Confessions of a Cartographer in Crisis: Don’t Precariatise Yourself to Get Out of Precarity

This 3-year scholarship in Aotearoa New Zealand is the longest “contract” I’ve ever had, but I used to live on 3-month contracts for a long time. Now, I’m a bit past the…

Confessions of a Cartographer in Crisis: Why I’m Committed to the Commons of Cartography

Where can get I usable GIS data about the Philippines?

Hello! When I make maps (like the one below), I usually rely on free, open, and usable geospatial data.

Confessions of a Cartographer in Crisis: Part 1

I’ve been asked if I have a Christmas Tree. I said no…

Making Maps Useful for Addressing Disasters and Climate Change

Why I Map

Snow, cholera, and London. It should always start with that. The most popular way to start a presentation or article on mapping is to begin with Dr. John Snow and his 1854 cholera map of Soho. All geography, mapping, and urban planning lectures must somehow mention the story. It is really tempting to do that…

Changing Topographies of Population Densities in the Philippines

A Geospatial Analysis of Geohazards and Settlements in the Philippines

A s the Philippines is relentlessly urbanizing, more and more cities, towns, and communities are exposed to multiple hazards.

The World is Spiky and Spikier

T he globalist narrative is that the world is getting flat. That claim is true in a way because of all…