https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2444 2026-04-13T19:12:14Z 2026-04-13T19:12:14Z Calderon, Joniemar L. Delatina, Rowena D. Lacson, Ritz Michael D. Grio, Mary Earl Daryl A. Dela Cruz, Shevanee Ruth G. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2504 2023-02-28T09:00:17Z 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

Introduction of bus and BRT systems along a major road corridor in Iloilo City, Philippines Calderon, Joniemar L.; Delatina, Rowena D.; Lacson, Ritz Michael D.; Grio, Mary Earl Daryl A.; Dela Cruz, Shevanee Ruth G. Over the years, urban travel demand in Philippines has increased tremendously amounting to the need of high capacity public transport as an urban mobility. Primarily, urban population growth, migration from rural areas, the growing economy and booming of industries have contributed significantly to the increase in travel demand in Philippine cities. One of the emerging highly urbanized cities in the Philippines is the city of Iloilo, which has a rapidly increasing travel demand due to the establishment of mixed-use developments recently. This study aims to introduce bus and BRT systems for two main service routes from Ungka to Iloilo City: via Lopez-Jaena Street and via Diversion Road. The study aims to evaluate the transportation impact of bus and BRT systems on the current public transport system, passenger movement, traffic behavior, and urban travel, and to assess the environmental benefits of the proposed high capacity public transport. Data were obtained through vehicle counting, onboard surveying of jeepneys and from relevant offices. These were calibrated using the software JICA STRADA 3 to create different transit models in predicting the new travel behavior of passengers in three different scenarios: without bus and BRT; with bus but without BRT; and with BRT but without bus traversing from Ungka to Iloilo City service routes. Conference paper

2014-01-01T00:00:00Z De Jesus, Richard Oreta, Andres Winston Grio, Mary Earl Daryl A. Mendoza, Rodolfo Jr Garciano, Lessandro Ibabao, Rhodella SEVIERI, GIACOMO Galasso, Carmine https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2449 2023-02-06T09:00:18Z 2022-11-23T00:00:00Z

Seismic screening and structural investigation of heritage buildings for adaptive reuse: A survey study at Iloilo City, Philippines De Jesus, Richard; Oreta, Andres Winston; Grio, Mary Earl Daryl A.; Mendoza, Rodolfo Jr; Garciano, Lessandro; Ibabao, Rhodella; SEVIERI, GIACOMO; Galasso, Carmine Building adaptive reuse has been a popular strategy for cultural heritage conservation of structures for it serves two basic objectives of preserving heritage structures and promoting cultural heritage and tourism. Adaptive reuse is the adaptation of an old structure to allow the introduction of a modern function into the old structure. Old buildings are not demolished but recycled into modern uses. This strategy, however, needs a careful and thorough assessment of these existing heritage buildings to assure their resilience and sustainability to future hazards. Heritage buildings for adaptive reuse due to age and structural deterioration are highly vulnerable to hazards like earthquakes. Moreover, these buildings when used for commercial purposes may be subjected to additional loads due to changes in function. Considering the age of the structure, conformity to new design codes, additional loads imposed by unit modification, and the new function brought about by adaptive reuse of these structures, there is a need to assess these buildings to assure their safety and continuous use. Promoting adaptive reuse of heritage buildings and tourism is most appropriate in heritage zones like Calle Real in Iloilo City, the site for the case study. This paper presents a rapid seismic screening of buildings to prioritize a population of heritage buildings in a heritage zone for further detailed inspection. A site survey of the buildings was conducted at the heritage zone of Calle Real, Iloilo City in terms of their current use, and current condition to determine potential structural, maintenance, and functional issues related to resilience and to recommend future improvements in the implementation of adaptive reuse of heritage structures in cities and towns to assure their sustainability. Conference paper

2022-11-23T00:00:00Z Ibabao, Rhodella Balinas, Vicente Camena, Jerilee Trance, Rene Defiesta, Gay Grio, Mary Earl Daryl A. Oreta, Andres Winston Penaredondo, Suzette https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/2445 2023-02-06T04:00:17Z 2022-11-23T00:00:00Z

Heritage community resilience: The experience of stakeholders in Calle Real, Iloilo City, Philippines Ibabao, Rhodella; Balinas, Vicente; Camena, Jerilee; Trance, Rene; Defiesta, Gay; Grio, Mary Earl Daryl A.; Oreta, Andres Winston; Penaredondo, Suzette Cultural heritage is a significant part of the UN Agenda 2030 in making cities safe and resilient. Yet, the role of cultural heritage on resilience has not been sufficiently investigated. The study contributes to the discussion of the role of knowledge and practices in the prevention and recovery from risks within the frameworks of heritage preservation and community-based disaster management approach. The research aims to describe the knowledge about the heritage structures as well as the heritage-related practices of stakeholders employed in Calle Real, Philippines, an urban heritage zone in Iloilo City, Philippines. Through a social survey with 200 stakeholders, key results showed that respondents are aware that the unique character of Calle Real is worth preserving. Moreover, the multiplicity of uses of the buildings makes these prone to rapid wear and tear. Also, a majority of the respondents are aware of the buildings' susceptibility to fire, seismic hazards, and strong winds. There is a gap, however, between the respondents' awareness of the risks of the buildings and their heritage preservation practices. Few respondents reported being affiliated with heritage advocacy groups or to take part in actual conservation activities. There are possible ways to address the disparities in knowledge and practices with the goal of enhancing heritage resilience to natural & man-made hazards. Conference paper

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