About mapaPH
We build focused, map-based utilities for the Philippines, developed entirely in the open.
Why mapaPH exists
Finding clean, accessible geographic and civic data in the Philippines is often harder than it should be. Valuable datasets are frequently trapped inside complex file formats, siloed inside specific government departments, or presented in ways that make them difficult for everyday people to interpret.
We started mapaPH as an independent, personal project to address this. Instead of trying to build a single massive mapping application that tries to do everything, we create small, lightweight tools that solve specific problems well. Whether that means visualizing municipal statistics, planning commute routes, or finding pet-welcoming establishments, we want to make geographic data useful.
Open source and collaborative
Every tool we build is hosted openly on GitHub. This means anyone can read our code, look at how we process data, point out mistakes, or suggest improvements.
Because we are volunteer-run, we also rely on the community for more than just code. Some of our tools (such as our directories) depend on crowdsourced submissions from users who share local details about their neighborhoods. By building in the open, we can create resources that reflect real, lived conditions across the country.
How we operate
The project is still in its early stages. This site is a central index for our work. Some of the tools listed here are fully operational, others are still in active development, and some are just initial proposals. The applications themselves run on their own subdomains and repositories, keeping the codebase for each tool separate and maintainable.