DICT-13 conducts local digital challenge
BUTUAN CITY -- Government tech talents from Caraga region competed in the 2024 Local Digital Challenge, hosted by the ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB) of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Caraga on June 6.
The competition was held simultaneously across DICT provincial offices where 14 participants from various government offices showcased their digital skills in a computer and application proficiency competition.
The representatives hailed from the different state universities and colleges (SUCs), national government agencies (NGAs) and local government units (LGUs) namely:
· Jabez Ian Chris D. Penalver (Caraga State University)
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John Micheal F. Cutamora (Caraga State University)
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Ramon P. Mondano Jr. (DepEd - Surigao City Division)
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Cherwen M. Molina (PLGU Surigao del Norte)
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Arvin S. Salvador (Surigao del Norte State University - Del Carmen)
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Michelle C. Elape (Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology)
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Jackie Lou C. BesaΓ±a (DepEd - Los Arcos National High School)
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Rennan M. Alabado (PLGU Agusan del Sur)
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Arvill V. Orozco (Philippine Statistics Authority - Surigao del Sur)
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Anthony B. Yanto (North Eastern Mindanao State University)
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Zarah O. Jualo (LGU San Agustin)
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Faith Francis Quiman (PLGU Dinagat Islands)
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Dave C. Presilda (PLGU Dinagat Islands)
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Roxanne T. Ladaga (DENR-PENRO PDI)
DICT Caraga Dir. Mario P. CuΓ±ado highlighted the importance of digital skills for government efficiency and citizen service during his welcome remarks saying, "May you showcase your talents and demonstrate the excellent digital capabilities of Caraga's government workforce."
The top scorer from this Local Digital Challenge will be announced next week to represent the region at the National Digital Challenge on June 26. This national event will gather the best digital government talents from across the country to compete for the title. (DICT-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
