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Will privatizing Iloilo Airport be any good?
3–4 minutesDuring his recent visit to Iloilo, the newly appointed Secretary of Transportation, Vince Dizon, shared important news. The government is actively considering expediting the approval of the PHP21-billion unsolicited proposal. This proposal from the Villar Group aims to privatize the Iloilo International Airport. The inspection of the airport was attended by Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor…
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Timeline: The Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island Bridges Project
4–7 minutesIf you are an Ilonggo, then the long narrative of the major islands of Western Visayas getting connected by long-span bridges has grown with you. In fact, several administrations since the Fifth Republic have chipped in into the wish of Ilonggos of having a truly connected region. Recently, there were several news outlets which somehow…
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PH Senate Bills on Road Safety filed in 2022
4–6 minutesRoad safety remains as one of the difficult discussions when it comes to legislation. Over the years, only a few have hurdled the legislative process and made it to become laws. Though implementation and results are due for a separate discussion, it is apparent that laws alone without the commitment to their implementation will never…
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Why is the Peso getting weaker? (For the common tao)
4–6 minutesOFWs may rejoice at first with the exchange rates getting more pesos for each dollar or whatever currency for that matter. However, it is only the tip of the iceberg. Goods which generally require materials from abroad would entail more acquisition costs and the Filipinos will need to deal with the price increases. Despite more…
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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.
Ilonggo Engineer 