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Spiritual Sunday 🙏⁣⁣"For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep i...
31/10/2026

Spiritual Sunday 🙏⁣
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"For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 4:14⁣
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If you belong to Jesus, grief is real—but it is not hopeless. This verse assures you that those who have died in Christ will be raised, and all who are His will be with Him forever. You are held by Jesus, whose life and love are stronger than death; let this promise comfort you and help you encourage one another.⁣
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If you’re not sure you belong to Him, Jesus’ invitation is open: He died and rose so that everyone who trusts Him may receive life (John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4). You don’t have to earn your way into God’s family—come to Jesus and trust Him. In Him, there is forgiveness, lasting hope, and the promise of life beyond death.⁣
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30/10/2026
30/10/2026

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: 30 BATCHES OF 2026 LEYTE MSME BUSINESS DIGITALIZATION TRAININGS SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED!

A historic milestone for digital transformation across the entire province of Leyte!

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region VIII extends its highest recognition and gratitude to the DTI Region 8, DTI Leyte Provincial Office for spearheading this monumental province-wide initiative. Through this strong multi-agency partnership, DICT Region VIII and DTI Leyte, together with the extensive network of DTI Negosyo Centers, Local Government Units (LGUs), and key private sector partners like GCash, have officially completed all 30 batches of the 2026 Business Digitalization Trainings for MSMEs!

🏛️ VISIONARY REGIONAL & PROVINCIAL LEADERSHIP
We salute the joint leadership whose combined vision and unwavering support made reaching all 30 batches across every district of Leyte possible:
🌟DTI Region VIII: Regional Director Regional Director Celerina T. Bato for guiding the overarching digital roadmap for MSMEs in Eastern Visayas.
🌟DTI Leyte Provincial Office: Provincial Director Dr. Faustino V. Gayas, Jr., who conceptualized and championed this province-wide digitalization drive.
🌟DICT Region VIII: OIC Regional Director Dante P. Rosales and Assistant Regional Director Lovely Mei R. Dela Cruz, for deploying full technical support, resource speakers, and bureau experts across all 30 training locations.

🤝 A POWERFUL MULTI-AGENCY COLLABORATION
As the primary technical partner, DICT Region VIII was honored to support DTI’s vision alongside specialized program bureaus and digital service partners:
🏛️ Egovph: Supporting DTI’s push for ease of doing business by onboarding local entrepreneurs into the eGovPH Super App ecosystem.
💻DICT - ICT Academy: Empowering MSMEs with hands-on digital skills, including Gemini AI for creative marketing and content creation.
🛡️ DICT Cybersecurity: Equipping entrepreneurs with Cybersecurity Action Checklists, data privacy compliance tools (RA 10173), and proactive defenses against online fraud.
💳 GCash: Accelerating financial inclusion by onboarding merchants, promoting digital payments, and setting up "Scan to Pay" QR codes for seamless transactions.

📍 30 BATCHES COVERED ACROSS LEYTE
Hand in hand with DTI Leyte and its dedicated Negosyo Center Managers, the training successfully reached local entrepreneurs across all 30 designated locations:
📍 Ormoc City
📍 Palo / Tacloban City
📍 Calubian / San Isidro
📍 Sta. Fe / Alangalang
📍 Palompon
📍 Kananga
📍 Baybay City
📍 Isabel
📍 Babatngon
📍 Albuera
📍 Leyte
📍 Merida
📍 Tanauan / Tolosa
📍 Dulag / Julita
📍 Tunga / Jaro
📍 Hilongos
📍 Matalom / Bato
📍 Villaba
📍 Tabango
📍 Pastrana
📍 Tabontabon
📍 Macarthur / Mayorga
📍 Hindang / Inopacan
📍 Abuyog
📍 Carigara / Capoocan
📍 Barugo
📍 Dagami
📍 Burauen
📍 Javier
📍 La Paz

💡 BUILDING RESILIENT "DIGITAL GATEKEEPERS"
Thanks to DTI's leadership and the dedication of DICT's technical teams, Leyte's MSME sector is now transformed into confident "Digital Gatekeepers"—ready to leverage AI for business growth, accept digital payments via GCash and QR codes, navigate government e-services, and protect their operations against cyber threats.

Daghang Salamat to DTI Region VIII, GCash, LGU partners, Negosyo Center Managers, and all participating MSMEs for making this joint roadmap a resounding success! Together, we are building an innovative, competitive, and cyber-secure business ecosystem for a Bagong Pilipinas! 🇵🇭✨

Department of Information and Communications Technology - DICT

30/10/2026

𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 | Philippines Wins Cyber SEA Game 2026, Tops Eight ASEAN Countries

The Philippines has emerged as champion of the Cyber SEA Game 2026, with four Filipino cybersecurity talents outperforming competitors from eight other ASEAN Member States in a two-day Capture-the-Flag (CTF) competition held on October 26–27 at the Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park in Thailand.

Read full press release here: https://dict.gov.ph/news-and-updates/28018

Congratulations to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Inopacan, Leyte, on another milestone in its digital transformatio...
28/10/2026

Congratulations to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Inopacan, Leyte, on another milestone in its digital transformation journey!

Building on its existing eLGU services for Business Permits, Building Permits, and Certificates of Occupancy, LGU Inopacan has further expanded its digital services to include Community Tax Certificates (CTC), Local Civil Registry (LCR) services, and eNews for convenient access to official municipal updates.

These improvements reflect the municipality’s commitment to making government services more accessible and convenient for Inopacnons, bringing essential services and information closer to the community.

To learn more about the available eLGU services and stay updated on local announcements, visit the municipality’s eNews website and navigate to its eLGU portal:

🔗 https://elgu-inopacan-leyte-news.e.gov.ph/home

HEY, INOPACNONS! CLICK NA, CONNECT PA!
ONLINE NA ANG ATONG eLGU SYSTEM!

Serbisyo publiko, just a click away! 💙 The Municipality of Inopacan, Leyte is stepping into a smarter, faster, and more connected future under the leadership of Mayor Azucena P. Mirambel.

Now, staying informed and accessing available municipal services is easier and more convenient with our eLGU Online Portal!

ONE PORTAL, MORE WAYS TO CONNECT!

📰 eNews – Stay in the loop! Latest news, announcements, and municipal activities.

📄 eCTC – Access services related to your Community Tax Certificate.

📋 eLCR – Explore Local Civil Registry services and transactions.

🏢 eBPLS – Access digital Business Permit and Licensing System transactions.

📲 READY TO EXPLORE?
🌐 Visit our official portal:
https://elgu-inopacan-leyte-news.e.gov.ph/home

You may also download the eGovPH App to access available digital government services. Just scan the official QR code provided in our information materials!

Less hassle. More convenience. Better connections.

Sa Inopacan, padayon kita sa pag-uswag! With digital innovation, we bring government information and services closer to every Inopacnon.

📢 AYAW NA PAGPAULAHI! VISIT, CLICK, AND CONNECT!

INOPACAN, LET’S GO DIGITAL!
🇵🇭 PADAYON, INOPACAN! SERBISYONG INOPACNON, ALANG SA TANAN! 💙✨

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐞𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐁𝐏𝐁𝐂 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐭, 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫October 27, 2026 — the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Marabut, Samar...
28/10/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐞𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐁𝐏𝐁𝐂 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐭, 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫

October 27, 2026 — the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Marabut, Samar, officially launched the eLGU Business Permit with Barangay Clearance (BPBC), marking another milestone in the municipality’s digital transformation journey.

The launch was attended by 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐀. 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐉𝐫., Municipal Mayor of Marabut, Samar; 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨, Municipal Vice Mayor of Marabut, Samar; DICT OIC Regional Director 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐏. 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬; and DICT representatives 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐁. 𝐁𝐢ñ𝐚𝐫 and 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐓. 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳.

With the implementation of the eLGU BPBC, the municipality takes another step toward delivering faster, more efficient, and more transparent public services. This initiative brings government services closer to the community through accessible digital solutions.

DICT Regional Office VIII congratulates LGU Marabut, Samar, on this achievement! Together, we continue to advance digital transformation and build more connected, empowered communities through digitalization.








🛡️ BUILDING DIGITAL TRUST AT HOME AND IN THE WORKPLACE! 🌐🔒As we wrap up our National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 ...
27/10/2026

🛡️ BUILDING DIGITAL TRUST AT HOME AND IN THE WORKPLACE! 🌐🔒

As we wrap up our National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 webinar series under the national framework “HABI: Salig sa Gawa, Tibay sa Banta”, we highlight Cyber Salig—the pillar focused on strengthening the foundations of digital trust, identity protection, and everyday cyber hygiene!

In partnership with the global ISC2 Safe and Secure Online initiative, this session is specially crafted for adults, parents, professionals, and community leaders to build lasting online safety habits at home and in the office.

💡 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SESSION:
🔐 Securing Your Digital Identity
Learn how to lock down your social media, email, and financial accounts using strong passphrases and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
🕵️‍♂️ Recognizing Modern Online Scams
Discover how to spot social engineering, suspicious text messages (smishing), and fake websites before falling victim to identity theft or financial loss.
🏠 Protecting Your Home & Family Network
Gain practical tips for securing home Wi-Fi routers, managing smart devices, and keeping kids and seniors safe online.
🛡️ Data Privacy & Device Hygiene
Understand how your personal information is collected online and learn zero-cost habits to keep your computer and mobile devices malware-free.

🗓️ Date: October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Platform: via Zoom
🎟️ Admission: 100% FREE (With e-Certificate for registered attendees)

🔗 REGISTER HERE TO SECURE YOUR SLOT:
👉 https://bit.ly/CyberAwarenessWebinars2026

Together, let's weave strong foundations of trust across Philippine cyberspace! 🇵🇭🧵

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 ...
27/10/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟳)

📅 Date: October 29-30, 2026
⏲️ Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
💻 Platform: Zoom Meeting

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

This course equips cybersecurity stakeholders to evaluate, direct, monitor, and communicate governance and management requirements. Participants apply international frameworks and tools to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability, privacy, resilience, and consumer safety while aligning organizational practices and technology solutions with statutory and regulatory requirements through continuous improvement cycles.

𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀:

The course is limited to one hundred (100) participants from Region VIII - Eastern Visayas region only. Participation is open to government personnel (including those from SUCs, NGAs, and LGUs), private-sector workers, and students on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible participants include, but are not limited to:

1. Members of cybersecurity and data privacy project and operations teams
2. Cybersecurity leads and data protection officers (DPOs)
3. IT project and service managers
4. Teachers of IT-related courses

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀:

1. Educational Background: Open to graduates of any technology-related, business, management, or allied fields. Individuals from other disciplines with an interest in digital technologies and cybersecurity are also welcome.
2. Work Experience: No prior professional cybersecurity experience required. Basic exposure to computers, digital platforms, or organizational technology systems is helpful but not mandatory.
3. Knowledge: Basic understanding of computers, internet usage, and general awareness of online safety, digital privacy, and common cyber risks is recommended. Prior knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks or standards is not required.
4. Skills: Basic computer literacy, willingness to learn cybersecurity concepts, and interest in understanding how organizations manage digital security, data protection, and cyber risks. No prior teaching or specialized technical experience required.

𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀:

1. Must complete the full duration of the training.
2. Must accomplish required outputs.
3. There is no registration fee.
4. Certificate of Completion will be given 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘀.

Register using this link: https://bit.ly/ilcdbr8dwtrainings2r26

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐬, 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐋𝐆𝐔: 𝐁𝐏𝐂𝐎 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦The Municipality of Hilongos, Leyte, has o...
26/10/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐬, 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐋𝐆𝐔: 𝐁𝐏𝐂𝐎 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦

The Municipality of Hilongos, Leyte, has officially issued its first system-generated Building Permit through the eLGU System!

Building on its existing eLGU Business Permit module, Hilongos continues to expand its digital services through the Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy (BPCO), Community Tax Certificate (CTC), and Local Civil Registry (LCR) application modules. The municipality also utilizes the eNews website to provide residents with easier access to local government information and updates.

These digital solutions reflect Hilongos' commitment to making public services more accessible, convenient, and efficient for its constituents.

Congratulations to the Municipality of Hilongos, Leyte, on this milestone in its digital transformation journey!







Cyber Balangay: Free Cybersecurity Tools for Safer Digital Journeys📅 Date: October 27, 2026⏰ Time: 9:00 AM📍 Platform: On...
26/10/2026

Cyber Balangay:
Free Cybersecurity Tools for
Safer Digital Journeys

📅 Date: October 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Platform: Online Webinar
🎟️ Admission: FREE

🔗 Register now to secure your slot: https://bit.ly/CyberAwarenessWebinars2026

In this webinar, you will learn how to scan suspicious links online, secure your passwords, and activate multi-factor authentication without spending a single peso.

📌 Mark your calendar for our upcoming updated session:

October 28 | 9:00 AM
🔹 Cyber Salig: ISC2 Safe and Secure Online – Adults Presentation

📌 ONE REGISTRATION LINK FOR THE ENTIRE WEBINAR SERIES!

If you’re interested in any of the upcoming Cyber Awareness Month sessions, you only need to register once using our common registration link:
👉 https://bit.ly/CyberAwarenessWebinars2026

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