Claire Fernandez

Spiritual Sunday

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.

Romans 12:9-10 NLT

Spiritual Sunday

But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me.

Psalm 13:5-6 NIV

We are EXTENDING the CALL FOR APPLICANTS for the 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝘿𝙄𝙂𝙄𝙏𝘼𝙇𝙅𝙊𝘽𝙎𝙋𝙃 𝙏𝙀𝘾𝙃𝙉𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙇 𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙄𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 for the PWD Sector! We are now opening it ACROSS ALL REGIONS!

The digitaljobsPH Training Program offers free online freelancing services for the following modules:
Tech Onboarding and Productivity Tools
Graphic Design and Video Editing
Social Media and Email Marketing
WordPress Web Development
E-Commerce

The registration is EXTENDED. Hurry and grab your training slot now! Don’t miss out on the chance for this upskilling opportunity.

Application Link: https://forms.gle/PAEP8KDKJRnsw9x99

Whether you’re a fresh graduate applying for your first job or a non-coder/career shifter curious to enter the IT industry, this session is for you! Learn how to kickoff your career and even code your first program in 40 minutes!

Reserve your FREE workshop slot now via http://bit.ly/codeyourfuture0826.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟯𝗗 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀? 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼?⁣⁣
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On August 17, we will conduct an online orientation about 𝟯𝗗 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 in partnership with St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Foundation (SMCOF). ⁣
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Join us as Engr. Remon Gabriel of SMCOF shares how one can be a participant in face-to-face and hands-on training.⁣
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Register Now: https://bit.ly/Register_3DCourse ⁣⁣
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The event will be live streamed on our page.⁣⁣
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So get yourself ready for a new learning experience. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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See you on August 17!

Spiritual Sunday

Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!

Luke 12:24 NIV

Spiritual Sunday

The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them. Proverbs 20:7 NIV

Happy Father's Day

YOU ARE INVITED! Samahan ninyo kami bawat Tuesday, 9 AM-12PM, mula 7 June hanggang 12 July 2022 kung saan ipapakilala namin ang mga makabagong teknolohiya at plataporma sa communication at advocacy at tuturuan namin kayong gamitin ang mga ito.

Maaari kayong lumahok via Zoom o Facebook Live. Lahat ng lalahok ay dapat mag-register sa link na ito: https://bit.ly/TuesdaySeries_Registration.

MICROSOFT has something BIG for you!

This MAY 18 and 19, 2022, the MICROSOFT SKILLING SUMMIT is happening! If you’re looking for an outstanding opportunity to learn about the newest trends and the leading job opportunities in our growing digital economy, then be sure to be there!

Learn more about this event here: https://microsoftsummit.gophilippines.org/microsoft-webinar

Don’t miss this! Your excitingly great future starts with a single step forward!

ILCDB is now offering the Basic Computer and Computer and Internet Literacy Course for Women/Girls via online. Training will start on May 17 - 19, 2022 from 1:00PM to 5:00PM.

Only 100 slots will be given, to register please use the link below:
https://bit.ly/2022ILCDBRegForm


For more inquiries please email the Registrar at [email protected] or you may reach us at 09478989987(open from Mondays-Fridays 8am-5pm).

Reuters Introduction to Digital Journalism Reuters Training Course: Introduction to Digital Journalism

How to be Cybersafe in this pandemic?

DICT Region VIII invites you to a series of free webinars. This is part of the Cybersecurity Awareness Topics under the "Cybersecurity: Protecting Individuals" modules.

Here are the date and modules:
☑️ April 22, 2022 - Cyber Threat Landscape
☑️ April 29, 2022 - Cybersecurity for Everyone
☑️ May 6, 2022 - Cybersecurity and Digital Literacy
☑️ May 13, 2022 - Cybersecurity for MSMEs
☑️ May 20, 2022 - Protecting Our Hard-Earned Money from Cybercriminals

Register through this link:
https://bit.ly/Register-Cybersafe

Digital Certificates will be given per topic.

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐈𝐍! 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰! 4 DICT projects were shortlisted for World Summit on Information Society Prizes 2022.

Support these Philippine entries by voting online until March 31, 2022:

1. Go to https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/stocktaking/Prizes/2022/Vote
2. You will be prompted to register on the platform.
3. Navigate through the categories and look for the project titles from DICT.

Below are the categories and project titles we have been nominated for:

AL C2. Information and communication infrastructure
Free Wifi for All in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas in Western Mindanao

AL C4. Capacity Building
Providing Access to Development and Digital Literacy Education: Clashing against the Waves for Digital Literacy

AL C7. E-government
Delivering eGovernment Services through the Zamboanga City GovNet

AL C6. Enabling Environment
ICT movement beyond B.A.R.S: ICT movement beyond Being Apprehended and Reclusive from the Society

5 most voted projects per category will proceed to the final evaluation round where 1 winner and 4 champions will be named.

WSIS Prizes is a global contest hosted by the International Telecommunications Union developed to create a platform to recognize projects and
activities that leverage the power of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to advance sustainable development.

Happy Friday everyone.

It's Fun Friday!

Are you in for a game?

When do we celebrate the National ICT Month?

A. April
B. May
C. June
D. July
E. None of the above

Get a chance to win a ₱100.00 cash gift.

How?
1. Comment your answer below.
2. Please LIKE our page and SHARE this post.

One winner will be randomly chosen via a Comment Picker app.

Check out the announcement next Friday, @ 1 PM.

Great news everyone!

We have available SLOTS for the Coursera Scholarship Program.
If you have colleagues and officemates who are interested in joining this program. Please send them this application form: https://forms.gle/qyzS4zBzPFSmPXos7
Please spread the good news to your office. Thank you!

(Shared from DOST VIII)

Coursera Scholarship Application Form

REGISTRATION CLOSED - Total number of participants reached

ILCDB is now offering the Basic Computer and Internet Literacy Course (CILC-Senior) FOR SENIOR CITIZENS via online. Training will start on November 23 - 25, 2021 from 1:00PM to 5:00PM.

TARGET AUDIENCE
- Senior Citizens

NOTE: A representative can register but please encode the trainee's name and birthday on the registration form.

THIS TRAINING IS FREE!

Only 80 slots will be given, to register please use the link below:

For more inquiries please email the Registrar at [email protected]

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟎𝟏 (𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬)

📌 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬:
* Micro and Small Business Owners and Aspiring Entrepreneurs

📌 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤:
* https://bit.ly/DigiMarket101-reg

📌 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐞-𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞
1. Join the 4-hour webinar session.
2. Submit post-webinar evaluation at the end of the webinar and pass the quiz, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲.
3. Wait for your e-Certificate within 1-2 weeks.

A passing score of 80%, is required to complete the course.
A 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 will be issued to participants who will obtain the passing grade and attend the whole duration of the webinar.

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄:
Due to the high volume of participants for this session, we use an automated way to release your e-Certificates. Please make sure to type in 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 so you don't miss important emails from us. Our team will not be responsible for any incorrect data submitted by our participants.

🤝 This Training is in partnership with the Rotary Club of Zamboanga City West & the Rotary Anns Club of Zamboanga City West.

GOOD NEWS: DICT's Python Programming Courses now up and running!

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB) is opening its doors to the public the Basic to Advanced Courses of Python, one of the most in-demand languages in programming!

In order to access the courses, just scan the QR code, or register through this link: https://bit.ly/learnpythondict.

Don't worry, studying Python Programming is FREE OF CHARGE.

If you have queries, just email us at [email protected]

REGISTER NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!

[𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘] 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟓𝟎 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫!

Your DICT Mindanao Cluster II is sending this invitation to the first 250 Licensed Professional Teachers from Region 10 and Caraga, to join the first batch of 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟏𝟓 𝐂𝐏𝐃 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.

October 18, 2021 (8:00 AM -12:00 PM) - The New Normal: Roles and Challenges of Teachers, Parents, and Students
October 19, 2021 (8:00 AM -12:00 PM) - Revisiting Learning Theories relevant to Open Distance Learning
October 20, 2021 (8:00 AM -12:00 PM) -Policies and Practices on Cybersafe Online Teaching and Learning
October 21, 2021 (8:00 AM -12:00 PM) - Education Technology for Instruction and Assessment
October 22, 2021 (8:00 AM -12:00 PM) - Training Management Guidelines and Professionalism in the New Normal and Protocol

All registrants will undergo a screening process, and ONLY QUALIFIED ATTENDEES for each training will receive the ZOOM link thru email. You may register here:https://bit.ly/MC2CPDRegistration

𝐄-𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐏𝐃 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐬:
1. Ensure 80% attendance to online sessions via zoom. Only those who signed in attendance will be counted.
2. Comply with the Attendance Tracker and Evaluation Survey/Quiz per day.
3. Get at least 80% of the total score on all assessments given.

For the second batch, the registration link will be available next week. See you all, virtually!

[UPDATED] Thank you for your interest in Canva's Education to Employment (E2E) Program in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB), and digitaljobsPH. Due to the large number of applicants, we will now close the application form. We will be reaching out to those shortlisted for the next steps.

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Get the chance to be one of the 50 selected trainees for Canva's Education to Employment (E2E) Program!

The digitaljobsPH Program under the ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB) of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is tying up with Canva Foundation for their Education to Employment (E2E) Program, an initiative that empowers young people with design skills they can use to find ongoing employment.

The E2E Program is an opportunity for future designers to gain the training they need for employment, receive a proper wage, and enjoy newfound independence.

For this batch, only 50 successful candidates will be selected, be enrolled in a three-month intensive Canva design training course, and have a chance to build a rewarding career in graphic design.

Qualifications (Essential):
* 20 to 35 years old;
* Fluent in Filipino and English language;
* Confident in using the computer and the internet;
* Currently unemployed or working part-time;
* Reliable internet connection;
* Have a bank account, GCash wallet, or an equivalent;
* Household income (per month, gross) between P10,957 to P21,914.

Qualifications (Helpful):
* Completed Upper Secondary (Grades 11 to 12);
* Experience in Vocational Colleges or University (to Undergraduate Level);
* You want to increase your income that suits your goal;
* Living with family, but have a place to study.

For interested applicants, kindly fill out this google form: https://bit.ly/E2EProgramApplicationForm.

The deadline for application is until October 17, 2021 (Sunday), 05:00 p.m. ONLY.

Successful applicants who will pass the pre-screening evaluation will be invited for an online interview.

The 50 selected trainees will undergo an intensive graphics design training course beginning on October 25, 2021 to March 11, 2022.

For more information, you may contact us at Digitaljobsph or send us an email at [email protected].

🙋 My SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING packages and affordable rates

I have created fixed-price packages with your business in mind. There are no hidden charges and additional cost. This is pure passion to make sure that your business grows with me.

Check out the reasonable Social Media Marketing (SMM) packages below:

SMM Starters Package for ₱5,000.00 – everything you need to get started. This package includes account setup, campaign strategy, one post per week, and one-month social media management.

SMM Professionals Package for ₱7,000.00 –This package includes the SMM Starters package with additional services such as two posts per week, and two months social media management.

SMM Plus Package for ₱10,000.00 – This package includes the SMM Professionals package with additional services such as three posts per week, and three months of social media management.

I am also open to customized packages, depending on your business needs.

In this pandemic, I chose to give, not only with my expertise, but also with my heart.

🙋 Do you NEED an ASSURANCE that a WEBSITE can BOOST your BUSINESS online?

According to a Forbes article entitled, Why Every Business Needs A Website:
A business’s online presence, regardless of industry, can have a massive impact on its success. In this day and age, some businesses still don’t realize that a majority of their customers will visit their website before making a purchase.
Having a strong online presence, particularly a website, can be make or break for generating more revenue. Yes, the quality of your website impacts results, but the purpose of this article to stress the importance of making sure you have a website.
In some cases, organizations are hesitant to get online because they feel they are not tech-savvy enough and don't understand how to manage a website. Other times, companies are concerned about the price.
Not only can a website grow your local enterprise, but also expand your business across geographical barriers.

Let's explore this growth opportunity, contact me now for affordable packages tailored for small businesses, like yours.

🙋 What are the CHOICES for building a WEBSITE?

With a website, customers can easily access information about a business 24/7.

Here are the choices in building one:

✔ By developing a free or for a fee do-it-yourself (DIY) site from plenty of website builder companies such as Wix, GoDaddy, Weebly, Site123, Webflow, Ucraft, or Strikingly.
✔ By using a free or premium website theme from site like Templatemonster, Colorlib, Themeforest, Wix, Canva, and GoDaddy.
✔ By hiring a developer to customize web pages and using popular content management systems or CMS such as WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, WooCommerce, Wix, Shopify, Magento, and Blogger. With the advent of the Internet, one can hire a website developer from across the globe.
✔ By contracting a website development company to build and manage your site. Like hiring a website developer, another option would be to commission a website company to develop and manage your site.

The options vary depending on your time, budget and most of all, goal of your website.

🙋 What OPTIONS are available to ENGAGE with CLIENTS online?

Customer engagement strategies include:

✔ Creating a business page. A business page using Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn is an inexpensive marketing strategy

✔ Building a community or group. Groups provide a place for your clients to share their experiences, interact with other new, potential or existing customers and ask for guidance from your business.

✔ Celebrating occasions with your audience. Let your patron get the opportunity to celebrate and support special milestones and occasions of your business.

✔ Hosting a webinar or an online event. Hang out with your customers by hosting a webinar or an online event through your social media channels. This is a promotional activity to gain more followers, advertise your new products, or services, and strengthen your bond with your community of supporters.

✔ Responding to customer feedback. Find a chance to thank your avid fans for their positive feedback, an opportunity to also apologize and express concern on negative ones.

✔ Offering exclusive promos and hook. Got new promotions and offers to your valued clients? Let them be the first ones to avail of your creative packages.

Considering applying these strategies in building your supportive network online.

🙋 NEED to ENSURE a way to CONNECT with your customers?

Set up a free business page today.

✔ A business page using Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn is an inexpensive marketing strategy
✔ Share essential details about your business such as your products and services, photos and videos, operating hours, promos, location, and contact information
✔Provide customer support, 24/7, through instant messaging
✔Support existing customers and reach out to new potential clients

For local businesses, a business page is essential. Imagine reaching out to existing and potential clients, building an email list and contact your network outside the business page. Aside from lowering your marketing expenses, your audience can be targeted based on location, demographics and even interests, to name a few. Finally, gain insights from your audience and grow your community of fans and followers.

Create a new page where your existing and potential clients hang out! It’s totally free, anyway.