Smart METRO is a smart governance initiative led by the UP Training Center for Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry (UP TCAGP) and funded by the DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD).

The launching was held last, April 17, 2026, at Sam’s 21 Hotel, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. It was attended by Hon. Raisa Trenas-Chu, Chairperson of MIGEDC and Mayor of Iloilo City, Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, DOST Western Visayas Regional Director, Engr. Ninaliza Escorial, DOST-PCIEERD Deputy Executive Director, Atty. Edgardo Carlo Vistan II, Chancellor of UP Diliman, Dr. Czar Jakiri Sarmiento, Project Leader of Smart METRO, Mr. Francis Gentoral, representative of Guimaras, Local Chief Executives of LGU Cabatuan, Leganes, Oton, Pavia, San Miguel, Sta. Barbara, and representatives from other National Government Agencies (NGAs) and State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).

The Smart METRO is a project that aims to establish the foundations of a smart metro region through modern geospatial solutions, innovative system prototypes, and strong multi-organizational collaboration.

This initiative is also a collaborative partnership with the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC) that demonstrates how interconnected local government units can work together toward a shared vision of sustainable and inclusive regional development.

It has four (4) regional coordination platforms, namely, Connect, Command, Collab, and Codex.

Connect is a mobile application that allows users to report incidents, access local information, and connect directly to their local government for faster, more responsive public service. The app can be downloaded through the Play Store (Android) and the App Store (iOS).

Command, Collab and Codex are web-based platforms designed for the LGUs specifically for MIGEDC. These apps will help local authorities to collect data that will be used for decision making, planning and response.

Smart METRO aligns with the Smart and Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP) of DOST, which aims to transform local governance and community development through systems thinking, digital innovation, inclusive and regenerative planning, and multi-stakeholder implementation.

This initiative highlights the vital role of science, technology, and innovation in transforming governance. By harnessing the power of geospatial technologies, Smart METRO enables better planning, real-time decision-making, and more efficient delivery of services, improving the lives of our citizens.”

Smart METRO and MIGEDC LGUs will conduct caravans and symposiums in the malls and state universities and colleges to roll-out the application from April 18-26, 2026. You may check more details here: https://www.facebook.com/MIGEDCofficial .
DOST WV believes that digital transformation is not just about technology. It is about empowering institutions, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring that innovation creates meaningful impact on the ground. Smart METRO reflects this commitment by fostering collaboration among government, academe, and stakeholders. (NGPorcal/DOST Iloilo, NABFactuar/DOSTKMO)

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐎:
Website: https://smartmetro.lungsod.ph/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578139649617

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐎 𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐈𝐋𝐎-𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐩𝐩
Play Store (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…
App Store (iPhone): https://apps.apple.com/…/connect-metro…/id6759637708
(text from SMART METRO Project)

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 (𝘋𝘖𝘚𝘛) 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺’𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴, 𝘋𝘖𝘚𝘛 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘚&𝘛 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵—𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘹𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰.