Academic Background

BA Public Administration, University of the Philippines DIliman
MA in Urban and Regional Planning (Estate Planning) (on-going), University of the Philippines Diliman

Research Interest

  • National urban policy
  • Urban sprawl
  • Futures thinking and local development planning
  • Mixed reality technology applications in planning

Recent Publications

1. Daguio, K.D., Rivera, R.R.B., Delos Reyes, M.R., Santiago, J.T. & Mendoza, J.E. 2021. Urban Sprawl and Land Value in Batangas City, Philippines. Environment and Urbanization ASIA, 12(1): 1-21. Sage Publications [https://doi.org/10.1177/0975425321998023]


2. Delos Reyes, M.R., Gamboa, M.A.M. & Rivera, R.R.B. 2020. National Urban Policy: The Philippines. Book Chapter. In Kundu, D., R. Sietchiping & M. Kinyanjui. Developing National Urban Policies: Ways Forward to Smart and Green Cities. Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore [ISBN 978-981-15-3738-7]


3. Gamboa, M.A.M, Rivera, R.R.B. & Delos Reyes, M.R. 2019. City Profile: Manila, Philippines. Environment and Urbanization ASIA, 10(2): 331-358. Sage Publications 
[https://doi.org/10.1177/0975425319859149]

Email address

rbrivera7[at]up[dot]edu[dot]ph