{"id":20079,"date":"2024-08-07T03:16:04","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T03:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/future-proofing-communities-throughout-the-philippines\/"},"modified":"2024-08-07T03:16:04","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T03:16:04","slug":"future-proofing-communities-throughout-the-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/future-proofing-communities-throughout-the-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"Future-proofing communities throughout the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2>Addressing urbanization challenges tackled in BusinessWorld Insights forum<\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By Jomarc Angelo M. Corpuz<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Special Features and Content Writer<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In recent years, the Philippines has been constantly ravaged by natural disasters that have caused billions worth of damages and displaced millions of people, particularly in urban areas. As the country grows more concerned about the effects of climate change and urbanization, the call for growth that leaves no one behind \u2014 including nature \u2014 is amplified.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The latest edition of BusinessWorld\u2019s monthly Insights forum, held last July 31 at Dusit Thani Manila with the theme \u201cBuilding Sustainable and Inclusive Communities for the Future,\u201d focused on addressing the critical need for resilience, inclusivity, and sustainability in a world where the effects of global warming are becoming more evident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BusinessWorld Executive Vice-President Lucien C. Dy Tioco kicked off the event with a welcome address, emphasizing the importance of having discussions about enabling communities that encourage sustainable living as well as espousing inclusive cultures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe stand at a pivotal moment where the decisions we make and the actions we take can significantly influence the well-being and prosperity of our communities for generations to come,\u201d Mr. Dy Tioco said.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_612628\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-612628\" style=\"width: 1375px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-612628\" src=\"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0438-OL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1375\" height=\"771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0438-OL.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0438-OL-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0438-OL-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0438-OL-749x420.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0438-OL-640x359.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0438-OL-681x382.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1375px) 100vw, 1375px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-612628\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Human Settlements and Urban Development Undersecretary Henry Yap delivers the forum\u2019s keynote.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Undersecretary (DHSUD) Henry Yap delivered the forum\u2019s keynote address. He underscored the urgent need for comprehensive, coordinated, and resilient urban planning and development in response to sustainability and inclusivity challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While Mr. Yap did say that urbanization has brought economic growth and opportunities, he also acknowledged the numerous challenges that it brings including informal settlements, urban blight, traffic congestion, insufficient public transportation, and environmental degradation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The undersecretary also mentioned the Philippines\u2019 rapid urbanization rate is at nearly 54% of Filipinos, or approximately 58.9 million of the current population, residing in urban barangays. He also noted several of his department\u2019s programs that promote the transformation of urban landscapes through the implementation of innovative, green, and resilient urban renewal and development projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_612629\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-612629\" style=\"width: 1154px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-612629\" src=\"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Palafox2-OL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1154\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Palafox2-OL.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Palafox2-OL-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Palafox2-OL-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Palafox2-OL-749x420.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Palafox2-OL-640x359.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Palafox2-OL-681x382.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1154px) 100vw, 1154px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-612629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Palafox Architecture Group, Inc. President Ar. Felino Palafox, Jr. presented about future-proofing communities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following Mr. Yap\u2019s address was a presentation by Arch. Felino A. Palafox Jr., the president of Palafox Architecture Group, Inc., which highlighted the country\u2019s need for more sustainable cities as well as the Philippines\u2019 potential to become a leading economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c[We will have] 150 million Filipinos by 2050 and 70% will be urban population in cities. With that, we need 100 new cities by 2050 that are sustainable, resilient, liveable, healthier, smart cities by 2050. Otherwise, our existing cities will be as bad, if not worse, than what Metro Manila is today,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mr. Palafox also mentioned his company\u2019s advocacy for the Philippines to become a first-world country and economy by 2050. Although he believes it\u2019s achievable, Mr. Palafox outlined six key challenges that must be tackled to make it a reality: corruption, criminality, climate change, inequality, infrastructure, and the need to attract more investments.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_612625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-612625\" style=\"width: 1377px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-612625\" src=\"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0486-OL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1377\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0486-OL.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0486-OL-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0486-OL-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0486-OL-749x420.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0486-OL-640x359.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0486-OL-681x382.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1377px) 100vw, 1377px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-612625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robinsons Land Chief Strategist Ramon Rivero joined the forum with his presentation about the company\u2019s strides towards building sustainable communities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Robinsons Land Corp. Chief Strategist Ramon Rivero, in another presentation, noted that the local real estate industry should be working towards sustainability and resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAs we stand at the crossroads of rapid urbanization and environmental stewardship, the real estate in the Philippines holds a unique position of influence and responsibility. The choices we make today will shape the landscapes, economies, and quality of life for generations to come,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mr. Rivero added that sustainable development was no longer an option and has become an imperative. In addition, he expressed the importance of involving local communities and ensuring that their needs and voices are heard when building sustainable developments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spaces for sustainable living<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Messrs. Palafox and Rivero joined TruNorth Homes Founder and CEO Earl Forlales for the first panel discussion, themed \u201cThe Quest for Sustainable Living in Filipino Communities,\u201d which centered mostly on the current situation of sustainable living in the country and the roles the Philippine government and private sector can play in making more sustainable communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_612626\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-612626\" style=\"width: 1207px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-612626\" src=\"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8295-OL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1207\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8295-OL.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8295-OL-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8295-OL-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8295-OL-749x420.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8295-OL-640x359.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8295-OL-681x382.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1207px) 100vw, 1207px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-612626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Earl Forlales, founder and chief executive officer of TruNorth Homes, and co-founder of Cubo Modular, joins the first panel discussion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Acknowledging the housing stock in the country, Mr. Forlales emphasized the significance of making sustainable housing affordable to Filipinos who \u201ccan\u2019t even play in the home-buying market anymore even if they wanted to.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe greenest building is the one that is already built. Often when we talk about sustainable building, we only focus on how we can build moving forward while failing to account for the massive existing housing stock that we already have,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meanwhile, Mr. Palafox, speaking on the need for more sustainable communities after the devastating effects of Super-Typhoon Carina, noted that it is 90% less expensive to address the hazards before they become disasters. He added that it saves more human lives, buildings, infrastructures, and agriculture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additionally, Mr. Palafox said that sustainable communities in the Philippines recycle resources, are walkable, use fewer resources, and have infrastructure that lasts for several generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Furthermore, Mr. Rivero commended the current administration\u2019s accessibility and willingness to work with the private sector and that the government has been a catalyst for private sector solutions. Moreover, he explained that sustainability has to be an \u201ceasy option\u201d for Filipinos either through incentives or education.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe philosophy of incrementality is so key in sustainability, as long as we are gradually improving, then we\u2019re in the right direction because incrementality can change over time,\u201d Mr. Rivero said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW232948877 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232948877 BCX0\">Inclusive urban planning<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_612630\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-612630\" style=\"width: 1378px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-612630\" src=\"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8361-OL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1378\" height=\"773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8361-OL.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8361-OL-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8361-OL-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8361-OL-749x420.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8361-OL-640x359.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8361-OL-681x382.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1378px) 100vw, 1378px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-612630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From L-R: BusinessWorld Corporate Editor Arjay L. Balinbin, moderator; Jolan Formalejo of Aboitiz InfraCapital; and Yvonne Flores of the Gokongwei Group during the second panel discussion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The second panel discussion featured experts from the Gokongwei Group and Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates who shared their insights on \u201cInclusive Planning for Enriched Communities.\u201d The panel composed of Gokongwei Group\u2019s Head of Sustainability and CSR Yvonne Flores and Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates Vice-President for Inventory Generation Jolan Formalejo talked about the challenges and opportunities linked to inclusive urban planning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While discussing how to balance economic development with social inclusivity, Ms. Flores underscored the importance of understanding how businesses can include low-income communities in their operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cUrban planning makes the solutions happen. It\u2019s all based on how you maximize opportunities. Make sure that whatever the vision is, it\u2019s part of the plan and executed in the best way,\u201d she added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, Mr. Formalejo named overcrowding as the biggest challenge brought about by fast-paced urbanization. Conversely, he noted that opportunities for building inclusive urban communities lie in the collaboration between public and private companies in promoting sustainable developments across the regions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s not only the numbers that we can achieve in terms of economic growth but also the achievements that we can all accomplish in terms of implementing projects related to inclusivity and sustainable development,\u201d Mr. Formalejo explained.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the country struggles with rapid urbanization and the growing impacts of climate change, a concerted effort toward building sustainable and inclusive communities in the Philippines has become even more agent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This BusinessWorld Insights forum is presented by BusinessWorld Publishing Corp. together with Robinsons Land Corp.; and is sponsored by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates; with the support of Filinvest City and SM Offices; together with the Asian Consulting Group, American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Bank Marketing Association of the Philippines, Management Association of the Philippines, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Philippine Franchise Association, Philippine Retailers Association, and official media partner <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Philippine STAR<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div>Addressing urbanization challenges tackled in BusinessWorld Insights forum By Jomarc Angelo M. 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