Bangsamoro Information and Communications Technology Office

01/09/2026

COTABATO CITY— The Bangsamoro Information and Communications Technology Office (BICTO), in partnership with the Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism (MTIT-BARMM), conducted a series of Community and School-Based Consumer Education Drives in selected barangays in Cotabato City. The initiative supports MTIT-BARMM’s efforts to strengthen the implementation of consumer protection programs while promoting greater awareness of data privacy, cybersecurity, and responsible digital practices among communities.

The series of activities was conducted in Barangay Rosary Heights V on August 25, Barangay Rosary Heights VI on August 26, and Mother Barangay Bagua on August 27, 2026. Participants came from various community sectors, including purok leaders, barangay workers, and other community stakeholders, providing an opportunity to strengthen consumer and digital awareness among individuals who play important roles within their respective communities.

Representing BICTO, Arnold S. Cararag, MBAEX, MDN, MCS, and Fahad Reyes, MIT, served as resource persons and facilitators during the activities. They provided discussions on data privacy and cybersecurity, emphasizing the protection of personal information, awareness of digital threats and risks, and the adoption of safe and responsible practices when using digital platforms and services.

Through this collaborative initiative, BICTO and MTIT-BARMM reaffirm their commitment to promoting informed, responsible, and digitally aware communities. The partnership underscores the importance of bringing consumer education and cybersecurity awareness closer to the grassroots as part of the broader effort toward a secure, inclusive, and digitally empowered Bangsamoro.

01/09/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗖𝗠'𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀

The Bangsamoro Information and Communications Technology Office (BICTO) has been recognized as one of the Outstanding Attached Offices of the Office of the Chief Minister (OCM), alongside the Bangsamoro Darul Ifta’, Bangsamoro Board of Investments, and Office for Settler Communities.

The recognition reflects the collective dedication and commitment of BICTO officials and personnel in advancing digital transformation, strengthening ICT governance, and delivering responsive and technology-driven public services across the Bangsamoro region.

BICTO extends its sincere appreciation to the Office of the Chief Minister, particularly the Technical Management Service–Planning and Management Division, for this meaningful recognition. Inspired by this distinction, BICTO remains steadfast in fulfilling its mandate toward a more connected, secure, inclusive, resilient, and digitally empowered Bangsamoro.(KE/Information)

Photo:OCM- Technical Management Service, Planning Management Division

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27/08/2026

COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Information and Communications Technology Office (BICTO) received recognition during the Mid-Year Performance Review and Planning Conference 2026 held on August 27, 2026, at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex (SKCC), Bangsamoro Government Center, Cotabato City. The activity recognized the accomplishments and performance of offices and personnel for the First Semester of 2026, while providing an avenue to assess progress and strengthen organizational priorities for the remainder of the year.

During the recognition, selected BICTO personnel were conferred Outstanding Employee awards in acknowledgment of their exemplary performance, dedication, and contributions to the Office. The ICT Infrastructure and Services Division was likewise recognized for its performance during the first semester, with the award received by BICTO Executive Director II Jonathan M. Mantikayan, Ph.D.IT on behalf of the division.

The recognitions reflect the collective efforts of BICTO personnel in carrying out the Office’s mandate and supporting the Bangsamoro Government’s continuing digital transformation initiatives.

The awards further inspire BICTO to sustain a culture of professionalism, excellence, collaboration, and responsive public service. Moving forward, the Office remains committed to strengthening digital infrastructure, connectivity, cybersecurity, digital governance, and technology-enabled services while continuously improving institutional performance in support of a digitally connected, secure, inclusive, and resilient Bangsamoro. (KE/Information)

27/08/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗻-𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟯 : 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟲𝟵

Tune in to 𝗕𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗻-𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟯 for Episode 69, “𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲,” as we explore how digital initiatives are helping improve access to programs, assistance, and services for Bangsamoro Mujahideen veterans.

Joining 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 is 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗚. 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗼, 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗜, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗢𝗕𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗖 to discuss how technology is helping build a more accessible, responsive, and efficient approach to service delivery.

📅 Thursday, 27 August 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
🔴 LIVE via the Bangsamoro ICT Office page

Be part of the conversation as we continue sharing Digital Stories, Empowering Bangsamoro.

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27/08/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗻-𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟯 : 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟲𝟵

Tune in to 𝗕𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗻-𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟯 for Episode 69, “𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲,” as we explore how digital initiatives are helping improve access to programs, assistance, and services for Bangsamoro Mujahideen veterans.

Joining 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 is 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗚. 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗼, 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗜, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗢𝗕𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗖 to discuss how technology is helping build a more accessible, responsive, and efficient approach to service delivery.

📅 Thursday, 27 August 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
🔴 LIVE via the Bangsamoro ICT Office page

Be part of the conversation as we continue sharing Digital Stories, Empowering Bangsamoro.

We Make IT Happen in the Bangsamoro!

25/08/2026

𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗞 𝗕𝗨𝗞𝗔𝗦 𝗦𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗠!

Pursuant to Bangsamoro Autonomy Act (BAA) No. 39, also known as the Bangsamoro Holidays Act of 2023, holidays identified in Presidential Decree No. 1083 that are not specifically determined as non-working under this Act shall be observed as special working holidays across the Bangsamoro region.

Same holiday is further supported by OCM Proclamation Order No. 0006, s. 2026.

Therefore, the entire BARMM will observe a Special Working Holiday tomorrow in observance of Maulid un-Nabi, August 26, 2026. See attached OCM Proclamation No. 0006, series of 2026 in the comment section for more details ⬇

25/08/2026

DAVAO CITY — The Bangsamoro Information and Communications Technology Office (BICTO) participated in the Ladderized Training on GAD–BWC Modules 1–4 and Training-Workshop on GAD Planning and Budgeting conducted by the Office of the Chief Minister (OCM) on August 18–20, 2026, at Acacia Hotel, Davao City. Representing BICTO were Bai Mahjubah Y. Sinsuat, Noor Khair G. Lingasa, and Nasra B. Ibrahim, alongside GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) members, planning officers, and budget officers from various OCM services, divisions, special programs, and attached offices.

The three-day capacity-building activity aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding and practical application of Gender and Development (GAD) in government planning, programming, and budgeting. The training covered the BWC Modules on GAD concepts and myths, legal mandates, gender-fair language and communication, and Women, Peace and Security (WPS).

It also introduced participants to gender analysis tools, including the Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF), Gender-Fair Assessment Tool (GFAST), and Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG).

The succeeding sessions provided participants with opportunities to apply these concepts through hands-on exercises on gender analysis and GAD planning and budgeting, including the preparation, presentation, and critiquing of outputs.

Resource persons and facilitators provided technical inputs and recommendations to further strengthen the participants’ proposed interventions and support the effective integration of gender perspectives into government programs and resource allocation.

Through its participation, BICTO continues to strengthen the capacity of its personnel in GAD mainstreaming, gender-responsive planning, and budgeting. The knowledge and skills gained from the activity will contribute to enhancing the Office’s GAD programs, activities, projects, and initiatives and reinforce its commitment to promoting inclusive, responsive, and gender-responsive governance in the Bangsamoro. (KE/Information)

24/08/2026

24/08/2026

The Bangsamoro Information and Communications Technology Office (BICTO) participated in the Inter-Agency Operations Exercise 2026 led by the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division, Philippine Army, in coordination with various civil government agencies in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), on August 20, 2026. The simultaneous activities were conducted in Barangay Kalanganan II, Cotabato City, and Bongo Island, Municipality of Parang, Maguindanao del Norte.

Representing BICTO in Cotabato City were Fahad Reyes, MIT, and Mohammad Emran S. Mamokhan, MPA, while Sherhan U. Abas, MSc.IS, and Engr. Adrian Jamil K. Tiboron, ECT, represented the Office in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. Their participation formed part of BICTO's support for strengthened inter-agency coordination and operational readiness during emergencies and other critical situations.

The exercise focused on enhancing coordination among participating agencies, strengthening crisis management mechanisms, and assessing government preparedness in responding to disasters and security-related emergencies. Key components included Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR), evacuation procedures, and Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO), providing participating agencies an opportunity to assess coordination, communication, and response procedures under simulated emergency scenarios.

Through its participation, BICTO reaffirmed the importance of reliable communications and ICT support in effective emergency and disaster response operations.

The activity further strengthened collaboration between civilian government institutions and security forces toward ensuring coordinated, timely, and responsive action in safeguarding communities during emergencies and disasters across the Bangsamoro Region.

23/08/2026

The Bangsamoro Information and Communications Technology Office (BICTO) and the Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS), conducted an Orientation and Registration on the Philippine National Public Key Infrastructure (PNPKI) for MPOS personnel on August 18, 2026, at Cren Cuisine, Cotabato City. The activity aimed to strengthen personnel awareness and understanding of PNPKI and its importance in promoting secure and trusted digital transactions within government operations.

During the activity, Arnold S. Cararag, MCS, MBAEX, MDM, and Fahad Reyes, MIT, of BICTO discussed the fundamentals and significance of PNPKI, particularly its application in digital authentication, secure electronic transactions, and the protection of government information.

The initiative further reflects the continuing collaboration of BICTO and MPOS in strengthening cybersecurity awareness and promoting the adoption of secure digital technologies across the Bangsamoro Government.