil engineer
3–4 minutesAs 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…
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From Receipts to Reality: How Electricity and Water Bills Tell Iloilo’s Story
4–6 minutesThe 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.
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Cars, not malls, create the jam
3–4 minutesTraffic 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.
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What transport inflation tells about the fuel subsidies
3–4 minutesWestern Visayas is gripped by a financial chokehold, with inflation soaring from 3.5 percent to 6.6 percent in just a month. Transport costs have exploded, choking supply chains and suffocating purchasing power. To survive, local governments must act decisively, and citizens must abandon car-centric habits before it’s too late.
Ilonggo Engineer 