Tech4ED Centers

🌐 Boost Your Digital Skills—For FREE! 💻

The DICT Tech4ED Digital Transformation Centers (DTCs) invite you to take FREE, self-paced online training courses from the Cisco Networking Academy — and earn official certificates upon completion! 🎓✨

📱 Just scan the QR code to register for the Cisco Networking Academy using your email.
✅ Enroll in your chosen course.
✅ Learn at your own pace.
✅ Finish the course and get your certificate!

Empower your future with in-demand ICT skills — from networking to cybersecurity, programming, and more. 🚀

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𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭: 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞

In celebration of National ICT Month 2025 and its theme “Walang Iwanan sa Digital Bayanihan,” the Department of Information and Communications Technology – ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (DICT–ILCDB), in partnership with the Local Government of Valenzuela City through the Valenzuela City Academic Center of Excellence (ValACE), successfully conducted a Minecraft: Education Edition training session last June 21-22, 2025.

The event was spearheaded by Mike Kenneth Venus, along with his colleagues in Tech4ED; Jepthe Laderas and Leandro Milan.

Also present to show strong support was ILCDB Director Jimmicio S. Daoaten, while Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian graced the activity with a brief visit.

This initiative highlights DICT's commitment to making learning engaging, inclusive, and digitally empowered—one block at a time!

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲!

𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐳𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 | Happening today at the Valenzuela City Academic Center of Excellence (ValACE) — our Basic Digital Literacy Training for Senior Citizens!

In line with National ICT Month 2025, the DICT-ILCDB, in partnership with Valenzuela City LGU, empowers our beloved lolos and lolas to navigate the digital world with confidence.

Because in this , — not even our senior citizens.

𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓-𝐈𝐋𝐂𝐃𝐁 𝐱 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧!

In celebration of the National ICT Month 2025, the Department of Information and Communications Technology - ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (DICT-ILCDB) proudly partners with the Local Government of Valenzuela City, through the Valenzuela City Academic Center of Excellence (ValACE), to bring inclusive digital programs closer to the community.

Aligned with this year’s theme, “𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙝𝙖𝙣,” a series of FREE trainings will be held at ValACE to empower every sector of society—from students to senior citizens, MSMEs to out-of-school youth—with digital tools and essential knowledge.

𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 & 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
✅Basic Taxation & Bookkeeping for MSMEs and budding entrepreneurs
✅Basic Digital Literacy Training for Senior Citizens
✅Graphic Design with AI-Powered Canva for Out-of-School Youth
✅Minecraft Education Edition Training for Grades 6–8 students

Certificates and food will be provided for all sessions!

Let’s work hand-in-hand to build a digitally empowered, future-ready Bagong Pilipinas—where no Filipino is left behind.

𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓-𝐈𝐋𝐂𝐃𝐁 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐄𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟒 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 | On May 22, 2025, the Department of Information and Communications Technology - ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (DICT-ILCDB) conducted a site inspection at the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) in Cabanatuan City as part of the university’s application for a Level 4 Digital Transformation Center (DTC).

The visit aimed to assess NEUST’s digital infrastructure, facilities, and readiness to meet the standards for DTC Level 4. Leading the inspection was Director IV Jimmicio S. Daoaten of DICT-ILCDB, joined by Engr. Ruel Fortu and Rommel Vidal of the Tech4ED-DTC Project Management Team, who provided technical evaluation and project insights.

The DICT-ILCDB team was welcomed by NEUST officials, including Dr. Marlon Torres, Chief and MIS Director; Dr. Jean Guillasper, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Training; and Training Director Malou Puno.

To further strengthen institutional collaboration, the visit concluded with a courtesy call to the Cabanatuan City Local Government Unit (LGU), reinforcing local government support for NEUST’s digital transformation journey.
Bringing digital transformation to the forefront—one center at a time!

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟕 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐓𝐎𝐓) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐋𝐂𝐃𝐁 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬

The Department of Information and Communications Technology - DICT IV-A successfully conducted another series of learning sessions today, focusing on key topics designed to enhance the knowledge and competencies of our participants.

The day began with Gender Analysis Training, facilitated by Dr. Krizna Rei M. Palces, which is essential for promoting inclusive and equitable development by equipping participants with tools to assess and address gender-related issues.

This was followed by Pre-Assessment, Skills Mapping, and Learning Management System Navigation, led by Ms. Eloisa Dee Chin, which are crucial for identifying learning needs, aligning training interventions, and ensuring effective use of digital platforms.

The final session, SPARK Assessors Accreditation, was conducted by Ms. Lylle Michelle Siarez, highlighting the importance of maintaining quality and integrity in assessment processes for credible skills recognition.

We sincerely thank our distinguished resource speakers for sharing their expertise and extend our appreciation to the International Labour Organization, the Digital Skills Factory, and C&E Adaptive Learning Solutions for their continued support.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟔 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐓𝐎𝐓) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐋𝐂𝐃𝐁 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬

Yesterday's session was energized by an inspiring opening message from our esteemed ILCDB Director, Mr. Jimmicio S. Daoaten, followed by the continuation of the Start and Improve Your Own Business program, covering key topics such as Connectivity Challenges, AI-Analytics of Sales Data, Generating SKUs and barcodes, AI Deep Research, Implementation Guides, and Individual Action Planning.

It also featured a live demonstration of artificial intelligence tools and a collaborative group activity, providing participants with practical, hands-on learning experiences.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the entire team at the International Labour Organization (ILO) for their unwavering support in making this training a reality.

A special thank you also goes to our distinguished resource persons from the ILO, led by Mr. Hideki Kagohashi, for generously sharing their knowledge and expertise.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟓 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐓𝐎𝐓) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐋𝐂𝐃𝐁 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬

In collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), today’s session focused on 'Start and Improve Your Own Business,' delving into key topics such as the principles of AI-mainstreamed entrepreneurship training, the basics of AI services on mobile apps, marketing funnels, AI risks and mitigation measures, and AI-assisted coaching. The discussion provided valuable insights on shaping the future of business with AI.

The session aimed to empower MSMEs to embrace innovation while leading with integrity in an increasingly AI-driven world.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟒 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐓𝐎𝐓) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐋𝐂𝐃𝐁 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬

Last Friday’s session empowered participants with essential skills in Basic Digital Literacy, covering Smartphone 101, Internet Access, Internet Safety, and Social Media Marketing.

Beyond the lessons, participants had the unique opportunity to collaborate with peers from other regions during the demo-back session, applying their new knowledge and sharing best practices in training delivery.

We sincerely thank Ms. Kristine Joyce Magadia, our esteemed Resource Speaker, Ms. Tin Magadia, Stakeholder Engagement Lead for Livelihood at PLDT & Smart, and their team, for their support and for generously sharing their expertise with all the participants.