The railway system in the Philippines has lagged so far behind, we are counting years of development and Filipinos' thousands of hours lost. 

Riding a train in Metro Manila whether on light or heavy rail has proven erratic - you're lucky when you use the train in window hours where it is not packed and the airconditioning is working well, but on rush hours and early morning travel to work you will find yourself queuing for at least half an hour and riding seem as if it is a battle for your life.

Yet with the ardent push of the Duterte administration to build infrastructure, what lies ahead for the metro's train network?

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Roads have always been the main thoroughfares in moving people. All transport modes that run on roads therefore have proven to be the main options to get to places. Yet without a progressive framework that enables more accessible, convenient, and high-quality transport services, the most preferred becomes the most painful burden.

Transport issues on road is beyond just traffic congestion and a hellish riding experience. Find out more here.

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Transportation has defined and shaped how cities have been built since the beginning of human civilization. It greatly contributed to how products and services flow in the value chain.

Metro Manila is the densest place in the world, with over 20 million residents and counting. This region is also ranked #2 most traffic-choked cities in the world which begs the question: how did we arrive at this point?

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Here is a news flash: environmental conservation and eco-preservation is also a compensated, professional line of work! It is called *drum roll* Green Jobs!

Millions of workers from all over the world are academically and vocationally trained to ensure that 1) nature is taken care of, and 2) that economic practices are not destructive to the environment. Find out more on this topic in this episode.

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Have you ever been in a situation where you advocate about something you find important and it falls on deaf ears?

Were you at a point where you feel something strong about one thing that you want to influence your peers to it but it gets ignored due to the fact that it's difficult to comprehend, among other reasons?

Sustainability is an idea that looks out for the betterment of all people and the planet but still rings abstract to nearly every person. For an average person, it seems like an ideal way of thinking but it affects them in more ways than they could know.

How can we then effectively unpack an idea that is critical to the lives of the people in a way that is relatable and comprehensible?

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The case for sustainability has been vastly caused by a global system that have shaped societies. This system is largely established by industries, governments, and organizations that have defined how things work. But behind these institutions are generation after generation of humanity that have built them.

Now that we are faced with a broken system that is further emphasized by the pandemic, how can we spark the change in the institutions we work with and for to ingrain a kind of leadership and culture that is also pro-people and pro-environment?

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The Sachet Economy has brought flexibility, convenience, and affordability in the market through goods produced in smaller quantities. Finally, even the poorest and most disadvantaged can fulfill their needs. But at what cost?

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For centuries, we have lived with a global economy in which value and progress are based on one single metric: Profit

This very structure has further created the divide between the rich and poor, and built a linear approach where everything that we extract, produce, and sell all go to waste. Not only it made the quality of life overall worse, but it also pushed industries to compete in a losing battle where the casualty is EVERYONE of us.

How do we then redefine how we measure prosperity on all levels - from individual citizens to thriving nations?

Sustainability - the one word that means so much but is less-appreciated. When we talk about progress and growth, sustainability is always left out in the discussion. Sometimes, it only becomes a secondary consideration. When in fact is that one big thing that will help us survive and realize more progress in the coming centuries, if we begin putting our full attention in it today.

In this episode, we will demystify what Sustainable Development is - the all-grand term which is meant to tip the scales and define how we can make our planet sustainable - and identify what's the single, biggest weapon we have to make this happen. 🌏