A 2023 administrative order signed by six department secretaries could be a starting point for citizens who want more parks in their area. Public parks are known to improve mental health, reduce air pollution, enliven local economies, and more.
A 2023 administrative order signed by six department secretaries could be a starting point for citizens who want more parks in their area. Public parks are known to improve mental health , reduce air pollution , enliven local economies , and more. In the Philippines , many sectors and groups have long been calling for more public open spaces, especially in cities where there is a dearth of them, amid rapid and often uncontrolled urbanization.
Policy-wise, progress was achieved in mid-2023 with the signing of a joint administrative order by no less than six department secretaries and two agency heads
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