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Cities100: In Quezon City, resilient communities are replacing vulnerable, informal settlements

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The most populous city in the Philippines, Quezon City, has transformed the lives of thousands of families living in vulnerable communities in the city. As the city grapples with homelessness and informal settlement in high-risk areas, Quezon City’s socialised housing programme was developed to provide a better quality of life to residents through affordable and secure housing. The informal settler families are assured well-built shelter in safe locations, mostly in the city, aiming to avoid dislocation from workplaces and current income-earning opportunities.

This is one of the 100 solutions highlighted in the 2019 edition of Cities100 . Now in its fourth year, Cities100 provides recognition for 100 of the boldest projects from cities around the world which are working to address climate change and build a better, greener future. The publication highlights solutions that are replicable and scalable, and which reduce emissions and address the issues that cities face as a result of climate change. Read the Cities100 report, by C40 and Nordic Sustainability, for full details.

About 4.5 million people are homeless or living in informal settlements in the Philippines, approximately three million of whom are in Metro Manila. Many people live in spaces that not only pose risks to their health but also to their safety with the added risk of eviction. Quezon City’s socialized housing program has enabled thousands of informal settler families who used to live in slum dwellings to help build, own, and reside in decent and safe houses. The program aimed to support 44 communities by the end of 2019.

In earlier attempts to resettle families, financing has been an issue for the local government. For Quezon City’s socialised housing program, the informal settler families were given three different options, depending on their income status and capacity to pay. The financing options were facilitated and funded by the local city government. Strong policies, such as the ‘Socialized Housing Tax Ordinance’ and the landmark ‘Comprehensive Socialized Housing Code’, also backed the programme. This led to the successful relocation of 5,698 families that now reside in communities that adhere to the Green Building Codes, which established standards for safe, sustainable, and resilient structures, making sure the families can rest easy in their new homes.

Quezon’s advice for other cities

Adopt multi-stakeholder and sectoral governance structures to help solve homelessness Through a process of several years, the socialised housing program introduced innovative multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder governance structures as well as innovative housing financing schemes to make the rehousing of thousands of families successful. The project included collaboration between the local government and the private sector, as well as private developers, non-government organisations, and local and international organisations in building capacity and empowering communities.

Providing safe as well as sustainable housing is possible Despite the need to build thousands of homes quickly, the programme has also ensured the new homes were safe, decent, and sustainable. As well as adhering to the Green Building Codes, Quezon City’s socialized housing program also complies with the requirements on indoor environmental quality which guarantees high-quality lighting, good indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and quality acoustics. The site development plan allocates 30% of the land as open space for parks and community facilities as well as promoting an urban gardening program.

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Social: For the thousands of families who now reside in Quezon City’s socialised housing communities, they can feel safe and not worry about eviction or demolition of their settlement as well as enjoy the economic advantages and mental and emotional well-being that comes with owning homes they can pass on to future generations.

Health: The resettled families now live in areas with sanitation facilities, better air quality, and safer surroundings instead of living near waterways with the risk of flooding and disease or busy, trafficked roads.

Economic: By increasing the proportion of the population with access to public transportation, schools, and workplaces, more people are able to receive a formal education, create better economic opportunities, and become part of the job market.

Environmental: With many families moved away from the riverbanks and waterways, the city is able to mitigate urban flooding by restoring original river boundaries and clearing the waterways. This improves the resilience of the city and residents living in close proximity to the water.

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Dangers of Catcalling: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Women Catcalled in Quezon City

2023, Philippine College of Criminology Research Journal

Despite being a women's problem for a long time, catcalling has recently attracted lawmakers' attention. In 2019, the Philippine government enacted Republic Act 11313, or the Safe Spaces Act, which prohibits and punishes gender-based sexual harassment. However, despite the existence of the law, catcalling continues to be rampant. This study aims to explore the experiences of women in Quezon City who have been subjected to catcalling and to provide answers regarding the effects of catcalling on the victims, the locations where catcalling is most prevalent, the most common perpetrators, and the victim's views on the Safe Spaces Act. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Purposive sampling was used to select respondents, and respondents were interviewed using an interview guide to gather information. The findings indicate that women are most vulnerable to catcalling in public spaces, and the perpetrators are strangers or bystanders. Victims went through mental, emotional, and behavioral changes after the incident. Moreover, not all victims think that the law effectively addresses the problem because catcalling is still prevalent, and public awareness campaigns are lacking.

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This proposal to legislate an Anti-Street Harassment Act is a response to the call for the expansion of the Philippine Republic Act (RA) 7877, better known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995. Street harassment is classified under gender-based violence, and is also recognized as a global human rights issue which leads to public space genderization and infringement of victims’ right to self-assertion. In arguing for the legalization, a three-way process is forwarded: 1) clarification of what constitutes street harassment; 2) measures for prevention and; 3) guidelines for responding and penalizing the act. Effectiveness of the policy is guaranteed when there is widespread awareness and acceptance of the threats posed by street harassment—that is why, emphasis is put more on the prevention part through involving and funding NGO campaigns and research, before proceeding to jailing matters. The Anti-Street Harassment Act is the first of its kind to be considered in the context of the Philippines and though this might not be expected to end all public harassment, the law can reflect the state’s vision of altering this culture of violence rooted in the overuse of one’s freedom of speech.

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This thesis examines the policy implementation of the UN Women Safe Cities Initiative Programme in Barangay Payatas and Barangay Bagong Silangan, Quezon City through utilizing the Stakeholder’s Theory of R. Edward Freeman. It focuses on how the program, as well as the local government of Quezon City, was able to promote women safety and security against sexual harassment on streets and public spaces. Documentary research and interviews were conducted to answer the research problems. The data gathered through documentary research and interviews proved that there is a promotion of women safety and security against sexual harassment in two barangays. However, the two institutions failed to disseminate information to the communities about their program, policy, as well as the women’s rights. Hence, this study affirms there is a promotion of women safety and security against sexual harassment on streets and public spaces. This study recommends the local government of Quezon City to improve its capabilities in promoting women safety and security.

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The nature of language and its development is interdependent on its social interactions on a daily basis. These interactions take on new and varied meaning when the interlocutors are of the opposite gender especially when the context of the interaction is one considered anti-social. Understanding the reasons for the need for such verbal exchange in a time when women are making in roads into previously considered an exclusive privilege of men is at an ever-pressing need. This mixed methods study investigated the language used by both males and females in the anti-social act of street harassment, or catcalling; sexual discrimination, and sexual harassment. It critically analyzed both the videos recorded by a female activist and the cards against harassment distributed by her in the cause to educate society. The study also analyzed a survey conducted online through both survey monkey and the social network of Facebook. The critical discourse analysis and multi-modal critical discourse analysis which also utilized corpus analysis of the compiled data for identifying keywords, revealed surprising findings with respect to the ideological basis for this continued behavior on the part of the males. It also revealed the overall yet sad nature of present day attitude via a lack of support for women in such situations by both genders especially in the Asian context.

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Research on street harassment have long been focused on the end of women but this study explores the experiences of young men in Bontoc, Mountain Province and the range of responses about their experiences. This qualitative study used interviews in gathering data. The study uncovered the acts that constitute street harassment as perceived by men; the range of experiences of men on street harassment according to harassers and place where street harassment usually take place; and the effects of the experience of men on street harassment. It was found in the study that young men consider specific actions such as solicitation to perform sexual acts and forced kissing as forms of street harassment. Also, gays are the common offenders who commit street harassment along open public places. Though there are similarities in the range of experience of men and women as to the acts that constitute street harassment, they do not have the same degree on the effects of street harassment. It is concluded in this study that the modern day is turning the leaf for the study of street harassment since men are now considered victims. The effects of street harassment among young men are mostly negative since their boldness is offended but it is good to know that some are more cautious about their habits. Most importantly, reporting street harassment cases is slowly being realized by men.

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Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals: The Case of an Urban Community in Quezon City, Philippines

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In the past, the Philippines’ strategies for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were only developed at the national, and in some cases, sub-national levels. This case study looks at an attempt by an urban community in the Philippines to localize the SDGs.

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The water situation with 8.9% of the households is unknown because the houses were abandoned during the time of the census, and thus no responses were received.

The structure of the Learning Module follows the questions raised by the youth participants, such as, on SDG 1 End Poverty: Is my family poor? Are my neighbors considered poor? Who do we consider as poor? Why are so many Filipinos living in poverty? What can I do about the problem of poverty? There are no ready-made answers to the questions, the Teacher-Facilitator will facilitate receiving responses and having class discussions. The draft Learning Module was pre-tested with elementary and high school students coming from selected schools within Metro Manila (not just from Barangay UP Campus). Based on this pre-testing, the final document was approved by the government.

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Appendix: Philippine Policy Framework On SDGS

The Philippines’ strategy in attaining the SDGs is spelled out in the document AmBisyon Natin 2040: A Long-Term Vision for the Philippines (NEDA 2016 ). AmBisyon Natin 2040 was initiated by the National Economic Development Authority based on a visioning process that started in 2015 and was approved by President Duterte by virtue of Executive Order No. 5 in October 2016. The vision document answers the question, “Where do we want to be?” The vision for the Philippines for the next 25 years is for the country to achieve “ Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Buhay .” This means that Filipinos are strongly rooted ( matatag ), comfortable ( maginhawa ), and secure ( panatag ). Concretely, by 2040, the Philippines is envisioned to be: (1) A prosperous middle-class society where no one is poor; (2) People live long and healthy lives and are smart and innovative; and (3) The country is a high-trust society where families thrive in vibrant, culturally diverse, and resilient communities (NEDA 2016 ). Education is mentioned as a key element in improving the quality of life by enabling students to acquire the foundational literacies (reading, numeracy, scientific literacy, ICT literacy, economic and financial literacy, and cultural and civic literacy); obtain competencies (in critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, communication, and collaboration); and develop character qualities (such as curiosity, innovativeness, persistence and grit, adaptability, leadership, and social and cultural awareness).

Another important government document is The Philippine Development Plan, 2017 – 2022 (NEDA 2017 ). This is the Philippine government’s five-year development plan guided by AmBisyon Natin 2040. It builds upon what has already been accomplished in the previous development plan, the Philippine Development Plan, 2011–2016. The PDP 2017–2022 has the following targets:

The Philippines will be an upper middle-income country by 2022.

Growth will be more inclusive as manifested by a lower poverty incidence in rural areas, from 30% in 2015 to 20% in 2022.

The Philippines will have a high level of development by 2022.

The unemployment rate will decline from the current 5.5% to 3–5% in 2022.

There will be greater trust in government and society.

Individuals and communities will be more resilient.

Filipinos will have greater drive for innovation.

To be able to achieve the aforementioned objectives, the PDP identified the following strategies:

Enhancing the social fabric: The aim is to regain people’s trust in public institutions and cultivate trust in fellow Filipinos.

Inequality-reducing transformation: Ordinary Filipinos will feel the “ Pagbabago ” (change).

Increasing potential growth: It is imperative that economic growth is accelerated and sustained for “ Patuloy na Pag-unlad ” (continued development).

Enabling and supportive economic development.

Foundations for sustainable development.

Migration and development.

It is interesting to note that there is an entire chapter (Chapter 7 ) in the PDP that is devoted to promoting Philippine culture and values. To be able to do this, the plan identified four outcomes in the realm of culture, namely: (1) our diverse cultures valued; (2) values for the common good inculcated; (3) pagkamalikhain or creative excellence enhanced; and (4) culture-sensitive governance and development strengthened.

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Face of Digital Divide - The Urban Poor Situation in the Philippines during the Covid-19 pandemic

A thematic case study presented by Save San Roque Alliance together with the Computer Professionals' Union and World Association for Christian Communication

Sitio San Roque is an urban poor settlement located in Barangay Bagong Pag-Asa, North Triangle, Quezon City in the Philippines. It is a property owned by the National Housing Authority, a government agency responsible for public housing in the Philippines. Before the threats of demolition, this urban poor community had about 100,000 residents. They are at risk of completely being eradicated in the area since the 256 hectare land is being converted into a “Mix-Use Community” for residential and commercial use. The ongoing construction of high rise condominiums is caving inch by inch at the difficult yet peaceful community.

The urban poor in the Philippines, the residents of Sitio San Roque included, are very vulnerable to the escalating cost of living in urban centers. Aside from the lack of opportunities and poor housing conditions, the urban poor are very vulnerable to uncertainties in income. In this sector of society, the digital divide is very prominent. The inability to utilize the available technology to access the digital realm, along with lack of access to the internet is a reality here. The P537 ($10 USD) daily minimum wage in the National Capital Region barely supports the basic needs of a family in the Metro.

The problem of digital divide was exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Aside from the economic lockdowns and health care issues, the sudden shift to remote learning for students became a major issue in Sitio San Roque. In mid-2020, DepEd launched its learning continuity plan to transition to distance learning in line with the national government’s COVID-19 mitigation response. Instead of face-to-face learning, three other learning delivery modalities were put forth in this plan: distance learning (modular, online, television/radio-based), blended learning, and homeschooling. The secretary of education, Briones, “maintain[ed] that education must continue, whatever the changes and even dangers […].”

As of September 2021, 2 million students from public and private schools are yet to register even though 24.6 million are enrolled. The Philippines is among the last two countries that have not yet reopened or partially reopened schools: a far cry from the victory against COVID-19 that DepEd makes out to be, as the past academic year highlighted the social inequalities including access to education. The unsystematic transition led by the Department of Education has negatively impacted students, and parents particularly in urban poor communities. As a response, Eskuwela Maralita, a grassroots and community-led initiative, was launched in Sitio San Roque to support students as they navigate the transition to distance learning. This initiative serves as a temporary community learning hub where volunteer-teachers within and outside the community act as para-teachers or learning support aides.

This case study looks at the efforts of Sitio San Roque and its allies in Eskuwela Maralita, including the lapses and challenges encountered in its implementation. It delves into the experience of students and parents in the community one year after the implementation of DepEd’s learning continuity plan. Finally, it echoes the residents’ calls for support to grassroots initiatives (for education during COVID-19), safe reopening of schools and ways to lessen the gap of the digital divide.

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The Commission on Audit cited that for the 2nd consecutive year in the Belmont Administration, SQ as the LUG with the highest net income in the Philippines. One of the most note-taking achievements during the first term of Mayor Belmont was establishing a very strong financial position to pursue wide- scale development. (Guenon City: The Belmont Administration 2003-2004) Guenon City is the largest of Metro Manila’s cities in population and land area. At 160 square kilometers, it is an urban landscape spread over one-fourth of the Philippines’ metropolitan area.

Its expansive lands, reasonably priced real estate, strategic location and large consumer market are immediate plus factors for business. About one-third of its populations are less than 15 years old. Strengthening the capacity of its young population are about 65 colleges and universities, among hem the prestigious university of the Philippines and the Atone De Manila university, and countless training centers and early childhood learning facilities. Its large consumer market and manpower pool has attracted close to 57,000 business establishments to locate In Guenon City.

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Flying the city a cost-effective location are business processes outsourcing (Boos) companies, who find real estate values very competitive and areas available for business very expansive.

Among the CIT companies that have chosen to expand In Guenon City are MM, taleteller, Converges, SITES and Sykes Asia. I Telltale lowers ten Role Ana Function AT electronic In 2001, 5 years after a change in local administration, Guenon City transformed itself from a poorly performing, financially distressed authority into the premier metropolis of the Philippines’ national capital region. And how was it done.

The answer is in technology itself. The city government’s mission is to “provide quality service which will make Guenon City an ideal community where people live, work and do business in a hospitable, progressive and peaceful environment. ” In order to meet this, one of the factors that the mayor concentrated on was to eliminate graft ND corruption in the bureaucracy.

The automation or computerizing of the tax collection process is one strategy that the mayor implemented. This type of technology will help to eliminate corruption as forgery and tampering of records will be difficult to do.

Implementation of this technology will also speed up processes as it will reduce the manual paper works which will then result to faster service to the people and more time to allocate for other governmental projects for social and/or economic improvement. The city also adapts to the current trends of the society that genealogy is significant in the performance of an organization. A powerful argument for mechanization (computerizing or automation), has been the assumption that other firms, and other countries, will mechanize, and that a firm that does not will go out of business. L] Adapting the technology has greatly contributed to the improvement of tax collection of the city giving the city a “pot of gold”.

In 2001, the city has a budget deficit of 1 billion pesos. Due to the improvement of collections, income generated and after the first year (in year 2000) of Mayor Belmont they have budget surplus of 262. 21 million pesos. They were able to maintain it in 2003, with a surplus of 157. 40 million, 188. 14 million in 2004, 300 million 2005, and 225 million in 2006.

I Nils Is also one AT ten trends In ten postindustrial tender according to Free Block t the emergence of computerizing will have great impact on organizations and will change the experience of workers. [2] The government rank-and-file employees were definitely affected by the change in the system. This is according to Mr.. Manuel Cabala, Assistant City Administrator for Operations.

The effect was somehow active since most of the employees are not used to using computers since from the start they were used to do work manually, either by writing or using a manual computer, meaning they use old-school methods.

Some employees expressed their resentment on the new process disregarding the technology given to them by continuing their Job by the old method. The administration is doing their move to encourage employees to see the benefit of the technology by giving them trainings. Also, implementing strict memorandums are to be done so as not to put the investment on the technology to waste. They do view technology as a powerful tool that can aid the city government to alleviate poverty and improve their citizens’ lives.

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Process of Formulating its Technology Strategy and Technology Plan IV. Organization’s Technology Strategy and Technology Plan To improve the economic state of the city it would mean increasing its income and balancing it with the city’s budget. The higher the budget surplus, the more resources can be allocated n the improvement of the city for the benefit of society and to meet their goal in elevating pope I Nils will also give more Datasets Tort programs In ten development of the city to attract business investors.

More investors will mean more income to the city. Aside from increasing the income of the city, it will improve the lives of the people as more business will mean more Job opportunities open to the public.

The plan of the city government is to implement technology to all government sectors in the city. One of which already implemented is the computerizing of the tax collection process, mostly concentrated in realty tax. As mentioned earlier, this move has showed significant ROI to the city, showing a budget surplus of 225 million pesos in 2006.

This is mainly due to improved payments of realty tax wherein automation has made it easier for the government to monitor tax payment collections. “The information derived from applications of new technologies, such as the geographic information systems (GIS) and more intensive data processing, have enable the government to pinpoint delinquencies more accurately.

The City Assessor has determined that potentially as much as 5 billion pesos can be collected once delinquent accounts are resolved, giving a boost in tax election without having to resort to increasing tax rates. [3] According to Mr.. Manuel Cabala of the City Administrator of Operations Office, the technology for the tax payment collections has stabilized, but of course will need enhancements to further maximize its use and to give more favorable results. The city’s tax payment collection will greatly improve once all government sectors are networked to the data processing system of the City Hall.

“The city government intends to ease tax payments further by giving the 142 baring offices at least one computer each that ill be connected online to City Hall.

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