It started smoothly with the uncovering of the multi-billion-peso flood control projects of which some were allegedly “ghost” or non-existent projects...
Sixty “ghost” projects and counting. PHP545 million spent for flood control, thus far. As a civil engineer with a modest duration of service in govern...
Have you encountered the term, attention economy? It is the system in which human focus is treated as a scarce resource to be captured and monetized, ...
In more than ten years in government, I have seen how plans are made, and policies are passed. I have also seen how important public participation is ...
As July comes to a close, it has been a month of reflection. Much of that reflection centers around planning, and more critically, the processes of mo...
During my travels, particularly by air, I frequently experience anxiety regarding the possibility of returning home. Passing through Iloilo Diversion ...
In a rapidly changing world facing unprecedented challenges, civil engineers’ role is more critical than ever. We must not only build but also underst...
By Engr. Ray Macalalag Have you ever noticed those temporary barriers placed along national highways near schools? Drivers often treat them as a nuisa...
By Engr. Ray Adrian Macalalag Picture a typical day along Iloilo Diversion Road. You are driving, running late, and accidentally beat the red light. A...