#SerbisyoBandera: Intramuros hightech na, sariling mobile app umarangkada

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Sa tulong ng bagong Intramuros App, babandera ang makabagong paraan ng pamamasyal sa loob ng Walled City.

Kamakailan lang, nasaksihan ng BANDERA ang mismong launching at signing event ng Intramuros Administration (IA), kung saan masayang ibinalita ni Intramuros Administrator Atty. Joan Padilla ang ambisyosong hakbang na ito bilang bahagi ng Phase 1 ng kanilang digital transformation.

Sa tulong ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST) at CIIT College of Arts and Technology, nais nilang gawing mas interactive, accessible, at high-tech ang pagbisita sa Walled City.

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“Through the help of technology and fast innovation, we take a proud step in showcasing our heritage to the world,” sey ni Atty. Padilla.

Paliwanag niya, “[It is] designed to enhance the overall tourism experience by making information and services more accessible and user-friendly. From discovering historic sites, walking tours, cultural events, searching for your friendly tourist guides, restaurants, local shops, and other exciting experiences, it can now be found in one place –right at your fingertips.”

At dahil isa itong web-based, hindi na kailangang mag-download kung saan-saang app store.

I-type mo lang sa browser ang app.intramuros.gov.ph, at voilà! May instant access ka na sa impormasyon at pasyalan, minus the hassle.

Swak na swak ang bagong app dahil lahat ng gusto mong puntahan, pasyalan o kainan ay nasa iisang app na lang!

Ang mga tampok sa Phase 1 ay ang mga sumusunod:

• About Intramuros

• What to See

• Where to Eat

• DIY Tours

• Tour Guides

• Transportation Info

• Events Calendar

• Social Feed at FAQs

Habang ang mga aabangang pakulo sa Phase 2 ay ang Permit applications at event bookings, augmented Reality experience, Halal food finder, at sustainable tourism booking system.

Dahil sa latest milestone, hindi maitago ang tuwa ni DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. na sinabing: “The launch of the Intramuros App is a clear example on how we can use science, technology, and innovation to honor the past, serve the present, and shape the future.”

Dagdag pa ng DOST chief, “Let’s continue building a future where technology and innovation strengthens heritage, where progress respects culture, and where science always stands with the people.”

Hirit naman ni Rizaldy Rapsing, ang Program Head for Technology ng CIIT, “This app is a result of shared interests, where government, academe, and public service converge to make history accessible, not only physically but [also] digitally.”

Layunin ng Intramuros Administration na gawing mas sustainable ang tourism sa lungsod kaya’t sa halip na brochures at flyers, nasa smartphone mo na ang lahat ng kailangan mo para sa isang makabuluhang lakwatsa.