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Makati lone PH finalist in 2023 World Smart Cities Awards

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="People walk at the business district of Makati City on March 01, 2022. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/news/11/04/20220301-level1-quarantine-makati-jc-37.jpg"/><figcaption>People walk at the business district of Makati City on March 01, 2022. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Makati is the only finalist from the Philippines and the Asia Pacific for the World Smart Cities Awards this year, the city government said on Saturday. </p><p>Makati was shortlisted for the City Award category in the international competition along with Sunderland, United Kingdom; Cascais, Portugal; İzmir, Turkey; Curitiba, Brazil; and Barranquilla, Colombia. </p><p>This is the first time that Makati is a finalist in this category, said Mayor Abby Binay. It was also a finalist under the Innovation category <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MyMakatiVerified/posts/pfbid0385YocT7iDoGHFcfoHEGHnhJUddfiU2hWvXXBCEA9fhxAizreRAFvxeuhV8KuaWpfl?__cft__[0]=AZVAnuSMITE8xtlG-_DHW7_VjXwFQPD2xxjxuoAPQqA5laEiv_fIdEZ_6P4s0Uumxm9dYgA9iCe-RS0TQi217SmOT4MkBAjtGQjpWwwIG-AIe5Yeqt-nfr4E1DOEZ8H5Jgw&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R">last 2019</a>. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/07/22/makati-city-declares-climate-emergency#:~:text=Mayor%20Abby%20Binay%2C%20who%20issued,We%20are%20feeling%20its%20impact">‘Need to act fast’: Makati City declares ‘climate emergency’</a></li></ul><p>Based on the Smart City Expo World Congress website, this award is given to cities that were able to craft global strategies that could be implemented to their residents. </p><p>&quot;These internationally acclaimed prizes recognize and support innovative city strategies, projects and ideas that can make an impact on citizens’ lives and turn our cities into better places to live,&quot; information from the website showed. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/13/23/abby-binay-named-member-of-un-chiefs-advisory-group">Abby Binay named member of UN chief&#x27;s advisory group</a></li></ul><p>There were 411 proposals from 63 countries, the Smart City Expo World Congress said. The winner will be announced on Nov. 8, 2023. </p><p>Binay said it was challenging to qualify for the category, which was why she was happy Makati became a finalist.</p><p>&quot;This platform will not only allow Makati to showcase its achievements but also to share insights, learn from others, and foster international collaboration for building smarter, more sustainable cities worldwide,&quot; said Binay. </p><div><strong>WHAT THE PROJECT IS </strong></div><p>Makati was cited for the use of internet of things (IoT) devices in forming &quot;data-driven policies&quot; and for behavioral transformation of its residents.</p><p>IoT refers to when physical objects have sensors, softwares, and connected with the internet. It then forms a network of several devices and exchange information to the cloud. </p><p>According to the Smart City Expo World Congress, this &quot;empowers them to be responsible stewards of the city’s resources, leading to sustainable and replicable results.&quot;</p><p>In a release, the Makati government said the Makati Command Control and Communications Center (C3) will become an IoT platform for the city&#x27;s disaster risk reduction response efforts. </p><p>Projects such as installation of state-of-the-art smart meters to maximize energy and water in public schools, noise pollution sensors, indoor and outdoor air quality monitors, and asset trackers aim to &quot;enhance resource management throughout the city.&quot;</p><p>Earlier this year, the city also installed solar panels in 9 of its public schools to promote “sustainable energy,” and raise awareness on climate change impacts. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/03/23/makati-installs-solar-panels-in-9-public-schools">Climate action: Makati installs solar panels in 9 public schools</a></li></ul><p>Makati City &quot;continues to strengthen partnerships with international organizations, the private sector, and academe to further enhance the city&#x27;s initiatives,&quot; the local government said. </p><p>&quot;This multi-faceted approach ensures that Makati remains at the forefront of innovation and sustainability for the benefit of its residents and the global community,&quot; the city added. </p><p>Binay said she would attend the awards ceremony in Barcelona, Spain. </p><div><strong>FROM OUR ARCHIVES</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2863854" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

Makati City is the only finalist from the Philippines and the Asia Pacific for the World Smart Cities Awards this year, the local government said on Saturday. 