ILCDB - DICT Region 6

𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀! 🎉

Our heartfelt congratulations and thanks to 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 and 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 for proudly representing Region VI at the recently concluded 2026 TechQuest: National Robotics Challenge for Academia in Makati City.

Organized by the DigiPlus Foundation in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), is a nationwide program that inspires students to explore robotics, coding, engineering, and innovation—helping shape the next generation of digital leaders. 💡🤖

More than just a competition, it is a space where students can showcase their creativity, teamwork, and hard work on a national stage. This year, our Region VI representatives truly made us proud.

We proudly celebrate 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 for finishing as 2𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧-𝙐𝙥, earning 2 iPads and Advanced Robotics Kits, and receiving the 𝙈𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙, where their school will also have its wish granted under the Program. 🏆

With this achievement, they will also represent the Philippines in an international robotics competition in Vietnam.🌏🤖

To both teams, thank you for giving your best and carrying the pride of Western Visayas with you. You’ve made us all proud. 💙

🌸 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

𝐈𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 “𝐖𝐄 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲” 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛‑𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 “𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬!”, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐋𝐂𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐈 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧‑𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬” 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐓𝐂 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬, 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟔, 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐭., 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲. 💻✨

This empowering session was more than just a learning experience; it was a step toward equipping women entrepreneurs in Artificial Intelligence and strengthening their cybersecurity knowledge to safely grow and innovate their businesses in a digital world. 🔐💡

We also extend our gratitude to DOLE Region VI for partnering with us and presenting the DOLE Adjustment Measures Program (AMP), offering meaningful support, tools, and opportunities that help our participants move forward with confidence and resilience.

This Women’s Month, we celebrate not just achievements, but leadership, courage, and the unique contributions of women in every corner of society. May this journey continue to inspire women‑led enterprises to break barriers, embrace technology, and lead boldly — just like the Babaylans.

💡 Together, we continue to equip and empower women entrepreneurs with the right tools, knowledge, and support to grow their businesses in the digital age.

🚀 Empowering MSMEs through AI Innovation!

Discover how Artificial Intelligence can help grow and future-proof your business. In partnership with Limitless Lab, the DICT - ICT Literacy and Competency Development Program Region VI invites all MSMEs and entrepreneurs to join the upcoming webinar, LimitlessBiz: AI for MSME Advancement.

This online training is designed to equip participants with practical knowledge on how AI can streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and unlock new opportunities for business growth in today’s digital economy.

📅 April 7, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💻 Via Google Meet

📌 Open to MSMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs in Region VI
📌 Limited slots available — register now!

🔗 Scan the QR code to secure your slot.

Let’s embrace innovation and build smarter, more competitive MSMEs! 💡

ILCDB - DICT Region 6

🚀 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡-𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀 𝗜𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗩𝗜! 👩‍💼✨

In celebration of Women’s Month, step into the future of business with confidence and innovation!

Unlock the power of digital transformation by joining the 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗔𝗜) 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀—a FREE learning session designed to help you elevate your enterprise in today’s fast-paced digital world.

This initiative, led by the ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB) of DICT Region VI, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region VI, aims to empower women entrepreneurs with essential skills in AI-driven Productivity and Cybersecurity Awareness.

📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
⏰ 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
📍 𝗗𝗧𝗖 – 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀, 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁, 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

⚡ 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧!

💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻:
✅ Boost business efficiency using AI tools
✅ Strengthen your cybersecurity practices
✅ Safeguard your digital assets and customer data

📲 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝗥 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸:
https://tinyurl.com/ILCDBR6-AICyberMSMEs
https://tinyurl.com/ILCDBR6-AICyberMSMEs
https://tinyurl.com/ILCDBR6-AICyberMSMEs

Let’s celebrate women empowerment by equipping our MSMEs with future-ready digital skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, innovate, and lead in the digital space.

See you there, Ka-MSMEs! 💼💜

🎉 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬! 🎉

Warmest congratulations to our DICT Scholars for successfully completing the S𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐.𝟎, culminating in the Graduation Ceremony held on 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, at the 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 (𝐃𝐓𝐂) 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬, 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐈.

Your dedication and perseverance throughout the one-month intensive training truly paid off as you proudly received your well-deserved certificates. This achievement reflects not only your hard work, but also your readiness to take on new opportunities in the digital and virtual assistance industry.

We are truly grateful for the invaluable support of the 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐈 𝐎𝐈𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐖𝐖𝐀, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐌. 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐬; the 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐌𝐖, 𝐃𝐢𝐫. 𝐆𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐌. 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐚; the 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐨 𝐓. 𝐒𝐲; and the Technical Operations Division Head, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧̃𝐨𝐥𝐚, who stood with our scholars in celebrating this meaningful milestone.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to our resource person, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐚, and to the 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐈 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 for guiding and supporting our scholars throughout this journey.

👏 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬! 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. 🚀

🎉𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬!🎉

The DICT Regional Office VI extends its warmest congratulations to all individuals who 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 the 𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 conducted on 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, at the 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲.

This achievement is a testament to your dedication, technical competence, and commitment to continuous growth in the field of Information and Communications Technology. May this milestone serve as an inspiration for you to pursue excellence, uphold professionalism, and actively contribute to the country’s ongoing digital transformation. Once again, congratulations on this well-deserved success.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐋𝐂𝐃𝐁 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The ILCDB Partner Summit 2025 with the theme "𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧", was successfully held last December 4, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Hotel Del Rio, Iloilo City, bringing together our valued partners and stakeholders for an engaging day of collaboration and shared commitment. The program featured meaningful networking, a comprehensive presentation on ILCDB’s mandate and accomplishments, and an interactive panel discussion that encouraged active insights and conversation among participants.

The summit also highlighted the 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, action planning sessions, and the awarding of certificates and plaques of appreciation to our partners. The event concluded with the presentation of key recommendations, closing remarks, and another round of networking that strengthened connections and future collaborations.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all Resource Persons, Partners, and Stakeholders who contributed to making this event impactful and productive. Together, we move forward in building a more connected, empowered, and future-ready Philippines.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐋𝐂𝐃𝐁 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The ILCDB Partner Summit 2025 with the theme "𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧", was successfully held last December 4, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Hotel Del Rio, Iloilo City, bringing together our valued partners and stakeholders for an engaging day of collaboration and shared commitment. The program featured meaningful networking, a comprehensive presentation on ILCDB’s mandate and accomplishments, and an interactive panel discussion that encouraged active insights and conversation among participants.

The summit also highlighted the 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, action planning sessions, and the awarding of certificates and plaques of appreciation to our partners. The event concluded with the presentation of key recommendations, closing remarks, and another round of networking that strengthened connections and future collaborations.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all Resource Persons, Partners, and Stakeholders who contributed to making this event impactful and productive. Together, we move forward in building a more connected, empowered, and future-ready Philippines.

✨ 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐.𝟎: 𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐈-𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ✨

The SPARK Technical Training on General Virtual Assistance 2.0 successfully commenced with Day 0: Participant Orientation, setting the stage for a comprehensive and transformative learning experience.

The face-to-face training was conducted from November 25–29, 2025 at the 𝐃𝐓𝐂 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬, 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐈, 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, from 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌.

Throughout the training, participants were guided by the resource person, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐚, as they explored enhanced digital workflows, AI-powered tools, and the evolving role of virtual assistance in today’s technology-driven environment.

The week concluded with participants gaining strengthened digital competencies and a renewed commitment to embracing innovation through SPARK.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Day 2 of the Executive Briefing for Digital Leaders 2025 continued, the morning session featured an insightful discussion on the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 (𝐈𝐨𝐓) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐀𝐈), facilitated by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐫-𝐉𝐚𝐲 𝐀. 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨 of Aklan State University Ibajay Campus.

His presentation provided a comprehensive overview of interconnected digital systems and intelligent technologies that can enhance public service delivery.

The second session centered on the 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬, presented by 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐳-𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐚, 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐏𝐌𝐂𝐀𝐃, 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐮, offering a strategic overview of national and regional digital priorities.

The afternoon and last session began with a detailed exploration of 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟓𝐆 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 delivered by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐈𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐨 𝐑. 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐁𝐌 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐜., who discussed the impact of advanced connectivity and cloud infrastructures in modern governance.

The event concluded with closing remarks from 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐀𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐕. 𝐀𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐭, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

The successful completion of Day 2 marked the culmination of this two-day executive learning program, reaffirming the commitment of DICT Region 6 to enhancing digital leadership, promoting technological awareness, and empowering stakeholders toward building a more digitally resilient and future-ready nation.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region 6 successfully conducted 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 of the 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 on 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖 - 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝟐𝟏 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥, 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲.

The program opened with welcome remarks from 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐄. 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐚ñ𝐨𝐥𝐚, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, and a message delivered by 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐨 𝐓. 𝐒𝐲, 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐈.

The morning sessions featured in-depth discussions on 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐀. 𝐔𝐲 of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University, emphasizing the value of evidence-based decision-making within public institutions.

This was followed by a session on 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 facilitated by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐠𝐨, Web3 Educator and Co-Founder of Web3 Visayas, who provided insights on decentralized systems and their emerging applications.

In the afternoon, participants engaged in a session on 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 led by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬, Founder of Web3 Bacolod and Co-Founder of Web3 Visayas, highlighting innovations in digital financial systems.

The final session of the day, focusing on 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, was delivered by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐑𝐞𝐱 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂. 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐧 from the PNPKI Unit, who underscored the importance of cyber readiness and digital protection mechanisms.

The first day served as a meaningful platform for strengthening leadership capabilities and enhancing understanding of critical technologies shaping the digital governance landscape.