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The Department of Science and Technology 10 (DOST 10) lauded Iligan City for successfully conducting the 1st Iligan Investment Roadshow, held at EDSA Shangri-La Manila, on July 19, 2024.
The roadshow showcased the City’s strengths and business opportunities, particularly in ICT, agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure, resulting in Php 7.9 billion worth of investment commitments.
DOST praised the collaborative efforts of the LGU Iligan City headed by Mayor Frederick W. Siao, Iligan Investment Incentives and Promotions Center (IIIPC), and the working committees who played a crucial role in organizing this convention.
Positioning itself as the Smart Industropolis of the South, Iligan City is a haven of numerous partnerships with the science department.
“Since 2022, we have implemented robust economic initiatives and foster international collaborations. Striving significant growth, stability and investor’s confidence have returned and our digitized system bolsters public trust, said Mayor Siao.
Iligan is one of the 80 pilot local government units of DOST’s Smart and Sustainable Communities Program, or the SMART Program. The program is anchored on digital transformation and resiliency through technology and innovation.
Under this program, DOST 10 supported the funding for eCitizen’s PH App of LGU Iligan’s Township Innovation Management Application (TIMApp). eCitizen’s app empowers citizens with features like reporting emergencies, accessing government services, and connecting with emergency hotlines.
“In DOST, we believe that science, technology, and innovation can provide solutions and open opportunities for cities and communities. It can potentially be a transformative tool that accelerates growth and brings sectors together for a bright future”, said Sec. Renato U. Solidum in his message of support delivered by Cordillera Administrative Region Regional Director and the Project Leader of SMART Program, Dr. Nancy Bantog.
In 2023, the City hosted the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW), which featured technologies and innovations that can promote human well-being, wealth creation and protection, and sustainability.
Also part of the SMART Program initiatives, key officials from the LGU participated in the International Smart City Exposition and Networking Engagement (iSCENE) in Cauayan, Isabela City, in March 2023. Months later, Iligan City hosted the Smart Cities Innovation Workshop, championing innovative solutions through dialogue and workshops. LGU Iligan, through its Center for Digital Iligan, Innovation, and Sustainability, partnered with Smart Cities Council Director Kok-Chin Tay.
Iligan City posed as a model of an inclusive, people-centric smart City for prosperity, jobs, security, and peace.
Recently, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) also recognized the City for its outstanding achievements in the Digital Cities Program. It was honored as one of the 19 digital cities in the Philippines.
DOST 10, through its Provincial Science and Technology Office in Lanao del Norte, remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth in Iligan City.(Melody Anne H. Donio, DOST Lanao del Norte)
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