San Fernando CeC core group orientation held last Feb 2

On February 2, the municipality of San Fernando, Camarines Sur held its first CeC core group orientation. For the members of the CeC core group, the orientation was a most awaited moment, a realization of what their community has been dreaming of: having their own CeC. Having a CeC in their municipality gives hope and aspirations to many of the constituents of San Fernando, especially the opportunity to use and learn the available ICT services.

Present during the CeC orientation were San Fernando Mayor Fermin Mabulo, Vice Mayor Joseph Ragay, and DALSC/eSkwela mobile center manager Rosa Olitoquit. Also present and expressing their support were the CeC core group, members of the Sangguniang Bayan and the eSkwela mobile teachers.

“ICT is a lever, and thru the CeC, it is a tool that will help us to make a better and well-developed community,” says Mayor Fermin Mabulo. He also emphasized the importance of communication between the local government unit (LGU), the CeC and the community. “Working without ‘leverage’ between the LGU and the community will be like moving a huge stone to a place [where] you hardly want it to be.”

For Mrs. Olitoquit, the establishment of a CeC in San Fernando will greatly assist them in educating more out-of-school youths (OSYs). It will also advocate the use of technology to reach out to residents living along the mountainous areas and the coastal areas of the municipality.

San Fernando is grateful for the opportunity given to their municipality. At the end of the orientation, the municipality foresees a positive outcome that will give new hope to local constituents. By embracing ICT, San Fernando aims to succeed as a globally competitive municipality.