Rigmat - RUNA

24/09/2026

AFTER A TEACHER LOST HIS LIFE HERE, ISN'T IT TIME FOR A TRUE 20 KPH SCHOOL ZONE?

Although there was a school zone sign and a marked cross walk, a teacher was hit and later died at this location.

So, what defines a 20 kph school zone? Is it paint and a sign? Designing a street with features that constantly slow the average driver to 20 kph is the responsibility of the city, and paint and signage alone do not meet this requirement.

Safe street design incorporates several measures that protect the street user if an error is made. For school zones, the road should be designed to protect the users and allow the pedestrians to use the cross walk if there is a cross walk request.

There are many design features that can be integrated on a school street to protect users if it is designed and implemented with a highly visible raised pedestrian treatment. Are schools not worthy of a safe and protective design of the streets?

22/09/2026

ARE VISIBILITY, EMPATHY, AND AWARENESS IMPORTANT IN ROAD SAFETY?

This photograph shows several aspects that are usually absent in discussions on road safety. The pedestrians and the driver of the vehicle, as well as the cyclist, can all see one another, as well as the actions of each other that are relevant to the situation. They are all mutually aware of each other’s presence, and the situation on the street is safe.

It is understandable that when considering means to improve road safety, the emphasis is usually placed on the widening of roads, installation of traffic management systems, and barriers. The enforcement of traffic management laws is also extremely important. The failure to employ these adequately may result in the technology and systems designed for improvement of road safety becoming in effect a good, but misplaced, effort.

In respect of road safety, it is extremely important to focus on the users of the road, and to employ systems that foster and enhance the understanding, consideration and respect of others.

Do you think a majority of road safety initiatives should be focused on the improvement of road safety facilities and systems, on the enforcement of laws and regulations, or on changing the attitude of road users?

03/09/2026

28/08/2026

22/08/2026

The Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, formally known as the Metropolitan Cathedral and Parish of Saint John the Evangelist, is a historic Roman Catholic cathedral located in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Caceres and is widely revered as the "Mother of All Bicol Churches"

22/08/2026

The Tangcong Vaca Guerrilla Unit (TVGU): The Tangcong Vaca Guerrilla Unit (TVGU) was the largest and most successful anti-Japanese resistance movement in Camarines Sur during World War II. Formed on March 8, 1942.

21/08/2026

REIMAGINING NAGA’S UNIVERSITY BELT: WALKABLE, SAFE, AND PEOPLE-CENTERED

For Naga City and across the region, university districts should prioritize people—not vehicles. Safe at-grade crossings, wider sidewalks, cycling lanes, shade, and connected streets can make our university belt safer, more accessible, and more vibrant.

Our students deserve streets that invite them to walk, learn, and connect—not climb over traffic.

A UNIVERSITY STREET SHOULD BE WALKABLE, NOT CLIMBABLE

Angeles University Foundation is home to thousands of students and staff every day. Footbridges are the only option available for pedestrians who want to cross one of the many roads that run adjacent to schools, businesses, and other daily locations.

This design concept provides safe crossings at grade level, dedicated cycling lanes, wider sidewalks, and a continuous canopy of trees to provide a comfortable design that prioritizes pedestrians.

A university district should promote walking, learning and community engagement rather than forcing people to jump (literally) over traffic.

Do university streets not deserve to prioritize safe, street-level crossings and walkability over foot bridges and a sea of vehicles?

01/07/2026

1935 Naga City

11/06/2026

#𝐢𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 🙋‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️ We value your participation in the crafting of this proposed ordinance on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the creative, artistic, and heritage projects of the City of Naga. 🤖🎨

👉 Highlights:

The proposed ordinance pushes for the crafting of a regulatory framework for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the creative and cultural projects funded by the local government.

The objective is to ensure innovation that will not affect the moral and economic rights of local artists, cultural workers,
and heritage advocates

The ordinance emphasizes the primacy of human creativity. AI should not be used as a cost-cutting substitute to avoid fair compensation for human creators.

The proposed ordinance pushes for transparency in the disclosure of the use of AI tools, emphasizes the need for human creative oversight, calls for the technical review of experts, and highlights vigilance against misrepresentations of Bikol culture.

🌐 Read the proposed ordinance here:
https://www2.naga.gov.ph/.../proposed-ordinance.../

📧 Write on the comment section below your suggestions and recommendations to improve the ordinance. You may also send your comments through email here: [email protected] o [email protected] 👇