by Marion Micah Tinio
Countermapping initiatives were exhibited in Balikwas (Tag:Turn,Revert). The activity was co-organized with Maptime Diliman, an open-learning group of mappers based in UP Diliman. Balikwas was held on March 21, 2019, part of Geography Week 2019.
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| Presenters of Balikwas with Geog Week student volunteers. |
Asst. Prof. Ma. Simeona Martinez reinforced the importance of countermapping through uncovering the theory and practice. She also emphasized the relation between countermapping and data science. She also described countermapping as “knowledge co-production and mutual understanding.”
Dr. Yany Lopez focused on the experiences and lessons learned of her team in their countermapping of areas in the New Clark City. The New Clark City Countermapping Project is a collaboration among the University of Glasgow, the Philippine Geographical Society, and the UP Department of Geography that aims to “map experiences of marginalized communities caught in urban transition.”
Mr. Benhur Pintor, member of Maptime Diliman, detailed how technology helps countermapping through enumerating “open, offline-friendly, and sustainable” tools.
Read about the Geography Week 2019 events here:
Read about the Geography Week 2019 events here:
- Bukana: Exhibit Opening
- Tugatog: Career Orientation
- Balintataw: Artist Talk of Ms. Annie Lumbao
- Malaya: Women in Geography
- Aguhon: Geog 192 Field Presentations
- Balikwas: Countermapping
- Sipat: Mapathon
- Lagom: Culmination Night
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