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SafeTravelPH Parasol at the ASEAN IVO Forum 2025 in Singapore
On November 19, 2025, University of the Philippines Professor and SafeTravelPH Co-founder Dr. Noriel Christopher Tiglao presented SafeTravelPH’s PARASOL platform at the ASEAN IVO Forum in Singapore, a regional platform that brings together ASEAN and Japanese ICT research institutes to exchange innovations in AI, digital governance, smart cities, and advanced mobility technologies. The ASEAN IVO (ICT Virtual Organization) is supported by Japan’s National Institute of Informat
Nov 20, 20252 min read


The Missing Link in Transport Modernization: Why PUV Stops Deserve DOTr-DPWH-DBM Funding
But for most of the country's commuters, such facilities remain a rarity. Across cities and municipalities, millions of Filipinos continue to wait under scorching sun or heavy rain, often along unsafe and unlit roadsides. Despite their essential role in ensuring orderly, comfortable, and secure public transport operations, PUV stops and terminals remain among the least funded components of our national transport system.
Oct 12, 20253 min read


Atty. Vigor Mendoza Appointed as New LTFRB Chair — A Welcome Move for the Public Transport Sector
Atty. Vigor Mendoza II has officially been appointed Chairman of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), following a reshuffling of key transport regulatory posts. This appointment maybe one of the positive devevelopments in a while for the public transport sector and LTFRB given Mendoza’s mix of legislative, regulatory, and industry experience.
Oct 12, 20251 min read


Assessing the Transit Efficiency of the EDSA Busway
The establishment of an exclusive bus lane along EDSA has been one of Metro Manila’s most significant public transport reforms in recent...
Oct 3, 20256 min read


What Commuters Really Value: Lessons from the EDSA Carousel Travel Experience Research
Ms. Fajardo presenting at EASTS Conference 2025. Image from the author. Ms. Ann Camille Fajardo, MSCE, a Senior Transport Researcher at...
Sep 27, 20253 min read


Breaking Down the Cost of Transport Surveys: How Much Does a Household Survey Really Cost?
We will demystify and break down the real cost of transport surveys. If you’re with a local government unit (LGU), a research center, or a funding institution, this article will be especially relevant for you.
Sep 26, 20254 min read


Slot Wars: When Parking Spaces Attack People
In the Philippines, regulatory attention on from supply to sizes and road space use is highly skewed toward public transport vehicles, while the ecosystem around private vehicles is experiencing a free market boom.
Sep 21, 20253 min read


Networking and the Conversations in the In Between: My Experience at EASTS 2025
Last week, I attended an international conference for the first time since transitioning to the field of transportation engineering,...
Sep 18, 20253 min read


How to Evaluate Dedicated Busway Performance? Transport Planner Lester Jay Ollero Explains at EASTS Conference 2025
Engr. Ollero presenting at EASTS Conference 2025. Engr. Lester Jay Ollero, MSCE, a Senior Transport Planner at SafeTravelPH Mobility...
Sep 11, 20252 min read


Naga City Gets Support from SafeTravelPH for PTMP Route Simulation Exercise
SafeTravelPH is proud to support the upcoming Simulation Exercise (SimEx) of four key routes in Naga City under its approved Local Public...
Aug 18, 20251 min read


RoadWise: A Safe Systems Challenge to Rethink Road Safety in the Philippines
As Road Safety Month comes to a close, the work to make our streets safer for all road users is far from over. This year, SafeTravelPH ,...
May 25, 20252 min read
SafeTravelPH and UPPAF Launch PARASOL Project to Modernize Public Transport and Drive Climate Action in the Philippines
In a step towards modernizing public transport systems in the Philippines, SafeTravelPH has partnered with the UP Public Administration...
Oct 6, 20244 min read


TSSP acknowledges scientific papers by SafeTravelPH members
Two papers by SafeTravelPH members were presented in the recently concluded Transportation Science Society of the Philippines (TSSP)...
Dec 10, 20232 min read
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