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A transformative active mobility action in the Philippines
The IKI-funded SPARK project (SPARKing active mobility actions for climate-friendly cities) responds to this shift and aims to promote active mobility strategies, policies, and practices that contribute to avoiding greenhouse gas emissions, improving safe connectivity in cities, and promoting climate-friendly mobility behaviour in the Philippines. Quezon and Pasig Cities were selected as pilot cities for […]
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SPARK Project holds capacity building workshop on active mobility planning for Philippine local and national government representatives
Participants during the street design lab activity. ICLEI SEA and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) held a capacity building workshop for 41 personnel from the Quezon City and Pasig City Governments, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), […]
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Kuala Lumpur joins ICLEI
(L-R) Victorino Aquitania, ICLEI Southeast Asia (SEA) Regional Director, meets with Dato’ Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, in a courtesy visit last May 15, 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur City Hall, Malaysia. The Kuala Lumpur City Hall officially became a member local government of ICLEI in January 2025, becoming the 66th member […]
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Chat 3 of PH Mobility Series highlights active mobility, inclusivity in transport development
Geri Amarnani of the Pinay Bike Commuter Community speaks about being a female cyclist in the Philippines during Chat 3 of the Philippine Mobility Series, June 27, 2025 at the AIM Conference Center, Makati City. (Photo from the Pinay Bike Commuter Facebook page) “A commute shouldn’t be a fight for your life,” said Geri Amarnani […]
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ICLEI highlights need for data, competency-based capacity building for local climate action plans at ADB forum
Mae Valdez-Irong (leftmost), ICLEI Southeast Asia (SEA) Regional Program Manager, shares recommendations for cities implementing their climate action plans in a panel discussion with fellow panelist Kristine Lea S. Galon (middle), Quezon City Climate Change and Environmental Education Division Chief, and panel moderator Kristina Katich (rightmost), Senior Urban Development Specialist of the ADB Water and […]
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SPARK Project invites public to reimagine a people-centered Maginhawa Street through stories, community mapping
Make It Safer Movement (MISMO), a local group advocating for safer streets, organized an open mic event for the Kuwenting Maginhawa community mapping project last December 7, 2024 at Masukal Bistro in partnership with Riot Grrrl and Gedli Coffee. (Photo from: @kuwentongmaginhawa on Instagram | George Buid) From romance to heartbreak, people shared their memories in […]
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Naga City renews collaborations for global youth-focused program to make safer, livable cities
The Naga City Government renewed its partnerships for the Safe and Sound Cities (S²Cities) program through a ceremonial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing on April 10, 2025 at the Naga City Skate Park beside the Jesse M. Robredo Museum. (Photo from the Facebook page of the Naga City Government) The Naga City Government upholds its […]
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Pasig City sparks change: Community-driven street redesign champions safer, more accessible mobility
The outdoor park of Plaza Familia in A. Mabini Street, Pasig City was revamped with road murals, historical displays, and street furniture as an active mobility intervention under the SPARK Project. This article was originally published on the ICLEI website. The Pasig City Government, in collaboration with residents and volunteers across Metro Manila in the Philippines, […]
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Eastern Samar Province, Borongan City creates Just Energy Transition Multi-stakeholder Committees
(L-R) Seal of the Eastern Samar Province over a photo of the Eastern Samar Provincial Capitol; Seal of Borongan City over a photo of the Borongan City Hall. (Photos from Facebook) The Provincial Government of Eastern Samar and the City Government of Borongan, Philippines signed executive orders to establish Just Energy Transition Multi-Stakeholder Committees (JETMSCs), […]
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Quezon City Gov’t promotes cycling with Maginhawa Bike Day; offers free bike lessons
QC LGU staff help a beginner learn how to bike on the road, while practicing proper road safety. The Quezon City Government held the first Maginhawa Bike Day last March 1, 2025 to encourage cycling as a mode of active transport with free bike lessons and talks on road safety, guidelines, and etiquette for cyclists, […]
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