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Ivan Khalil Lijauco Descartin, University of the Philippines Open University, PhilippinesAbstract
This study examines geospatial direct-address videos as an alternative participatory governance device for community problem identification and decision-making in a subdivision in Laguna, Philippines. Through a thematic analysis, the research assessed residents’ and barangay decision-makers’ perspectives using VeneKlasen and Miller’s (2002) distinctions about power and Tufte and Mefalopulos’ (2009) participatory outcomes. Short direct-address videos of residents were mapped geospatially in a digital platform and later shown to barangay officials to elicit responses. The findings revealed mixed dynamics of Power Over, Power With, and Power Within, demonstrating how digital video mapping enables proactive citizenship while also exposing structural hierarchies in community decision-making. The most observed participatory outcome was the improvement of competencies and capacities, indicating that barangay decision-makers recognized the potential of geospatial videos for enhancing transparency, collaboration, and participatory problem-solving. The study underscores the promise of audiovisual and locative media as alternative participatory tools for inclusive governance.
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Conference: BAMC2025Stream: Architecture and Urban Studies/Design
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Descartin I. (2025) Geospatial Direct-Address Videos As Alternative Participatory Governance Device for Community Problem Identification and Decision-Making at a Subdivision in a City Located in Laguna ISSN: 2435-9475 – The Barcelona Conference on Arts, Media & Culture 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 107-113) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9475.2025.10
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9475.2025.10
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