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Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»
BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»
Russia s celebration of victory in World War II is a key pillar of Putin’s rule
Russia s celebration of victory in World War II is a key pillar of Putin’s rule.....»»
BrahMos consignment to Philippines: 'Could this have been imagined during Congress rule?' asks PM Modi
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 20 (ANI): Referring to the first consignment of India's BrahMos missile to the Phillippines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked whether all this could have been imagined during Congress rule. "Yesterday, the first consignment of India's BrahMos missile has been dispatched to the Philippines. This has generated employment opportunities in large numbers on the ground level. C.....»»
Putin poised to rule Russia for 6 more years after an election with no other real choices
Putin poised to rule Russia for 6 more years after an election with no other real choices.....»»
Putin poised to rule Russia for 6 more years after an election with no other real choices
Putin poised to rule Russia for 6 more years after an election with no other real choices.....»»
Elmer Bartolo, Madelyn Carter rule 'Araw' Davao City Marathon 2024
Elmer Bartolo, Madelyn Carter rule 'Araw' Davao City Marathon 2024.....»»
USJ-R Jaguars rule Red Bull 3-on-3
USJ-R Jaguars rule Red Bull 3-on-3.....»»
Peru: Congress Runs Roughshod Over Rule of Law
(Washington, DC) - The decision by Peru's Congress on March 7, 2024, to arbitrarily remove two members of the National Board of Justice severely undermines judicial independence, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The Organization of American States (OAS) should convene a meeting of its Permanent Council to address ongoing attacks on judicial independence in Peru......»»
Chiba Jets edge Seoul SK Knights in thriller to rule EASL
Japan B. League’s Chiba Jets stamped their class as the region’s best, capping a perfect campaign with an exciting 72-69 finale win over Seoul SK Knights of the Korean Basketball League to rule the East Asia Super League (EASL) Sunday at the jam-packed Hoops Dome here......»»
Criminologists defeat Medisina to rule over Professionals Basketball League Season 2
Criminologists defeat Medisina to rule over Professionals Basketball League Season 2.....»»
Garcia to Pimentel: Comelec has rule-making power
Garcia to Pimentel: Comelec has rule-making power.....»»
E-trike popularity a symptom of gov t failure in addressing mobility needs — group
With the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) set to ban e-bikes and e-trikes on major Metro Manila roads this month, mobility advocates pointed out that the popularity of e-vehicles is simply a symptom of a larger transportation problem......»»
MMDA allows road works during Holy Week
Road diggings will take place along major thoroughfares in Metro Manila this Holy Week when most motorists are vacationing in the provinces, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced yesterday......»»
MMDA: 82 percent of litterbugs threw away cigarette butts
Of at least 15,785 people apprehended for littering in Metro Manila last year, around 82 percent or 12,918 were accosted for tossing cigarette butts on the street, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority......»»
MMDA to allow 24-hour road works by DPWH until April 11
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced road reblocking and repairs by the Department of Public Works and Highways until next week......»»
MMDA suspends number coding scheme on March 28, 29
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will be temporarily lifting its number coding scheme on March 28 (Maundy Thursday) and March 29 (Good Friday), which were earlier declared as regular holidays......»»
MMDA enforcer probed for extortion
A Metropolitan Manila Development Authority traffic enforcer is under investigation for allegedly extorting P15,000 from a motorist along Luzon Avenue in Quezon City on March 15......»»
MMDA: Ban on e-bikes, e-trikes starts April 15
Electric bicycles and e-tricycles will be banned from traversing major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region beginning April 15, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced yesterday......»»
MMDA: E-vehicle ban on nat l NCR roads to take effect on April 15
Electronic vehicles will be officially prohibited on national roads of the National Capital Region starting April 15, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said on Monday. .....»»