The emergence of “smart” or “digital cities” is fueled by the need to find new solutions to old problems, driven more by innovation aside from new technologies. Cities need to understand how development of startups in their localities can address the urgent requirements of their growing population especially in the urban areas. By opening government
Three whole days well spent. That’s how I describe my expedition to the City of Love – Iloilo from August 23 to 25. I was invited to join a startup founders event, an ICT council assembly and a regional ICT event. As usual, in chronicling my expedition, I post on FB. And below is a
There are many reasons to take a long drive to Sitio Lantawan, Barangay Guimbalaon, Silay City, Province of Negros Occidental. Aside from an amazing scenery along the way from Bacolod or Talisay, as you anticipate a breath taking view when you reach your destination – you will be rewarded with pure and fresh air, really
(Summary of My Eisenhower Fellowship written on July 2, 2012 and Published in Negros Weekly in 2012 Divided into 3 Parts) INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY (Part 1) Why am I an Eisenhower Fellow? This was the question that kept me going for the last seven weeks. Not “what is Eisenhower Fellowships?” nor “what I can I
The steady creation of huge employment enabled by information and communications technology (ICT) in cities outside of Metro Manila has caught international attention recently as Philippine industry leaders where invited to speak in Guatemala. Co – founder and former president of the National ICT Confederation of the Philippines Jocelle Batapa-Sigue was invited as main speaker
