DICT8 Leyte

01/09/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗣 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 | 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥💡🚀⁣
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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region VIII, through the ICT Industry Development Bureau (IIDB), invites aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, startups, students, ICT professionals, and everyone interested in building innovative businesses to the 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 with the theme "Startup Business and Innovation"!⁣
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For this session, we are bringing in an industry leader to share practical insights on identifying opportunities, understanding market needs, and turning ideas into sustainable systems.⁣
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🎤 𝗗𝗿. 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗻⁣
💼 Head of Marketplace & Growth, iBoard Living⁣
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📌 Topic:⁣
“𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽, 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺”⁣
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Join us as we explore how recognizing gaps in the market can become the starting point for building innovative solutions, businesses, and systems that create real value. 💡📈⁣
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📅 September 02, 2026 | Wednesday⁣
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM⁣
💻 Via Online Platform and FB Live⁣
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✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻?⁣
💡 Aspiring Entrepreneurs⁣
🚀 Startup Founders and Teams⁣
🎓 Students⁣
💻 ICT Professionals⁣
📈 Business and Innovation Enthusiasts⁣
🌱 Anyone interested in startups and entrepreneurship⁣
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🎓 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗟⁣
📜 Digital certificates will be provided to participants.⁣
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📲 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪!⁣
Scan the QR code on the poster or register through:⁣
https://bit.ly/StartupWebinar-Register⁣
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Don't just see the gap—spot the opportunity, build the system, and make your idea happen. 🚀⁣
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See you at the Startup Awareness Webinar!⁣
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01/09/2026

🚨 Isang video call lang, maaaring maging simula ng pangingikil. Huwag magpadala sa mga estrangherong nanghihikayat ng pribadong video call. Think before you click. Protect your privacy.

30/08/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒! 🔏

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) invites Data Protection Officers (DPOs), Compliance Officers for Privacy (COPs), process owners, and privacy practitioners from National Government Agencies, Local Government Units, and Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations to the 2026 Data Privacy Government Sector Summit.

Join us for two days of learning, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration as we explore practical approaches to strengthen privacy management and compliance in the public sector.

Topics include:
• Foundations of the Data Privacy Act
• Data Sharing Agreement
• Privacy Management Program
• Breach Management and Mandatory Annual Reporting
• Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)

📅 16–17 September 2026
📍 Cebu

Pre-register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/9FB00b2Cqj

PARTICIPATION IS FREE OF CHARGE.

See you! 😉

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

MERIDA, LEYTE MSMEs RISE: Empowering Local Entrepreneurs Through AI, Digital Marketing, and Cybersecurity

📅 August 12, 2026
📍 Mayor’s Extension Office, Merida Reclamation Area, Poblacion, Merida, Leyte

The digital economy is opening new opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in local communities—but for many entrepreneurs, knowing where and how to start remains a challenge.

To help bridge this gap, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Leyte, in collaboration with the Local Government Unit of Merida, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region VIII, and GCash, brought practical digital skills and tools closer to MSMEs in Merida, Leyte.

The capacity-building activity focused on helping entrepreneurs become more digitally capable, market-ready, and cyber secure, covering e-commerce, digital payments, artificial intelligence, digital marketing, cybersecurity, and data privacy.

The program commenced with Ms. Rachel Niña V. Arteche, NC TIDS of DTI Leyte, who provided foundational guidance on e-commerce and business digitalization. Ms. Amanda Theea Dela Cruz of GCash likewise introduced participants to secure and convenient digital payment solutions that can support modern business transactions.

💡 Turning Technology into Business Opportunities

Taking a leading role in the technology-focused sessions, DICT Region VIII equipped MSMEs with practical knowledge on how emerging digital technologies can be used to strengthen and grow their businesses.

Engr. Gracely Joseph Carson, Project Development Officer II of DICT Region VIII, conducted hands-on sessions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for business and digital marketing, demonstrating how tools such as Gemini AI can assist entrepreneurs in generating content, developing promotional materials, improving social media presence, and creating more engaging digital campaigns.

The session went beyond simply introducing AI tools. Participants were guided on how these technologies can be applied to their actual businesses—helping them create content more efficiently, reach potential customers online, and build stronger digital visibility even with limited resources.

🔐 Growing Digitally—and Staying Cyber Secure

Recognizing that digital growth must be accompanied by digital protection, Ms. Claire P. Fernandez, Cybersecurity Focal of DICT Region VIII, led the cybersecurity awareness and data privacy component of the training.

Participants learned practical ways to protect their online businesses, accounts, transactions, and customer information, including identifying scams and fraudulent activities, strengthening account security, and practicing responsible handling of personal and business data.

The DICT sessions reinforced an important message for today's entrepreneurs: digital transformation is not only about using technology to grow a business—it is also about using technology safely and responsibly.

🚀 A More Digital and Resilient Merida MSME Community

Through the combined efforts of DTI, DICT Region VIII, the LGU of Merida, and GCash, local entrepreneurs were given a more comprehensive pathway toward digitalization—from understanding e-commerce and digital payments to using AI and digital marketing for business growth and applying cybersecurity practices to protect their digital operations.

For Merida's MSMEs, the training represents more than a one-day learning activity. It is a step toward building businesses that are more innovative, digitally visible, competitive, and cyber-resilient.

💡 With the right digital skills, technology becomes more than a tool—it becomes an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to reach more customers, grow their businesses, and thrive in the digital economy.

Through continued collaboration and localized digital capacity-building, government agencies and partners remain committed to bringing technology, innovation, and cybersecurity closer to communities—helping ensure that no MSME is left behind in the digital transformation journey.

28/08/2026

DAPAT NA BANG I-BAN ANG FACEBOOK AT ROBLOX SA MINORS? 👀🚨

Mga Ka-TrendJing, ano ang masasabi niyo rito? I-comment ang inyong opinyon at makiisa sa isang makabuluhang diskusyon kasama si DICT Secretary Henry Aguda sa Konektadong Pinas, dito lang sa TrendJing! 📡🇵🇭

Gaano nga ba kalaki ang epekto ng social media at online games sa mga bata? Ano ang ginagawa ng Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) para matiyak na ligtas at responsable ang paggamit ng mga digital platform ng mga kabataang Pilipino? 🎮📱

Abangan ngayong Sabado, 3:00 PM, sa DZMM kung paano maaaring balansehin ang digital access, online safety, at kapakanan ng ating mga anak!

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 – 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 🚀 ⁣
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For over a decade, the Philippine Startup Challenge (PSC) has empowered student innovators across the country to think boldly, solve real-world challenges, and take their first steps into the Philippine startup ecosystem. As it enters its 11th year, PSC will introduce an enhanced program – offering an even stronger platform to help students transform their ideas into startup-ready solutions.⁣
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Open to Senior High School, College, and Techvoc students, PSC XI introduces an enhanced journey that guides teams from ideation to prototype development. Beyond showcasing innovative ideas, participants will take part in mentorship sessions with industry experts and startup enablers, helping them strengthen their ideas, refine their solutions, and build their skills.⁣
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If you're building an ICT-enabled solution powered by software, AI, IoT, Web3, blockchain, mixed reality, or other emerging technologies, this is your opportunity to learn, innovate, and build solutions that create meaningful impact. 🌟⁣
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Be part of the next wave of young innovators shaping the future of the Philippine startup ecosystem!⁣
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📅Application Period: August 27 - September 20, 2026⁣
❓FAQs: https://iidb2026.my.canva.site/psc-xi-website
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Register Here:⁣
Region VIII – Eastern Visayas: https://forms.gle/YRS26Dq1ctnrGY6t5
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