THE Department of Science and Technology (DoST) in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) on August 19 launched the Smart Basco LOQALINK project at the Basco Lighthouse, an initiative aimed at transforming Batanes, particularly the municipality of Basco, into a smart and sustainable community by providing data-driven solutions to boost the agriculture sector.

The launch was through DoST's Provincial Science and Technology Office in Batanes and in partnership with Isabela State University, Batanes State College and the local government unit of Basco.