Department of Information and Communications Technology Region 1 - Ilocos

08/09/2026

🛡️ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲!

Join us for “CYBER HYGIENE: Building Safe and Secure Digital Space,” a practical and engaging webinar designed to help participants develop safe digital habits, recognize common cyber threats, and learn simple ways to protect personal information and digital activities.

📅 Webinar Schedule: September 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💻 Platform: Online | Google Meet
💯 FREE and Open to All

🔐 Explore the fundamentals of cyber hygiene, recognize common threats such as scams, social engineering, deepfakes, malware, and cyberbullying, and learn practical ways to stay safe when using AI, social media, and other online platforms.

🛡️ Learn how to protect your digital space by practicing responsible online behavior, safeguarding personal information, responding appropriately to cyberbullying, and knowing how to document and report cybersecurity incidents.

📝𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺: Scan the QR code on the poster or register here:

https://bit.ly/CYBERHYGIENE

🚀 Take this opportunity to strengthen your cyber hygiene, build safer digital habits, and learn practical ways to protect yourself, your personal information, and your digital spaces from cyber threats.

📌 Register now and take a step toward building a safer and more secure digital space!

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07/09/2026

🚀 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:
𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗜 (𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆) (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
𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗩𝗜𝗔 𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗗𝗙

📧 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: September 10, 2026

07/09/2026

𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗫 𝗣𝗔: 𝗣𝗔 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹

DICT Region I, through Regional Head Dr. Jaemie D. Ruiz-Chua, welcomed Cpt. John Fritz S. Herry (INF) PA for a courtesy visit at the DICT Region I office.

The visit opened discussions on potential future collaborations and training initiatives between DICT Region I and the Philippine Army, reinforcing partnerships that strengthen digital readiness and capacity-building in the region.

07/09/2026

📢 We're Hiring!
The 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 – 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈 is in need of the following personnel:

• Information Technology Officer II (1)
• Engineer III (1)

📍Place of Assignment: DICT Regional Office I 3F Kenny Plaza Bldg., M.L. Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City, La Union 2500, Philippines

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Applicants are encouraged to visit the 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 (https://dict.gov.ph/careers-and-opportunities) for further instructions on how to apply for these positions.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to send through courier/email their application to:

𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐀𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄 𝐃. 𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐙-𝐂𝐇𝐔𝐀
Officer-in-Charge – Office of the Regional Director
DICT Regional Office I, 3F Kenny Plaza Bldg., M.L. Quezon Avenue,
San Fernando City, La Union 2500, Philippines
[email protected]

📅 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝟏𝟏 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲

07/09/2026

The Philippine Startup Challenge (PSC) is back for its 11th year – and it’s evolving to better support the next generation of Filipino innovators 🚀
For over a decade, the 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.
Open to Senior High School, College, and Technical Vocational 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.
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. 🌟
Be part of the next wave of young innovators shaping the future of the Philippine startup ecosystem!
📅 Application Period: August 27 - September 20, 2026
❓ FAQs: https://iidb2026.my.canva.site/psc-xi-website
Region 1 Application Form:
https://forms.gle/3fWQkXQpNRvxf4qT8

The Philippine Startup Challenge (PSC) is back for its 11th year – and it’s evolving to better support the next generation of Filipino innovators 🚀

For over a decade, the 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.

Open to Senior High School, College, and Technical Vocational 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.

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. 🌟

Be part of the next wave of young innovators shaping the future of the Philippine startup ecosystem!

📅 Application Period: August 27 - September 20, 2026

❓ FAQs: https://iidb2026.my.canva.site/psc-xi-website

Region 1 Application Form:
https://forms.gle/3fWQkXQpNRvxf4qT8

07/09/2026

DICT’s Flag Raising Ceremony | September 07, 2026

05/09/2026

📶 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗬𝗕𝗘𝗥-𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘

Public Wi-Fi helps bring government services, education, information, and digital opportunities closer to communities. As we enjoy the benefits of free public connectivity, we must also remain vigilant and practice responsible internet use.

This cybersecurity awareness video reminds everyone to:

✅ Verify the official Wi-Fi network name before connecting.
✅ Avoid unknown or look-alike hotspots.
✅ Never share passwords, PINs, or one-time passwords.
✅ Check that websites use HTTPS and never ignore security warnings.
✅ Keep devices updated and enable multi-factor authentication.

Through the Free Wi-Fi for All Program, the Department of Information and Communications Technology continues to advance inclusive connectivity while promoting a safe and responsible digital environment.

Connect. Verify. Protect.

04/09/2026

🛡️ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆?

Start your cybersecurity journey with “𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆” and "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲", a FREE, self-paced, and beginner-friendly online course designed to introduce you to the exciting field of cybersecurity and help you understand why cybersecurity is a future-proof career.

📅 Course Schedule: September 7 to October 7, 2026

💻 Online | Self-Paced

🎓 Level: Beginner

💯 FREE and Open to All

🔐 Explore the fundamentals of cybersecurity, discover common cyber threats, and learn why cybersecurity plays an essential role in today’s increasingly digital world.

🏅 Complete the course and earn a digital credential that you can showcase on your resume, LinkedIn profile, or digital portfolio.

📝 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺: Scan the QR code on the poster or register here:
Introduction to cybersecurity: https://forms.gle/Qt9nTYzDkk1dnbyK9

The cybersecurity landscape: https://forms.gle/Lkd1W47hvLxdRPicA

Don’t miss this opportunity to build essential cybersecurity knowledge and take your first step toward a future-ready career in cybersecurity! 🚀

Register now and start your cybersecurity journey!

02/09/2026

𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗪𝗗𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗼𝗮𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region I, through the Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Ilocos Norte, successfully conducted the SPARK Training: Social Media Marketing 2.0 for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Laoag City. The hands-on sessions focused on content creation, online promotion, and digital platform management to help participants enhance their skills and explore economic opportunities.

This initiative highlights DICT's dedication to digital inclusion, ensuring accessible technology training for all communities. Through DTC Ilocos Norte, the Department remains committed to empowering citizens with practical skills for the digital economy.

01/09/2026

𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

DICT Region I spearheaded the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Workshop 2026 on Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.

The initiative aimed to equip local government units with the vital skills needed to establish and manage institutional CERTs. The event was attended by Ilocos Sur LGUs and Honored by Governor Jeremias "Jerry" Singson. The training was conducted by the DICT Cybersecurity Team led by Mr. Michael Ian Rabarra, and was attended by DICT executives headed by Regional Head Dr. Jaemie D. Ruiz-Chua.