06/08/2026
๐ DIGICARE CONTINUES TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES ACROSS SURIGAO DEL NORTE! ๐๐
Following the successful pilot rollout of the DIGICARE (Digital Citizenship Awareness and Responsible Engagement) Cyber Hygiene Program with the Mamanwa women and children of Sitio Tagbasingan, Brgy. In Mat-i, Surigao City, last March, in celebration of National Women's Month, the initiative has reached another milestone with its second community rollout, this time empowering senior citizens in the Municipality of Sison.
In line with the vision of Governor Robert Lyndon S. Barbers for an inclusive, smart, and digitally empowered Surigao del Norte, the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte, through the Provincial ICT Office (PICTO) and the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), partnered with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) โ Surigao del Norte, JCI Surigao Wensie, and LGU Sison to bring the program closer to another important sector of our communities.
A total of 49 active senior citizen representatives from various barangays in Sison participated in the DIGICARE Cyber Hygiene Seminar, where they learned about digital literacy, responsible online behavior, cybersecurity, and practical ways to protect themselves from online scams and emerging cyber threats. In today's digital world, empowerment has no age limit.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our guest speakers from DICT, Ms. Shielamhe M. Laid and Mr. Clark Jirves S. Consigna, who shared their technical expertise and led engaging discussions with our participants.
This activity was made possible through the dynamic support and involvement of key leaders and partners, including the Municipal Government of Sison, led by Mayor Leicester P. Fetalvero, ably represented by Vice Mayor John Lester R. Fetalvero, along with Sangguniang Bayan Member Karissa Fetalvero-Paronia, MSWDO Analyn Bacasnot, JCI Surigao Wensie LO President Ms. Sheila Lauren P. Mijares, DICT Provincial Director Engr. Ricardo Bacolod, Jr., and the senior citizens of Sison led by the Federated President Cresencio E. Maglupay and OSCA Head Nonito D. Calang.
From indigenous communities to our senior citizens, DIGICARE continues to expand its reach, ensuring that every Surigaonon is equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world safely, responsibly, and confidently.
This is what meaningful collaboration looks like. Together with our partners, we are building a safer, smarter, and more digitally empowered Surigao del Norte- one community at a time.
And we're just getting started. More communities. More sectors. More empowered Surigaonons.
Be informed. Be responsible. Be digitally empowered.