DICT R12 - South Cotabato Province

⏳ 𝟭 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢!

The countdown is almost over! Join us as we celebrate the National ICT Month 2026 Kick-Off and the 10th Anniversary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) under the theme:

“𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗸𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹: 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼”

Be part of a milestone gathering of innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation. Exciting activities, valuable opportunities, featured exhibitors, and prizes await!

📅 04 June 2026
📍 South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Center, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato

See you tomorrow!

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🚀
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Last May 20, 2026, our local business owners proved that it’s never too late to learn new tech! In celebration of Business Week 2026, the Department of Information and Communications Technology(DICT), in proud partnership with the DTI Negosyo Center, conducted the MSME Reset session. 🤝💻

From mastering basic computer tools to discovering effective marketing secrets, these entrepreneurs are now better equipped to compete in the digital world.
�Thank you to everyone who participated with such energy! Together, let us continue leveraging technology and AI to create smarter, more effective, and future-ready marketing initiatives

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐥'𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌! 💻

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬. 🤖✨

The 2-Day South Cotabato Training on “Enhancing Social Media Marketing through Artificial Intelligence (AI)” has officially concluded successfully last May 18–19, 2026, as part of the South Cotabato Business Week 2026, in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology and the Provincial Government of South Cotabato.

The training gathered entrepreneurs, MSMEs, marketing practitioners, and content creators for two days of learning, collaboration, and hands-on exploration of AI-powered tools and strategies for digital marketing. Participants gained valuable insights on content creation, audience engagement, marketing automation, and data-driven decision-making to strengthen their presence in today’s evolving digital landscape.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this activity. Your enthusiasm and willingness to embrace innovation continue to drive digital transformation and growth within our communities.

Together, let us continue leveraging technology and AI to create smarter, more effective, and future-ready marketing initiatives. 🚀

📣 Calling all aspiring computer programmers! The DICT is conducting the ICT Proficiency Examination in Computer Programming. 🖥️ This 6-hour hands-on exam evaluates your skills in key areas like Object-Oriented Programming, Database Manipulation, and Data Structures.

Success leads to a Certificate of Proficiency and serves as the basis for CSC EDP Specialist Eligibility!

Register here:
https://bit.ly/ICTPROF2026
https://bit.ly/ICTPROF2026

Please review the required documents below to prepare for your application.

📝 Documentary Requirements
- Valid ID: Government-issued ID.
- Examination Fee: Php 500.00.
- Birth Certificate: Scanned copy of NSO/PSA Birth Certificate. Married female applicants must include an original and photocopy of their NSO/PSA Marriage Certificate. (If NSO is illegible or a Negative Certification is issued, submit an LCR-authenticated Birth Certificate).
- Transcript of Records (TOR): Scanned Certified True Copy (CTC) authenticated by the school Registrar.
- For Graduating IT Students: Scanned Certificate of Candidacy for Graduation signed by the Dean.
- For Non-IT Degree Holders: Scanned Certificate from your HR Department stating you perform programming/ICT functions, OR a Certificate of Training in Program Logic Formulation (or at least 40 hours in programming/system development from a recognized provider).

Additional Documents: Other pertinent documents as requested by the Registrar in case of discrepancies.

📸 ID Picture Specifications
Please provide a soft copy of a passport-sized I.D. picture (4.5cm x 3.5cm) taken within the last three (3) months, strictly following these guidelines:
White background, professional studio shot (no selfies), and strictly formal dress code.
Standard close-up shot (shoulder level up, head and face occupying at least 80% of the picture).
Bare face: No eyeglasses/colored contact lenses, no computer-enhanced features, and a “no-makeup makeup” look. You may smile, but without showing teeth and gums.
Both left and right ears must show, with hair neatly arranged.
Full Name Tag: You must physically hold a handwritten name tag (not computerized) positioned approximately 1” below the chin. It must legibly show your signature over your complete printed name in this format: First Name-Middle Initial-Last Name-Extension Name.

See the graphic for full details and examination coverage.

𝗙𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴! 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗡𝗢𝗪!
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Don't miss this one of a chance training opportunity.

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮.𝟬 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘! 🔥
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Ready to transform the way you navigate the digital landscape? DICT, through the 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 program, is opening doors for a high-impact, 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 that explores the "𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜-𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻."

𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 📅
• Day 0: May 21, 2026
• Day 1 - 10: May 22 – June 09, 2026 (Weekdays Only)
• Online Campaign: June 10 – 19, 2026 (Including Weekends)
• Assessment: June 22 – 23, 2026
• Graduation: June 24, 2026

𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: 📋
• Must be a resident in Region 12.
• Must be 18 years old and above.
• Able to pass the English Test and Typing Test.
• Committed to finish the full ICT Training Duration.
• Has a laptop or desktop computer.
• Has a stable and reliable internet connection.
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Tools & Google Applications.

𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬! We are only accepting 𝟮𝟱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 for this batch. The registration form may close without further notice once the target number of applicants has been reached.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: tinyurl.com/SPARKSC-SMM2026 (Or scan the QR Code in the poster for quick access!)

📩 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, email us at: [email protected]

𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟 𝗨𝗣 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦: 𝗖𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞! 💻
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The wait is over! 𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼 is bringing back our 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀. Start your IT journey with this essential self-paced course!

𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘: 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀
Get under the hood of your devices! Master the fundamentals of the world's most popular systems through four comprehensive modules:

🪟 Module 1: The Windows Operating System
🐧 Module 2: Linux Overview
📱 Module 3: Mobile Device Connectivity
🛡️ Module 4: Mobile Operating Systems and Security

𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦:
Schedule: May 10 – 22, 2026
Duration: 12 Hours (Self-Paced)
Level: Beginner Friendly | 18 Practical Labs

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗡𝗢𝗪:
Register via the link below or scan the 𝗤𝗥 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 in the photo!
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/Cisco-Training-Regform

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𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞-𝗧𝗢𝗖𝗞: 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁!

Don’t miss your chance to join the 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 on 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮.𝟬! We are getting closer to our start date, and the registration link is still live—but it won't stay that way for long!

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to level up your digital skills and master AI-powered interaction, this is it.

💡 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡:
Cost: Absolutely FREE! * Format: Face-to-Face (Get hands-on mentorship!)

Topic: A Paradigm Shift in AI-Powered Interaction—learn the tools of the future.

Timeline: Kickstarting this May 21, 2026!

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮.𝟬 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘! 🔥
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Ready to transform the way you navigate the digital landscape? DICT, through the 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 program, is opening doors for a high-impact, 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 that explores the "𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜-𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻."

𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 📅
• Day 0: May 21, 2026
• Day 1 - 10: May 22 – June 09, 2026 (Weekdays Only)
• Online Campaign: June 10 – 19, 2026 (Including Weekends)
• Assessment: June 22 – 23, 2026
• Graduation: June 24, 2026

𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: 📋
• Must be a resident in Region 12.
• Must be 18 years old and above.
• Able to pass the English Test and Typing Test.
• Committed to finish the full ICT Training Duration.
• Has a laptop or desktop computer.
• Has a stable and reliable internet connection.
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Tools & Google Applications.

𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬! We are only accepting 𝟮𝟱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 for this batch. The registration form may close without further notice once the target number of applicants has been reached.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: tinyurl.com/SPARKSC-SMM2026 (Or scan the QR Code in the poster for quick access!)

📩 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, email us at: [email protected]

𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🎨
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The Mastering Canva for Education with CPD Unit Points for professional teachers training held on April 29, 2026 via Zoom Platform has successfully concluded! This session equipped professional teachers with essential skills in using Canva to create engaging and visually impactful learning materials.

Watch out for Batch 2 of this Training!

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐈, 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐆𝐨𝐯 𝐏𝐇! 🤖✨

On April 27, 2026, 𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼, in collaboration with the 𝗣𝗬𝗗𝗢 (Provincial Youth Development Office – South Cotabato), successfully conducted a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 that gathered participants from across South Cotabato for an insightful digital learning experience. 🎁✨