Moving Towards an Inclusive
and Livable Philippines

QUEZON CITY, June 4, 2026 — Thirty Filipino workers joined tonight’s rush-hour Bike Bus [1] through some of Quezon City’s most heavily congested transport corridors. Moving in a high-visibility defensive formation, the worker-cyclists transformed their daily commute into a living demonstration of community solidarity. The post-World Bicycle Day pilot of the Bike Bus affirms active transport, particularly walking and cycling, as an essential shield against imported oil and heavy traffic. It was organized by 350 Pilipinas [2] on behalf of the Mobility Awards [3]. “As Mega Manila commuters to Metro…

The Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) planned prohibition of e-trikes and other light electric vehicles (LEVs) on major and national roads raises serious policy and implementation challenges. While the agency cites “safety” as the basis for the ban, the approach may be untenable to implement in cities and local governments that are traversed by national roads, and that lacks adequate public transport.  If e-trikes, e-bikes, and other LEVs are deemed unsafe, why permit their entry into the country in the first place?  The government actively supports the growth of the electric…

QUEZON CITY, November 25, 2025 — This year marks the fourth year of the Mobility Awards, which recognizes outstanding champions of active mobility across the Philippines. Iloilo City was awarded the first-ever Katipunan Award, following three consecutive gold recognitions as a Bicycle-Friendly City.  “We are very, very proud to have been able to achieve the Katipunan Award,” said Arch. Wilfredo Sy, Jr., EnP, Architect II, and Iloilo City Bicycle Council Member. “Most of our success is thanks to our private-public partnerships;  because of this, we try to improve our bike…