DICT CAR - Benguet Provincial Office

30/05/2026

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚!
As 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 begins, 𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧‑𝗖𝗔𝗥 proudly joins the 𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 simultaneous nationwide launch — bringing the conversation on connectivity, innovation, and digital empowerment closer to our communities.
Together, let’s highlight how digital transformation continues to shape the Cordillera, ensuring that services, opportunities, and technology reach every corner of the region.
📅 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕙 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠
📍 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧‑𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲

30/05/2026

3 ARAW NA LANG bago ang National ICT Month 2026! 🇵🇭✨
Sa bawat estudyanteng naghahanap ng signal para makapag-aral, sa bawat gurong patuloy na nagtuturo kahit kulang sa kagamitan, at sa bawat pamilyang nais maging ligtas sa online na mundo, narito ang DICT upang mas ilapit ang kaalaman, koneksyon, at seguridad sa bawat Pilipino.
Dahil ang teknolohiya ay hindi lang tungkol sa internet, ito ay tungkol sa oportunidad, proteksyon, at pag-asa. Kapag konektado ang bayan, mas walang naiiwan.
Ngayong , makibahagi sa pagsusulong ng isang mas konektado, mas ligtas, at mas inklusibong digital na Pilipinas. 💙

3 ARAW NA LANG bago ang National ICT Month 2026! 🇵🇭✨

Sa bawat estudyanteng naghahanap ng signal para makapag-aral, sa bawat gurong patuloy na nagtuturo kahit kulang sa kagamitan, at sa bawat pamilyang nais maging ligtas sa online na mundo, narito ang DICT upang mas ilapit ang kaalaman, koneksyon, at seguridad sa bawat Pilipino.

Dahil ang teknolohiya ay hindi lang tungkol sa internet, ito ay tungkol sa oportunidad, proteksyon, at pag-asa. Kapag konektado ang bayan, mas walang naiiwan.

Ngayong , makibahagi sa pagsusulong ng isang mas konektado, mas ligtas, at mas inklusibong digital na Pilipinas. 💙

30/05/2026

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗜-𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 💻✨
May 28, 2026 ┃ In line with the administration’s vision and the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s commitment to expanding digital opportunities, 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓-𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭 officially conducted Day 0 of the 𝙎𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙆 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 on “𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙑𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝟮.𝟬: 𝘼 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙢 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙄-𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣,” set to formally begin on June 01, 2026. The training will be facilitated by 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐳, who will guide participants throughout the program.
This batch, composed exclusively of women participants from the Province of Benguet, provides opportunities to develop competitive digital skills and strengthen readiness for the growing online workforce. Participants will gain practical knowledge in virtual assistance, social media management, digital marketing, and AI-powered tools essential in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
By empowering women through digital capability-building initiatives, DICT-CAR Benguet continues to promote inclusive and sustainable opportunities that help bridge gaps in employment, technology access, and digital participation. This initiative forms part of DICT’s continuing mission to foster inclusive growth through digital empowerment, ensuring that women are equipped to thrive and succeed in the modern digital landscape.
✨ Together, we spark opportunities. Together, we build a digitally empowered Benguet.
Literacy and Competency Development - DICT Cordillera

30/05/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🤖✨
The 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 – 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧-𝗖𝗔𝗥), in partnership with the 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼, successfully conducted the second batch of the training: “𝘼𝙄 𝟭𝟬𝟭: 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧” on 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.
This training was implemented under the City Government of Baguio’s “𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝟮: 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝗘𝗟𝗣): 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼,” reinforcing its commitment to equipping future leaders with digital competencies and future‑oriented skills for modern public service.
The second batch gathered Middle Managers from various offices of the City Government of Baguio, providing a deeper understanding of Artificial Intelligence, its practical applications, and its growing role in governance, innovation, and evidence‑based decision‑making.
𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀:
🤖 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀
💬 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀
🛠️ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
⚠️ 𝗔𝗜 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀, 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀
Through initiatives like this, DICT‑CAR and the City Government of Baguio continue to strengthen digital capability and leadership readiness across the public sector, fostering a more adaptive, technology‑enabled government workforce.
We commend all participants for their active engagement and commitment to advancing 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲. 🌟
ICT Literacy and Competency Development - DICT Cordillera

30/05/2026

📢 Attention all Diagnostic Passers across the Regions! 📢
All Diagnostic Exam Passers are invited to register for the upcoming Hands-On examination in your preferred region. 🇵🇭
Check out the official schedule and registration links for your region below:
Region: CAR
Exam Date: June 24, 2026
Testing Center: DTC Baguio City
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/2026-ICTProfExam-RegForm

📢 Attention all Diagnostic Passers across the Regions! 📢

All Diagnostic Exam Passers are invited to register for the upcoming Hands-On examination in your preferred region. 🇵🇭

Check out the official schedule and registration links for your region below:

Region: CAR
Exam Date: June 24, 2026
Testing Center: DTC Baguio City
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/2026-ICTProfExam-RegForm

Region: Region 1
Exam Date: June 29, 2026
Testing Center: DTC Ilocos Sur
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4wKnBIM

Region: Region 3
Exam Date: June 11, 2026
Testing Center: DTC Central Luzon
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3Rbc2dk

Region: Region 5
Exam Date: June 4, 2026
Testing Center: DTC Region 5 Bicol
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3PdfbZx

Region: Region 7
Exam Date: June 18, 2026
Testing Center: DTC Tagbilaran
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4dnHJIV

Region: Region 8
Exam Date: June 10, 2026
Testing Center: DICT Region 8, Tacloban City
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3PRxsM4

Region: Region 10
Exam Date: June 10, 2026
Testing Center: DICT 10 DTC Training Center
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/RXHOEXAM

Region: Region 11
Exam Date: June 11, 2026
Testing Center: DTC Davao City
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/R11ICTExamLvl2

Region: Region 12
Exam Date: June 24, 2026
Testing Center: DTC South Cotabato
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/ICTPROF2026

Region: NIR
Exam Date: June 24, 2026
Testing Center: DICT Negros Occidental Provincial Office (Bacolod City)
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/49bZDvO

1. Acceptance is on a First come, First served basis.
2. Only ICT Diagnostic Examination passers are eligible to take the Hands‑on Examination.
3. Please register only in your preferred region.
4. A confirmation email will be sent to qualified examinees.

For inquiries, please contact the designated regional office listed in the registration form of your selected region. 📧

Note: The Diagnostic Examination remains temporarily suspended until further notice. Those who have already passed may proceed with the Hands‑On Examination.

18/05/2026

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑!
Join us for an inspiring and informative webinar featuring Carmina Vale Z. Tarangco, Digital Entrepreneur and Community Builder, and the Creator of Niche Finder and Offer Builder bots, as she shares valuable insights on digital entrepreneurship, community building, and creating innovative digital solutions in today’s evolving online industry.
Discover how to identify your niche, create targeted digital solutions, and connect with the right audience and companies to help you land your first client.
📌 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
🗓️ Date: May 22, 2026 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 9:00AM – 12:00NN
⏳ Duration: 3 hours
💻 Mode: Online
Registration
🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐎𝐖:
https://tinyurl.com/WebinarSeries8Registration
✅ e-Certificate will be provided.
Note: The webinar platform and access link will be sent to registered participants via email prior to the event. Please ensure your email address is correct upon registration.
This webinar aims to empower aspiring entrepreneurs, freelancers, students, creators, and professionals by introducing practical strategies for niche discovery, identifying market opportunities, and finding the right target audience in today’s growing digital industry.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and start building your own digital success journey!

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑!
Join us for an inspiring and informative webinar featuring Carmina Vale Z. Tarangco, Digital Entrepreneur and Community Builder, and the Creator of Niche Finder and Offer Builder bots, as she shares valuable insights on digital entrepreneurship, community building, and creating innovative digital solutions in today’s evolving online industry.

Discover how to identify your niche, create targeted digital solutions, and connect with the right audience and companies to help you land your first client.

📌 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
🗓️ Date: May 22, 2026 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 9:00AM – 12:00NN
⏳ Duration: 3 hours
💻 Mode: Online

Registration
🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐎𝐖:
https://tinyurl.com/WebinarSeries8Registration

✅ e-Certificate will be provided.
Note: The webinar platform and access link will be sent to registered participants via email prior to the event. Please ensure your email address is correct upon registration.

This webinar aims to empower aspiring entrepreneurs, freelancers, students, creators, and professionals by introducing practical strategies for niche discovery, identifying market opportunities, and finding the right target audience in today’s growing digital industry.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and start building your own digital success journey!

12/05/2026

𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀
To strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving at the grassroots level, the women’s organization of Barangay Bineng, La Trinidad, Benguet participated in a transformative community learning initiative through Project ACCESS: Awareness Campaign for Cybersecurity, eGov, Startup, and Skills, led by the Department of Information and Communications Technology–Cordillera Administrative Region on May 7, 2026.
The campaign highlighted “Startup” as a pathway toward purpose-driven entrepreneurship and community-based innovation. Discussions encouraged participants to reflect on the pressing challenges within their community while identifying available local resources that could be harnessed for development.
To further strengthen their ideas, the participants underwent a Design Thinking Workshop, where they were grouped into five teams to collaboratively discuss, conceptualize, and develop innovative and sustainable solutions for Barangay Bineng. Each group confidently pitched their ideas in the “Pitch That Idea Series,” a pitching-for-learning platform of the ICT Industry Development Bureau – Cordillera Administrative Region.
Among the innovative ideas presented were:
BinEnGtiliZeR
Converting biodegradable waste into organic fertilizer to improve soil health, increase crop yield, and promote sustainable farming while reducing waste in the community.
Members:
Lanie Bugnay
Esther Mablay
Novelyn Martin
Roma Guiloan
Betty Kiwel
REFILL & REINFORCE
Ensuring Barangay Bineng has access to clean, safe, and potable water.
A community-centered initiative aimed at strengthening water accessibility through refill stations, water conservation awareness, and sustainable water management systems for households.
Members:
Lanie Bugnay
Esther Mablay
Novelyn Martin
Roma Guiloan
Betty Kiwel
VEGGIE NAY’s
Transforming locally grown vegetables into healthy, affordable snack products that promote better nutrition while creating livelihood opportunities for farmers and women in Barangay Bineng.
Members:
Marilou Namuro
Remedios Lizada
Esilyn Albon
Girly Calias
Jenny Cruz
BINENG CACAO
“Your Chocolate, Your Wellness” promotes cacao-based products rich in antioxidants, supporting better health while strengthening local production and creating value-adding opportunities for farmers.
Members:
Ester Caga
Nancy Carpio
Editha Guiloan
Abegail Dulnuan
Jerra Wakat
PLASTIC TRANSFORMATION
Repurposing plastic waste into functional community products to reduce pollution, promote environmental awareness, and advance sustainable waste management in Barangay Bineng.
Members:
Shirly Fernandez
Mary Luz Wakat
Cresanta Pollek
Corazon Tenias
Ilene Sotelo
The engagement was organized in partnership with Barangay Bineng, in cooperation with its women’s organization. Through Project ACCESS, the activity reinforced the importance of inclusive digital and entrepreneurial education in grassroots communities, further supporting the goal of building empowered and future-ready communities, and positioning participants as catalysts for sustainable growth and positive change within their locality.

11/05/2026

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑!
Join us for an inspiring webinar featuring Ms. Almira M. Valdez, Virtual Assistant and Strengthening the Philippine Workforce through Adaptive and Responsive Digital Knowledge (SPARK) Program Graduate, as she shares valuable insights, experiences, and practical knowledge in the virtual assistance industry.
Discover opportunities in the digital workforce, learn essential skills for aspiring virtual assistants, and gain inspiration on how to thrive in the online freelancing world.
Webinar Details
🗓️ Date: May 15, 2025 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 9:00AM - 12:00NN
⏳ Duration: 3 hours
💻 Mode: Online
Registration
🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐎𝐖: https://tinyurl.com/WebinarSeries6Registration
✅ e-Certificate will be provided.
Note: The webinar platform and access link will be sent to registered participants via email prior to the event. Please ensure your email address is correct.
This session aims to empower aspiring freelancers, MSMEs, students, and professionals by providing practical knowledge and inspiration on building a successful career in the virtual assistance industry.
This webinar is organized to support digital skills development and promote opportunities in the growing online workforce.

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑!
Join us for an inspiring webinar featuring Ms. Almira M. Valdez, Virtual Assistant and Strengthening the Philippine Workforce through Adaptive and Responsive Digital Knowledge (SPARK) Program Graduate, as she shares valuable insights, experiences, and practical knowledge in the virtual assistance industry.

Discover opportunities in the digital workforce, learn essential skills for aspiring virtual assistants, and gain inspiration on how to thrive in the online freelancing world.

Webinar Details
🗓️ Date: May 15, 2025 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 9:00AM - 12:00NN
⏳ Duration: 3 hours
💻 Mode: Online

Registration
🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐎𝐖: https://tinyurl.com/WebinarSeries6Registration

✅ e-Certificate will be provided.
Note: The webinar platform and access link will be sent to registered participants via email prior to the event. Please ensure your email address is correct.

This session aims to empower aspiring freelancers, MSMEs, students, and professionals by providing practical knowledge and inspiration on building a successful career in the virtual assistance industry.

This webinar is organized to support digital skills development and promote opportunities in the growing online workforce.

10/05/2026

There is no manual for motherhood, yet every mother finds a way through tired eyes, a full heart, and love that never runs out. Today, we pause to say what is often left unsaid: we see you, we appreciate you, and we are endlessly grateful for you. 🌸
Happy Mother's Day to every mother, in every form.

06/05/2026

𝟭𝟭 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
The 4th Cordinnovation Pitching Competition showcased 11 homegrown innovations from across sectors on April 30, 2026, at Paragon Hotel in Baguio City, bringing together Cordilleran startups and researchers to pitch solutions aimed at moving research beyond laboratories and into the market while demonstrating the Cordillera’s capacity to drive meaningful development outcomes.
The two-day event underscored a convergence of ideas, expertise, and shared ambition, highlighting a growing reality: Cordilleran innovation is steadily moving beyond the laboratory and into markets, industries, and development pathways with broader regional impact.
𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲
Featuring locally developed and government-funded technologies from higher education institutions with commercialization potential, the challenge showcased presentations from the University of the Cordilleras and Ifugao State University aimed at moving the innovations closer to market readiness.
To support this, expressions of interest were posted during the presentations to connect innovators with potential investors for business matching and funding opportunities. The Fairness Opinion Board (FOB) also evaluated entries to assess their readiness for commercialization. Following the presentations, outstanding entries were recognized across categories.
Sector: Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources (AANR)
🏆Arrow Root Flour (Jayson L. Flores), Ifugao State University
Sector: Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technologies (IEET)
🏆CrimeXperience: Immersive XR Crime Scene Simulation in the Philippine Context (Empress Mycah Girl Meneses), University of the Cordilleras
🥈CALAMI-T Landslide Early Warning System (Engr. Nathaniel Vincent A. Lubrica), University of the Cordilleras
𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲
Featuring early-age eight promising startups across AANR, IEET, and Health from the Cordillera region aiming to connect with investors, partners, and industry stakeholders to accelerate building the product or service and finding the right market fit. From various categories, pitchers were able to receive awards:
Sector: Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technologies (IEET)
🏆 Govlens (Anthony Basang)
🥈Disenyo Digitals (Jennifer Fuentes Castro)
Sector: Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources (AANR)
🏆 Tasarap Edible Cup (Lloyd Bryan A. Saysay)
🥈Ecoverde Pinecoal (Stefano Louis A. Solis)
🥉 Vegetable-Enriched Energy Bar (Elvin K. Poksi)
4th Place: Beancharon (Ryan Rebolledo)
Sector: Health
🏆 I.M.A Integrated Mechatronic Augment (Myrdal Manzano)
🥈 Auscultate (Johan Rickardo Roxas)
“The winners will again pitch at the upcoming North Luzon Innovation and Technology Transfer Summit 2026,” said Department of Science and Technology–Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) Regional Director Nancy A. Bantog.
Beyond awarding winners and receiving awards, Commission on Higher Education–CHED Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Officer-in-Charge Dr. Serafin L. Ngohayon reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to advancing innovation, noting that it remains embedded in its mandate.
Concluding this year's event, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development DEPDev Cordillera Administrative Region Regional Director Apollo Edwin S. Pagano highlighted the role of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, in regional development. “AI is a tool for productivity, competitiveness, and resilience. We must harness it in ways that are context-sensitive, inclusive, and aligned with our regional priorities,” Dir. Pagano ended.
The Cordinnovation 2026 event was organized by the Regional Research, Development and Innovation Committee RRDIC CAR, led by the Department of Science and Technology–DOST - Cordillera Administrative Region in partnership with regional line agencies, higher education institutions, research consortia, and the private sector.