The University of the Philippines, through the Training Center for Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry (UP TCAGP), has partnered with the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) to launch the Geographic Information System - Real and Other Properties Acquired (GIS-ROPA) Project. A ceremonial signing was held on February 21, 2025, formalizing the collaboration and marking a significant step toward modernizing property asset management in the public sector.

Held in the presence of institutional leaders, the event gathered PDIC President Roberto B. Tan, UP Diliman Chancellor Atty. Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II, PDIC Vice President for IT Group and Project Sponsor Renar M. Gonzales, and UP TCAGP Director Dr. Ayin M. Tamondong. Dr. Eric Augustus J. Tingatinga, Associate Dean for Alumni and Institutional Linkages, represented the UP College of Engineering Dean, Dr. Maria Antonia N. Tanchuling. The project is led by Asst. Prof. Margaux A. Cruz, in collaboration with members of the PDIC Executive Committee, PDIC GIS-ROPA Project Working Team, and the UP TCAGP GIS-ROPA Project Team.

The GIS-ROPA Project is set to enhance PDIC’s Real and Other Properties Monitoring System through the integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The system will include a web-based client-server platform and a mobile field application, enabling real-time visualization, efficient property data management, and improved decision-making processes.

This initiative highlights the critical role of academic-government partnerships in delivering innovative and data-driven solutions to public sector challenges. By leveraging geospatial technologies, the project aims to strengthen transparency, operational efficiency, and sustainability in managing the country's public assets.

The collaboration underscores both institutions’ shared commitment to advancing digital transformation and geospatial innovation in support of financial governance and national development.

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