𝐁𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐈𝐈𝐓 (𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐋) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

On August 11–13, 2025, the Bangsamoro Information and Communications Technology Office (BICTO), led by Noraymen D. Dimasangcay, Head of Planning and Monitoring Section and Normina Adza, Head of Capacity Building Section, together with BICTO key personnel Merham Diamal, Guiamel Usman, Anisa Abdulgani, Anwar Angin, and Ameroden Lao, attended the Coordination Meeting with the Institute for Policy Innovation and Leadership (IPIL) at the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT).

The meeting focused on collaborative ICT policy formulation for the Bangsamoro region, emphasizing the Digital Society, Digital Economy, and Digital Governance. Discussions covered policy alignment with BARMM’s development agenda, capacity building, and advisory roles of ICT consultants. IPIL Director Adrian commended BICTO’s Digital Literacy Training Program, recognizing it as a vital initiative in strengthening digital advancement in BARMM. The team also paid a courtesy visit to MSU-IIT Chancellor Atty. Alizedney Ditucalan, LLM, who expressed his strong support for this collaborative effort.

In addition, BICTO toured MSUIIT Center for E-Learning (MICeL), Fabrication Laboratory Mindanao (MSUIIT FabLab), and MSUIIT iDEYA: Center of Innovation and Technopreneurship, gaining valuable insights into programs and services that can complement BARMM’s ICT initiatives. BICTO also had a brief discussion with Marawi City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto regarding the potential conduct of a Digital Literacy Training for Marawi City ISALs. In addition, BICTO engaged with key personnel from ITSMarawi to explore a Software Development initiative and partnership. These meetings mark a renewed commitment to pursue joint efforts in ICT policy-making, capacity building, and digital innovation, ensuring that BARMM continues to move forward in the digital era.