15/05/2026
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Harnessing the power of digital tools to enhance public service and education, the Bangsamoro Information and Communications Technology Office (BICTO), through its Capacity Building Section, successfully conducted a two-day Digital Literacy Training on Google Workspace for Public Personnel and Educators last May 13โ14, 2026.
Held at the BICTO ICT Literacy and e-Governance Training Center Alnor Bldg in Cotabato City, the intensive workshop gathered 25 dedicated participants from the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Cotabato City.
The program commenced with an inspiring message from BICTO Executive Director Jonathan M. Mantikayan, PhD.IT, who emphasized that mastering digital platforms is no longer just an advantage but a necessity. He noted that the training is vital for increasing productivity and efficiency, benefiting both the workplace and the students they serve.
In a show of strong institutional partnership, Schools Division Superintendent of Cotabato City, Dr. Bai Rojana M. Sinsuat joined the session to deliver a message of support. She highlighted the significance of the initiative, stating:
"๐โ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐ ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐. ๐ผ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐กโ๐๐ก ๐กโ๐๐๐ข๐โ ๐กโ๐๐ , ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ฆ๐ ๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ก ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐โ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ. ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ ๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ ๐กโ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐๐ก๐ฆ."
To set the stage, Mrs. Normina G. Adza, MSc.IT, Head of the Capacity Building Section, shared the rationale behind the program, welcoming the participants to a journey of digital transformation.
Under the expert guidance of Resource Person Ms. Cashmere A. Alon, LPT, the educators dived deep into the Google Workspace ecosystem. The comprehensive curriculum covered, Gmail Mastery, an advanced organization, professional email signatures, and inbox management. Cloud Collaboration for maximizing Google Drive for secure storage. Productivity Tools a hands-on sessions with Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms. Time Management for leveraging Google Calendar for seamless scheduling.
Every session was paired with practical activities, ensuring that participants didn't just listen but actively applied their new skills in real-time. The training concluded with a vibrant closing ceremony. Special recognition was given to the participant with the "Most Organized Output," as well as the top three performers in the Mentimeter recap icebreaker challenge.
As the participants shared their takeaways, a common theme emerged: a renewed sense of confidence in using technology to bridge gaps in the classroom and the office. BICTO remains committed to bridging the digital divide, one training at a time.
