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Welcome! 👋 This chat room is dedicated to conversations about improving the quality of life in Philippine cities. Worsening traffic, urban decay, access to basic services, green open spaces and third spaces, people-centered transportation, and balancing heritage conservation with economic progress are just some of the topics we discuss here. Watch out for community chats and other community events! Share with us your ideas and initiatives. Let's collaborate to make the Philippines more liveable.

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Patrick Cruz - Rappler
Feb 05 10:17 AM

A petition was filed before the Supreme Court on Thursday, February 5, questioning the constitutionality of a Manila ordinance that significantly increased garbage fees for businesses in the city.

The petition, filed by private individual Barry Tayam, argues that the 1,200 percent hike in garbage fees constitutes "an ultra vires act, asserting that the power to tax and impose fees must not be exercised in an arbitrary, oppressive, or confiscatory manner."

The petitioner also asked the Supreme Court to issue a temporary restraining order against the implementation of the ordinance. Read more about Manila's garbage fee hike @here https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/manila-garbage-fee-hike-business-impact-2026/

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Patrick Cruz - Rappler
Feb 11 11:58 AM

After more than a century on Philippine roads, the country’s oldest bus operator is preparing to stop. Here’s a summary of Philtranco’s 112 years of history @here https://www.rappler.com/business/philtranco-bus-operator-shuts-down/

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Patrick Cruz - Rappler
Feb 12 11:50 AM

The Makati City government has agreed to settle its dispute with Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. over the long-stalled Makati Subway Project. So, what does it mean? @here https://www.rappler.com/business/makati-city-subway-infradev-settlement-agreement-2026/

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Patrick Cruz - Rappler
Feb 13 08:44 AM

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Where the Metro Manila Subway stations in BGC will be located

Two stations of the government’s flagship Metro Manila Subway Project are set to rise within the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig.

On Friday, February 13, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the groundbreaking ceremony for the two BGC-area stations, which form part of the broader subway line targeted for completion by 2032.

Here’s where they will be located:
Kalayaan Avenue Station – This station will be constructed beneath 11th Avenue and the Uptown Open Parking area.

BGC Station – This station will run along McKinley Parkway, located between Serendra and Market! Market!

With 17 stations, it will run from Valenzuela City to Parañaque City, ending at Bicutan in Taguig City, with a connection to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City. @here

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Feb 18 09:57 AM

Great news to BGC residents.

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Patrick Cruz - Rappler
Feb 19 11:27 PM

Makati, Infradev reach deal on subway row, specifics undisclosed for now

Makati City has agreed to settle its dispute with Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. over the long-stalled Makati Subway Project.

But how much is the settlement?

We asked Infradev and Makati Mayor Nancy Binay for details, including the settlement amount. Both parties declined to disclose specifics, saying the case is still pending before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre.

See Infradev’s statement below @here

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Patrick Cruz - Rappler
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Great news to BGC residents.

Yes, making BGC more accessible. Also, a higher valuation of properties for condo/property owners in BGC I guess.

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