The City of Carmona in Cavite province is accelerating its journey toward becoming a smart city with support from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and international collaborators. This commitment was solidified through a Memorandum of Agreement (MaA) between the Carmona City government and DOST’s Innovation, Science, and Technology for Accelerating Regional Technology-based Development Programme (iSTART).
Under the MoA, DOST will facilitate the transfer of relevant technologies and provide training to the city government, as highlighted by DOST-Calabarzon regional director Emelita Bagsit. In the Philippine context, a smart city employs technology and innovation to enhance urban functionality, sustainability, and livability, addressing the needs of residents and the environment.
