The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) encouraged Antiqueños to avail the services of Technology for Education, Employment, Entrepreneurs, and Economic Development (Tech4ED) centers that are operating in Antique.

DICT Antique Provincial Officer, Engineer Joemar Magbanua, said in an interview Wednesday that the province has 10 Tech4ED centers established at the University of Antique (UA), Department of Education (DepEd) schools, and at the local government units (LGUs) as a result of their partnership since 2016.

“Students and the public may visit the Tech4ED centers where they could use computer units for their research,” he said.

He said Tech4ED is especially helpful to students who cannot afford personal computer units.

Tech4ED provides digital access to information, communication, technology, government services, training, and business portals, among others.

DICT opened its latest center in Antique at the provincial library, where it provided computer units on Wednesday.

“We will also be establishing a Digital Transformation Center (DTC) at the DICT Antique provincial office where there would be 20 computers that would be made available for government employees and the public,” he said.

He said the DTC, which is eyed to start operations before the end of this year, will host training that promotes Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy and competency.

Meanwhile, Antique Provincial Librarian Grace Magullado said that they could now cater to those who would like to use the digital equipment at the library.

“We will also use the computers during our monthly mobile library in the barangays,” she said.

The public could also visit the center if they need to do online applications with the Department of Foreign Affairs, National Bureau of Investigation, and other government agencies. (PNA)