Urban planner rates Metro Manila’s urban planning a "2," but why?

[@corderoservantes7154]

alam mo matino ang mayor pag nag hire ng architect/urban planner para sa betterment ng kanyang bayan..

[@giochiong9750]

And that's our mayor Vico Sotto. Proud Pasigueño here.

[@ks17on]

Hays sana all ganyan mga mayors sa mga city. Ang alam lang nilang project is pang masa na tulong eh. Pero walang plano para umunlad ang siudad na sakop nila. Improve man lang ba yung transport system kahit maliliit na streets pa yan at magkaroon talaga ng mga urban planners / environment planner sa lugar

[@noeminoemi1350]

@@giochiong9750 still need cleaning ,too much garbage on the streets outside of "Ortigas CBD"

[@j134679]

@@ks17onbecause keeping the masa, masa, is what keeps them in power

[@kahnt]

Depends on how they use them. You'd be surprised by how many LGUs actually hires urban planners. But for what purpose? Limited to writing for them their comprehensive plans. For compliance purposes.

[@eagleeyes9112]

Arch. Alcazaren played a very big role in transforming Iloilo into what it is today, from typical chaotic Philippine city to the most livable and benchmark city for all cities to emulate. You cannot mention Iloilo Esplanade and Iloilo City urban planning, without his name. Thank you, Arch. Alcazaren

[@fralipolipi1960]

Exactly... ❤❤❤❤❤

[@abrahamgaduang5094]

Iloilo should be a model for urban growth for Philippine setting, its a very liveable city

[@jah_gamingyt5989]

Mahinang nilalang mga Taga iloilo hehe

[@romeobarnuevo5376]

You should try to to develop the Iloilo Boulevard ( coastal area from San Pedro to Oton facing Guimaras ) a 3 lanes road each side with palm trees in the middle! This would be a great place for cruise ships to bring in more tourists in Iloilo!

[@BoknoyBuhisan]

gusto ko talaga mag bike around iloilo eh! sana soon haha

[@abs101]

We need to change our standards for politicians! It's really unfair for us professionals. Senators and Congressmen should be a licensed atty and mayors and below should be at least in political science grad. I'm an Architect and I totally agree with everything sir said. In my city, the previous mayors didn't listened to the architects and urban planners so now that developers came in. Floods and traffic management are a bust. smh

[@reyceledon2458]

Hindi lng Yun dapat mawala sa Filipino voters Yun patronage politics na pag naka pag bigay Ng ayuda Yun na palagi ang iboboto kahit na buong pamilya ginawa Ng negosyo ang pulitika, dapat matuto ang pinoy voter na pumili Ng kandidato base sa credentials at hindi dahil sikat na katulad ni Robinhood Padilla, o mga katulad ng mga tulfo,

[@zachzoldyck1796]

just to save money for their pockets that why some politicians don't listen or even goes with the professional plans.

[@bernieprecones]

Excuse lang po... Not fan ng mga professional with Law background. Majority sa Politician natin ay Lawyer...walang management skills.. What we need is a manager...Yan ang kailangan natin... Dahil kung Attorney man lang eh may Legal Department naman ang banat LGU..

[@di_xox4747]

Yes every one who would be senators and congressmen should make sense. NOT JUST A FAMOUS PERSON carrying a family name, actors and police officers

[@r1ppl3_13]

personally believe polsci is one of the most useless grads. if you want economic policies get an economist. if you want urban planning get an architect.

[@christiannielsenalaiza6371]

Architect Paulo Alcazaren is such a delight in interviews. He is a visionary but sadly, politics and greed will always be a road block to progress.

[@emilyacana341]

In Singapore the sidewalks are getting bigger also drainages more dipper. The Center of the road or sides, that’s where they placed the cables, water pipes and gas pipes.

[@melvindevilleres6332]

we need more trees and open space Not concrete structures and buildings..

[@duhPoint]

true sana itong mga mayors magkasundo na ayusin bago pa mas lalong lumama malalana eh

[@absckenrjdn]

kailangan muna natin ng urban planer na hindi kamag anak ng kurap ng politiko.!

[@b28ben]

More trees less concrete

[@AreYouOrange]

More parks less malls

[@Toolbox12-y1p]

Dun ka sa forest

[@JigsawPuzzle47]

We love BGC because of trees, walkable sidewalks. Pet friendly, Parks, Clean and safe

[@j134679]

and dangerous crosswalks. Though to be fair is a Philippine standard anyway

[@joemango9782]

But not transport friendly grabe traffic

[@joemango9782]

Para sa'kin palpak parin ang BGC because di nila nilagay sa plano ang density ng in and out of vehicles dapat naglagay sila ng mass transport

[@JigsawPuzzle47]

@@joemango9782 Metro Manila Subway is coming!

[@andrewpremacio4936]

BGC is like a suburb only in first world countries...I guess you've never been abroad

[@Redplane500]

I have been waiting for a vlog such as this one. I'm a retired person, having lived abroad for more than half of my life. I now live in Cebu, and the tri-city area has seen tremendous growth in the last 30 years. But it was an uncontrolled growth. There was no zoning that you can speak of. It is sad that this tri-city area is one of the richest cities in the country and is located in the richest privince in the country but has the poorest road, water, and transportation infrastructure. You should come here and see it for yourself. The good people of Cebu deserve more!!

[@BertCecilio]

Sana magkaroonng urban development sa center of Manila w/c is the Ermita / Malate areas, w/c was once the tourist belt during the 60s n 70s ....gawing more tourist friendly

[@noahlapuz3853]

Eto ang sensible na conversation. Napaka refreshing at at informative. Sana sundan din ng ibang KZbinrs sa atin.

[@L10XXfive]

Mag hire kasi nang architect/urban planner sa mga govt agency. Hindi puro engr katulad nang dpwh, di tuloy maayos ang aesthetics nang daan dito puro konkreto apaka init tuloy.

[@AllanA-p1j]

Panget na substandard pa yung materyales, mga kurakot kasi!

[@dextershaman7154]

Masmagaling ang engr pero ang problema corrupt.

[@babyrage1763]

syempre mas alalahanin nila ung kickback nila kesa ung proper budget allocation sa mga professional consultants

[@AllanA-p1j]

@@dextershaman7154 hahahaha mas magaling daw engr eh sila nga yung dpwh ngayon tingnan mo anong nangyari? Lahat substandard, lahat panget, lahat di pinagisipan. Asan magaling don?

[@j134679]

@@dextershaman7154 pag engr puro pera lang at bare basics. Walang human component. Kaya lagig pangit ang govt projects. Bagong open palang muka na agad galing 90s.

[@ronnieraptor]

Conclusion: Phils is good in planning but, bad in implementation... in many aspects for that matter...

[@tamcuc4392]

The real problem is corruption Even if may plan, konting bayad lang or pananakot.. sira ang plan.. Bagsak tayo sa lahat Transportation, energy ( hanggang ngayon coal pa rin tayo), urban planning All because of the corruption. Even if some people want to change it, they will kill or make up stories to destroy the name of those people

[@RandOm-gb8hi]

Urban Planning >>> DPWH Budget >>> Corruption >>> And the cycle goes on... lol Still cannot envision that PH will be a 1st world country 200 years from now.

[@andrewpremacio4936]

huh we are incompetent in everything because of our culture and laws

[@cuzuvmcvoy]

"Architect" nga eh, 😂 PURO "DRAWING" lang!🤣🤣🤣

[@arturodalupang757]

No planning and bad implementation, Baguio is a an example of no planning or poor planning.

[@katrinatanchoco6777]

Refreshing, highly informative and thankfully not approached in a bashing manner. Enlightening. Thank you.

[@jamesleeborgonia222]

Ang ganda ng topic... ang ang invited speaker ay naakagaling. He knows history and thinks critical

[@fralipolipi1960]

Iloilo river esplanade is the best. I went there a couple if months. Iba ang hatid ng esplanade sa tao. Alam mo yung nakakarelaks.. And pinqka importati sa buhay natin bilang tao is relax ang utak natin. Comfortable tayo sa buhay. Kahit mayaman ka hindi naman relax ang pag iisip mo is useless. Kaya masasabi ko iloilo is the best regarding urban planning, the government plans to bring its people to a relax and feel comfortable life instead of luxury. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😮😮 I will visit again iloilo this march 2024.i really love this place

[@eyeseeyu]

when i went to iloilo, it does have that urban planning authority singapore vibe. kaya pala kasi si alcazaren na may singapore background sa trabaho na yon. 🎉 ang effect now iloilo with baguio and CDO are the wealthiest cities outside metro manila.

[@ViolaLeontina]

Can we please add a touch of our culture to our upcoming buildings and infrastructure? Also sana the school uniform ay parang Filipiniana inspired especially yong shoulder pero obviously more uniform friendly, I think it would be a nice. Sana din normalised putting baybayin characters all over the cities and towns. So much excitement for my country. Positive Lang guys, kakampe natin ang dyos. ☺️💛

[@furlingglasgow]

I wish this topic gets more talked about. Also, emergent urbanism. We’re very much lagging behind even our neighboring SEA countries. Hope people can be more involved with their surroundings too…enough with the corporate-led urban development, especially with roads and highways :/

[@smol9832]

Agree. You'll never realise how ugly philippines til you go to malaysia indo vietnam and thailand. Only thing we have right now are beaches

[@patsarmiento5986]

Transit- oriented development is the solution. Never seen a property developer here in PH that prioritizes a transport or transit before building community. When you go to Japan, train stations is well placed in the cities.

[@dejieernest]

sana kunin ulit sila ng iloilo more development.. at sana sabayan ng developer .

[@ajmartin6790]

Thanks God pinag-uusapan na to sa Pilipinas. Metro Manila by and large is one of the worst areas in the world for pedestrians and motorists alike. It's a little late for most of Metro Manila, but it's never too late naman. Tagaytay is also the same. One would expect it to be a good place for walking but it's a nightmare for pedestrians on the contrary.

[@ginglee4199]

Hanggang sa usapan lang yan, wlang aksyon paring maganap

[@j134679]

when leaders have a slice in the pie of the car & oil industry, they will never allow walking.

[@andrewpremacio4936]

why?? are we now out of the poor nation category?? I think not

[@amilbuhay161]

Kung pangit sa paningin ng iba ang manila bay area,,,mas pangit ang coastal area o bay walk sa mga probensya sana ma develop manlang at gawing attraction ,,,,at sana tanggalin lahat na mga squatter na naka tira sa malapit sa dagat ,,,dapat gusali ang matatanaw Hindi squatter,,,,

[@hopyap]

Yung pasig river sa Manila so much potential Tulad ng sienne river sa Paris.. pwede commercial hub para mag boost ang revenue at lalo malinis ang river

[@randomly_random_0]

the problem with Metro Manila is that it has no single government that manages it. Other capital cities or metropolitans of ASEAN have governor. That's why implementing laws differs in every cities. This give Metro Manila an inconsistent look in terms of planning, housing, traffic laws etc. There should be a unifying local government for the National Capital Region.

[@Ryan_Christopher]

Metro Manila used to have a “Governor.” Her name was First Lady Imelda Marcos, hehe.

[@k-studio8112]

Nakakahiya nga capital city tapos ganyan kabalasobas. First impression lagi ng mga foreigner ang gulo ng buong pinas

[@randomly_random_0]

@@Ryan_Christopher Yeah. Cory should've retained Metro Manila governor and replaced Imelda with someone else. But she completely abolished it.

[@randomly_random_0]

If it's possible, I wish the whole Metro Manila would become CBD, developing previously occupied lands by illegal settlers to become world-class cities like BGC. That would be better and also will give a lot more office space for a lot of foreign companies that want to enter the Philippine market.

[@allenfranciasisante7242]

Wala kamong standards na sinusunod

[@mjpelaez]

Urban planning should include building of train lines, bus rapid system, wider bicycle lanes and wider walk ways. We should get rid of our dependence with Jeepneys and tricycle which are unsafe and environmental hazards.

[@noelbarcelona8610]

Marikina was once governed by a professional Engineer. He reclaimed the sidewalks of the city from encroaching residents. Umayos ang mga lansangan at naging modelo ng ibang pook sa Pilipinas.

[@stebopign]

naging color pink?

[@sensitivityzero]

More on topic like this please…

[@try5613]

Filivest Alabang is better than BCG and Ayala kung side walk lng pag uusapan. Ang ganda ng filinvest Alabamg sarap maglakad at mag drive ang daming malalaking Pumo at halaman s palilgid.

[@realtalkerrr]

I support that, 3rd gen na ako sa clan namin here in the south in Muntinlupa pati wife ko na taga Pasig na maganda yung location ng lugar nila, dito sa amin nag invest ng bahay at business nya. iba dito matiwasay somehow.

[@PuntakanaDito-e8v]

💯 agree. And hindi matao, which is a major factor in its desirability as an area or location to reside in. Filinvest Alabang is my place of comfort and serenity.

[@EmanDomingo-jd2we]

Great minds prefer to work abroad because of the good pay kasi dito walang kwenta. Gusto mo tumulong sa bansa mo pulitikahin ka pa ng mga corrupt politicians. Baratin kapa sa bayad.

[@axizcorp]

Mabagal nga lang growth ng Filinvest. Mas nauna pa Filinvest pero mas mabilis growth ng BGC. Not sure kung alin may problema, Muntinlupa o Filinvest mismo. Imagine the job the city can generate and the revenue they can make to make Filinvest City more vibrant than BGC. O sadyang snobbish lang mga tiga Alabang 😂

[@Western-3rdSt.]

@@axizcorpnot everyone wants a BGC type of density. Filinvest Alabang is just the perfect pace of growth.

[@danilordizon]

Many people building homes, commercial buildings, and some government structures in the Philippines do not follow building standards. They often maximize their lot usage without setbacks or open spaces for greenery, prioritizing having that space for themselfs than having green areas. In contrast, Bonifacio Global City (BGC) prioritizes open spaces, greenery, and areas for socializing. It also enforces strict parking and traffic regulations and prohibits sidewalk vendors, ensuring an organized and pedestrian-friendly environment.

[@soupofjorge]

For city planning, do we need another world war or a crazy magnitude earthquake to fix the city planning? Drainage system for the whole land, wiring of electricity to be underground, proper highways, subways, and all.

[@theboywander775]

either this or move all developments outside of metro manila. Maybe either down south (after starosa before calamba) or north - madami pa space dun compared to manila and with the expressways, di na ganun kalayo.

[@soupofjorge]

@ im from calamba, and cabuyao is not it. It’s already filled with subdivisions and its leveling above sea level is not that high. I think north is the key.

[@kubli365]

Yes

[@qs613]

pede din gawa ng bagong capital city.

[@kubli365]

Alternatively, "fake" the disasters *wink* *wink*

[@mrq8402]

Hopeless na talaga ang Metro Manila. Mga mayors walang kaalam-alam sa urban planning. Tasteless sense of aesthetics.

[@trainsandmore2319]

Well newsflash, other Philippine cities are already heading in this direction (probably without the economic power of MM though).

[@allenfranciasisante7242]

Im not losing hope..

[@tokhangina9074]

Mayor Joy Belmonte of QC seems to be one mayor who is prioritizing urban planning. We're also already seeing major roads being closed on Sundays for pedestrians, examples include Roxas Blvd, Ayala Ave, Tomas Morato, etc...

[@berniegatchalian2630]

Hindi dahil sa kulang sa kaalaman sa urban planning ang mga local executives natin, kundi walang tunay na pagmamahal sa bayan o siudad nila. Position at power or stilling interest lang ang concern Nila.

[@andi_Lee]

BGC is atypical. It's only possible due to the entire place being planned, developed, and most importantly, exclusively managed by private entity. Even public jeepneys, & buses are not allowed to operate within it's boundaries. Hawkers & sidewalk vendors aren't allowed unless they're vetted, & part of the BGC management's project. Same thing goes w/ Eastwood "city", & Ayala portion of Makati

[@kzm-cb5mr]

There are jeepneys passing through BGC, usually from Guadalupe. Also, BGC Bus is crap-tier and that's what made BGC unpleasant, it's very inaccessible.

[@andi_Lee]

@ I only see those jeepneys plying along the katipunan, which is the along the boundary... looks kind of surreal - one side is well clean, maintained streets & bldgs, across the street is a complete opposite

[@andi_Lee]

@ "BGC....inaccessible" -- appears to be a widely practiced ploy to create a barrier to entry for less affluent people who can't afford a car, or a moped

[@andi_Lee]

@@kzm-cb5mr Reason why asceptic BGC does not have the organic feel of London, New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, or Toronto

[@kzm-cb5mr]

@@andi_Lee Agree, the place feels bland and inauthentic for some reason. Made me appreciate the livelier areas of NCR including Manila. But some people also say it doesn't have character yet mainly because it's a relatively new place.

[@readerviewer9177]

Great Information coming from this interview!!!

[@Siopaoko]

Thanks sa Esplanade ganda po ng design nyo

[@BP-c6c]

Mindanao has great potential to transform into a Philippine economic powerhouse. Regional development including master-planned urban development could bring that undeveloped part of the country at par with Southeast Asia's best urban, financial, and industrial centers because of readily available human and natural resources on the island and its relatively better weather (most areas of Mindanao experience significantly less disruptive typhoons compared to Luzon and Visayas), which promises of uninterrupted economic productivity the whole year round.

[@1776dougie]

1/3 of our cities is informal?? wow. This has been an enlightening discussion! Massive props to Architect Alcazaren 👏

[@philipsecretsplace6630]

Few more years, Iloilo will be mixed ambiance of Denmark and Singapore, i been in these two countries theyre beautiful, Sunset boulevard is coming, best view and sunset to see

[@drewm.2790]

I really wish talaga maayos ang Manila in these aspects kasi ang gulo at pangit talaga outside of the business districts eh...

[@PuntakanaDito-e8v]

The subject matter: very interesting The guest: very knowledgeable about historical facts and figures. The interviewer/host: 🤔. Pls stop with the word fillers ( for example: uh-huh, I see, yeah, okay, oh, aaahhh, mmm, hmm,) and finishing your guest’s sentences. It’s ok to be totally silent while your guest is talking. Try hard not to utter anything while your guest is making his points. This is a bad habit many interviewers have, (Ms. Loren included, Davila, and Kris Aquino, omg, and many others). Thank you. Otherwise, thumbs up 👍.

[@waves1747]

agreed

[@edroneldelacruz3041]

Totally agree. They should listen more to their guests otherwise why invite them.

[@sai600]

Yes so annoying

[@mochimochi6741]

mas malakas pa yung yeah uhh yeah sa boses ni guest nawawala ako sa paglilisten

[@mitondo6123]

Good interview! Even if the takeaway is that MM is quite hopeless.

[@Wanp0thedog]

I enjoyed this episode. Yung requirements sa politiko totoong tooo. I still am hopeful for the Philippines. Sana ma improve talaga.

[@martinsantos3781]

Im watching while doing master development plan of 4PH housing project. That turns me to widen the sidewalk, remove cut curbs and apply road dieting. :)

[@FG-cc3qk]

NCR needs an effective, efficient, affordable and sustainable mass transportation system.

[@amilbuhay161]

Ang syudad sa probensya ang nakaka awa tignan ,,,kulang sa transportation kulang pa sa infrastructure at kawalan pa ng opportunity,,,masisikip ang kalsada mga pam publikong sasakyan tricycle at multicub at ang iba lumang jeepney ,,,basura sa kalsada tambak na ngangamoy pa,,,kahit dito sa ibang part ng metro manila Hindi organise ang mga ibang syudad ,,,ibang kalsada walang sidewalk dahil my mga vendor at naka parking na sasakyan,,,hahaha hanggang plano lang sila dyan usapan,,,metro manila nga Hindi pa matapos tapos ang problima sa trapik at mga eligal vendor na nandyan sa tabi ng kalsada ng titinda at sa ibabaw ng tulay nag titinda Hindi nga masaway ng mayor or MMDA ,,,,sabi pa ng naka usap kung vendor sabiko ate bawal dito mg tinda ah ,,,nilinis na eto dito daanan kc ng mga tao,,,sagot ng vendor sakin pag my cleaning alis kami,,,pag walang cleaning nag bibigay kami sa bantay , hahaha hahaha

[@bornonjuly7052]

Nice topic. Thank you!

[@nycgal26]

The Philippines need to take its place as an economic powerhouse in Asia. The talent and intellect are there as shown by this guest. The dream will be realized if the will, discipline, and fortitude of the people push for it.

[@natsumidesu8019]

Hindi naman kailangan kasing ganda ng BGC ang kailangan lang malinis, first pressurized water hose lahat ng bangketa at overpass next pintura para maibalik yung dating looks ng mga stablishments at pwedeng iprovide yan ng mga bumbero natin then we plan next the sidewalks, creativity lang ng mga mayors yan, pag mala mayor ng paranaque eh useless lang one of the worst mayors in MManila, flood control kailangan new infrastructure yan

[@axizcorp]

Iyon structure ang tinutukoy nila hindi pagpapaganda tulad ng sidewalks, intersections at mas organize.

[@natsumidesu8019]

@ spending nga ang problema sa ngayon, so FOR NOW d kung what is available for disversement eh gamitin na para may simula, ayaw mo ba ng paskong malinis?d ba may sinabi din ako about flood control?

[@catoftruth1044]

light colored kasi yung pavement natin, sana dark colored at may design katulad sa japan. dumihin kasi. di naman need magpintura lagi, matuto tayo gumamit ng textures at organic looking materials. lagyan ng plant walls na lang. kasi nakakacheap ang pintura lalo na blue white orange blue pink ang gamit

[@allenfranciasisante7242]

Yes.. kasi may kanya kanyang function nman ang bawat cityhood and township... pangit kung magkkamukha🥰

[@sudaiznatha867]

how lucky Mr. Ollero is, he has the privilege to talk to these people, imagine how much knowledge you get just for talking with them

[@mrconfusion87]

Metro Manila should only have a SINGLE government (kinda like how Jakarta or Bangkok are - and BOTH are doing a much better job of running things than we are)! It is impossible to make things run smoothly for anything governance-related if there are so many fiefdoms to deal with!

[@josebonifacio3446]

This interview summarized why it is difficult for our country to develop.

[@ryujin7990]

This is very true! Sobrang barat ng actual field ng archi dito. Nakakalungkot talaga isipin.

[@ks17on]

Eto dapat pinagtutuunan ng gobyerno natin. Kung paano planning ng cities para di mukhang sabog at may quality living naman ang mga tao sa Pinas

[@fafsplays]

We need more shows like this. 😮

[@brokerryan]

very nice topic!

[@berniegatchalian2630]

Nakakalungkot naman to listen and realize what could have been but will never be. 😢😢😢

[@lidefsomar5291]

Population control ang una munang dapat solusyonan 120+ million napakaliit ng Pilipinas mas maraming tao mas marami alang disiplina. Here in Latin America ang lalaki ng bansa nila pero kalahati ng Pilipinas ang population at mas maraming gustong sumunod sa pagbabago. Pumunta ka sa Bogota Quito or CDMX may mga bus at metro system sila not perfect pero it shows na may sistema.

[@bodjdigno444]

Napakasayang podcast ito pero at the same time nakakalungkot. Kailan kaya darating sa katinuan yung mga na LGUs and Natl Gov natin. Let us pray that there will be one politician who has a good vision and values to govern a city or even the Philippines. Praying and sana meron

[@motoyki]

This is really an eye opener, this really tackles how doomed we are in terms of long term planning and the political system, ngayon lang ako nakarinig ng metro governor na meron pala dapat ang NCR. Unique talaga ang bansa natin sa asya 😂, sana sa near future maging progressive kahit paunti unti.

[@j134679]

matagal na yan pinupush kasi it doesn't make sense to have different mayors when the cities are literally a crosswalk away. Pero as usual gahaman politics kaya never nangyayari. Dapat district counsellors nalang sila at isang mayor.

[@andrewpremacio4936]

go abroad my friend!! there's no future here...this country is forever a sh*thole!

[@ordinaryperson7137]

Poor hosting, no research beforehand, lack of intellectual power

[@heartstereo08]

Dapat din yung pagpaplanning eh sa buong metro manila hindi lang sa mga business district 🤷

[@axizcorp]

Madali sabihin mahirap gawin lalo na kung wala budget pambayad sa mga right of way.

[@heartstereo08]

@axizcorp bakit tayo nagbabayad ng lupa sa gobyerno tapos yung gobyerno kailangan pang bilhin ang lupa na dadaanan na makikinabang din nman tayo😶

[@quacks69420]

lmao time po ang kalaban dito, 50- 60years ago = today

[@catoftruth1044]

payag ka pero magmamahal yung mga bahay at lupa sa paligid

[@rrobastojr]

Ganda ng topic

[@abrahamdsl]

could those plans be publicly available?

[@catoftruth1044]

Minsan, Wala naman sidewalk sa Japan pero di naman crowded yung mga small villages nila. Nasa Quality ng tao ang kagandahan ng lugar. if hindi illegal parking, kung hindi ka dugyot, at kung di korup yung nagggawa ng daan. gusto ko din ang pavement medyo dark parang sa japan. madumihin ang light colored lalo na pag laging basa. Kahit ano ganda ng city kung pasaway na yung mga tao at pinupugaran ng drug adik parang sa san francisco papangit rin. Pumapangit din pag may beggar na at kariton sana tulungan ng LGU at 4ps itong mga tao na nakakariton matatanda.

[@kzm-cb5mr]

True. People keep bringing up sidewalks, but Japan has a lot of streets without sidewalks.

[@tokhangina9074]

Eh the reason why Japan, even with its lack of sidewalks, still has nice streets is still because of transit oriented development. If the main mode of transport is the train, or perhaps biking and walking, there is no need to buy a car and hence many small streets dont need to accomodate cars and usually see more walking or biking traffic.

[@catoftruth1044]

@@tokhangina9074 tama, they have cars but they dont use it often. chatgpt: n the Philippines, the total registered vehicle population, including private cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles, reached approximately 14 million units in 2023. Of these, private cars accounted for around 4.3 million vehicles. Vehicle sales are projected to reach 500,000 units in 2024, n Japan, the car population is much higher. As of recent statistics, there are about 78 million registered motor vehicles, with bakit maskonti kotse sa pinas pero sobra trapik. npapaisip ka din

[@leilegion]

We had good plans for a very long time. It was so cool to see those plans many years ago but at the same time, it's sad because you know it's too late to implement it.

[@jericktomaquin1448]

As a civil engineer sobrang interesting yung ganto topic. Kapag dumadaan ako sa amin sa bulacan wala tlga priority ang sidewalk.. pwera sa main highway lahat ng secondary road halos kalsada na dumadaan mga tao... and sad to say hindi ko nakikita na na gaganda ito in the next 10 to 20 years. Kasi same situation pa din walang pagbabago..

[@stuka80]

Develop the other regions infrastructure, not just Luzon and especially metro manila.......that is my biggest complaint.

[@ronnieraptor]

In a WAY yung mga paliative solutions sa flooding is good dahil nagkakaroon ng pondong NANAKAWin every year.... Makes sense.... So, Filipinos should not expect flooding problems to go away anytime soon... It's here to stay...

[@j134679]

finally someone mentioned the pattern lol

[@Merz-z8d]

Good topic.

[@richardlegaspi8738]

Hello mr host pls let your guest talk more

[@AgentAO7]

I agree with Mr. Paulo on the rating. It really is a 2/10

[@rjee007]

2 is too generous 😂

[@loucb8354]

BGC is only good as urban planning and having open spaces. BuT downfalls for these new cities are the proper implementation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. AESTHETICALLY good but nasisira by the undisciplined Pinoy society that lives & work within

[@alwaysKATH29]

I can feel Red’s frustrations while listening to MM’s failed urban plans’ execution.

[@Paulklampeeps]

Too bad bgc has poor public transpo

[@weien_024]

Enlightening

[@ChristopherBalbuena]

Sa mga walkable cities or areas, dumadami naman sila. Take for instance yung mga CBD na nagsusulputan like BGC and MOA. Hindi lang naman Makati CBD ang may walkable areas sa ngayon.

[@tokhangina9074]

IMO the problem is that walkable areas here in the PH are only limited to these business areas when it should really be applied to all spaces of a city.

[@toyvillageandtrains.2420]

Dapat bawat bayan at city, may Parks Department...na panay puno at grass. Mga mayor, sinisemento lahat ng plaza at parks..ibalik ang nature sa mga plaza at parks. Pàti pathways, dapat gravel o wood chips. Walang concrete flower at steel guards pls.

[@piofrancispaguinto5044]

More of this!

[@mikeylejan8849]

We need better urban planning

[@wedidmatter]

Arch Alcarzen is my idol in urban planning

[@ZimZaLaBimBimBim]

Sayang yung topic, sinasapawan ng host na di gumawa ng research beforehand. I can barely hear Arch. Alcazaren.

[@emanuelabenoja5783]

Pero dapat may maiiwan for agriculture katulad sa US …ang USA isang highly industrialised country pero isa din siya Agricultural country dapat matutunan natin na e balance ang agriculture sa pag urbanized hindi pwede lahat ala BGC o makati

[@j134679]

don't expect much from the Ph. The recent troll farm rhetoric is to urbanize central luzon for example. Whoever is funding this wants to cripple the country even further.

[@theburden9920]

madaming farmland don

[@Jazzie_Fizzle]

In short, the damage has been done, so we are doomed.

[@gmartist1548]

Even in our province we want to become the art center since we visual, digital and others are already starting and is near completion

[@mikeyfraile2402]

You right Architect Paul Alcazaren that Government Servants should be regulated or perhaps there should be a School subject such as Leader ship student will be train and taught to be come a good politician and leader of his country and nation with property etiquette o may paggalang sa bansa sa kapwa at respeto sa sarili

[@rots.866]

why is everyone surprised that it is a 2? most of the developed areas are privately-funded and ALL govt public infrastractures outside of it are exact opposite to BGC/Eastwood. This is not something to be proud of. Real development of a country is reflected when nice things like urban planning, large parks, clean walkable and well-lit streets, public metro trains arent cramped and run down; are public funded aka funded from the people's taxes, not held by large corporations. exclude all the private-funded infrastracture like BGC/Eastwood/Rockwell and thats the actual state of development the Philippines. PH is worst off than Vietnam's urban planning, it reminded me of the bad districts of India and Africa (Except India is ironically more responsive on repairing roads as quickly as possible when needed. ive been to india and one time when a road got a really large gaping pothole, within a day the indian government fixed it and it was operational the next day)

[@sephmanatac8569]

Diosko day! Proud n proud s esplanade 😅🤣😂 eh nkkdiri ang Metro Manila ang dumi dumi!!! Puro squatters!!!

[@josecorazon.bautista]

The latest problem is the emergence of motorcycle riders, that even if you widen the pedestrian lane, they will encroach as in they run anywhere

[@annann6294]

Give also space for trees along road for green and clean environment

[@babyrage1763]

10:27. story of our nation. Sobrang saklap na ganito nangyari

[@betternowbesttomorrow]

Sana alisin na lahat ng mahihirap sa Metro Manila pauwiin sa mga probinsya nila. Sila yung nagpapahirap sa implementation ng batas eh. Kakalungkot lang na, wala ding bayag yung mga nakaupong LGUs lalo na sa barangay levels.

[@fedmartinez4077]

is it possible to have a BGC in Mindanao? Saranggani and General Santos actually have good terrain.

[@ramillazarte9786]

Manila mahirap ng galawin lalo na sa most dense area dapat nun pinatupad ang clearing talagang dapat tinuloy kaso lagi sa umpisa lang

[@EMcC-pr6zx]

Land use act should be now a law, 30 years is still being discover, replace all senators and congressmen

[@ks17on]

I am an architect student so I realized na ang daming kailangang baguhin sa planning ng mga street natin. Kaya worst yung traffic satin kasi walang maayos na plano

[@egutz1405]

Basta po dito sa Valenzuela City ay as is as what is.

[@yourOffernder007]

mapakagandang discussion sana nanonood ang mga kufal na electoral winners dito

[@merlynperucho9690]

Boung metro manila tangalin mga squatters jan para gawing tourist spot pagandahin ang mga public transport.gawing walkable sa mga tourist 🚈🚄🚅🚎🚌

[@NoVisionGuy]

Problema kasi sa Govt agencies walang mga architects and planners, look at DPWH, puro engineers na walang pake sa kapakanan ng population and environment.

[@tamcuc4392]

At least fix muna nila train system Pag naayos yan It would ease traffic, dahil no need for a lot of big trucks, ease of people transpo since less buses on the street, Overall faster mobility of goods and people and urban places would easily develop

[@mic-mic0422]

Dapat talaga priority sidewalks. Pag walang sidewalks eh ang gagawin is gawing one way traffic ang road like in Tokyo at may walkways na guhit sa mismong daan, ganun ginawa nila. And dito 'No Garage No Parking No Registration of Vehicle'.

[@tengenemenmewegmele1222]

Ang problema dyan mga city engineers ng bawat city puro corrupt hindi pinapatupad ang building code. Kaya walang kwentang mag practise ng master planning sa pinas kung yung iguguhit mo ibabasura lang ng municipality.😅

[@k-studio8112]

Mismo hahaha. Kaya nga nagdadalawang isip ako ngayong isang semester nalang graduation na. Halos kasi sa mga professors ko nag master in urban planning pero ang problema daw nila saan naman iaapply yung masters degree nila.

[@effinsheet]

just add one more lane bro

[@me.monako]

What planning? Free for all ang most areas in Metro Manila, except the new townships.