Iligan City making significant strides on digitalization, inclusive growth

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00:00 Iligan City achieved significant milestones in health services and pandemic response,

00:04 economic performance, trade and investments,

00:07 plus advancement in agriculture and digitalization.

00:10 Lu Antonio tells us more.

00:12 Collaboration, innovation, and integrity.

00:19 These are the important values that Mayor Frederick Xiao highlighted in the State of

00:23 Iligan City Address or SOICA in a determined effort to lead Iligan City towards a brighter future.

00:29 One of the key pillars of Mayor Xiao's vision is the adoption of the Iligan Development Goals

00:34 or IDGs, inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, to provide a comprehensive

00:39 roadmap for the city's future, covering various sectors from economic growth to environmental

00:45 protection.

00:45 I will support you in your efforts,

00:48 and your determination to make Iligan City a better place.

00:57 The best is yet to come for Iligan City, and together we will make it a reality.

01:04 Under his first year of administration, Iligan City achieved significant milestones in health

01:10 services and pandemic response, along with impressive economic achievements,

01:14 substantial investments, and advancement in agriculture and digitalization,

01:19 garnering recognition as a potential smart city in the ASEAN region by the ASEAN Smart Cities

01:25 Council.

01:26 The city also prioritizes inclusivity and social welfare through programs that support

01:31 marginalized communities and senior citizens.

01:41 The future plans for the city include installing AI-capable CCTV, creating a modern red park

01:48 and bustling market mall, establishing a convention center and sports complex, improving

01:53 transportation networks, and promoting sustainable tourist destinations.

01:58 Lu Antonio of BIA Iligan City, Reynaldo del Norte, for The Nation.