Moving Towards an Inclusive
and Livable Philippines

QUEZON CITY, July 7, 2026 — A new Pulse Asia survey has revealed that 94 percent of Filipinos agree with proposals to construct safer and wider bicycle lanes and walkways. The findings highlight a severe disconnect between public demand and state policy, framing what advocates for cycling, walking, and other forms of active transport call the “94% Paradox”. Conveners of the Mobility Awards point out that while 94% of Filipino households do not own cars, according to a 2022 Social Weather Stations study, the national budget allocated to active transport…

QUEZON CITY, June 11, 2026 — Eighty Filipino workers transformed today’s morning rush hour into a powerful demonstration for more cycling infrastructure, organizing a Workers’ Bike Bus along EDSA [1] to call for freedom from imported oil, freedom from traffic, and freedom of movement for all. The activity, held on the eve of Independence Day, frames active transport (such as walking and cycling) as a modern-day independence movement in a nation where 94 percent of households do not own cars [2]. It was organized by 350 Pilipinas [3] on behalf…

Amber Garma | via GMA News Online Cycling continues to be dismissed as merely a pandemic trend or a weekend hobby. In reality, pedaling on two wheels is important since 94 percent of Filipino households do not own cars, according to a Social Weather Stations survey conducted in 2022. However, our streets continue to be designed to move cars rather than people. Advocates are doing their share through the Workers’ Bike Bus. Organized by 350 Pilipinas on behalf of the Mobility Awards and piloted by 60 worker-cyclists in Quezon City…