Bill Luz: Transforming cities through digital inclusion

Guillermo "Bill" Luz has long been a catalyst for urban transformation, advocating for more intelligent and resilient cities where connectivity is a fundamental right, not a privilege.

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Luz, chairman of Liveable Cities Philippines and chief resilience officer of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation, has championed digital access as a core component of sustainable urban development.

His leadership and advocacy earned him Globe's Connectivity Trailblazer Award, which recognizes individuals who push the boundaries of connectivity to bridge the digital divide and expand equitable internet access.

The award is part of Globe's inaugural Connectivity Champions program, which honors individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing digital inclusion.

He was distinguished for his unwavering dedication to embedding technology in urban planning, ensuring digital-enabled government services, and strengthening connectivity in disaster-prone areas to facilitate emergency response.

Luz, who served a co-chairman of the National Competitiveness Council from 2011 to 2018, played an important role in forging partnerships between government agencies and the private sector to accelerate digital infrastructure development.