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Powering ahead with SMART governance

May 09, 2025

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The Freeman

Cebu City is embracing the future with a bold shift toward smart governance under Mayor Mike Rama’s leadership.

His digital transformation plan focuses on faster, more transparent, and responsive public service, grounded in real data and innovation, not just buzzwords.

Mayor Rama envisions Cebu as a “thinking city” that uses technology and foresight to solve real-world problems.

Inspired by models like Singapore, Cebu’s digital roadmap taps into real-time data, cloud systems, and AI to improve governance and daily life.

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