Centre for Neighbourhood Studies

2024 was an incredible year for CeNS! 🌟 With 14 trainings, 80 engagements, 4 consultations, and 1 conference, we empowered 1,000 individuals and built smarter, sustainable neighborhoods. Together, we’re #MakingCeNSofNeighbourhood! 💪✨

Centre for Neighbourhood Studies congratulates Dainty Clarice V. Rabang, CeNS Associate Fellow, for receiving an Honourable Mention for UNESCO’s Geoscience Ambassador of the Year.

EnP Mendoza, ICLD director & IHS alum, advocates smarter and sustainable urban communities. With an MSc in Urban Management, she focuses on understanding Filipino neighborhoods. Read more here: ihs.nl/en/news/alumni…

CeNS, UP ISSI, and Dana Asia representatives visited Green Antz on Oct 16 to explore their sustainable practices. The visit showcased Green Antz's innovative Eco-Bricks and Eco-pavers, using recycled plastic waste to advance eco-friendly solutions.

All Souls’ Day is a day of reflection and remembrance. Their spirit continues to comfort and fill the presence in our hearts.

On this day, we honour our saints who have shown us love, compassion, and faith. Let them be our light on our own paths.

Our recent 4th year General Assembly was a heartfelt tribute to our shared commitment to smarter, more inclusive neighbourhoods. We are grateful for our incredible team and partners. Thank you for being our 'kapitbahayan' on this journey! #MakingCeNSofNeighbourhood #Censph

UP-ISSI celebrated its anniversary from Aug 29-31. UP ISSI and CeNS introduced Bangon VR to Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II & Vice Chancellor for Research and Development, Carl Michael F. Odulio. Bangon VR will support the Business Continuity Planning training program.

Tailored Training for Sustainable Impact Elevate the potential of your neighbourhood with our personalised capacity enhancement training. Discover tailor-made strategies to foster green spaces and create eco-friendly neighbourhoods and ecosystems that stand the test of time.

Unlocking the wonders of Bohol island's geology! Candijay educators dive into innovative training, bringing classrooms to geosites. #UNESCO #Geopark #CeNSph

Our virtual neighbourhoods are wide open to reconnect and share all the incredible moments that make our Kapitbahayan neighbourhoods special. We are grateful for your continuous support. Stay connected and continue building an even stronger neighbourhood, both online and offline

We are back online and our social media pages are now more active than ever before! We have been working behind the scenes to bring you the latest updates, insights, and neighbourhood stories that you love.

Daniel Racoma, CeNS NIS Associate, will also be presenting “Filipino Neighbourhoods in Quarantine: A COVID-19 Pandemic Study” on 28 October under the 4th parallel session. To register, scan the QR code or click here: forms.gle/EGknraYvEry1nV… (2/2) #MakingCeNSofNeighbourhood

Dr. Mario R. Delos Reyes, will serve as one of the plenary speakers for the International Communication Conference which will be held on 27-28 October 2022. Dr. Delos Reyes will highlight the communication challenges and opportunities in neighbourhood science. (1/2)

The consultation revolved around the challenges, good practices, and lessons learned from implementing SDGs 14 and 15, which will be an invaluable input to the 2022 Voluntary National Review report and implementation of the SDGs in the Philippines. (2/2)

CeNS, represented by Dr. Mario Delos Reyes, and the other members of the Stakeholders’ Chamber on the SDGs, attended the consultation workshop on the implementation of SDGs held on 27 April 2022. (1/2)

CeNS, as one of the inaugural members of the Stakeholders’ Chamber on SDGs, has pledged its commitment to actively collaborate towards the attainment of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development. #MakingCeNSofNeighbourhood #Censph

Said sessions will focus on capacity development for policy formulation and neighbourhood governance. (2/2) #MakingCeNSofNeighbourhood #Censph #KwentongKapitbahayan

Under its Bagong Anyo ng Buhay Program, CeNS, together with Dana Asia representatives and neighbourhood partners from the Del Rosario Compound in Barangay Coloong 1,Valenzuela City conducted an initial consultation for the co-development of Neighbourhood Learning Sessions. (1/2)

CeNS will be presenting Planning for Post-Conflict Cities: VR for Urban Planning and Research Towards Building Back a Sustainable, Healthy, and Learning City on 5 May 2022. To register, click here: uofglasgow.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #MakingCeNSofNeighbourhood #Censph

The GCRF Centre for Sustainable, Healthy, and Learning Cities and Neighbourhood presents a three part webinar series–Capacity Development of Researchers in Africa, Asia and Latin America – Reports from the Field on 31 March, 7 April and 5 May 2022. (1/2)