ILOILO CITY – The local government of Iloilo City, headed by City Mayor Jerry Trenas, warmly welcomed the team from FiberHome Telecommunication Technologies Co., Ltd. during their courtesy visit at the Iloilo City Hall on May 8. Accompanied by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 6 staff, led by OIC-RD Ermelinda Pollentes, the visit highlighted the city’s openness to potential investment opportunities and partnerships with companies in the telecommunications industry.

The visit also served as an opportunity for FiberHome to present their one-stop information and communication technology (ICT) solutions and services, showcasing Iloilo City as a thriving hub for business and economic growth in the region.

The visit was an offshoot of the signing of a sisterhood agreement with Wuhan City, China in 2022 which was facilitated by Former PTIC-Beijing Special Trade Representative Glen Penaranda, now the Assistant Secretary of the DTI Trade Promotions Group. FiberHome International Technologies Co. Ltd. is a major Chinese provider of networking and telecommunication equipment, offering services like mobile applications, fiber-optical communications, optoelectronics, integrated circuits, data communication, and ICT system integration.

During the visit, FiberHome’s SVP John Zhao, along with his colleagues, presented their ICT solutions focused on the smart management of public transport systems, which was of particular interest to Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas. With FiberHome’s innovative solutions, the Iloilo City local government can potentially enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the city’s transportation infrastructure.

FiberHome stressed the importance of smart transportation in enhancing travel satisfaction, infrastructure management, and sustainable urban development during their presentation. The trend towards smart cities is gaining momentum as cities develop and urbanization increases.

Urban smart transportation is a crucial component of smart cities and a cornerstone of their construction, and it is becoming an inevitable trend globally as smart city development surges.

The team proceeded to the city’s command center where it provided them with an opportunity to observe the city’s current systems and infrastructure and discuss potential areas for collaboration and improvement.

 Collaborating with FiberHome could potentially improve not only the telecommunications infrastructure of Iloilo City but also the entire region. This collaboration may open doors for greater economic growth and development through digital transformation. ♦

Date of Release: 9 May 2023

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