Published by the Tech4ED PMO

NEWSLETTER Volume 1 Issue No. 1 June 2017

What to do in a TEch4ED
center? Find out what
services you can avail for
FREE!

Tech4ED’s move on computer

literacy and skills training bags
Bangon Kabuhayan Awards 2017;
named Best in Community Service

Tech4ED is nominated
in IDC SCAPA 2017

WHAT IS TECH4ED? DICT BOOSTS SKILLS TRAINING, ONLINE JOBS NATIONWIDE

The Technology for Education, Employment, Entre-
preneurs, and Economic Development (Tech4ED)
Project evolved from the Philippine Community
eCenter Program, a national digital inclusion ini-
tiative establishing eCenters that provide critical
e-government and ICT-enabled services in commu-
nities with minimal or no access to information and
government services.
THROUGH TECH4ED-RURAL IMPACT SOURCING PROGRAM
The Department of Information and Communications
Technology (DICT) advances digital literacy and Informa-
tion and Communications Technology (ICT) skills training
among Filipino talents and freelancers to boost oppor-
tunities for high-value online jobs in rural areas in the
country.
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TECH4ED LAUNCHED ITS 1500TH CENTER; SEALED PARTNERSHIP WITH KROPS, PCW

To formally launch the Tech4ED mobile center, a memorandum of Agreement was signed
by Tech4ED Project Manager Maria Teresa M. Camba, Brgy. Sta Teresita Captain Lorenzo Lo-
pez V, Bagong Henerasyon Partylist Representative Bernadette Herrera-Dy and Tech4ED
Asst. Project Manger Amelia Dean during the culminating activity of the ICT Month last
June 30 at the Department of Information and Communications Technology.

In celebration of the ICT month, the Department of Information
and Communications Technology (DICT) Tech4ED Project has
launched the Mobile Tech4ED Center through a Joint Project
Undertaking with Bagong Henerasyon Partylist and Brgy. Sta.
Teresita, Quezon City. This also marked the 1500th Tech4ED site
nationwide, and the first mobile center in the National Capital Re-
gion.
The Mobile Tech4ED Center will roam around the Brgy. Sta. Tere-
sita, Quezon City to deliver ICT-enabled services offered by the
project such as access to government services, digital literacy
trainings and online contents and learning modules on Alterna-
tive Learning System, Science and Technology and skills training.
At present, a total of 4 Mobile Tech4ED centers were established
in the country- Cauayan Isabela, Santiago, Isabela, Davao City and
Quezon City.
Bagong-Henerasyon Partylist Representative Bernadette Herre-
ra-Dy is positive that the mobile center will contribute to a more
efficient delivery of government services to the residents of Brgy.
Sta. Teresita. The center will also help the public to become com-
puter literate and digitally empowered citizens. “If you do not
know how to use the computer at this age, talo ka,” said Rep.
Herrera-Dy.
“We offer free computer literacy trainings to the public, however,
people still do not go to the center because of the transportation
expenses. That’s why we think of a way on how we can deliver
these trainings and services to the people. ” she added.
Meanwhile, Tech4ED project also sealed new partnerships with
KROPS and Philippine Commission on Women to expand the ser-
vices available in all centers nationwide.
The partnership with Philippine Commission on Women’s (PCW)
through the GREAT Women Project aims to empower women
entrepreneurs by providing access to ICT services, trainings and
capacity building programs.
“As we aim to promote and achieve gender equality among
women, it is important to have access to information, especially
those who would want to improve their businesses or those we
call women micro entrepreneurs ” said PCW Executive Director
Emeline Verzosa.
The partnership with KROPS aims to advance ICT in the agricul-
ture sector by helping the farmers to expand their market reach.
Its mobile application provides a secure online marketplace for
farmers to trade agricultural goods such as food crops, fertilizers
and livestock

Tech4ED Mobile Center

also marked the 1500th
Tech4ED site nationwide
and the 1st Mobile cen-
ter in the National Capi-
tal Region. The center is
equipped with 16 laptops
which will be used by (R) The Memorandum of Agreement between DICT and KROPS was signed by Maria
Teresa Camba (Tech4ED), Usec Monchito Ibrahim (DICT) and Julius Calata (KROPS).
the public to access the
(L) MOA signing with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) GREAT Women
Tech4ED platform and for Project led by Project Manager Luzviminda A. Villanueva, PCW Exec. Director Emeline
digital literacy training. Verzosa and DICT officials.

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(From Right) Project Manager of Sustainable Livelihood Program Amada Pornaras, Usec. Maria Lourdes
Jarabe (DSWD), Asec. Alex Avila (DOLE), Glenn Inovero (DSWD 10 PDO), Salve Kim Solis (Trainee from ICT
Skills), Cluster Director Evamay C. Dela Rosa (DICT MC2), Dir. Nestor Ramos (DSWD RX), Acmilah Macabuat
(NCM Focal, DICT MC2) , Maricar Monteroso (DSWD 10 PMO), Glofelia Uayan (OIC, SLP RX), Marc Yap (DSWD
Project Coordinator of Misamis Oriental).
BANGON KABUHAYAN AWARDS 2017 HONORS TECH4ED’S
MOVE ON DIGITAL LITERACY, SKILLS TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT
Tech4ED Project’s Culture, Communica-
tions and Digital Literacy training won
first place in the Bangon Kabuhayan
Awards 2017 under ‘Employment fa-
cilitation’ line. The awarding was held in
Quezon City last March 31.
Bangon Kabuhayan Awards 2017 is an
annual awarding ceremony which rec-
ognizes micro-enterprise, outstand-
ing partnerships, and implementation
of livelihood initiatives to improve the
socio-economic well-being of different
communities nationwide.
The Culture and Communications Train-
ing, Digital Literacy, and Introduction to
Virtual Assistance were initiated by the
Department of Information and Com-
munications Technology Field Opera-
tions Office – Mindanao Cluster 2 (DICT
FOO - MC2) in collaboration with the De-
partment of Social Welfare and Devel-
opment - Region X (DSWD-RX) to foster
skills training and online job opportuni-
ties among the beneficiaries of DSWD’s
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
(4Ps) in Cagayan de Oro.
With the use of the Tech4ED project’s
modules and learning materials, the
program provided intensive training
on computer literacy and enhancement
of Speech and Communication skills
using the Tech4ED’s Learning English
Application for Pinoys (LEAP). A total
of 70 beneficiaries completed the pro-
gram wherein 50 are females and 20 are
males. The trainings were conducted in
four batches starting in September 2016
up to January 2017.
“I’m very grateful to DSWD
Region X, DICT-FOO MC2, and
Tech4ED Project for implement-
ing this skills training program
especially to those who are in
need like me.”
- Salve Kim Solis, 18
TECH4ED NEWSLETTER
Skills Training Program
for 4Ps Beneficiaries
Out of the 70 graduates, 28 were suc-
cessfully employed. Fourteen were
hired in Business Process Outsourcing
(BPO) companies while 14 landed jobs
in non-BPO companies.
Salve Kim Solis, 18, is one of the pro-
gram’s beneficiaries who have success-
fully landed an online job. At present,
she is earning more than P20,000 as a
full-time virtual assistant in an audio
hardware company based in Texas, and
as a part-time online content writer for
other US-based businesses. Through
her online jobs, she now supports her
family’s expenses and is now saving for
her own laptop.
“I tried to look for a job but I was turned
down three times until I ventured into
online jobs. Now, I’m earning decent
income to support my family’s expens-
es, to save for my studies, and to buy
the things that I want.” Solis said in her
speech during the Bangon Kabuhayan
Awards 2017.
“I’m very grateful to DSWD Region X,
DICT-FOO MC2, and Tech4ED Project
for implementing this skills training
program, especially to those who are
in need like me. May you continue (to)
help others, and may this program
open [sic] more opportunities to [sic]
others,” she concluded.
Salve Kim, 18, a former trainee is now
working as a virtual assistant and
content writer.
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DICT, DTI TIE-UP TO BOOST ICT SERVICES IN NEGOSYO CENTERS

DTI Undersecretary Zenaida Cuison-Maglaya & Tech4ED Project Manager
Maria Teresa Camba signed the Memorandum of Agreement to launch
Tech4ED Project and Free Wi-fi project in all Negosyo Centers nationwide.
The Department of Information and Communications Technol-
ogy sealed partnership with the Department of Trade and In-
dustry to advance Information and Communications Technol-
ogy (ICT) services through the Tech4ED project and Free-Wifi
project in Negosyo Centers nationwide. The collaboration aims
to boost skills training and entrepreneurship to the public.
Under the partnership, DICT’s Technology for Education,
Employment, Entrepreneurs and Economic Development
(Tech4ED) project will be implemented in DTI’s Negosyo Cen-
ters. DICT’s Free Wi-Fi Project will provide free internet access in
Negosyo Centers.
Rural Impact Sourcing Technical Trainings will be conducted in
selected Negosyo Centers while partner Micro, Small and Me-
dium Enterprises (MSMEs) will be selected to participate in the
internship for Digital Literacy and online jobs training.
DTI Undersecretary Maglaya is positive that this collaboration
will expand the services of Negosyo Centers.
“We cannot stop the establishment of Negosyo centers and our
challenge now is how to make sure that these centers are oper-
ating. That’s why we partner with the government sector, and
private sector.” Said Usec. Maglaya during the MOA signing.
“DICT is with us now to help in making the delivery of the ser-
vices a lot easier and more effective.” She concluded.

DICT SEALS PARTNERSHIP WITH DOST-STII TO ADVANCE

S&T CONTENT IN TECH4ED CENTERS NATIONWIDE
The Department of Information and Communications Under the Agreement, STARBOOKS will be deployed to
Technology (DICT) sealed partnership with the Depart- over 1,000 Tech4ED centers nationwide. Cont. to page 5
ment of Science and Technology-Science and Technol-
ogy Information Institute (DOST-STII) to foster Science
and Technology content of STARBOOKS project in the
Tech4ED centers nationwide.
DICT-Tech4ED Project Manager Maria Teresa M. Camba
and DOST-STII Starbooks Director Richard Burgos for-
malized the partnership through the signing of the
Memorandum of Agreement during DOST-STII’s 30th
anniversary celebration last February 27, 2017 at the
Manila Hotel.
Science and Technology Academic and Research-
Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station or STARBOOKS is
the country’s first digital science library developed by
The signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between DOST-STII and
DOST-STII. It contains educational materials on Science DICT was led by STII Director Richard Burgos, Tech4ED Project Manager
and Technology, mathematics and livelihood contents Maria Teresa M. Camba and Assistant Project Manager Amelia Dean.

which can be accessed without internet connection.

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Cont. from Page 4
DICT will provide computer
equipment to selected Tech4ED
center-beneficiaries while DOST-
STII will be responsible for the in-
stallation, trainings, maintenance
and technical support for the
STARBOOKS.
DOST-STII’s Information Resourc-
es and Analysis Division Chief
TECH4ED PROJECT NAMED AS
FINALIST IN 2017 IDC SMART
CITY ASIA PACIFIC AWARDS
Tech4ED from the Department
of Information and Communi-
cations Technology (DICT) was
chosen as finalist in the annual
International Data Corpora-
tion’s Smart City Awards 2017
under Economic Development
category.
Tech4ED was the only project
from the Philippines that has
been nominated in this year’s
awards. It follows the footsteps
of Project NOAH which cham-
pioned last year under Public
Safety category.
The project aims to establish
Tech4ED Centers nationwide
which serve as delivery chan-
nels of ICT and government
services to reach the ‘unserved
and underserved’ communi-
ties.
IDC Head of Operations Jubert
Daniel Alberto said in a state-
ment that Tech4ED advances
digital inclusion to the margin-
alized sectors.
“Tech4ED pushes national dig-
ital inclusion through eCenters
Alan Taule believes that the col-
laboration between DICT and
DOST-STII, through the Tech4ED
project and STARBOOKS, will ex-
pand the services of both pro-
grams.
“Through this partnership, both
parties will be able to have a
greater impact to their respective
end users.” said Taule.
scattered around the country,
helping bridge digital divide,
especially in digitally-chal-
lenged areas. By addressing
digital literacy, Tech4ED ad-
vances economic empower-
ment by engaging not just the
youth but also the so-called
digital aliens in the country,”
says Jubert Daniel Alberto,
Head of Operations, IDC Phil-
ippines.
SCAPA was created to identify,
benchmark and publicly vote
on the best projects each year
across 14 functional smart city
strategic domains. It is an in-
tensive six-month process that
tracks and evaluates hundreds
of smart city initiatives in Asia
Pacific.
All finalists will compete with
other projects through public
voting, internal evaluation and
judging. 50% of the criteria for
judging will come from public
votes while the other half will
be based on internal assess-
ment from the IDC Research
Team & Advisory Council.
TECH4ED NEWSLETTER
Tech4ED hits 109% of
2017 target: opens 764
centers in six months
The Tech4ED Project rocketed to 764 new centers
launched nationwide in the first semester of 2017,
completing 109% of its target centers this year.
New centers established from January to June
comprised 99% of the total number of centers
launched from January to December 2016.
To date, 1,628 Tech4ED centers are operating na-
tionwide to bring government and Information
and Communications Technology (ICT) services
to the public. From this figure, 508 centers are es-
tablished in Local Government units (LGU), 139 in
public libraries, 883 in schools, 63 in Non-Govern-
ment Agencies and 35 in Private institutions.
More than 1400 Center Managers were capacitat-
ed with knowledge and skills in center operations
and management in 67 Center Managers Training
conducted this year. Meanwhile, the total number
of registered platform users is almost double than
35, 824 online users in 2016. To date, 68,319 regis-
tered users are taking advantage of the services of
the Tech4ED platform.
Meanwhile, the project is expected to roll out 27
Tech4ED-Rural Impact Sourcing hubs nationwide
to boost skills training and online jobs opportu-
nities. Ten Tech4ED-RIS centers were launched
nationwide-Carmona,Cavite, Baler,Aurora ,Tar-
lac City, Balanga,Bataan, Oton,Iloilo, Bogo,Cebu,
Cabadaran Agusan del Sur, Lamitan, Basilan, Dapi-
tan Ciy and Dumalinao, Zamboanga Del Sur.
STARBOOKS program of the Department of Sci-
ence and Technology-Science and Technology-In-
formation Institute will be deployed in all Tech4ED
centers nationwide to advance Science and Tech-
nology contents and learning modules.
Tech4ED project also sealed new partnerships
with the Department of Agriculture (DA), Depart-
ment of Trade and Industry (DTI), Philippine Com-
mission on Women(PCW) and KROPS.
Check out the infographic at the back cover.
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DICT BOOSTS SKILLS TRAINING, ONLINE JOBS NATIONWIDE

THROUGH TECH4ED-RURAL IMPACT SOURCING PROGRAM

The Department of Information and Communications Technology sealed partnership with 27 Local Government Units to promote Rural Impact Sourcing program in Tech4ED centers
nationwide. The signing of the Memorandum of Agreement was led by DICT Secretary Rodolfo A. Salalima, Usec Monchito Ibrahim along with FOO cluster directors, Mayors and
Governors. The Tech4ED-RIS sites will be established in Quezon City, Aurora, Iloilo, Sarangani, Catanduanes, Aklan, Cabadbaran City, Tagum City, Carmona, Albay, Negros Occidental,
Siargao, Masbate, Cauayan, Bogo City, Balanga, Quirino, Maasin, Dumalinao City, Tarlac, Allen, Mati City, Plaridel Misamis Occidental, Bontoc Mt. Province, Lamitan City, Ipil, Zambo-
anga SIbugay, and Dapitan City.

The Department of Communications and Information
Technology (DICT) advances digital literacy and Infor-
mation and Communications Technology (ICT) skills
training among Filipino talents and freelancers to boost
opportunities for high-value online jobs in rural areas in
the country.
The collaboration of the DICT’s Tech4ED Project and
Rural Impact Sourcing aims to bridge digital gap by
providing digital access and ICT skills training to the
“unserved” and “underserved” communities. It also aims
to increase access to digital markets and business pro-
cess outsourcing (BPO) in far-flung communities with
high unemployment rate.
In realizing the goals of the Tech4ED and Rural Impact
Sourcing program in the countryside, 27 Local Govern-
ment Units (LGUs) have formalized partnership with
the Department of Information and Communications
Technology through the signing of a Memorandum of
Agreement during the 2017 Philippine Impact Sourcing
Conference held last April 5 to 6 in Davao City.
Under this partnership, Tech4ED-RIS Centers will be
established in 27 selected sites nationwide, which will
serve as training venues and co-working spaces for
the trainees. Meanwhile, RIS trainings and workshops
will be conducted among scholars to equip them with
ICT-related skills needed for employment. Each site will
have 20 selected scholars who will undergo face-to-
face sessions of trainings, and will be partnered with 20
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for the
last phase of the training session.
“This is an opportunity for us to promote and also
position the Philippines as the preferred hub for global
online freelancing and rural impact sourcing. We still
have so much to work to do but we are getting there
with the help of our private partners,” said DICT Under-
secretary Monchito Ibrahim during the 2017 PISCON in
Davao City. Cont. to page 7
Carmona Cavite Municipal Mayor Dahlia Loyola, 5th District of Cavite Representative
Roy Loyola, DICT Usec. Monchito Ibrahim and Tech4ED Project Manager Teresa M.
Camba led the ceremonial ribbon cutting to launch the 1st Tech4ED-RIS hub.

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Teh4ED-RIS centers nationwide
Cont. from Page 6
To date, 10 Tech4ED-RIS centers were formally launched
nationwide. Three were opened in Luzon Cluster 2 to pilot
the RIS program. The first Tech4ED-RIS site was opened in
Carmona, Cavite followed by two more in Baler Aurora
and Balanga, Bataan. RIS hubs in Oton, Iloilo, Bogo, Cebu
and Cabadbaran Agusan Del Sur, Lamitan, Basilan, Dapi-
tan City and Dumalinao, Zamboanga Del Sur were also
launched.
“The Rural Impact Sourcing program aims to bring online
job opportunities and to showcase Filipino talents espe-
cially in remote areas where the program is most needed.
However, urban areas should also be considered as ben-
eficiaries for this initiative as we aim for inclusive growth
and development.” said Luzon Cluster 2 Director Cheryl
Ortega during the center launching in Balanga City.
Carmona, Cavite Municipal Mayor Dahlia A. Loyola is
optimistic that the initiative will boost employment op-
portunities to the people by capacitating them with ICT-
related skills needed for employment.
“The partnership of the Department of Information and
Communications Technology and the Local Government
of Carmona, Cavite through the Tech4ED-RIS project will
really address the need to enable the people, especially
the young ones with Information and Communications
Technology (ICT) skills and to help them improve their
status of living. ” she said during the ceremonial launch-
ing of BML Tech4ED-RIS building.
The Province of Aurora and the City of Balanga, Bataan sealed the Memorandum of Agreement with DICT to formally launch the Tech4ED-RIS program. This initiative will promote ICT skills
and online job opportunities in the community.
TECH4ED NEWSLETTER
The LGU of Carmona established two Tech4Ed-RIS build-
ings which will serve as training hubs and working spac-
es. Mayor Loyola also expressed her plans of launching
Tech4ED-RIS hubs in Milagrosa and upland barangays in
the area.
“This initiative is really a blessing to the LGU of Carmona
Cavite and we give our all-out support to the programs
and projects which empower the people,” she concluded.
Meanwhile, Tech4ED-Rural Impact Sourcing was also
launched in the People Empowerment and Advance-
ment Center for Employment (PEACE) Center at Brgy.
Suklayin, Province of Aurora.
The center launching was graced by Aurora Governor
Gerardo Noveras, Aurora Vice Governor Rommel Angara,
and District Representative of Aurora Bellaflor Angara-
Castillo, along with the students, teachers, senior citizens,
and other sectoral groups who witnessed the event.
“Kahit na maliit na probinsya lang ang Aurora, ipakita na-
tin sa kanila na tayo ay puno ng magagaling at masisikap
na mamamayan” said Rep. Angara-Castillo.
Moreover, Balanga City Mayor Francis Anthony Garcia
sees that with the establishment of the Tech4ED-RIS pro-
gram, more residents will be digitally empowered with
skills that are in demand in the digital realm.
“We are really glad that this program has materialized in
the City of Balanga. We will continue to support this ini-
tiative especially that we see that our people will greatly
benefit from this project,” said Mayor Garcia.
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TECH4ED NAMED BEST
IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
Tech4ED project named Best in Community Service Proj-
ect for Economic and Community Development by Rotary
District 3850.
Tech4ED Project, a joint initiative of Department of Infor-
mation and Communications Technology (DICT) Mindanao
Cluster 1, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in
Zamboanga City and the Rotary Club of Zamboanga City
West (RCZCW) was awarded during the District Conven-
tion in Iloilo City last March 8 to 11, for its program that
advances opportunities for digital inclusion to marginalized
communities. The RCZCW supported the establishment of
two Tech4ED Centers in Barangay Sta. Catalina and the
Zamboanga City Jail by providing computers and other
forms of support.
Technology Empowerment for Education, Employment,
Entrepreneurship and Economic Development also known
as the Tech4ED project aims to provide ICT enabled ser-
vices in the community to bridge digital and education di-
vide in the ‘unserved and underserved’ communities.
The services of the program includes: eEduskills which
The Rotary Club of Zamboanga City West conducted the turn-over of computer equip-
ment to Sta. Catalina Tech4Ed Center and Zamboanga City Jail Tech4ED Center. The
joint project of the DICT and RCZC has advanced ICT-enabled services in the community.
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provides non-formal education and skills training; eAssist
which provides access to special contents; eAgri for ad-
vanced farming technology; eMarketPlace for online busi-
ness transactions; and job opportunities and eGovServ
which provides a more convenient access to various gov-
ernment services.
The establishment of the Tech4ED center has advanced
ICT literacy and skills training among the users through the
various contents available in the platform. Inmates from the
Zamboanga City jail were able to utilize the center as hub
for informal training on ICT and communication skills.
RCZCW President Fernando J. Yu is positive that the
strong partnership with DICT will help sustain the project.
This will also materialize RCZC’s plans of promoting digi-
tal literacy trainings to equip the people with skills to make
them employable.
“We are happy that DICT is our partner in this endeavor.
We hope that DICT will continue the project to enable more
people with ICT skills that will help them to improve their
standards of living,” Yu shared.
Rotary Club of Zamboanga City West (RCZCW) started
the Tech4ED project in 2016 through its partnership with
the Department of Information and Communications Tech-
nology (DICT). Former RCZC President Fernando Ronas
“Ding” Camba initiated the partnership knowing that the
program falls under one of the areas of focus of the Rotary
International. Cont. to page 9
TECH4ED CENTER: A ONE-STOP SHOP
OF ICT-ENABLED SERVICES FOR ALL
What to do in a Tech4ED center?
Just like a one-stop shop, Tech4ED centers nationwide offer vari-
ous services that our clients and stakeholders across sectors can
avail. From platform usage, digital literacy, internet use, and skills
training- all of the projects services are available for free!
Cont. to page 9

TECH4ED ENABLES CONVENIENT
PROCESSING OF DOCUMENTS
One of the services of the
Tech4ED platform is eGovServ
where one can process his or
her online application for gov-
ernment documents such as
SSS, NSO birth certificate, and
others. This service helps cut
the expenses by offering an
easy and fast process for online
transactions.
Libraries now have more than
just books and reading materi-
als to offer.
Aside from providing the pub-
lic access to different resources,
San Carlos City Library Tech4ED
Center in Negros Occidental
also delivers various ICT-en-
abled services, such as educa-
Tech4ED also helps to make the processing of NBI a lot easier! Clients of Negros Occidental Lan-
guage and Informaton and Technology Center (NOLITC) Bacolod Tech4ED Center are utilizing the
eGovServ service of the center for their online application of government documents. Apart from
NBI, they were also able to undergo electronic registration for Pag-ibig and PhilHealth.
tion, skills training, access to
special contents, financial and
digital literacy, instructional
contents in agriculture and ac-
cess to various government
services. Center manager Soli-
mar Aporado said that through
Tech4ED, clients can save time
and money in their NBI and NSO
online applications.
“After their online application
for NBI clearance, they can now
pay through the bank or bayad
center nearest to them. After
that, the applicant can claim
their clearance at the NBI office
on the scheduled date. Through
Tech4ED platform our client
saves time and money in their
transactions,” she shared.
TECH4ED NEWSLETTER
Tech4Ed in Zamboanga
City Jail
Cont. from Page 8
“The partnership helped us establish
Rotary Library in five public elementa-
ry schools. We also established the first
Tech4Ed Center in Zamboanga City Jail
and Rehabilitation Center. “ said Cam-
ba.
Tech4ED in Zamboanga City Jail was
launched in April 2016. Since then,
it has provided opportunities for the
detainees to enhance their computer
skills through digital literacy training.
“The project also supplements and
supports the Bureau of Jail Manage-
ment and Penology’s e-Dalaw Program
where it gives opportunity for inmates
who cannot have physical ‘dalaws’ to
connect with their family.” Camba add-
ed.
Meanwhile, he said that RCZC is plan-
ning to include the Tech4ED project in
its three year Rolling Strategic Plan for
continued support for the project. “ It
(Tech4Ed) has also contributed to make
our Club the Most Outstanding Club
in District 3850 (again) under Big Cat-
egory Club. I personally thank the DICT
for also partnering with us and believ-
ing my Club can also help advance the
Tech4Ed program in communities that
need it the most.” he concluded.
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TECH4ED ENABLES ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL CONTENT

Students also benefit from the various Learning ma- his research and review.
terials and contents on education from the Tech4ED
“Tech4ED project is a big help for us students. Our research
platform’s eEduskills. Jan Milles Sison, a student of Luna
work and projects in school can be easily done through the
National High School utilized the Tech4ED center for
use of theTech4ED Center,” said Sison.

Aside from research and review, students are going to the LGU Pigcawayan Tech4ED center to learn
how to utilize various computer application and use these in making their reports and projects.

TECH4ED EMPOWERS STAKEHOLDERS THROUGH DIGITAL LITERACy PROGRAMS

Peter was a licensed teacher and was taking up his Master’s degree be-
fore he was detained to Zamboanga City Jail due to a drug-related case.

Digital Literacy Training was also conducted among Midwives from

Digital Literacy and Basic Computer Skills training are also Silay City at the NOLITC Tech4ED center. This is to introduce to them
conducted in the Tech4ED centers nAationwide to enhance the various ICT-enabled services that they can use to improve their
standards of living.
knowledge on Information Technology and to improve ICT-
related skills of the stakeholders.
Tech4ED in Zamboanga City Jail, a joint project of the DICT,
Rotary Club of Zamboanga City – West, and Bureau of Jail
Management and Penology, was launched in April 2016.
Since then, it has provided opportunities for the detainees to
enhance their computer skills through digital literacy train-
ing. The project also supplements and supports the Bureau
of Jail Management and Penology’s e-Dalaw Program where
it gives opportunity for inmates who cannot have physical
‘dalaws’ to connect with their family.”
“Because of the Tech4ED project, I was given a chance to ac-
quire new knowledge on Digital Literacy. And I can practice
Barangay Health Workers from Silay City were also taught basic and ad-
my profession as a Tech4ED Center facilitator,” said Peter, an vanced computer skills at NOLITC Tech4ED Center, Negros Occidental..
inmate from Zamboanga BJMP.

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 TECH4ED NEWSLETTER

Out-Of-School Youth and Adults (OSYA), Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Students are being acquainted to ICT literacy and basic
computer knowledge and utilization in the Tech4ED LGU Pigcawayan, North Cotabato.

TECH4ED TRANSFORMS PEOPLE WITH ICT-SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT

Digital literacy and skills training courses offered in the Tech4ED centers
aim to equip the people with knowledge on Information Technology,
and to enhance their skills and competency needed for employment.
This initiative intends to open job opportunities, especially to the under-
privileged communities to help them improve their standards of living.
M’lang Tech4ED Center in North Cotabato also conducts intensive digital
literacy trainings to TESDA Skills Training Program beneficiaries, to en-
rich their knowledge and skills in information technology.

The Department of Information and Communications Technol-

ogy (DICT) - Mindanao Cluster 2, in partnership with the De-
partment of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Region X
conducted free training on Online Digital Literacy and Culture
and Communications to the Out of School Youth (High School
Graduates), as well as children of the members of the Pantawid
Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). With the use of the Learning
English Application for Pinoys (LEAP) which enhances English
communication skills, trainees were able review and relearn the
English Language to aid them in their job application in Busi-
ness Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies. Some of the train-
ees have successfully landed jobs on BPO companies.

Upi Tech4ED Center in Maguindanao has enabled Teresa Marie

Limocon to be employed in a BPO company. Teresa, a daughter
of a farmer, earned her degree in Elementary Education at Upi
Agricultural School. She took a four-week training to enhance
her grammar and communication skills using the Tech4ED’s
LEAP at the Upi Tech4ED Center. She is now earning a decent
salary as an Online English Teacher from 51talk Company.

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