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Thursday, 24 February 2011 17:02

The Birth of the Firefly

Written by Firefly Brigade
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Excerpt from an interview with the founder of the Tour of the Fireflies, Katti Sta. Ana, sharing how it all started...

"The idea of having the "Tour of the Fireflies" involved a lot of "questioning and arguing with God," as she (Katti) recalls. "At that time I was concerned with our quality of air. More than that, this happened when I was telling God that I was not happy with Him because things are not getting better in this country. After saying that, not long after, this idea came to my mind and it wouldn't go away. I felt that it was something that needed to be done. I was also wondering if this is something He wanted me to do that I would see that He is at work."

 

Thursday, 24 February 2011 17:00

Joining the Firefly Brigade

Written by Firefly Brigade

The Firefly Brigade is a group composed of dedicated and fun-loving members and volunteers that embody the Firefly Spirit:

  • An infectious love for cycling
  • A spirit of volunteerism
  • A strong sense of community
  • Positive action for the environment
  • Gender-sensitivity and non-discrimination
  • Responsible Cycling Behavior

 

In order to become a bonafide member of the brigade, you would have to undergo the Firefly Flight Training (FFT) and pass the screening to be done by the current members. As a member, you would also need to share your personal time for promoting the advocacies of the Firefly Brigade.


What's in it for you?

  • You get to spread your love of cycling to the world
  • Have a good time with the brigade
  • Learn more about cycling
  • Proudly wear Firefly Brigade jerseys
  • Get to know the latest news on cycling
  • Sense of fulfillment in what you're doing

 

So if you think you have what it takes to be a Firefly Brigade member, email memb...@fireflybrigade.org.

Thursday, 24 February 2011 16:58

Our Advocacies

Written by Administrator

The Firefly Brigade actively promotes the bicycle as a sustainable form of transportation. Our main advocacies are:

  • Organize Critical Mass Ride (CMR)
  • Install provision for bike parking in public/private areas
  • Campaign for road sharing

Our landmark projects include:

  • Organizing regular monthly Critical Mass Ride (CMR) to promote visibility on the road for cyclists and road sharing.
  • Conducting Non-motorized Transportation (NMT) forum and linkages with government agencies to promote the NMT agenda.
  • Promoting bicycle parking/spaces in commercial establishments and working towards the establishment of cycle-inclusive urban and regional planning;
  • Project R.A.C.K. (Raising Awareness, Capacities and Knowledge-sharing for the promotion of bicycle use in the Metro) - Awarding/donation of Bicycle Racks to city halls and government institutions
  • Organizing the Tour of the Fireflies - an annual bicycle ride around the metropolitan cities to promote cycling as an alternative means of transportation that is cheap, efficient, environmentally sensible, and good for one's health
  • Providing training on safe urban cycling through the Firefly Flight Training (FFT)
  • Soliciting bicycles and parts, assembling them, and donating them to cash-strapped students and poor urban communities through the Recycle-A-Bicycle (RAB) project
  • Providing needy commuter cyclists with safety gear through the Kitang-Kita ang Bisikleta (KKB) Project
Thursday, 24 February 2011 16:32

Contact Us

Written by Administrator

Firely Brigade Headquarters is located at:

169 Kamias Road cor Langka St., Kamias, Quezon City, Philippines


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You may reach us at:

Landline: (+63) 219.49.85
Mobile: (+63) 917.923.7334 | (+63) 917.923.7334
Website: www.fireflybrigade.org
Twitter: fireflybrigade
Facebook: fireflybrigade-phil

Thursday, 24 February 2011 16:29

About Us

Written by Administrator

The Firefly Brigade is a non-stock, non-profit, and SEC-registered citizen’s volunteer action group which works for clean air and a habitable, people-friendly environment in our cities. It is a Philippines citizen's action group formed in 1999 and established as an NGO in 2010, promoting the bicycle as a sustainable form of transportation.

The fireflies have fled the city because they could not stand its dirty air. All of us cyclists, pedestrians, commuters, even those who ride cars who live, work and raise families in the city may suffer the same fate. We continue to dirty our city's air with polluting vehicles and factories. As a result, we also risk disappearing like the fireflies. Why resign ourselves to this fate? We have a choice. We can fight for clean air and bring the fireflies back.

Firefly Brigade Officers

President: Enrique Pineda, Jr.
Vice-President: Rosar Crisostomo
Secretary: Carol Gaw
Advocacy Officer: Enrique Pineda Jr.
Rides Officer: Pogz Estorquia
Education Officer: Karen Crisostomo
Production Officer: Tina dela Cruz
Finance Officer: Freddie Valenzuela
Project Coordinator: Mia Bunao

Founders/Convenors: Katti Sta. Ana and Ramon Fernan III