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Making tough decisions by Iloilo Views on Mar 15, 2011IN these tough and precarious times, we need public officials who can also make tough decisions with good advice, if not real savvy. Making such tough decisions requires what we often refer to as “political will”. But what is political will? If...

Getting the most out of the Iloilo River by Iloilo Views on Mar 7, 2011EARLY human society’s need for the river was almost a matter of life and death. The river was practically all the world for them. Here, even with their primitive ways and instruments, they could easily survive. All they needed to do to get food was...

The evils of materialism by Iloilo Views on Feb 23, 2011Some of us will see their values in others. Either they work to belong, like dressing up and weighing oneself down with glitters just to look as stunning as the others; emulate others to share their success, like learning a trade (including illegal a...

Gen. Angelo Reyes on his death by Iloilo Views on Feb 10, 2011BEACH clean-up for Paraw Regatta. Councilor Dave Jamora, chair, committee on environmental protection, will lead a multi-sectoral group in a clean-up at the beach in preparation for the weeklong Paraw Regatta which culminates with the race of native...

On Evelio Javier’s 25th death anniversary by Iloilo Views on Feb 10, 2011HAS it been 25 long years since former Antique Governor Evelio Javier died in the hands of assassins? I have so many times written about the politics of such a tragedy that I would like to digress up close and personal this time. It seems only yester...

Respect the Rights of the Senior Citizens by Iloilo Views on Feb 8, 2011A FRIEND has commented about why I do not place a comma before “Jr.” in my name, as it is in common writing language practice. “Isn’t that a wrong (incorrect, he means) way of writing your name?” he asked. My answer was quick: “No,” add...

Going about our awareness of Climate Change by Iloilo Views on Jan 13, 2011AWARENESS of what Climate Change can do to people’s lives is the key to really effective sustainable development plans in today’s world. This concern was, in fact, the guiding force behind the 1st Iloilo City Environmental Summit sponsored by Cou...

Open arts competition is it by Iloilo Views on Dec 22, 2010WE share the lament of our good friend Art. His deep sorrow, in fact. He was just so excited about the painting competition of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) which pays P500,000 for first prize. He was also so sure of himself, that he did not...

When loans are a guarantee against crop losses by Iloilo Views on Dec 17, 2010WE may need a loan to start out a business, maintain the liquidity of our business like keeping the payroll viable, meet a domestic problem like spending for the enrolment of the children, or to simply maintain our liquidity for a quick source of mon...

Addressing our problem with potable water by Iloilo Views on Nov 29, 2010FROM its own admission, MIWD is capable of only delivering 20% of the potable water needs of its subscribers that are mostly located in Iloilo City. That notwithstanding, no city residents or barangay folks have been reported to have died from thirst...