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==All systems go for the 4th National ICT Summit in Gensan== | |||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r12&id=61483 | |||
*Thursday, October 27, 2011 | |||
:By Pops Gumana-Fruylan | |||
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Oct. 27 (PIA) –- The ICT Solutions Association of Region 12-General Santos City (ISA 12-GSC) is all set for this year’s hosting of the 4th National ICT Summit on November 4-6 at the KCC Convention Center here. | |||
ISA 12-GSC chair Ronald Velasquez, who is also the summit chair, said they are expecting some 400-500 information and communications technology (ICT) enthusiasts from all the major cities and provinces in the country as participants including foreign visitors from the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). | |||
With eight more days to go before the start of the event, Velasquez is optimistic that the organizers will be able to showcase the potentials of Gensan as the next ICT hub in the country especially for investors. | |||
Meanwhile, the National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) revealed that this year’s summit which is anchored on the theme: “Championing Country-Wide Digital Development,” “rallies to strengthen and intensify infrastructures and institutions surrounding ICT in the country.” | |||
NICP chair, Atty. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue said this is one gathering of ICT councils, “sharing a common vision of transforming the country into a world-class global services provider.” | |||
“The summit brings together experts to speak on improving ICT ecosystems in the countryside, updates on business process outsourcing and human capital development, and areas of collaboration to generate jobs and investment,” Batapa-Sigue disclosed. | |||
Moreover, Velasquez is also encouraging all stakeholders of the ICT industry to support and take part in this year’s gathering. | |||
Batapa-Sigue said the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has already issued a memorandum circular which encourages local government units to participate in the said occasion. | |||
The 4th National ICT Summit is supported by Microsoft Philippines, e-PLDT, ABM Global Solutions, Teledevelopment and BPO Career Hubs, and the City Government of General Santos City. (PGFruylan/PIA-General Santos City) | |||
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She directed the City Social Welfare and Development Office to assess the immediate needs of the victims and the damage caused by the fire. | She directed the City Social Welfare and Development Office to assess the immediate needs of the victims and the damage caused by the fire. | ||
“We will also assess if they can be relocated later on,” the mayor added. (Allen V. Estabillo/MindaNews) | “We will also assess if they can be relocated later on,” the mayor added. (Allen V. Estabillo/MindaNews) | ||
==EU urges gov’t, MILF to pursue stronger ceasefire coordination== | ==EU urges gov’t, MILF to pursue stronger ceasefire coordination== | ||