DICT8 Northern Samar

💼 𝐌𝐚𝐲 28, 2026— The DICT Northern Samar proudly led a session on Digital Literacy during the JobStart Philippines 10‑day Core Skills Training at PESO Catarman. This training provided local jobseekers with practical, hands‑on instruction to help them compete in today’s increasingly digital job market.

The Office remains committed to strengthening digital literacy and skills development to prepare individuals for evolving digital workforce.

🛡️ ATTENTION, LEYTEÑOS! FORTIFY YOUR DIGITAL GATEWAY! 🛡️

As we kick off National ICT Month 2026, the DICT Region VIII invites you to the very first installment of our 8-part webinar series: CYBER-SHIELD TUESDAY! This week, we are throwing the spotlight on Leyte Province to equip local government personnel, businesses, students, and citizens with the ultimate shield against digital predators.

Here is what you can expect from this session:

🏛️ DICT Leyte in Action: Discover the training opportunities, active services, local milestones, and infrastructure accomplishments that our Leyte Provincial Office has deployed straight to your local communities. Learn how you can maximize these local resources!

🔒 Cyber Resilience 101: Level up your digital hygiene! Grounded in the DICT Cybersecurity Bureau’s core defense principles, we will unpack how to protect your personal data, secure your digital accounts, and prevent unauthorized access.

🛑 Unmasking Leyte's Latest Scams: Learn how to spot localized cyber fraud, text scams, and e-wallet traps hitting Eastern Visayas. Most importantly, we will give you a clear directory of exactly where and how to report these incidents to take immediate action.

📅 WHEN: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
🕘 TIME: 9:00 AM (Morning Session)
📍 WHERE: Live via Zoom

💡 FREE REGISTRATION | Open to all participants across Eastern Visayas and nationwide!

📜 Digital Certificates will be issued to all successful attendees.

Don't let your household or local office be vulnerable to digital threats. Learn to secure the gateway and stand guard as an empowered digital gatekeeper!

🔗 https://bit.ly/CyberShieldTuesday
(Or scan the QR code on the poster! 📲)

🚀 JOIN US IN OUR UPCOMING CYBER-SHIELD TUESDAY SESSIONS:

📍 JUNE 09
• 🕘 9:00 AM – Biliran Province’s Latest Scams
• 🕑 2:00 PM – Eastern Samar Province’s Latest Scams

📍 JUNE 16
• 🕘 9:00 AM – Southern Leyte Province’s Latest Scams
• 🕑 2:00 PM – Northern Samar Province’s Latest Scams

📍 JUNE 23
• 🕘 9:00 AM – Cyber Hygiene for Children
• 🕑 2:00 PM – PNPKI In Action: From Orientation to Implementation

🛡️🛡️🛡️FORTIFY THE GATEWAY! BE THE SHIELD AGAINST LOCAL SCAMS!

The digital world brings massive opportunities to Eastern Visayas under , but it also brings evolving digital threats. Don't let your e-wallets, personal data, and local offices fall into the hands of digital predators!

Join the DICT Region VIII this National ICT Month 2026 for CYBER-SHIELD TUESDAY: Fortifying the Digital Gateway—an intensive 8-part webinar series dedicated to unmasking localized scams, teaching essential cyber habits, and showing you EXACTLY where and how to report fraud.

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS (Every Tuesday this June):

📍 JUNE 02
• 🕘 9:00 AM – Leyte Province’s Latest Scams
• 🕑 2:00 PM – Samar Province’s Latest Scams

📍 JUNE 09
• 🕘 9:00 AM – Biliran Province’s Latest Scams
• 🕑 2:00 PM – Eastern Samar Province’s Latest Scams

📍 JUNE 16
• 🕘 9:00 AM – Southern Leyte Province’s Latest Scams
• 🕑 2:00 PM – Northern Samar Province’s Latest Scams

📍 JUNE 23
• 🕘 9:00 AM – Cyber Hygiene for Children
• 🕑 2:00 PM – PNPKI In Action: From Orientation to Implementation

💡 Why should you attend?
✅ Learn to spot local Budol-Budol and scams hitting your specific province.
✅ Discover the latest services and milestones your local DICT Provincial Office is rolling out.
✅ FREE REGISTRATION & Open to everyone nationwide!
✅ Digital Certificates will be issued to participants.

Don't let your community be the weakest link. Secure your virtual slot now and let's build an impenetrable digital stronghold together!

🔗 https://bit.ly/CyberShieldTuesday
(Or scan the QR code on the poster! 📲)

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘁?
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Session 1 of the 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗣 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, presented by DICT Regional Office 8, the ICT Industry Development Bureau (IIDB), and StartupPH! We are kicking things off with the absolute holy grail of entrepreneurship: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝘁.⁣
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If you want to stop guessing and start building a business that scales, this is the masterclass you cannot afford to miss.⁣
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💡 Session 1 Details⁣
📅 Date: 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟬𝟯⁣
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🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PHT via Google Meet⁣
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🎯 Topic: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀, 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝘁⁣
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🎙️ Meet Our Speaker: 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗖. 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮⁣
To guide you through the startup ecosystem, we are bringing in a powerhouse builder who bridges deep-tech science with global business execution.⁣
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Joemar C. Taganna, PhD ⁣
Founder & CEO, SciBiz Informatics Inc. and Paytaca Inc.⁣
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The Track Record: Dr. Taganna is a seasoned technopreneur, programmer, and venture builder. Since founding SciBiz Informatics in 2015, he has led the creation of multiple technology ventures and delivered high-impact software solutions for startups across the US, UK, Australia, and Southeast Asia.⁣
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The Tech Focus: His startup studio transforms advanced, emerging technologies—like blockchain, AI, and peer-to-peer financial tools—into practical, scalable products with real-world utility.⁣
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Fintech Leadership: He is also the founder and CEO of Paytaca, a Bitcoin Cash–focused fintech company. Under his leadership, Paytaca has built a powerful crypto wallet super app and merchant payment infrastructure designed to expand financial inclusion in emerging markets.⁣
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The Academic Foundation: He holds a PhD in Bioengineering and Biotechnology from two prestigious Belgian universities (Ghent University and Vrije Universiteit Brussel). He began his career in computational biology before transitioning into software engineering and entrepreneurship. He also earned his master’s degree in Microbiology and his bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of the Philippines.⁣
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🎁 Perks of Attending⁣
Zero Cost: This webinar is 100% FREE and open to all aspiring entrepreneurs, students, developers, and tech enthusiasts.⁣
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Level Up Your Resume: A Digital Certificate will be provided to all attendees who complete the session.⁣
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Secure your spot now and learn how to build a product the world is waiting for!⁣
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🔗 Register Here: bit.ly/StartupWednesday_Registration (Or simply scan the QR code on the poster!)⁣
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Welcoming a remarkable addition to the DICT Region VIII family!⁣
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Please join us in warmly welcoming 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗶 𝗥. 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝘇 as our newly appointed Assistant Regional Director.⁣
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A distinguished Certified Public Accountant and lawyer, Atty. Dela Cruz brings with her an exceptional legacy of public service, marked by transformative regulatory reforms, data-driven governance, and innovative organizational productivity initiatives.⁣
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With her rare blend of financial expertise and legal excellence, we are confident that her leadership will further strengthen DICT Region VIII’s mission of advancing digital infrastructure, fostering technological innovation, and enhancing regional connectivity across Eastern Visayas.⁣
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Together, we look forward to reaching new milestones and building a more digitally empowered future for every Filipino.⁣
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𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐭

Today, Calbayog City, Samar, completed its orientation on the eLGU modules and eGOVPay platform. The online session provides a detailed overview and live demonstration of how the system can streamline processes and enhance public service delivery.

DICT Region 8 looks forward to partnering with Calbayog City in line with the city's pursuit of digital transformation. Their initiative is part of Calbayog's commitment to the E-Governance Act—ensuring transparency and modernized government services for the community.