Ira Cruz
@iracruz.bsky.social
Building better cities through better mobility | Bike commuter + mobility advocate. I love cities.
Spatio hosting a bike pop-up 😉 Congrats @groundwork.apparel, Gouache, Anthill, @courier_ph, and @extasisoutdoors Happy to see a big businesses carving out space for local brands ✨
Buying a fan ended up with ano 🫣
Buying a fan ended up with ano 🫣
February 17, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Spatio hosting a bike pop-up 😉 Congrats @groundwork.apparel, Gouache, Anthill, @courier_ph, and @extasisoutdoors Happy to see a big businesses carving out space for local brands ✨
Buying a fan ended up with ano 🫣
Buying a fan ended up with ano 🫣
The crazy assortment of things you need (or not, lol) aside, Bikeary provides a safe environment to explore cycling. If not that, a cool refuge in between commutes! A real gem to the bike community.
Watch here: youtu.be/x3FD-moy51w?...
Watch here: youtu.be/x3FD-moy51w?...
February 16, 2026 at 2:47 PM
The crazy assortment of things you need (or not, lol) aside, Bikeary provides a safe environment to explore cycling. If not that, a cool refuge in between commutes! A real gem to the bike community.
Watch here: youtu.be/x3FD-moy51w?...
Watch here: youtu.be/x3FD-moy51w?...
🥹 Happy to see open spaces like Greenfield that allow people to simply be - sit, gather, play. Too often, open spaces come with restrictions driven by security concerns. Small things like this definitely go a long way in making our life in Metro Manila better ✨
February 13, 2026 at 9:22 AM
🥹 Happy to see open spaces like Greenfield that allow people to simply be - sit, gather, play. Too often, open spaces come with restrictions driven by security concerns. Small things like this definitely go a long way in making our life in Metro Manila better ✨
til, ang sarap ng mogu mogu 😋
February 11, 2026 at 4:21 PM
til, ang sarap ng mogu mogu 😋
Valenzuela has been consistent in building parks for its residents and, like Marikina, has made good use of its waterways to improve livability.
People shouldn’t have to leave their city just to enjoy green space, and Valenzuela is definitely on that path.
People shouldn’t have to leave their city just to enjoy green space, and Valenzuela is definitely on that path.
February 1, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Valenzuela has been consistent in building parks for its residents and, like Marikina, has made good use of its waterways to improve livability.
People shouldn’t have to leave their city just to enjoy green space, and Valenzuela is definitely on that path.
People shouldn’t have to leave their city just to enjoy green space, and Valenzuela is definitely on that path.
The minor cost of fitness: Everything hurts 😅
Definitely worth it, but the soreness was already getting in the way of activities. So, I finally gave in to IG ads 📺
🤯 TIL you can distract the nervous system to reduce pain and improve mobility
Definitely worth it, but the soreness was already getting in the way of activities. So, I finally gave in to IG ads 📺
🤯 TIL you can distract the nervous system to reduce pain and improve mobility
January 30, 2026 at 3:13 PM
The minor cost of fitness: Everything hurts 😅
Definitely worth it, but the soreness was already getting in the way of activities. So, I finally gave in to IG ads 📺
🤯 TIL you can distract the nervous system to reduce pain and improve mobility
Definitely worth it, but the soreness was already getting in the way of activities. So, I finally gave in to IG ads 📺
🤯 TIL you can distract the nervous system to reduce pain and improve mobility
Tomas Morato has come a long way. While still car-dominated, sidewalks are noticeably wider, well-lit, and people-friendly.
It shows what’s possible when a local government treats active transportation as a real deliverable.
It shows what’s possible when a local government treats active transportation as a real deliverable.
January 24, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Tomas Morato has come a long way. While still car-dominated, sidewalks are noticeably wider, well-lit, and people-friendly.
It shows what’s possible when a local government treats active transportation as a real deliverable.
It shows what’s possible when a local government treats active transportation as a real deliverable.
I tried #Moovr for the first time to get around BGC and it’s perfect for traveling across long-ish distances fast. Well, if only I located a docking station before kicking off
and no, you can’t drag it around parks and buildings looking for a dock - it’s sets off an alarm 🫠
and no, you can’t drag it around parks and buildings looking for a dock - it’s sets off an alarm 🫠
January 20, 2026 at 9:43 AM
I tried #Moovr for the first time to get around BGC and it’s perfect for traveling across long-ish distances fast. Well, if only I located a docking station before kicking off
and no, you can’t drag it around parks and buildings looking for a dock - it’s sets off an alarm 🫠
and no, you can’t drag it around parks and buildings looking for a dock - it’s sets off an alarm 🫠
There’s no question that government processes can be improved. But the more urgent issue is road safety; the real threat to society comes from unsafe driving behavior. That’s where conversations needs to focus.
January 7, 2026 at 4:39 PM
There’s no question that government processes can be improved. But the more urgent issue is road safety; the real threat to society comes from unsafe driving behavior. That’s where conversations needs to focus.
After seeing how misinformation has distorted public discourse over the years, it feels important to say that, in an age of rapid sharing, pausing to verify and add context before posting matters. Even unintentional misinformation can harm public trust.
www.philstar.com/headlines/20...
www.philstar.com/headlines/20...
Filipino concern over online disinformation hits record high – Digital News Report 2025
A record 67% of Filipinos say they are concerned about online disinformation. Political actors are seen as the top source of falsehoods, above influencers and journalists.
www.philstar.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:33 AM
After seeing how misinformation has distorted public discourse over the years, it feels important to say that, in an age of rapid sharing, pausing to verify and add context before posting matters. Even unintentional misinformation can harm public trust.
www.philstar.com/headlines/20...
www.philstar.com/headlines/20...
1/x: Things I learned from Taipei (and it’s really basic):
Dead space is a design choice. Spaces beneath rail lines and bridges can be useful when design is intentional + people-centered #Placemaking
Dead space is a design choice. Spaces beneath rail lines and bridges can be useful when design is intentional + people-centered #Placemaking
December 29, 2025 at 4:03 AM
1/x: Things I learned from Taipei (and it’s really basic):
Dead space is a design choice. Spaces beneath rail lines and bridges can be useful when design is intentional + people-centered #Placemaking
Dead space is a design choice. Spaces beneath rail lines and bridges can be useful when design is intentional + people-centered #Placemaking
Alleyways usually get a bad rep, but Taipei has a really good alley game ✨ and it’s fantastic for mobility. It feels organic to their culture and built environment: clean, well-lit, with constant eyes on the street that make them safe and functional.
Share your favorite eskinita 👀
Share your favorite eskinita 👀
December 5, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Alleyways usually get a bad rep, but Taipei has a really good alley game ✨ and it’s fantastic for mobility. It feels organic to their culture and built environment: clean, well-lit, with constant eyes on the street that make them safe and functional.
Share your favorite eskinita 👀
Share your favorite eskinita 👀
✅ Resting allowed.
This is what it looks like when a city designs for people: basic seating areas where you don’t need to spend to meet friends and where resting is not a crime.
This is what it looks like when a city designs for people: basic seating areas where you don’t need to spend to meet friends and where resting is not a crime.
December 1, 2025 at 5:01 AM
✅ Resting allowed.
This is what it looks like when a city designs for people: basic seating areas where you don’t need to spend to meet friends and where resting is not a crime.
This is what it looks like when a city designs for people: basic seating areas where you don’t need to spend to meet friends and where resting is not a crime.
The magic ✨of people’s streets!
No such thing as going solo, thanks to friends who love urban living. When made more inclusive, streets truly bring communities together.
No such thing as going solo, thanks to friends who love urban living. When made more inclusive, streets truly bring communities together.
November 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The magic ✨of people’s streets!
No such thing as going solo, thanks to friends who love urban living. When made more inclusive, streets truly bring communities together.
No such thing as going solo, thanks to friends who love urban living. When made more inclusive, streets truly bring communities together.
There’s something about the energy of terminals ✨Once in a while, when done right (or better), it’s this beautiful chaos of moving people across cities. Here’s hoping for more terminals built with the welfare of people above all else.
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
There’s something about the energy of terminals ✨Once in a while, when done right (or better), it’s this beautiful chaos of moving people across cities. Here’s hoping for more terminals built with the welfare of people above all else.
🫡 QC made the sidewalks adjacent the Elliptical Road people-friendly by simply allowing life to happen ✨ The raised, dedicated bike lanes doubled as buffer against high-volume, high-speed traffic.
Smart cities, after all, is all about making the ordinary, daily life easy 😉
Smart cities, after all, is all about making the ordinary, daily life easy 😉
November 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM
🫡 QC made the sidewalks adjacent the Elliptical Road people-friendly by simply allowing life to happen ✨ The raised, dedicated bike lanes doubled as buffer against high-volume, high-speed traffic.
Smart cities, after all, is all about making the ordinary, daily life easy 😉
Smart cities, after all, is all about making the ordinary, daily life easy 😉
I’m pretty vanilla in most things which, incidentally, includes my preference for vanilla ice cream. Over dinner I was asked what I wanted for dessert, so I picked vanilla. When it arrived, I had a choice of three toppings. The irony
November 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I’m pretty vanilla in most things which, incidentally, includes my preference for vanilla ice cream. Over dinner I was asked what I wanted for dessert, so I picked vanilla. When it arrived, I had a choice of three toppings. The irony
November 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Metro Manila Car-Free ✨
November 1, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Metro Manila Car-Free ✨
Three car-free Sundays, each with a different vibe ✨
📍Marikina Car-Free Sundays | Ayala Car-Free Sunday | Kalye Escolta Pedestrian Sunday
People are winning today 🥹
📍Marikina Car-Free Sundays | Ayala Car-Free Sunday | Kalye Escolta Pedestrian Sunday
People are winning today 🥹
October 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Three car-free Sundays, each with a different vibe ✨
📍Marikina Car-Free Sundays | Ayala Car-Free Sunday | Kalye Escolta Pedestrian Sunday
People are winning today 🥹
📍Marikina Car-Free Sundays | Ayala Car-Free Sunday | Kalye Escolta Pedestrian Sunday
People are winning today 🥹
My favorite bike commuting sensory experience: The sweet smell of chocolate as I pass this segment of EDSA.
October 26, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My favorite bike commuting sensory experience: The sweet smell of chocolate as I pass this segment of EDSA.
For better or for worse, I love the uncontrolled, people-led, and sensory-overload that is Metro Manila. Yes, tough to see through it all but it’s there ✨ not to romanticize; instead, know that, as a metropolis, we can offer a vibe that is uniquely us!
October 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
For better or for worse, I love the uncontrolled, people-led, and sensory-overload that is Metro Manila. Yes, tough to see through it all but it’s there ✨ not to romanticize; instead, know that, as a metropolis, we can offer a vibe that is uniquely us!