DICT Region 13 - Caraga

02/09/2026

𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨, 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞

The DICT Caraga Region successfully conducted an Electronic Local Government Unit (eLGU) Refresher Training for the Municipalities of Pilar and San Benito, Surigao del Norte, on August 24–27, 2026.

The activity aimed to strengthen the technical capabilities of LGU personnel to effectively utilize the eLGU system, helping to ensure the continuous, efficient, and transparent delivery of digital government services to citizens.

Participants from the Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO), Municipal Treasury, Civil Registry, and other endorsing offices took part in hands-on exercises, troubleshooting sessions, and orientations on updated eLGU modules, including eCedula, eLCR, BPLS, and eNews.

Through the refresher training, DICT Caraga reinforced its commitment to equipping LGUs with the knowledge and skills necessary to maximize the eLGU platform and sustain digital public services. Strengthening the capacity of frontline personnel contributes to more efficient processes, improved service delivery, and a better experience for citizens.

The initiative forms part of DICT’s ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and citizen-centered governance, empowering local governments to harness technology to build more responsive, accessible, and efficient public services.

Together, let us strengthen digital governance and bring government services closer to every Filipino.

02/09/2026

𝐒𝐌𝐂𝐂'𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐠, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝟒𝐆𝐨𝐯 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬

“𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘈𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯’𝘴 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦”

The digital battlefield has been conquered!

On September 2, 2026, the HackForGov: Capture the Flag (CTF) 2026 Competition brought together15 schools from across the Caraga Region at Almont Inland Resort, Butuan City, in an intense showdown of cybersecurity skills, technical expertise, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Spearheaded by the DICT Caraga, in coordination with the Cybersecurity Bureau – CERT-PH, the competition challenged the region’s brightest student cyber talents to decode complex challenges, uncover hidden vulnerabilities, navigate digital forensics scenarios, and capture as many flags as possible.

After hours of intense cyber battles, strategic problem-solving, and relentless pursuit of flags, the region’s top cyber teams emerged victorious!

🏆 MEET CARAGA’S HACKFORGOV 2026 CHAMPIONS!

🥇𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 (𝐒𝐌𝐂𝐂)
🥈𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑-𝐔𝐏: 𝐔𝐧!𝐍$𝐏𝟑𝐂𝐓𝟑𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 (𝐒𝐌𝐂𝐂)
🥉𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑-𝐔𝐏: 𝐗𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬 𝐗𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞

These teams proved that cybersecurity is not only about technical knowledge—it is about strategy, resilience, collaboration, creativity, and the courage to tackle the unknown.

🚀 THE ROAD TO MANILA BEGINS!

The excitement does not end in Butuan.

As the HackForGov 2026 Champion, Michaelinian Tech Knights from SMCC will carry the Caraga Region’s banner to the HackForGov 2026 National Finals in Manila, where they will compete against the country’s top student cybersecurity teams on the national stage.

But there’s more!

🌟 WILDCARD QUALIFIER: Lee Mark E. Escobal from Surigao del Norte State University Del Carmen Campus

The Top 1 Individual Student of the regional competition will also earn a coveted spot in the HackForGov 2026 National Finals, joining the regional champion in representing Caraga and showcasing the region’s exceptional pool of emerging cyber talent.

🏫 14 SCHOOLS. ONE CYBER BATTLEFIELD.

This year’s competition brought together student cyber warriors from:

1. Surigao del Norte State University – Del Carmen Campus
2. Saint Michael College of Caraga
3. Don Jose Ecleo Memorial College
4. St. Francis Xavier College
5. STI College Surigao
6. Andres Soriano Colleges of Bislig
7. Caraga State University – Cabadbaran Campus
8. Caraga State University – Main Campus
9. North Eastern Mindanao State University – Lianga Campus
10. Philippine Electronics and Communication Institute of Technology
11. Surigao Education Center
12. North Eastern Mindanao State University – Main Campus
13. Saint Theresa College of Tandag
14. Father Saturnino Urios University

The competition serves as a powerful platform for young innovators to transform their knowledge into action, strengthen their cybersecurity capabilities, and discover their potential as the future defenders of the country’s digital ecosystem.

👏Special thanks to the NCERT Team, Cybersecurity Bureau – CERT-PH, mentors, coaches, partner institutions, organizers, and all the passionate participants who poured their skills, time, and energy into making HackForGov 2026 a success. Your commitment and contributions are helping shape a generation that is not only technologically capable, but also cyber-ready and committed to protecting our digital nation.

The regional battle may be over, but the mission continues.

Let’s keep decoding. Keep innovating. Keep defending. And keep dominating—one flag at a time.

Caraga, see you in Manila! 🚀🇵🇭

02/09/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬' 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

MADRID — The DICT-Caraga, through its Surigao del Sur Provincial Office, in partnership with the NIA Cantilan Irrigation System Office, successfully conducted a three (3)-Day Digital Literacy Training for thirty-eight (38) members, officers, and representatives of various Irrigators’ Associations (IAs) under the NIA Cantilan Irrigation System at the NIA-CANTIS Conference Room in Madrid, Surigao del Sur from August 25-27, 2026.

Aimed at enhancing institutional governance, streamlining record management, and fostering digital transformation in local agricultural operations.

The capacity-building activity equipped local agricultural leaders with essential ICT skills pursuant to Republic Act No. 10844. Participating representatives from local associations and entities—including TISIBUNPA IA, Palasao IA, LIGNISA IA, Tublikon IA, PAHIHANTA IA, PARMATICA IA, BUGSAY IA, LIQUISA IA, Calagdaan IA, LTMS IA, BUMM IA Inc., and NIA-CANTIS administrative staff- engaged in hands-on workshops covering computer fundamentals, word processing for association reporting, spreadsheet techniques for financial tracking, email communication, and PNPKI awareness.

The initiative highlights the importance of digital literacy in modernizing rural governance and agricultural management throughout the province; the training gave participants practical applications suited to the associations' workflows, which allowed IA officers to shift from traditional methods of record-keeping to secure digital ones and to encourage transparent communication within their own communities.

Moving forward, DICT Caraga will continue to commit itself to enhancing cooperation with local agricultural offices to provide specialized ICT follow-up modules, thereby further reducing the digital divide and helping establish farming communities in the Caraga area that are future-ready and technologically empowered.

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭: 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐍𝐏𝐊𝐈 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞

The DICT Caraga, through the Philippine National Public Key Infrastructure (PNPKI), successfully conducted a PNPKI User’s Training for the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) – Surigao del Norte Provincial Office on August 24, 2026, at Songkoy Hall, Gateway Hotel, Surigao City.

The event gathered twenty-three 23 participants from DAR Surigao del Norte and provided them with practical knowledge and direct assistance on the proper use of PNPKI digital certificates for government transactions and digital communications. Key topics included the importance of digital certificates, electronic signatures, and secure transactions in building a more efficient and trusted digital government.

Participants were guided through the essential concepts and processes for using PNPKI, including proper handling and use of their digital certificates. The session also provided an opportunity for participants to raise concerns, clarify technical questions, and better comprehend how PNPKI can be integrated into their day-to-day government work. The event included discussions and demonstrations given by the DICT Caraga PNPKI team, focusing on the use and importance of digital certificates and electronic signatures.

The participants actively participated in the discussions and hands-on activities, which helped them better understand how PNPKI could be applied in their own offices. As a result of the training, the participants gained a better understanding of how digital certificates can be used to authenticate users, protect digital documents, ensure data integrity, and enable secure electronic transactions.

Representatives from DICT Caraga and DAR Surigao del Norte emphasized the importance of continuously strengthening the digital capabilities of government personnel as government services increasingly transition to digital platforms. Equipping personnel with secure digital skills is essential as more offices adopt digital processes.

The PNPKI User’s Training boosts confidence and capability in using digital certificates and e-signatures, leading to faster, more secure government transactions. Initiatives like this reinforce cybersecurity and digital responsibility, protect sensitive information, and support public service transformation. The successful conduct of the training reflects the continuing partnership between DICT Caraga and DAR Surigao del Norte in promoting secure and efficient digital government services.

Together, DICT Caraga and its stakeholders continue to empower government personnel with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the digital landscape securely and responsibly.

Secure digital transactions begin with informed and cyber-ready users.

02/09/2026

𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗘. 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗗. 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐆𝐨𝐯 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐧!

The battle of Caraga’s brightest young cyber talents is happening right now at the Almont Inland Resort, Butuan City, as the highly anticipated HackForGov: Capture the Flag (CTF) 2026 Competition officially kicks off today, September 2, 2026!

Organized by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Caraga, this year’s cyber showdown brings together 14 participating schools from across the region, putting their skills in ethical hacking, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and problem-solving to the ultimate test with the theme “Decoding Youth Innovation, Anchoring One Nation’s Digital Defense”

Armed with technical skills, creativity, and teamwork, student cyber warriors are diving into a series of simulated cybersecurity challenges, hunting vulnerabilities, cracking digital puzzles, uncovering hidden flags, and outsmarting cyber threats in a race against time.

HackForGov 2026 is a platform for discovering the next generation of Filipino cyber defenders, empowering young innovators to transform their knowledge into action and strengthening their readiness to protect our increasingly digital nation.

As the flags go up and the clock keeps ticking, the question remains:

Who will rise above the rest and emerge as Caraga’s next cybersecurity champions?

Stay tuned as these young cyber warriors decode challenges, capture flags, break barriers, and prove that the future of the Philippines’ digital defense is in capable hands!

01/09/2026

📢 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!

The DICT Regional Office 13 (Caraga) is looking for qualified applicants for:

TWO (2) PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER III
Salary: SG 18 + 20% Premium – ₱64,581.60
Employment Status: Job Order
Contract Duration: September–December 2026
Area of Assignment: Caraga Region

Positions:
🌱 PDO III – Environmental Officer
🤝 PDO III – Social Development

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• At least 4 years of relevant experience
• At least 4 hours of relevant training
• Knowledge and experience in environmental/social safeguards, stakeholder engagement, and related projects
• Strong communication, coordination, writing, and documentation skills

REQUIREMENTS:
• Application Letter
• PDS and Work Experience Sheet
• Transcript of Records and Diploma
• Certificate of Eligibility / PRC License
• Training Certificates
• Certificate of Previous Employment

📩 Submit your complete requirements to:
[email protected]
Email Subject: APPLICATION_ - SURNAME
📅 Deadline: September 7, 2026
⚠️ Incomplete requirements will not be entertained.
Join DICT Regional Office 13 and be part of the digital transformation of the Caraga Region!

01/09/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐑?

💻 JOIN THE FREE GENERAL VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE 2.0 TRAINING!
Looking to build a career in the digital workforce? Here’s your chance to gain practical skills and prepare for exciting work-from-home and online job opportunities! 🌐💼

📍 LOCATION: Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte
🎓 TRAINING FEE: FREE!
🎯 LIMITED SLOTS ONLY!

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) – Agusan del Norte, in partnership with the City Government of Cabadbaran through the Community Affairs and Investment Promotions Office (CAIPO), invites qualified and interested individuals to join the General Virtual Assistance (GVA) 2.0 Technical Training.
This comprehensive training is designed to equip participants with practical digital, administrative, communication, and productivity skills needed to become competitive in the growing online workforce.

💻 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
✅ Introduction to General Virtual Assistance
✅ Managing Emails, Schedules, and Clients
✅ Online Tools and Productivity Platforms
✅ Microsoft & Google Workspace Applications
✅ Basic Graphic Design and Content Creation
✅ Effective Online Communication & Professional Etiquette
✅ Building Your Online Presence
✅ Freelancing and Remote Work Readiness
✅ Setting Up Your Freelance Career
✅ Practical Skills for Virtual Assistance Work

👥 WHO CAN JOIN?
This training is PREFERABLY FOR RESIDENTS OF CABADBARAN CITY, AGUSAN DEL NORTE!
✔️ Job seekers and aspiring freelancers
✔️ Graduates and professionals looking for career opportunities
✔️ Individuals interested in shifting to a digital career
✔️ Anyone interested in becoming a Virtual Assistant
✔️ 18 years old and above
✔️ Willing to commit to the entire training
✔️ Basic knowledge of Microsoft and Google Workspace is an advantage

🌟 WHY JOIN?
🚀 Learn in-demand digital skills
💼 Explore online work and freelancing opportunities
🌐 Become work-from-home ready
📈 Improve your digital and professional skills
💰 Prepare yourself for potential online income opportunities
📲 REGISTER NOW!
👉 Registration Link: https://bit.ly/ADN-SPARK-Registration-2026
📌 Limited slots only — don’t wait until the last slot is taken!

⚠️ IMPORTANT: The registration form may close without further notice once the target number of applicants has been reached. Qualified applicants will be contacted through their registered contact details and may be scheduled for the next stage of the selection process.

✨ LEARN. GROW. EARN.
Your journey toward becoming a future-ready digital professional starts here! 💻🚀
📣 Cabadbaran City, this opportunity is for YOU!

29/08/2026

Next gen innovation, evolved

The Philippine Startup Challenge is entering its 11th year–with an enhanced journey for the next generation of Filipino innovators! 🚀

For over a decade, the Philippine Startup Challenge (PSC) has empowered student innovators across the country to think boldly, solve real-world challenges, and take their first steps into the Philippine startup ecosystem. Now on its 11th year, PSC XI introduces an enhanced program designed to help students transform their ideas into startup-ready solutions.

Open to Senior High School, College, and Tech-voc students, PSC XI will guide participating teams through ideation to prototype development, complemented by mentorship sessions with industry experts and startup enablers. Through these opportunities, participants can strengthen their ideas, refine their solutions, and build the skills they need to bring their innovations closer to the market.

If you're building an ICT-enabled solution powered by software, AI, IoT, Web3, blockchain, mixed reality, or other emerging technologies, this is your opportunity to learn, innovate, build, and create meaningful impact. 🌟

Ready to turn your idea into what’s next? Join the PSC XI and take your first step toward the Philippine startup ecosystem.

📅Application Period: August 27 - September 20, 2026
❓FAQs: https://iidb2026.my.canva.site/psc-xi-website

👇Find your region below to access the corresponding application form 👇

National Capital Region: https://forms.gle/pheHUTRfCnX4e8X28
Cordillera Administrative Region: https://forms.gle/52E15GQtSyZXXovK7
Region I – Ilocos Region: https://forms.gle/3fWQkXQpNRvxf4qT8
Region II – Cagayan Valley: https://forms.gle/FpTcs4Xp6WQBdbpQ9
Region III – Central Luzon: https://forms.gle/FvUAMJPydqdwPsm97
Region IV‑A – CALABARZON: https://tinyurl.com/DICT-PSC11-Region4A-AppForm
MIMAROPA: https://forms.gle/4G6ebi6AfDYEjdTP9
Region V – Bicol Region: https://forms.gle/5uZZmWWoD1QFBtCq9
NIR – Negros Island Region: https://forms.gle/SYSke1YKQ5VdmLeBA
Region VI – Western Visayas: https://forms.gle/hc5qq2R3cQzygoy4A
Region VII – Central Visayas: https://forms.gle/emGHmHnDnggBdbzw9
Region VIII – Eastern Visayas: https://forms.gle/YRS26Dq1ctnrGY6t5
Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula: https://forms.gle/K5BQf3Po4LSkUtT36
Region X – Northern Mindanao: https://forms.gle/egD3iaTsth9v5KQZ9
Region XI – Davao Region: https://forms.gle/is5TGU4u7YaUUsej9
Region XII – SOCCSKSARGEN: https://forms.gle/vGqkfVusUk5Su8xQ9
Region XIII – Caraga: https://forms.gle/ohJT3vVAQaVXiwBQ9
BARMM – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao: https://forms.gle/2kaLPzJaQugE8fz76

27/08/2026

📶 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗶-𝗙𝗶 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮’𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!

Your next Caraga adventure just got more connected! 🌴📱

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Caraga, through the Free Public Internet Access Program, under the Provision of Internet Access through Low Earth Orbit Satellite (PIALEOS) – Tourist Spots in Region XIII Strategy, is bringing free Wi-Fi connectivity to six (6) tourist destinations, with a total of 18 Access Point Sites strategically deployed across the region.

Whether you’re capturing breathtaking views, looking up travel information, sharing your adventures online, or checking in with loved ones back home, you can now explore Caraga without worrying about going offline. ✨

And we’re not stopping here! Stay tuned for more locations coming your way. 📍📶

Explore Caraga Without Limits. Stay Connected Every Step of the Way. With DICT Free Wi-Fi for All, your next adventure is always just a connection away. 📶