(U.P. Planning and Development Research Foundation, Inc. (UP PLANADES)
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   News

OVER 70 MANDAUE CITY LGU STAFF CAPACITATED ON SUSTAINABLE URBAN TRANSPORT ENGINEERING, PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Thursday, 27 October 2023

PLANADES, in partnership with the Local Government of Mandaue City, Cebu conducted the Short Training Course on Sustainable Urban Transport Engineering, Planning and Management from October 17 to 24, 2023 at the Bai Hotel in Mandaue City. The Training Course introduced over 70 participants from the local government of Mandaue City to the principles and methods of urban transport and land use planning in the Philippines. Read More>>>

San Fernando City’s CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (CapDev) Series: SMART

Saturday, 14 October 2023

The Executive Director of PLANADES, Dr. Engr. Tabassam Raza, in conjunction with Ms. Cristina Virata, conducted two sessions centered on Urban Planning and Management. The specific topics covered were: Read More>>>

PLANADES AND UP SURP PARTICIPATED IN 11TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ICSD) FROM SEPTEMBER 18 TO 20, 2023, AT ALFRED LEARNER HALL, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK, USA.

SATURDay, 23 SEPTEMBER 2023

PLANADES and UP SURP made a successful joint participation in the 11th Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD), which took place from September 18 to 20, 2023, at Alfred Learner Hall, Columbia University, New York, USA. Read More>>>

BLENDED INSPECTION BY THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC)

SUNDay, 10 SEPTEMBER 2023

Planning and Development Research Foundation, Inc. is glad to inform you that it successfully complied with all the requirements of PRC during its blended inspection held last 08 September 2023. The inspection conducted by PRC is in in accordance with Section 9 (b) of RA 8981 or PRC Modernization Act of 2000 which states.. Read More>>>

PLANADES CONDUCTED A SERIES OF WRITING-WORKSHOPS AIMED AT UPDATING ITS EXISTING MANUALS

FRIday, 25 AUGUST 2023

PLANADES conducted a series of writing-workshops aimed at updating its existing manuals. On August 1, 2023, PLANADES Board Members and the PLANADES Secretariat collaborated to revise the Administrative and Project Operations Manuals. Subsequently, on August 17, 2023, the Finance Unit presented the preliminary draft of the Financial Manual for review and feedback. In a separate session, the draft of the Information, Communications, and Technology (ICT) Manual was unveiled on August 24, 2023. Read More>>>

PLANADES HAS ATTAINED THE STATUS OF BEING OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS A CERTIFIED SCIENCE FOUNDATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (DOST)

SUNday, 30 July 2023

The Planning and Development Research Foundation, Inc. (PLANADES) is pleased to announce that we have once again achieved certification as a Science Foundation by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). PLANADES has held this esteemed status as a Certified Science Foundation since its establishment in 1976. Read More>>>

HANDA PILIPINAS: INNOVATIONS IN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT EXPOSITION 2023 | LUZON LEG | RISK REDUCTION IN MEGACITIES

Thursday, 27 July 2023

In conjunction with the National Resilience Month, which occurs every July, the Planning and Development Research Foundation, Inc. (PLANADES) Executive Director, Prof. Dr. Tabassam Raza attended the HANDA PILIPINAS: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Exposition organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) from July 27-29, at Pasay City, Philippines. Read More>>>

PLANNING IN GERMANY AND PAKISTAN: RESPONDING CHALLENGES OF CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE

Tuesday, 29 June 2023

The Planning and Development Research Foundation, Inc. (PLANADES) represented by its Executive Director, Prof. Dr. Tabassam Raza and Dr. Dina C. Magnaye, Dean of the School of Urban and Regional Planning- University of the Philippines participated in the Spring Workshop in TU Dortmund, Germany entitled “Planning in Germany and Pakistan: Responding Challenges of Climate Change through Intercultural Dialogue” on 18-26 June 2023. Further, Ms. Lendl Meniado, Project Development Officer of PLANADES, also joined the said Workshop. Read More>>>

PLANADES conducts the Intensive Course in Environmental Planning 2023 

WEDNesday, 07 June 2023

As part of its mission to assist planning professionals and planning offices, PLANADES conducted the Intensive Course in Environmental Planning from May 29 to June 2, 2023 at the UP School of Urban and Regional Planning, Cariño Multi-Purpose Hall. Read More>>>

  Announcement

Date: November 25, 2023

PLANADES IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO BE PART OF THE INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The Planning and Development Research Foundation, Inc (PLANADES) is pleased to announce that applications are open for the International Fellowship Program from 25 November to 10 December 2023. This Program aims to contribute in research, development, and capacity-building in the various fields of environmental planning including urban and regional planning. Specifically, it deals with SDGs, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCAM), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), community-based Climate Change and Disaster Risk impact resiliency, transit-oriented development, real estate management and planning, risk-sensitive and inclusive land use and development planning, and other related fields and sectors which are directly or indirectly involved in national to local/ urban land use and development planning. Read More>>

Date: October 28, 2023

OBSERVANCE OF THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
In observance of the upcoming holidays from 30 October 2023 (Election Day), 01 (All Saints' Day) -02 (Non-Working Holiday) November 2023, therefore, PLANADES Office will be partially functional on 31 October 2023 and 03 November 2023. We will resume full functions on 06, November 2023. see MEMO here

Date: October 11, 2023

COLLOQUIA 2023, "Beyond the Limit: Breaking Constraints in Transportation Engineering through Innovation and Technology."
As the sun sets on convention, innovation ascends! Embark on a Journey of Intellectual Discovery! Join us in celebrating the 12th anniversary of an academic odyssey that transcends boundaries and reshapes the future of Transportation Engineering. The University of the Philippines Civil Engineering Society (UPCES) takes immense pride in presenting Colloquia 2023, themed.. Read More>>

Date: October 09, 2023

PLANADES WAS EXTENDED AN INVITATION TO SERVE AS A GUEST SPEAKER IN SAN FERNANDO CITY'S CAPDEV SERIES: SMART
Dr. Engr. Tabassam Raza has been invited to fulfill the role of a guest speaker at the Capacity Development (CapDev) Series: SMART (Sursuro para kadagiti Mammanday-linteg A na Rigta ken na-Tulnog). This event forms an integral component of the City of San Fernando, La Union's strategic program known as SMART LEARN. The primary objective of this training program is to equip the Legislative Department with essential knowledge and skills that will enhance their performance and productivity. This effort aligns with their aspiration to become the Center of SMART Legislation in Region 1 by the year 2025. SMART is scheduled to take place from October 11 to 13, 2023, at Camp John Hay, Baguio City

Date: September 05, 2023

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Upcoming Blended Inspection
The Planning and Development Research Foundation, Inc. (PLANADES) will undergo a blended inspection by the PRC on 8 September 2023 from 9:00 AM onwards. There will be a brief presentation on the PLANADES achievements, a tour of the PLANADES facilities, and an open forum for any questions or suggestions from the PRC representatives during the course of the day.

Date: July  28, 2023

PLANADES IS SCHEDULED TO CONDUCT A SEQUENCE OF INTERNAL WRITING-WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF AUGUST
PLANADES is scheduled to conduct a sequence of internal writing-workshops throughout the month of August with the objective of revising the ensuing guidelines and manuals. All members of the board are kindly urged to take part in the aforementioned writing workshops. 

Date: June  16, 2023

PLANNING IN GERMANY AND PAKISTAN: RESPONDING CHALLENGES OF CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE
The Planning and Development Research Foundation, Inc. (PLANADES) represented by its Executive Director, Prof. Dr. Tabassam Raza and Dr. Dina C. Magnaye, Dean of the School of Urban and Regional Planning- University of the Philippines, will be attending the Spring Workshop in TU Dortmund, Germany entitled.. 
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Date: May  06, 2023

The Intensive Course in Environmental Planning was organized by Planning and Development Research Foundation, Inc. (PLANADES) last 29 May - 02 June 2023.
Looking to learn more about Environmental Planning, especially industry trends and insights? Join us for this year's training program entitled "Intensive Course in Environmental Planning" (ICEP) organized by the Planning and Development Research Foundation, Inc. (PLANADES) from 29 May to 02 June 2023!  Read More>>

Date: April  28, 2023

THE ICSD 2023 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE, REPRESENTING THE GLOBAL ASSOCIATION OF MASTER'S IN DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE PROGRAMS (MDP) AND IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS NETWORK (SDSN)
The ICSD 2023 Organizing Committee, representing the Global Association of Master's in Development Practice Programs (MDP) and in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), has granted approval for our proposed session titled "Session 2B: Linking the SDGs, disaster risk reduction, and climate change adaptation and mitigation in sustainable land use and development planning" within the conference track 2, focusing on Climate Change.  Read More>>

What we offer?

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CONSULTANCY


It provides consultancy services to both public and private sectors, particularly in the following areas:

1. Project planning design, development, inventory, and evaluation
2. Plan preparation and review
3. Sectoral studies and policy analysis
4. Advisory services for institutional development, administrative and organizational system and procedures.

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TRAINING AND EXTENSION SERVICES

It aims to update the level of competence of planners through the following programs:

1. Seminars, conferences, symposia, and other appropriate activities of vital importance to planning
2. Scholarship grants
3. Professorial chairs





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RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION


PLANADES undertakes the following activities - in the fields of environmental, urban, and regional planning:

1. Basic and applied research
2. Publication and information dissemination
3. Training and extension services

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