DOST to help improve Laoag's transportation system

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THE Department of Science and Technology–Region 1 (DOST-1), through its Provincial Science and Technology Office–Ilocos Norte (PSTO-IN), has embarked on a transformative initiative to improve Laoag City's transportation system.

The initiative is part of the Smart and Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP).

During a planning workshop held in September 2024, city officials and department heads identified transportation as a critical challenge in Laoag, the capital and a key commercial and economic hub in the province.

In response, PSTO-IN collaborated with transportation experts and technology generators, including Dr. Syrus Borja Gomari (former DOST Balik scientist and founder–CEO of MobilityVision+) and Timothy Joshua Vargas (co-founder of MobilityVision+) to develop innovative solutions that address these mobility challenges.

On Jan. 28, a virtual meeting was held and experts presented the MobilityVision+ and Seermo platforms, which may be tailored to meet the needs of Laoag City.