BACOOR CITY, CAVITE - has taken a significant step toward its smart city transformation as an official delegation led by Mayor Strike B. Revilla convened the Ulsan–Bacoor City Energy Infrastructure Technology Exchange Meeting at Ulsan Technopark, marking a major milestone in international cooperation for sustainable municipal infrastructure. The strategic exchange was coordinated in partnership with the Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR) and smart city specialist RMS Platform Co., Ltd.
Smart City Agenda and Delegation
Mayor Revilla was backed by a specialized local government team tasked with analyzing how South Korea's cutting-edge technologies can be integrated into the city's long-term master plan. The Bacoor delegation included Mr. Lugene Asuncion, Head of E‑Government and Management Information Systems; Atty. Kim Nyca Lofranco, Head of the Office of the City Legal Services; and Mr. Richard Quion, Head of the Bacoor Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office . The convergence of IT, legal compliance, and disaster resilience infrastructure underscores Bacoor’s holistic approach to deploying resilient municipal technology, similar to other smart city initiatives in the Philippines like the "Smart Mandaue" Roadmap launched with the Department of Science and Technology.
Next-Generation Infrastructure and Hydrogen Technology
Ulsan Technopark officials, led by Energy Technology Support Center Director Mr. Han‑woo Lee and Team Leader Ms. Yoon‑soo Choi, presented flagship clean energy frameworks currently powering the region . The presentations highlighted three core innovations: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstrations showcasing zero-emission, highly efficient localized power generation; Distributed Energy Center Systems demonstrating decentralized power grids that enhance energy reliability and protect urban sectors from blanket blackouts; and Renewable Energy Infrastructure exploring scalable solar, wind, and green energy management systems designed for rapidly expanding urban populations . Technical evaluation and institutional alignment protocols were facilitated by KTR's Executive Director Mr. Jin‑wook Lee and Team Leader Mr. Ki‑chang Lim, while implementation parameters were mapped out by the executive engineering team from RMS Platform Co., Ltd., spearheaded by CEO Mr. Yoon‑ho Lee.
A Sustainable Blueprint for Bacoor
The working visit concluded with a mutual agreement to accelerate knowledge sharing and explore the localized adoption of advanced clean energy solutions. By leveraging Ulsan's mature tech ecosystem, Bacoor City aims to drastically improve its energy security, mitigate localized climate risks, and build a tech-driven, future-ready environment for its citizens. Mayor Revilla's delegation previously attended the turnover of six motorcycles to the Bacoor City Police, demonstrating the city's commitment to strengthening both public safety and infrastructure . The delegation's efforts align with global trends in energy infrastructure investment, which is vital to securing affordable and clean energy as highlighted by the World Economic Forum .
