DICT Zamboanga Sibugay

01/08/2025

📣 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 📣

Please be advised that effective 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Regional Office IX & BASULTA will transition its official communications to its dedicated page: .R09BASULTA. We encourage all stakeholders to follow our page for the latest updates and announcements.

Our Provincial pages will remain active for queries specific to their respective provinces.

We would also like to thank our stakeholders and partners in Zamboanga Sibugay Province for your unwavering support in bringing our programs and services even to the most remote areas of the province. This commitment is rooted in the heart of Digital Bayanihan – our shared vision of uplifting lives through technology, together, as one digital community.

Walang iwanan, sama-sama tayo sa Digital Bayanihan.

29/07/2025

President Marcos Jr. highlights in his 2025 SONA the eGov App as a key tool in streamlining government processes and delivering fast, accessible, and integrated public services—an initiative that DICT Zamboanga Sibugay continues to actively promote and implement across the province.

26/07/2025

📣 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩

Are you a WordPress user, developer, freelancer, blogger, or someone exploring a digital career or business? Join us for a special community meetup in Zamboanga City and discover how WordPress is empowering Filipinos to build sustainable careers, grow online businesses, and become part of a thriving tech ecosystem.

Date: August 7, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: ZamPen InnoHive, DTI Region IX, ADZU Lantaka Campus

What to expect:
✅Real stories and insights from local WordPress professionals
✅Practical tips on freelancing, remote work, and building digital businesses
✅Networking and collaboration opportunities with fellow creatives and tech enthusiasts

This event is aligned with DICT’s program, which aims to create digital jobs and digitally-enabled jobs. Through WordPress, we’re opening opportunities for remote work, freelancing, and digital entrepreneurship — especially for talents in the countryside.

Organized by: Zamboanga WordPress User Group, DICT Region IX & BASULTA, and Zamboanga ICT Council
Supported by: ZamPen InnoHive, DTI Region IX, and AdZU AZUL Hub

Limited slots only. Register now by scanning the QR code or visiting:
👉 https://bit.ly/zambo-wordpress1

Be part of Zamboanga’s growing digital community.

📣 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩

Are you a WordPress user, developer, freelancer, blogger, or someone exploring a digital career or business? Join us for a special community meetup in Zamboanga City and discover how WordPress is empowering Filipinos to build sustainable careers, grow online businesses, and become part of a thriving tech ecosystem.

Date: August 7, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: ZamPen InnoHive, DTI Region IX, ADZU Lantaka Campus

What to expect:
✅Real stories and insights from local WordPress professionals
✅Practical tips on freelancing, remote work, and building digital businesses
✅Networking and collaboration opportunities with fellow creatives and tech enthusiasts

This event is aligned with DICT’s program, which aims to create digital jobs and digitally-enabled jobs. Through WordPress, we’re opening opportunities for remote work, freelancing, and digital entrepreneurship — especially for talents in the countryside.

Organized by: Zamboanga WordPress User Group, DICT Region IX & BASULTA, and Zamboanga ICT Council
Supported by: ZamPen InnoHive, DTI Region IX, and AdZU AZUL Hub

Limited slots only. Register now by scanning the QR code or visiting:
👉 https://bit.ly/zambo-wordpress1

Be part of Zamboanga’s growing digital community.

25/07/2025

25/07/2025

Sumakses without the stress sa online side hustle!

🚫 NO TO GATEKEEPING TAYO!

Sali na sa FREE webinar and learn how to earn extra income online i-step by the step! Hear exclusive tips and insights from Raket’s top sellers and get inspired to start your own journey.

Register now so we can personally email you the Zoom invite.

📱 Scan the QR code below or click this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflDqBFzf9s9fP4FaHDyGAAbLNxAmmnmcCccMJFzOpO3dowMQ/viewform

❗️Note: Limited to first 1000 participants only! But no worries, we'll also be live streaming the whole webinar on Raket.PH’s official FB page, Raket.PH, so everyone can tune in.

Date: July 30, 2025 (WED)
Time: 5PM - 6PM
Where: Online via Zoom

22/07/2025

LIGTAS KA, PAG KONEKTADO KA!

Sa panahon ng kalamidad, mahalaga ang pagiging handa at konektado. Gamitin nang tama ang cellphone at internet para sa Disaster Readiness, dahil ang teknolohiya ay isa sa ating pinakamabisang kakampi sa oras ng sakuna.

Narito ang mga dapat tandaan:

✅ Maging Alerto

Subaybayan ang official na social media accounts at websites ng NDRRMC, OCD, PAGASA, PHIVOLCS, at mga trusted News outlet para sa real-time balita at updates ng panahon. Huwag kumuha ng impormasyon na hindi tiyak ang source.

✅ Maging Handa

I-check at i-download ang mga government hazard assessment para sa inyong lugar tulad ng:

Project NOAH: https://noah.up.edu.ph/know-your-hazards
Hazard Hunter: https://hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph

At mag-save ng mobile battery charge at emergency guides na puwedeng ma-access kahit offline, at i-backup ang mga importanteng dokumento tulad ng ID sa Gdrive at cloud storage.

✅ Gamitin ang Internet nang Tama

I-share lamang ang verified information upang maiwasan ang panic at maling pagkalat ng impormasyon.

✅ Tumawag sa Emergency Hotlines Kung Kailangan

Panatilihing bukas ang linya para sa mga rescue at response teams. Gamitin ang group chats para sa updates sa pamilya at komunidad.

Laging tatandaan na ang pagiging Konektado ay hindi lang para sa convenience, kundi para sa kaligtasan ng bawat isa.

𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐓𝐀𝐒 𝐊𝐀, 𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐊𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐊𝐓𝐀𝐃𝐎 𝐊𝐀!

Sa panahon ng kalamidad, mahalaga ang pagiging handa at konektado. Gamitin nang tama ang cellphone at internet para sa Disaster Readiness, dahil ang teknolohiya ay isa sa ating pinakamabisang kakampi sa oras ng sakuna.

Narito ang mga dapat tandaan:

✅ Maging Alerto

Subaybayan ang official na social media accounts at websites ng NDRRMC, OCD, PAGASA, PHIVOLCS, at mga trusted News outlet para sa real-time balita at updates ng panahon. Huwag kumuha ng impormasyon na hindi tiyak ang source.

✅ Maging Handa

I-check at i-download ang mga government hazard assessment para sa inyong lugar tulad ng:

Project NOAH: https://noah.up.edu.ph/know-your-hazards
Hazard Hunter: https://hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph

At mag-save ng mobile battery charge at emergency guides na puwedeng ma-access kahit offline, at i-backup ang mga importanteng dokumento tulad ng ID sa Gdrive at cloud storage.

✅ Gamitin ang Internet nang Tama

I-share lamang ang verified information upang maiwasan ang panic at maling pagkalat ng impormasyon.

✅ Tumawag sa Emergency Hotlines Kung Kailangan

Panatilihing bukas ang linya para sa mga rescue at response teams. Gamitin ang group chats para sa updates sa pamilya at komunidad.

Laging tatandaan na ang pagiging Konektado ay hindi lang para sa convenience, kundi para sa kaligtasan ng bawat isa.

22/07/2025

DICT R9BASULTA HOTLINES: We are pleased to share our updated DICT Hotline numbers, exclusively serving the DICT Regional Office IX and BASULTA areas.

Reach out to us for your inquiries, concerns, and other assistance through the following numbers:

• Globe: 0927 474 4420
• Smart: 0947 399 7794

🕗 Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

These hotlines are dedicated communication channels designed to enhance our connection and provide better service to you.

Thank you for staying connected with us!

20/07/2025

In celebration of the 47th National Disability Rights Week, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Regional Office IX & BASULTA, reaffirms its commitment to building inclusive communities. We believe in the transformative power of digital inclusion to empower Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

With the theme, "Innovation for Inclusion: Building Inclusive Communities Together", series of trainings and webinars will be conducted specifically for PWDs. Stay updated for more information on how you can join.

Let's work together to create a society where technology truly empowers all, ensuring that no one is left behind in our journey towards a Digital Bayanihan.

20/07/2025

📣 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑

The DICT Regional Office IX and BASULTA, through its DRRM-GECS and in partnership with the DICT DRRMD will conduct a FREE webinar on Digital Solutions in Times of Disaster with Engr. Ravenal De Jesus, Section Head, DICT Central Office DRRMD.

🗓️ Schedule: July 21, 2025
💻 Platform: Google Meet
🕘 Time: 10:00AM - 12:00 NN
📝 Registration: https://bit.ly/DigitalSolutionsWebinar

20/07/2025

📣 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝐔𝐏 𝐙𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀!

Good news! The deadline for applications to the STEP UP 2025 ZAMBASULTA has been extended to July 27, 2025.

If you're a startup founder or part of an early-stage team from Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu, or Tawi-Tawi, this is your chance to join a high-impact pre-acceleration program designed to help you validate your ideas, build your MVP, and connect with mentors, investors, and ecosystem enablers.

Who should apply?

-Founders in the ideation stage with innovative ideas
-Early-stage startups with a working MVP
-Teams of 2–4 members with at least one dedicated team lead

Program Duration: August to November 2025
Format: Hybrid (online and in-person sessions)

🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/sbKcVhmZhGSGytNa6
📩 For inquiries: [email protected]

The STEP UP ZAMBASULTA program is implemented by the DICT through the ICT Industry Development Bureau (IIDB), and supported by AZUL Hub, ZamPen InnoHive, and DTI Region IX.

14/07/2025

𝑾𝒆'𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈! 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎!
We are looking for the following:
1. One (1) Planning Officer II (Job Order)
2. One (1) Planning Assistant (Job Order)
3. One (1) Project Development Officer I (Job Order)
𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
1. Application letter addressed to CHERYL C. ORTEGA, Regional Director, Department of Information and Communications Technology;
2. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) and Work Experience Sheet (WES), which can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph;
3. Photocopy of Diploma;
4. Photocopy of Transcript of Records;
5. Photocopy of certificate of eligibility/rating/PRC license, if applicable;
6. Certificates of relevant training, seminars, and awards/recognition, if any;
7. Performance rating in the last rating period (if applicable);
8. Certificate of previous employment, if applicable;
9. Certification of no pending administrative charge; and
10. NBI Clearance (for cases of original appointment and reemployment).
Interested and qualified applicants must express their interest in writing and submit their application through courier, via email at [email protected], or by hand-delivery on or before July 24, 2025.
𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗕𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗.

08/07/2025

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍! 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐈𝐗 & 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐀 𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐔𝐌 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

We're thrilled to announce that DICT IX and BASULTA has achieved remarkable success at the prestigious WSIS Forum Photo Contest, clinching two winning entries! Among the ten winning global entries , DICT's own "A Balancing Act to Nurture and Learn" by Ms. Ridzqa Yacub and "Isolated No More: Connecting Remote Lison Valley to the Digital World" by Engr. Vermond Apostol stood out. Notably, these two winning entries were the only ones coming from the Philippines.

The WSIS Photo Contest is an annual competition that celebrates the powerful role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

To learn more about WSIS Prizes you may visit the official website at www.itu.int to see the full list of winners.