The 5th Knowledge Exchange Conference on Community eCenters (KEC5) was well attended by the telecentre.org-Philippine CeC Academy (tPCA) scholars, led by its President Romie Cabellon of San Remigio Community eCenter. 

CeC managers Floriano “Benjie” Bernales of Farmers Information and Technology Services (FITS) Center-Ubay, Bohol (UAP-FITS) and Ma. Christina “Tina” Narag of eSkwela - Quezon City, shared the success stories of their respective CeCs during the session entitled “Showcasing Success Stories of Philippine CeC Models”. Their stories, including the personal testimonials of their CeC users, were well applauded by the KEC5 audience.

Meanwhile, Dr. Jovita “Joebeat” Agliam of FITS-Nueva Ecija and Marylene “Lyn” Castillan of San Fabian, Pangasinan eLGU CeC  shared their experiences and learnings gleaned as tPCA scholars fresh from the just concluded tPCA pilot courses for CeC managers. Both agreed that the training transformed them not only into effective CeC managers but also into better individuals.

The experiences of CeC managers like Benjie, Tina, Joebeat and Lyn were an inspiration to all participants present to move forward in skill and knowledge. It also inspired everyone to provide the necessary enhancements their CeC needs to provide better services. 

Supporting the aforementioned presenters were tPCA scholars Lani, Angel, Lot, Millet, Mari, Jun, Eugene, Romie, all clad in their “Proud to be tPCA scholar” shirts.

“We must be identified and show that we are proud to be tPCA scholars,” declares tPCA scholar Eugene enthusiastically.

The tPCA scholars are crossing their fingers for more of their success stories in the 6th KEC.  Abundance! Yes! Dharma!