THE City Government of Tagbilaran is partnering with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in the creation of the Tagbilaran City Digital Roadmap.
The partnership was forged during the visit here of DICT Undersecretary Jocelle Batapa Sigue on May 5, 2023.
The Tagbilaran City Digital Roadmap aims to create a clear direction for the city’s digital transformation, with the goal of becoming a smart city.
It also aims to improve the city’s digital infrastructure, particularly in the areas of e-governance, education, and health services.
Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap, together with City Administrator Cathelyn Torremocha, CMO Chief of Staff John Geesnell Yap II and other city officials welcomed USec. Sigue and her team during the said visit.
The meeting, which was convened to discuss the roadmap’s framework and strategies, also included representatives from various sectors, including the academe, industry, and civil society.
During the meeting, Mayor Yap expressed her gratitude to the Undersecretary, for the latter’s visit to Tagbilaran and the DICT’s support in the city’s digitalization efforts.
Mayor Yap also reiterated the city’s commitment to leveraging technology for the benefit of the people.
“We are thankful for the DICT’s support in crafting our digital roadmap. This will help us achieve our vision of becoming a smart city that is responsive to the needs of its constituents,” Yap said.
In her message, USec. Sigue emphasized the importance of collaboration and coordination among stakeholders in the crafting of the roadmap.
Sigue also highlighted the DICT’s commitment to supporting Tagbilaran’s digital transformation and building the capacity of its people.
The crafting of the Tagbilaran City Digital Roadmap is part of the DICT’s Digital Cities 2025 program, which aims to transform cities and municipalities into smart cities by 2025. The program provides technical assistance, capacity-building, and funding support to local governments in their digitalization efforts.
