Eastern Communications has provided Baguio City the information and communication technology it needs to deliver the services required by its hospitality and government sector.
This matches with Baguio’s plan to accelerate economic and tourism growth, especially after the pandemic.
The partnership between Baguio’s local government and Eastern Communications represents a significant step towards enhanced connectivity and progress.
Eastern’s comprehensive internet solutions support Baguio’s vision for a digitally inclusive future, providing the robust infrastructure necessary for economic vitality and community empowerment.
“Eastern’s connectivity services offer a transformative opportunity for Baguio City’s development. By providing free fiber connectivity to barangays,” Francis Camarao, Baguio officer-in-charge – Management in Information and Technology Division (MITD), said.
“Eastern enables seamless communication infrastructure essential for urban planning and public services. Integrating IoT boxes for sensors and CCTV enhances security and resource management, fostering a smarter, safer cityscape,” he added.
Baguio City is a significant contributor to the economy of the Cordilleras, and on track to meet its P2.74 billion collection target this year having already collected 45 percent of its goal.
In the first four months, Baguio City assistant treasurer Fernando Ragma reported a 12 percent increase in collection compared to 2023, with P1.205 billion collected during the period.
To sustain the momentum, Eastern Communications committed to provide more businesses with digital solutions to help them thrive in the years forward.
Eastern also partnered with several prime hotels in the city, including Soto Grande Hotel, Hotel Cosmopolitan, and Newtown Hotel, in providing top-tier ICT solutions.
