ILCDB Region VII Central Visayas

EID AL-ADHA MUBARAK! 🌙🐐

The ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB) Region VII – Central Visayas joins our Muslim brothers and sisters in celebrating Eid al-Adha, a sacred occasion that symbolizes faith, sacrifice, compassion, and generosity.

May this meaningful celebration bring peace, blessings, and unity to every home and community as we continue working together toward a more inclusive and digitally empowered Philippines.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐒!
We are pleased to inform you of the schedule for the ICT Proficiency Examination (Hands-On Examination).

Date: JUNE 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Venue: Digital Transformation Center, DICT Bohol Provincial Office, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Slots Available: 15
Examination Fee:500.00 pesos

Examination Coverage:
A. Data Manipulation (String Searching, Validation, Array Handling, Array List Handling, etc.)
B. Object Oriented Programming
C. File Handling
D. Database Manipulation (CRUD)
E. Data Structures and Algorithms
F. Control Structures
G. Number System

Next Steps:
1. Register Online and Upload the requirements - Please complete your registration for the hands-on exam by clicking on the following link: https://bit.ly/ICT-Exam-R7
2. Pay the Examination Fee with the following payment options.
A. In-Person: Accounting Office, DICT Region 7, Cebu City, Cebu
B. Electronic Payment - please send an e-mail to [email protected] for the details
Deadline of the Examination Application is on June 8, 2026 subject to slots availability.
Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at 09278635200 and/or [email protected].
REGISTER NOW!

ILCDB VII HOLDS COMPUTER-EYES TRAINING FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

The ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB) Region VII – Central Visayas, in partnership with Resources for the Blind, Inc. Cebu Branch, successfully conducted the Basic Computer-Eyes Training for Students and Adults with Visual Impairment on May 4–15, 2026, at the Digital Transformation Center (DTC) – Cebu in Cebu City.

The activity gathered students and adults with visual impairment who participated in hands-on sessions focused on developing basic computer skills and utilizing assistive technologies to support learning, communication, and digital accessibility.

With its continued digital inclusion initiatives, ILCDB Region VII – Central Visayas supports persons with disabilities through accessible technology, digital education, and inclusive digital opportunities.

ILCDB VII BRINGS CANVA ESSENTIALS TRAINING TO DOLE-GIP INTERNS IN BOHOL

The ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB) Region VII – Central Visayas successfully conducted 2 batches of Canva Essentials Training on May 21–22, 2026, at the Digital Transformation Center (DTC) – Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

The activity gathered interns under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – Government Internship Program (GIP), who participated in the sessions to enhance their skills in creating visually engaging materials and maximizing Canva’s design tools for communication, presentations, and digital content creation.

Through sustained capacity-building efforts, ILCDB Region VII – Central Visayas continues to encourage young learners to maximize technology for creativity, productivity, and positive community engagement.

HAPPY LABOR DAY! 🛠️

The ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB) Region VII - Central Visayas joins the nation in honoring the dedication, resilience, and hard work of every Filipino worker across all sectors.

May this day remind us of the value of labor in building a stronger, more progressive, and digitally empowered Philippines.

ILCDB VII LEADS EFFORTS IN FACT-CHECKING ESSENTIALS IN THE AGE OF AI AT UCLM

The ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB) Region VII – Central Visayas mounted the Digital Citizenship Seminar focusing on Fact-Checking Essentials in the Age of AI on April 30, 2026, at the University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue (UCLM), Looc, Mandaue City, Cebu.

The seminar gathered college students from various programs under the UCLM Academic Scholars’ League, who actively engaged in sessions designed to enhance their critical evaluation of information in digital spaces.

Key topics covered during the seminar included information disorder, practical use of basic search key operators for effective online research, and methods for identifying AI-generated content through provenance tools such as Google SynthID Detector and InVID-WeVerify-VeraAI.

The activity deepened participants’ awareness of responsible information consumption and verification, equipping them with practical skills to navigate and assess content in an increasingly AI-driven information environment.

Consistent with its ongoing efforts, ILCDB Region VII remains committed to advancing digital literacy and promoting informed, responsible digital citizenship among the youth.





Photo Courtesy: Archie Riveral of UCLM Academic Scholars’ League

LOOK HERE: A highlight from the Para Sa Kabataan Online Forum on Children’s Rights in the Digital Environment, where we explored key insights from General Comment No. 25 (2021) in celebration of International Girls in ICT Day held last April 23, 2026. 💻✨

Ms. Johanna Marie Bajenting, Project Development Officer II from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region VII, emphasized that creating safer digital spaces is a shared responsibility.

She highlighted DICT’s mandate to provide safe internet access for all—ensuring that no Filipino is left behind in ICT—and stressed the importance of building safer online environments for children, women, and communities as a whole.
She also underscored the role of parents in digital parenting, sharing that promoting digital literacy among adults is essential in helping children safely and responsibly navigate the online world.

A safer digital future begins with informed parents, protected children, and inclusive digital spaces for everyone. 🌐💬