DUMAGUETE City is setting its sights on the development of a 174-hectare, P23-billion township, with the aim of transforming it into a new economic and tourism hub in central Philippines.

Dubbed "Smart City," the project is an unsolicited public-private partnership proposal by EM Cuerpo Inc. (EMCI) which is expected to be completed within five years.

Artist's perspective of Dumaguete Smart City.
Artist's perspective of Dumaguete Smart City.

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