ILOILO City – Residents will soon have access to centralized, real-time information on extreme heat, water and electricity supply disruptions, and emergency cooling facilities.
The city government is upgrading its Bantay Iloilo City digital monitoring platform in preparation for the projected El Niño phenomenon.
Mayor Raisa Treñas said the enhanced platform aims to strengthen public preparedness by providing timely and reliable information that residents can use to anticipate risks and take preventive measures.
“For me, it is important that our residents not only receive assistance but also have access to information that will help them prepare,” Treñas said.
The upgraded website, accessible at https://bantay.iloilocity.app/, will incorporate additional monitoring features covering current and projected heat indexes, weather forecasts, water and electricity supply conditions, scheduled power interruptions, and locations of designated cooling hubs.
Developed by the city government through the Data Assessment and Systems Management Office (DASMO), Bantay Iloilo City was initially pilot-launched during the city’s energy crisis.
Darwin Papa of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) said the expansion forms part of the administration’s efforts to maximize digital technology in delivering essential public information and services.
The platform serves as a centralized dashboard where residents can monitor potential hazards and access government advisories using their digital devices.
Beyond El Niño-related threats, the website provides information on rainfall, air quality, earthquakes, typhoons, traffic conditions, jeepney rerouting, commodity and fuel prices, and public health concerns.
It also contains emergency hotline numbers, city government announcements, and updates on public programs and activities.
Treñas urged residents to conserve water, take precautions against extreme heat, remain vigilant, and cooperate with community preparedness measures./PN
