RDC holds 2nd Region 1 ICT Congress

By Racquel M. Espiritu

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The Regional Development Council in Region 1 (RDC-I), through its Information and Communication Technology Support Committee (ICT SuCom), held the 2^nd Region 1 ICT Congress on February 23-24, 2015 at the Oasis Country Resort in San Fernando City, La Union.

With the theme “Harnessing ICT for Inclusive Growth and Development”, the two-day live-out activity highlighted the initiatives undertaken by the government and the private sector in speeding up the regional economy towards substantial growth thru ICT. It also aimed to foster strong alliance with the national ICT champions in building up Region 1 as a smarter community. The congress featured plenary speakers from the national government and industry to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of ICT services and applications.

Through this event, Region 1 is inching its way in attaining its ICT vision in 2016: “A digitally empowered region, with highly-skilled human resources that advocates and implements green technology and a citizen-centered government that practices efficiency, accountability and transparency thru ICT”.

The event was organized by the RDC-1 ICT Support Committee led by NEDA, DOST, Lorma Colleges, DOST-ICTO, TESDA, CHED, DILG, NTC, PPMC, DBM, and Provincial Government of La Union. The ICT SuCom is chaired by DOST Regional Director Armando Q, Ganal and co-chaired by Lorma Colleges, represented by Dean Ana Belen O. Noble.

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