In a rapidly changing world facing unprecedented challenges, civil engineers’ role is more critical than ever. We must not only build but also understand the purpose, audience, and future we aim to shape. This message resonated deeply during the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Midyear National Convention and
June 30, 2025
By Engr. Ray Macalalag Have you ever noticed those temporary barriers placed along national highways near schools? Drivers often treat them as a nuisance. These barriers, called chicanes, are meant to slow vehicles down. They are a modest but vital effort to protect lives, especially those of children. As the new academic year begins, we
June 16, 2025
By Engr. Ray Adrian Macalalag Picture a typical day along Iloilo Diversion Road. You are driving, running late, and accidentally beat the red light. A traffic enforcer flags you down, and you spend precious minutes explaining your situation before receiving a citation ticket. But what if that entire process could change? With the use of
June 2, 2025
Last week, the world marked the United Nations Global Road Safety Week. Here in the Philippines, the entire month of May is recognized as National Road Safety Month. These observances remind us that road safety is not only about traffic rules. It is a matter of life and death, shaped
May 19, 2025
Every May, the United Nations Global Road Safety Week (May 12-18) is commemorated to bring global attention to the critical issue of road traffic safety. Now in its eighth year, this observance emphasizes the need to protect vulnerable road users, particularly pedestrians and cyclists, who together account for one in
May 5, 2025
For some people, the Holy Week is a time of reflection, a time to reconnect with their faith. But for some, it was their final moment. This was the case for three people who lost their lives in the brutal road crash in Bacolod City. A private vehicle rammed into
April 21, 2025
If there is one piece of infrastructure that seemed to appear out of nowhere, it would be the Iloilo Sunset Boulevard. Officially opened on January 24, 2025, this 4.99 kilometer stretch connects Iloilo City with the municipality of Oton in Iloilo Province. Though it was originally known as the Iloilo
April 7, 2025
Last March 19, the Philippine government reaffirmed its commitment to road safety, taking a significant step forward in protecting lives, especially those of children. The Department of Health (DOH) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) co-hosted the 2025 Philippine Road Safety Summit in Manila. This crucial event brought together
March 24, 2025
During his recent visit to Iloilo, the newly appointed Secretary of Transportation, Vince Dizon, shared that the government is actively considering expediting the approval of the PHP21-billion unsolicited proposal from the Villar Group to privatize the Iloilo International Airport. The inspection of the airport was attended by Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor
March 10, 2025
I am currently writing from the picturesque city of Marrakech, Morocco, due to my flight being unexpectedly cancelled. This unforeseen circumstance has provided me with an opportunity to reflect on the purpose of my visit and to contemplate my subsequent steps upon my return. I served as an ambassador at
February 24, 2025
In early January, prior to the influx of tourists for the Dinagyang Festival, social media was abuzz with a video posted by a vlogger expressing dismay at the lack of meter usage by taxis in ferrying passengers to Iloilo International Airport. The journey, which commenced from a popular hotel along
February 3, 2025
On a Monday morning, Bon enthusiastically left home for work. On his bicycle, he carried his backpack, lunchbox, and his dream of giving a brighter future to his only child and his wife, who chose to stay at home to raise him. They did not have enough money to pay
January 20, 2025