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What Endangers Road Safety
4–5 minutesHoly Week took a dark turn as fatal crashes marred solemn gatherings in Bacolod and Miagao. Reckless driving and overloaded vehicles threaten lives, revealing glaring failures in road safety. These tragedies must wake us up; road safety requires accountability and expert-driven solutions, not mere negligence masked as accidents.
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PHP600, a vlogger, and our ‘tolerance’
3–4 minutesTaxi fares spiraling out of control at Iloilo International Airport reveal a dark truth: while the government drags its feet on public transport reform, passengers accept extortion disguised as service. This complacency invites systemic decay. It’s time to ditch the “resilience” myth and demand accountability from authorities—because indifference is no longer an option.
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The Economics of Road Crash
2–4 minutesRoad fatalities affect all layers of society. They deprive families of breadwinners, disrupt children’s futures, and reduce a nation’s overall productivity. From a societal lens, victims are not mere statistics; they are essential contributors to the economy – teachers, engineers, future leaders, or, perhaps, the next president.
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Whatever happened to road clearing?
3–5 minutesIn 2019, the DILG implemented a road-clearing initiative, leading to temporary improvements in walkability in cities like Iloilo. However, over time, obstructions reemerged, highlighting ongoing challenges in pedestrian access. Despite government efforts to promote active travel, many sidewalks remain cluttered, underscoring the need for effective infrastructure management.
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Opinion
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Does an ‘E’ on E-Trike mean exclusion?
3–5 minutesThe ban on electric bicycles and tricycles from national highways raises serious concerns about the Department of Transportation’s motives and clarity. While branded as a safety measure, this policy neglects the broader issues of urban mobility and reveals systemic failures in public transport, leaving low-income commuters disadvantaged.
Ilonggo Engineer 