DICT Region I - Ilocos Norte

15/04/2026

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ILOCOS NORTE TEAM IN THE NATIONAL ROBOTICS TECHQUEST 2026

Thankyou po

08/04/2026

🚀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁!

DICT Region 1 – ILCDB SPARK Project proudly brings you:

General Virtual Assistance 2.0: A Paradigm Shift to AI-Powered Interaction 💻✨

Calling all aspiring Virtual Assistants from Region 1! 🙌

Do you want to jumpstart your career in the VA world? Here’s your chance to become one of our scholar-trainees in this 80-hour intensive training!

✅ FREE Online Training
✅ Hands-on learning with AI tools
✅ Limited slots: ONLY 25 participants!

🗓 Training Schedule:
• Orientation: April 16, 2026 (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
• OnlineTraining: April 20- May 1, 2026(8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Online Campaign: May 4 - May 15, 2026
• Graduation Day: To be Announced (TBA)

📌 Deadline of Application: April 10, 2026
👉 Don’t miss this opportunity! Register now before slots run out:
🔗 Link: https://forms.gle/3Dtakjdwm4sw1BHQ7

ℹ️ Note: The English Test and Typing Test are already included in the registration form. Scores will not solely determine selection but only 25 slots are available, so hurry! Please note that residents from Ilocos Region will be prioritized.

📧 For inquiries, please email: [email protected]

07/04/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲: 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱!

The DICT Region 1 held a virtual Send-Off Ceremony on April 4, 2026, for the talented teams representing the Ilocos Region in the upcoming 2026 TechQuest: National Robotics Challenge for Academia. This national competition is scheduled for April 14 to 17, 2026, at the City Garden Grand Hotel.

The region's contenders include Sam Wesley M. Aleta and Joel Zairyl S. Sunio from Burgos Agro-Industrial School, mentored by Coach John Nathaniel R. Lopez. Joining them are Jan Rayver D. Corpuz and Renzo Miguel D. Rasos from Ilocos Norte National High School, guided by Coach Junel L. Corpuz.

The Zoom ceremony is led by OIC Regional Director Dr. Jaemie D. Ruiz-Chua, alongside Provincial Officers Engr. Jesus S. Agliam Jr. and Mr. Evence C. Baguilat, together with the DICT Region 1 team. They gathered to celebrate and empower these young innovators as they prepare to showcase Ilocano excellence in robotics on the national stage.

23/03/2026

📢𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗜𝗗!

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) - Region I officially opened the bidding process for the Provision of Internet Access in Public Spaces. This initiative aimed to enhance local infrastructure and provide citizens with reliable, free connectivity in key areas across the region.

Driven by our commitment to transparency and public service, we invite all eligible partners to participate in this PHP 12 Million project. By expanding digital reach, DICT Region I continues to foster an environment where innovation thrives and no community is left behind.

We remain dedicated to building a digitally inclusive Ilocos Region through competitive and open procurement processes.

23/03/2026

🚀 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚! 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟭!

Are you ready to contribute to the nation's digital transformation? The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) - Ilocos Region is looking for dedicated individuals to fill the following Job Order positions in Region 1:

💼 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦:
𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗜 (𝟭)

📂 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘:
- Application Letter
- Fully Accomplished Personal Data Sheet (Revised 2025) with Work Experience Sheet
- Copy of Diploma & Transcript of Records
- Certificate of Eligibility/PRC License
- Certificates of Trainings (last 5 years) and Previous Employment

📧 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬:
Submit your application via courier or email to [email protected]
Subject Line: Position Applied_ Last Name, First Name

𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗮𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲 𝗗. 𝗥𝘂𝗶𝘇-𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗮
OIC - Regional Director, DICT Region 1,
3F Kenny Plaza Bldg., San Fernando City, La Union.

⏳ 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘: March 25, 2026

16/03/2026

📢 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗢𝗜𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region I proudly welcomes Dr. Jaemie D. Ruiz Chua as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Regional Director. Dr. Chua has been actively involved in advancing digital initiatives in the region and previously served as Chief Administrative Officer of DICT Region I, contributing to programs that promote digital literacy, cybersecurity awareness, and inclusive access to technology.

Your DICT Region 1 Family extends our warmest congratulations to OIC Regional Director Dr. Jaemie D. Ruiz Chua on this well deserved leadership role. May her guidance continue to strengthen DICT Region I’s mission of empowering communities through digital transformation and innovation.

Congratulations and best wishes on your new role, Doc! 🎉

02/03/2026

𝗢𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗮𝗱𝗼

Stay Connected with Your Loved Ones Abroad!
The DICT Region I, through the Digital Transformation Centers (DTCs) and DICT Provincial Offices, understands how crucial it is for families to stay connected with their loved ones working in the Middle East during this challenging time. We are here to help.

We provide free access to computers and internet connectivity so you can easily reach out to your family. Just visit any DTC or DICT office near you—we’re ready to assist.

📍Available DTCs and Provincial Offices in Region I
DTC Ilocos Sur - DICT Ilocos Sur Provincial office, Florentino St., Brgy. III (Poblacion), Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
DTC Ilocos Norte - DICT Ilocos Norte Provincial Office, P. Hernando St., Brgy. III, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
DICT La Union Provincial office - 1F Kenny Plaza Bldg, Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City, La Union
Pangasinan Provincial Office - 4 AB Fernandez W Ave, Dagupan City, Pangasinan

02/03/2026

Oplan konICTado
DTC ILOCOS NORTE OPEN FOR ASSISTANCE
For families of OFWs in the Middle East

The DICT Ilocos Norte Provincial Office, through the Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Ilocos Norte, understands how crucial it is for families to stay connected with their loved ones working in the Middle East during this challenging time. We are here to help.

We provide free access to computers and internet connectivity so you can easily reach out to your family. Just visit any DTC or DICT office near you—we’re ready to assist.

📍DTC Ilocos Norte - DICT Ilocos Norte Provincial Office, P. Hernando St., Brgy. 3 – Nra. Señora del Rosario, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

26/01/2026

𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗜𝗠 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Ilocos Norte, Philippines – January 23, 2026 — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region I successfully conducted the Bayanihan SIM Distribution from January 20 to 24, providing free mobile data connectivity to students, teachers, and school communities in geographically isolated areas across Ilocos Norte.

The distribution covered several schools, namely Dilanis Elementary School, Ilocos Norte Agricultural College, Macupit Elementary School, Nambaran Elementary School, Pangil Elementary School, Parang Elementary School, Pulangi Elementary School, Pungto Elementary School, San Isidro Elementary School, Tabungao Elementary School, and Tubburan Integrated School, all located in different municipalities in the province. More than 2,500 students, faculty members, and teaching and non-teaching staff from these schools received the Bayanihan SIM cards, strengthening their access to digital learning tools and online services.

The activity forms part of the Bayanihan SIM Project, a nationwide initiative of the DICT aimed at bridging the digital divide by providing free SIM cards with mobile data to students, educators, and communities, particularly in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs). The project supports the vision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. that no Filipino should be left offline, and reinforces the government’s commitment to inclusive digital access and digital transformation in education and public services.

In Ilocos Norte, the distribution was by DICT Region I, spearheaded by the Free WiFi team. The team personally visited the schools and conducted orientations to explain the objectives, benefits, and proper use of the Bayanihan SIM.

Through this initiative, learners and educators are expected to gain improved access to digital learning platforms, online educational resources, and essential communication tools, helping strengthen digital literacy and participation in the digital economy.

The Bayanihan SIM Distribution in Ilocos Norte highlights DICT Region I’s continuing efforts to ensure that connectivity reaches even the most remote communities, supporting not only education but also long-term social and economic development in the region.

26/01/2026

𝗕𝗘 𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗡! 🛡

In the age of Open Data, the line between public transparency and individual privacy can get blurry. As part of our commitment to a safer Region 1, we invite you to our upcoming webinar: "Ethical Responsibilities in the Age of Open Data."

Join us to learn how to navigate the balance between transparency and privacy. We will dive deep into:

The 3 C's Framework: Practical steps using Consent, Context, and Critical Thinking.

Your 8 Rights: Understanding your protections as a data subject, from the right to be informed to the right to be forgotten.
Legal Guards: A look at the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173) and the Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175).

Don't let a "digital footprint" become a legal liability. Remember the golden rule of digital etiquette: think before you click!

📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: January 28, 2026 🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://bit.ly/ethicalResponsibilities

23/01/2026

07/01/2026

🚀 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚! 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟭!

Are you ready to contribute to the nation's digital transformation? The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) - Ilocos Region is looking for dedicated individuals to fill the following Job Order positions in Region 1:

💼 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦:

𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗜 (𝟭)
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗜 (𝟭)
𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗩 (𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗜) (𝟭)

📂 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘:

- Application Letter
- Fully Accomplished Personal Data Sheet (Revised 2025) with Work Experience Sheet
- Copy of Diploma & Transcript of Records
- Certificate of Eligibility/PRC License
- Certificates of Trainings (last 5 years) and Previous Employment

📧 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬:
Submit your application via courier or email to [email protected]
Subject Line: Position Applied_ Last Name, First Name

Rachel Ann P. Grabador,
Regional Director, DICT Region 1,
3F Kenny Plaza Bldg., San Fernando City, La Union.

⏳ 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘: January 12, 2026