LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through the Provincial Science and Technology Office-Albay (PSTO-Albay), in partnership with the City Government of Legazpi, continues to push forward the Smart and Sustainable Cities Program, an initiative designed to integrate smart technologies and sustainable practices into urban development.
As part of this effort, the re-scheduled Legazpi Smart City Council Meeting was held on December 11, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Legazpi City Exposition Center along Old Airport Road. The meeting gathered department heads who are members of the Smart City Council, as well as invited stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, including Quanby Solutions, Inc.
Key items discussed during the meeting included the presentation of the Legazpi Smart City Roadmap for 2026-2028, the discussion of Executive Order No. HBl-008 s. of 2025 reconstituting the Smart City Council and defining its composition and responsibilities, the identification of permanent and alternate focal persons, and the presentation of the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).
Following the SETUP presentation, Quanby Solutions, Inc. was given the opportunity to present its proposed Smart City plan for Legazpi City. The presentation was delivered by Lead Software Engineer Mr. Kenneth Aycardo, along with Chief Technology Officer Mr. Michael Maxwell and Junior Network Engineer Mr. John Mynard Raro, who represented the company during the meeting.
Quanby Solutions proposed a strategic Public-Private Partnership aimed at deploying city-wide high-speed public Wi-Fi connectivity integrated with e-commerce platforms, local government services, and digital health access systems. The proposal covers residential areas, City Hall, major public spaces, and critical typhoon shelter zones, with the goal of positioning Legazpi City as a digital hub in the region.
The company emphasized that the proposed infrastructure would utilize Starlink satellite technology and enterprise-grade network systems in coordination with the City Government of Legazpi, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and DOST. The initiative is intended to support inclusive digital access, improve government service delivery, strengthen local economic activity, enhance healthcare and emergency response capabilities, and ensure disaster-resilient communications.
The proposal also highlighted the role of smart connectivity in promoting tourism and local businesses through digital platforms, while enabling real-time public advisories, traffic monitoring, and emergency alerts during disasters.
Through continued collaboration between government agencies and private sector partners, Legazpi City moves closer to realizing its vision of a smart, sustainable, and resilient city.