DICT - 1Bataan

11
Feb

Lifelines go digital: Rep. Roman pushes reliable connectivity for disaster response

Mhike Cigaral / 3 months
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2 min read

Bataan 1st District Rep. Tony Roman III underscored the critical role of reliable digital connectivity during disasters as he took part in the PH Telecom Summit organized by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Rep. Roman highlighted that stable communication systems can spell the difference between timely rescue and delayed response, especially […]

05
Nov

FAB positions as a hub for digital technology

Butch Gunio / 6 months
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1 min read

The Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) is carving a niche like the province of Bataan, as an emerging hub for digital technology and innovation. AFAB recently joined the two-day Global Emerging Tech Summit (GETS) 2025 held in Balanga City. With the theme “Driving Innovation Through Digital Bayanihan,” the summit brings together industry leaders and innovators […]

03
Nov

Bataan co-hosts 3rd blockchain summit

Mar Jay Delas Alas / 6 months
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2 min read

For the third consecutive year, Bataan served as the venue for a major gathering of experts in blockchain, artificial intelligence, and information technology through the Global Emerging Tech Summit 2025 held October 28 and 29 at the Bataan People’s Center. Hosted by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Blockchain Council of the […]

24
Oct

Subic Bay Freeport launches Business Acceleration Hub and Angel Investor Network

Mhike Cigaral / 6 months
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3 min read

This premier economic zone has strengthened its position as a center for innovation and entrepreneurship with the launching of the SBMA Business Acceleration Hub and the Subic Bay Angel Investor Network at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) on October 20, 2025. The new initiatives are designed to attract investors, accelerate startup growth, […]

24
Sep

Roman bats for young innovators as Bataan eyes startup growth

Mhike Cigaral / 7 months
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2 min read

Bataan 1st District Representative Tony Roman III spearheaded the 1Bataan Innovation Council Meeting last September 18, bringing together provincial officials, educators, business leaders, and members of the technology sector to map out strategies for building a stronger startup ecosystem in the province. The council also finalized preparations for the first-ever Bataan Startup Summit in […]

08
Sep

Gov. Garcia thanks DICT for the study proposing BNPP as data center facility

Butch Gunio / 8 months
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1 min read

Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia expressed his gratitude to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for the study on the potential development of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) site into a large-scale data center facility. “Nagpapasalamat po tayo sa DICT sa kanilang pakikipagtulungan, lalung-lalo na po sa resulta ng kanilang isinagawang pag-aaral […]

15
Aug

Rep. Roman seeks overhaul of disaster resilience strategy

Mhike Cigaral / 9 months
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3 min read

Bataan First District Rep. Tony Roman III has urged Congress to adopt a stronger, climate-smart national disaster resilience plan that goes beyond relief distribution and focuses on long-term protection, preparedness, and infrastructure. In a privilege speech at the House of Representatives, Roman proposed an agenda that integrates flood control and climate adaptation measures at both […]

01
Aug

Rep. Roman pushes for better digital training for teachers

Butch Gunio / 9 months
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1 min read

Bataan 1st District Rep. Tony Roman has filed a bill Digital Teaching Excellence Act (House Bill 607) to help public school teachers improve their digital skills. The bill aims to create a national training and certification program on using technology and project-based learning in the classroom. Roman said his bill will help teachers use modern and student-friendly ways […]

26
Nov

NICP Summit tackles digital innovation

Greg Refraccion / 1 year
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1 min read

Digital innovation and transformation require good leadership and full support from the local government units (LGUs), according to one of the key speakers in the National ICT Confederation of the Philippine (NICP) Summit held last Thursday at the Bataan Peoples Center. Digital transformation more particularly in the countryside faces a measure of challenge due to […]

22
Nov

16th National ICT Summit sa Balanga City

Mhike Cigaral / 1 year
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1 min read

Idinaraos mula Nobyembre 21 hanggang 23, 2024 sa Balanga City, ang 16th National ICT Summit na pinangungunahan ng National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP). Ang aktibidad ay isinagawa sa pakikipagtulungan ng Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Bataan ICT Development Council Inc., at lokal na pamahalaan ng Balanga. May temang “Bridging Regions, Building […]