In the kaleidoscopic world of Philippine politics, the lines are not just drawn but are constantly redrawn, often blurring the ideals of loyalty, trust, and service to the community. The recent political schism in Iloilo City, where Mayor Jerry Treñas acknowledges the end of his alliance with Representative Julienne Baronda,
April 2, 2024
In the town of Generica, nestled between the rolling hills of tradition and the sparkling rivers of modernity, the stage is set for a political theater that could rival the greatest of Shakespearean dramas. Lo and behold, the tale of the Great Election Race, where the concept of ‘new blood’
March 26, 2024
Ah, what a sight is the political theater of the Philippines, where dynastic ballet is performed with the grace of a bull in a china shop. In the recent episodes of political musical chairs, the Treñas-Baronda saga offers a satirical yet sobering reflection on the family business that governance has
March 25, 2024
Warning: This is a satire for your weekend reading pleasure. In the bustling quarries of Iloilo, the sand sings and the gravel gleams, but not for reasons related to geology. Instead, it’s the alleged siren song of the P50,000 bribe, harmonizing sweetly with the clink of coins into pockets, that’s
March 23, 2024
Caution: This is a satire for your reading pleasure. #RiceRiceIloilo In Iloilo City, where the sun is hot but the politics are hotter, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas has passed the political baton—or perhaps, hot potato—to his daughter, Raisa Treñas-Chu, in a relay race for the city’s congressional seat. It seems
March 18, 2024
In a bold but overly familiar twist to the political telenovela that is Iloilo City governance, Mayor Jerry Treñas has passed the political baton – or perhaps more accurately, the family scepter – to his daughter, Raisa Treñas-Chu, for the city’s lone congressional seat in the 2025 elections. Because when
March 16, 2024
In a world where the pursuit of knowledge is supposedly noble, the West Visayas State University (WVSU) finds itself embroiled in a scandal that could rival the plot of a high-stakes spy thriller. Welcome to “The Great Test Heist,” where the future of academia is not determined by hard work
March 15, 2024
In a turn of events that is a staple in the labyrinth of local politics, Mayor Jerry Treñas has decided to tease the public with a riveting cliffhanger about his future career plans. Amidst an atmosphere thick with suspense, he boldly proclaimed his intent to run in the 2025 elections,
March 14, 2024
The saga of the Ungka and Aganan flyovers in Pavia, Iloilo, showcases a troubling narrative of infrastructural mismanagement, with United Technology Consolidated Partnership (UTCP) at the center of the storm for the design of these projects. These structures, costing the public P680 million and P800 million respectively, have become symbols
March 11, 2024
The energy quandary in Panay Island following two power blackouts in January and March 2024 is not just a local concern; it reflects a national issue of infrastructure inadequacy and bureaucratic inertia. Recent lamentations by energy stakeholders, articulated forcefully by Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. and Iloilo City Mayor Jerry
March 8, 2024
In a time when public trust in law enforcement is critically examined, the news of police officers being deployed as personal bodyguards for children of ranking officers or as caretakers for their pets strikes a discordant note with the fundamental purpose of a police force. It is pivotal to emphasize
March 7, 2024