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Valenzuela City, One of the ‘Hightech’ Cities in the Philippines
ON E-READINESS
by: Mark Cayabyab
Mayor REX with other top local officials whose governments are putting a premium on E-Readiness, which refers to the level of preparedness of a locality to implement ICT projects and to participate in major ICT initiatives that aim to exploit opportunities and potentials offered by the effective and strategic use of technology.
TAILOR FIT SOLUTIONS
by: Mark Cayabyab
Mayor REX: “We just listened closely to the people because they are the ones giving us the solutions. We tailor fitted the steps we applied, aware of the bureaucratic lines that we have to follow. At the end of the day, if we meet the same goals and make it easier for the people, shouldn’t we be happy about it?”
MEETING THE STAKEHOLDERS
by: Mark Cayabyab
The chief executive explains to stakeholders the highlights of Valenzuela City's e-governance programs at the Innovation and Connectivity through Technology forum at the Hotel Intercontinental Manila in Makati City, June 18, 2014. The forum is organized by the Dept. of the Interior and Local Government, the Dept. of Trade and Industry, Dept. of Science and Technology, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other development agency partners.
LEADER IN E-GOVERNANCE
by: Mark Cayabyab
Mayor REX Gatchalian (2nd from R) with (L to R) Dept. of Science and Technology ICT office deputy executive director Bettina Quimson, Dept of Trade and Industry Usec. Nora Terrado and Dept. of the Interior and Local Government Usec. Austere Panadero after receiving the trophy for the City Government of Valenzuela as one of the leaders in E-Readiness Assessment Survey.
E-READINESS LEADERS
by: Mark Cayabyab
The e-Readiness Leadership Awardees are the city governments of Angeles City, Balanga City, Batangas City, Cebu City, Cagayan de Oro, Makati, Mandaluyong, City of San Fernando (Pampanga), Taguig and Valenzuela City.