Location
Metrosquare Bldg, 224 Ortigas Ave, San Juan, 1503 Metro Manila
Dialogues 02
June 6, 2026
Creating Effective Maps for Good
The Dialogues 02 panel finally commencing the insightful Q&A portion of the event. June 6, 2026. WTA Labs.
Our talk with the theme Creating Effective Maps for Good offered thoughtful and insightful discussions on the power of cartography, open data, and spatial tools in driving community resilience and urban transformation. We explored how maps act as interactive public-interest information systems, how citizen science can empower resilient communities, and how open-data mapping can be used to better understand our local schools, parks, and wetlands.
Conversations like these remind us that maps are not just static tools—they are dynamic platforms that strengthen public awareness, foster collaboration, and shape a more inclusive and sustainable future.
While the keynote presentations gave us incredible insights into data and cartography, the true highlight of the afternoon was the vibrant community that filled the room. From the engaging open forum to the lively conversations surrounding our Map Exhibit, it was inspiring to see professionals, advocates, and enthusiasts coming together to discuss how we can map a better future. An event like this wouldn't be possible without our incredible audience who brought thoughtful questions and curious energy to the floor.
Introducing GeoCite
During Dialogues 02, GeoCite was announced.
GeoCite is our means to extend our ways of communicating our map-based research in more interactive and imaginative ways. This is also our way of advancing our advocacy of improving science communication in the country, towards building a platform for research.
Science communication must be well-intentioned, towards better collective understanding of our spaces and environments.
Samuel Evangelista, our resident Ecologist, presenting and introducnig GeoCite and his experiences developing webmaps.
Navigate Dialogues 02 Map Exhibit
Exhibit
04
The Road Less Traveled
Exhibit by
Joshua Andrei Conche
Abstract
This map presents a spatial analysis of first- and last-mile (FLM) active transport connectivity within selected Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) terminals in Metro Manila. The study focuses on Guadalupe and Lambingan as first-mile terminals, and Escolta and Quinta as last-mile terminals, which were selected through a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) analysis based on ridership, operational consistency, and land use intensity. Through commuter interviews, origin–destination mapping, GIS-based isochrone mapping, and spatial friction point analysis, the study examined how surrounding urban conditions influence pedestrian accessibility and movement within the 400-meter pedestrian shed.
The map is organized through layered spatial visualization, illustrating commuter origins and destinations, walkable catchment areas, and favorable and constrained pedestrian environments surrounding each terminal. The analysis revealed that terminals connected to major transportation nodes and commercial activity centers generally exhibited broader commuter catchments and higher movement demand. However, pedestrian accessibility was constrained by sidewalk obstructions, vendor encroachment, fragmented pathways, congestion, and heavy vehicular activity. In contrast, riverside corridors and open pedestrian environments demonstrated more favorable movement continuity and accessibility conditions.
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Join our Map Exhibit!
We are featuring a map exhibit, as part of this June's Anthology Dialogues.
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