Palafox

25/08/2026

Building for the future to honor a legacy of faith.

As the Divine Mercy Shrine de Cebu enters a new chapter, PALAFOX extends our warmest welcome and gratitude to the new Archbishop and the members of the Shrine's core group who will help guide this important project forward.

Perched on the mountains of Consolacion, Cebu, the redevelopment of the Divine Mercy Shrine presented an opportunity to create a place of faith and reflection while responding carefully to the natural character of its site.

Rather than reshaping the mountain to fit the development, the master plan works with the existing terrain and vegetation—incorporating terraced gardens, elevated walkways, and spaces that follow the natural contours of the land.

For PALAFOX, this reflects a fundamental principle of planning: Design with nature, not against it.

We are grateful to have been entrusted with helping shape this vision, and we look forward to seeing the Shrine continue its mission as a place of faith, community, and reflection for generations to come.

19/08/2026

Preserving heritage means securing its future.

The PALAFOX team, led by Arch. Felino “Jun” Palafox, Jr., is honored to have been received by His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañang to present our vision for the Banaue Rice Terraces and the broader Ifugao landscape.

We are deeply grateful to the President and his office for hearing our proposal, recognizing its importance, and connecting us with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as we explore how to move this initiative forward.

The Ifugao Rice Terraces are more than a remarkable landscape. They are a living heritage shaped and sustained by generations of Ifugao communities for more than 2,000 years. Today, this heritage faces serious challenges—from the abandonment and deterioration of terraces to declining economic opportunities for the communities who maintain them. With the Rice Terraces at risk of losing their UNESCO World Heritage status, the time to act is now.

We are especially grateful to Mr. Maciej Podhajski, who first approached PALAFOX and became a catalyst and passionate advocate for this initiative. We also thank Hon. Governor Jerry Dalipog of Ifugao for his support and commitment to the future of the province and its people.

At PALAFOX, we are honored to help explore a path where heritage conservation, sustainable tourism, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, and community development can work together.

This is still the beginning of the journey. But with the support of our national and local government partners, and with the communities of Ifugao at the heart of the effort, we look forward to helping turn this vision into reality.

The Rice Terraces have endured for more than two millennia. Our responsibility is to help ensure they endure for generations to come.

19/08/2026

What if our cities were designed for the storms to come—not just the ones we face today?

In his latest Manila Times article, Arch. Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr. explores how thoughtful urban design can make our cities more resilient, walkable, and livable—even when the rain comes.

From covered walkways and safer bike lanes to greener streets and better public transport, resilience begins long before disaster strikes.

Read the full article and discover how better urban design can help us build cities ready for the future.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/19/opinion/columns/urban-design-for-the-storms-to-come/2407747

THE problems Filipino commuters face every year are nothing new. Yet, they seem to worsen with the passage of time. Getting around Metro Manila is already difficult enough. But when it rains, it pours.

17/08/2026

Today, the PALAFOX team led by Ar. Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr. had the privilege of welcoming Mr. Ryszard Czarnecki, former Vice President of the European Parliament, together with Mr. Bartosz Czarnecki and Mr. Maciej Podhajski.

Our conversation centered on the proposed Comprehensive Master Plan for the Ifugao Rice Terraces and surrounding communities—an initiative that looks beyond preservation alone and seeks to connect heritage conservation with sustainable tourism, economic opportunity, resilient infrastructure, and the long-term well-being of the communities who have safeguarded this living heritage for generations.

We are grateful to our guests for taking the time to learn more about the initiative and for exploring how they may contribute to its realization.

We likewise remain deeply grateful to His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for recognizing the importance of this initiative and for providing his support and direction as we work toward turning this vision into a meaningful, sustainable reality for Ifugao.

The future of the Rice Terraces depends not only on preserving the land, but on creating a future where the people who protect it can thrive.

14/08/2026

Good governance must be the norm, not the exception. Our hope for a better Philippines starts with raising the bar for how leadership should look.

Thank you, The Manila Times, for this feature.

State of the nation
By Felino "Jun" Palafox Jr.

13/08/2026

We are deeply grateful to His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for giving PALAFOX the opportunity to present our vision for the Comprehensive Urban, Environmental, Infrastructure, and Economic Development Master Plan for Ifugao.

The preservation of the Ifugao Rice Terraces must go beyond conservation alone. It must also create meaningful opportunities for the communities who have protected this living heritage for generations—through sustainable tourism, resilient infrastructure, agriculture, environmental stewardship, and inclusive economic development.

We thank the President for his time, support, and guidance, and we look forward to working with the concerned government agencies, the Province of Ifugao, and our partners to turn this shared vision into reality.

Together, let us help secure the future of the Ifugao Rice Terraces and the communities that call them home. 🇵🇭

13/08/2026

We are grateful to be featured in this thoughtful reflection on “Patriotism in Practice”—a shared vision of using global experience and expertise to help build a stronger Philippines.

Thank you, Mr. Mon Abrea, for highlighting the importance of bringing our knowledge home and putting it to work for our country. 🇵🇭

Different professions. Global experience. One mission: building a better Philippines.

Early morning meeting, shared purpose. 🇵🇭

Great to reconnect with Architect Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr., one of the Philippines’ most internationally accomplished architects and urban planners. Through Palafox Associates, his work has reached more than 40 countries, covering billions of square meters of planned land and major architecture and urban-development projects around the world.

Yet what inspires me most is not only the global recognition, but the shared belief that our expertise should ultimately serve our country.

Whether in architecture, urban planning, investment, taxation, or public policy, nation-building requires professionals willing to bring home what we have learned globally and apply it to creating better cities, stronger institutions, more investments, and a better quality of life for Filipinos.

Different professions. Global experience. One mission: serve the Philippines with excellence. 🇵🇭

12/08/2026

What does the Philippines need to become a first-world nation?

In his latest The Manila Times article, Arch. Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr. reflects on the country’s direction following the recent State of the Nation Address—from disaster resilience and mobility to governance and corruption.

More than assessing where we are today, the article asks a bigger question: Are we planning and leading for the Philippines we want 25 years from now?

Read the full article and join the conversation on the future of our nation.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/12/opinion/columns/state-of-the-nation/2403150

WHERE do you see the Philippines in the next 25 years?

10/08/2026

We're growing our team! We're looking for passionate and talented professionals to join PALAFOX in our Clark and Makati offices. Explore our current openings and be part of a team that shapes meaningful spaces:

• Admin Officer (Clark)
• GIS Manager (Makati)
• Interior Design Apprentice (Makati)
• Production Designer (Makati)
• Project Architect (Makati)

10/08/2026

Active spaces are a priority for good planning, not an afterthought.

In this BusinessWorld feature, we explore how visionary planning, design, and development can help shape a more sustainable, resilient, and globally competitive cities.

Read the full article and discover the ideas behind building better communities:

https://bworldonline.com/property/2026/08/04/767730/active-spaces-key-to-vertical-urbanism/

MODERN urban living has long relied on the concept of 15-minute cities to promote more sustainable lifestyles. The post-pandemic world has further accelerated the importance of health and wellness in people’s lives.