Maginhawa community unites for more cyclable and walkable roads
QUEZON CITY, 2 December 2024 – Dubbed the arts and food hub of Quezon City, Maginhawa Street also became a center of solidarity and cooperation as community members, local businesses, advocacy groups, youth, and private individuals joined together in establishing shared spaces for cyclists and pedestrians through artistic installations. Covering a portion of Maginhawa Street, from its intersection at Magiting Street to the location of the Teachers’ Village East barangay hall, volunteers painted colorful murals along two sides of the street, where one will serve as a shared pathway for cyclists and pedestrians to move around, while the other [...]
Of pens and fisherfolks’ tales: Narratives of the sea as told by young writers
by Anton Onato Editor’s Note: Anton is a communications officer of ICSC. He joined the two-day writing workshop entitled “Dagat-Bohol: Life and Livelihood of Fishing Reciprocal” in Jagna, Bohol last December 28-29, 2023, with local fisherfolk and young writers of Bohol. The final days of the year are usually considered a time of rest. While ICSC’s holiday break began mid-December, my plans of rest were disrupted for a few days as I was asked by Jo, our Communications Director, to join a two-day writing workshop in Jagna, Bohol, Cebu. The workshop aimed to bring together students and [...]
Solar Scholars: RE is crucial investment for communities
This piece was written by ICSC Communications Officer Anton Onato, based on interviews conducted by ICSC Innovations Officer Glinly Alvero among participants of the Solar Scholars training in Labo, Camarines Norte on June 27-28. The event was organized by ICSC, Synergy Pilipinas, Labo Progressive Multi-Purpose Cooperative, and the local government of Labo, Camarines Norte.