We started a video series at UP Plano to talk about COVID-19 and Planning in the Philippines. As a starter, …
Author: Ragene Palma
Bracing informal communities for COVID-19
With COVID-19 threatening the world, many countries are challenged with how to deal with informal spaces, congested areas, and communities …
The COVID-19 pandemic is also an urban planning issue — especially in Manila
It’s been a while since I’ve written for the media, because university life has been keeping me with academic essays …
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The Guidon: A new broom sweeps streets clean
Before leaving for London, The Guidon asked my take about the street vendor clearing that happened in the City of …
Metro Manila needs more public parks and green spaces. Here’s why
I recently sat down with Nathaniel “Dinky” von Einsiedel, veteran urban planner and architect (and also my former colleague from …
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