Rizalie
Anding Calibo
SIQUIJOR,
July 10 (PIA) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) here and the
Information and Communications Technology Office of DOST 7 conducted an initial
survey on Poblacion, Siquijor as possible Tech4ED pilot site in the
province.
The inspection was headed by Engr. Aurelio Tinapay of DOST-ICTO 7
and Provincial Science and Technology Director Engr. Mario de la Peña of DOST
Siquijor.
The inspection was followed by a short orientation and information
dissemination on Tech4ED to the members of the barangay council.
As to date, Barangay Captain Dr. Peck Cortes disclosed that a
letter of intent to avail Tech4ED has been submitted to ICTO.
A resolution from the Office of the Sangguniang Barangay has also
been made to authorize him to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement for and in
behalf of Barangay Poblacion, Siquijor, Siquijor with the Information and
Communications Technology Office for the Technology for Economic Development
(Tech4ED) of DOST-ICTO.
According to ICTO, the Tech4ED project provides access points for
individuals and communities to bridge the educational and community divide.
It promotes grassroots development and opportunities for inclusive
growth and poverty reduction. It will give communities access to information,
communication, technology, government services, non-formal education, skills
training, telehealth, job markets and business portals.
Engr. de la Peña of DOST Siquijor said he has high expectations on
the program to become a catalyst of change in the province as far as science
and technology is concerned. (rac/PIA7-Siuqijor w/ reports from Engr.
Reinhod Jek Abing/DOST-Siquijor)