Bangsamoro Information and Communications Technology Office
The Bangsamoro Information and Communications Technology Office (BICTO) was created with its powers and functions under section 66, Chapter 3 (B), Title III, Book IV of the Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 13 known as an act providing for the Bangsamoro Administrative Code and for Other Related Purposes. Further, with reference to the Administrative Order No. 0004 series of 2021, Operationalizing the Bangsamoro Information and Communications Technology Office, Providing Guidelines Therefore and Other Related Purposes.
Powers and Functions
The Bangsamoro Information Communications Technology Office (BICTO) shall have the following powers and functions:
Periodically formulate a BARMM information and communication technology (ICT) strategic development plan for approval of the Cabinet;
Ensure the alignment of regional ICT development plans with the Bangsamoro Government’s agenda;
Monitor and ensure the implementation, and undertake review and periodic updating of the Bangsamoro Government’s e-government plan;
Formulate and recommend appropriate policies, procedures, standards and guidelines relating to the acquisition, disposal, use, implementation, utilization, management, security and protection of ICT resources;
Administer the BARMM Government domain, web hosting server, e-mail services and other online platform and/or services;
Facilitate the configuration of Centralized Information Systems, which shall be installed in the Information and Communications Office under the Office of the Chief Minister, to enable rapid access to reliable information and reinforce government services in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region;
Develop, manage and maintain the Bangsamoro Government-owned ICT infrastructure, except otherwise provided by law or executive issuance;
Administer the implementation of major programs, activities and projects relating to ICT within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region;
Promote, provide technical assistance, and monitor the compliance of the BARMM ministries to existing ICT laws, policies, standards, and guidelines;
Promote collaborative efforts to ensure ICT capabilities and capacities across all sectors and levels in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region; and
Perform such other related functions as may be assigned by law or higher authorities.
Vision
BICTO is the Learning Agency in Achieving Digitally-Transformed Bangsamoro that is Adaptive to the Advancement of Technology.
Mission
BICTO is a prominent information and communication technology agency that commits to provide efficient, reliable, integrated and secured ICT infrastructure, systems, and solutions in the BARMM.
We ensure the application of best practies and international standards in the formulation of ICT policies and implementation of ICT initiatives.
We strive to develop ICT capabilities and capacitiesa across all sectors in the BARMM.
As a leading innovator, we facilitate ICT research and development.
Goal
Establish Quality E-Governance in the Bangsamoro
Mandates
The Bangsamoro Information and Communication Technology Office shall be the primary policy, planning, coordinating and implementing body in BARMM for promoting, developing and regulating the used of efficient and effective information and communication technology infrastructure, systems, facilities, and services to support sound, systematic, transparent, and accountable form of governance.
