In celebration of the successful collaboration during the e-Asia and DOST-CAR Research Symposium, BSU organized a cultural send-off for partners from the Philippines, Japan, and Thailand on March 8, 2024. The KONTAD Dance Troupe showcased a vibrant array of cultural dances of the region, inviting partners to join in the festivities. The event aimed to foster camaraderie and appreciation for cultural exchange.
The symposium, titled “Smart and Green Cities for a Brighter Quality of Life,” brought together project leaders and researchers from the Philippines, Japan, and Thailand to share insights and findings on smart city planning and design. The event was held at the Paragon Hotel in Baguio from March 7 to 8, 2024.
Participating institutions included the Department of Science and Technology-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR), the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), Benguet State University, De La Salle University (DLSU), and esteemed Japanese and Thai institutions such as Chubu University, Toyohashi University of Technology, Nagoya University, Aichi Institute of Technology, Nippon Engineering Consultancy, Thammasat University, Mahidol University, and Suranaree University of Technology.
