Moving Towards an Inclusive
and Livable Philippines

Written by: Reinnard Balonzo After a devastating magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit Northern Cebu on Tuesday night, September 30, many remote villages have yet to receive sufficient help from the government. Recognizing the urgent need created by lagging aid efforts, the volunteers and members of the Bike Scouts – Cebu are using their bikes to traverse difficult terrain and deliver essential supplies to the hardest-hit communities. “When we found out that the distribution of the relief was in disarray, our sense of community as bikers kicked in,” said Janriel Amistoso, a…

QUEZON CITY, 4 July 2025 – Mobility Awards emphasized the urgent need for safer crossings and improved infrastructure for pedestrians and bicycle users during a webinar, following the rise of vehicular accidents and the removal of bike lanes. With the planned elimination of protected bike lanes in some major cities, Maria Golda Hilario, Director for Urban Development at the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), highlights the importance of having inclusive mobility infrastructures. “Many [bicycle users] ride out of necessity, hindi iyan by choice, dahil walang masakyan at mahal…

QUEZON CITY, January 23, 2025 –– Three teams of young professionals in the fields of computer science, engineering, mathematics, and data science were recognized for designing innovative digital solutions for safer, more inclusive, and walkable streets.  Organized by the Mobility Awards, in partnership with the University of the Philippines Data Science Society last January 17-18, the Hack-A-Street Challenge gathered a total of 63 young professionals to inspire new ideas in addressing the urgent need for better mobility solutions in the face of rising pedestrian safety concerns, worsening traffic congestion, pressure…