CVISNET Foundation Inc

11/05/2026

𝗖𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗧, 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂 𝗣𝗗𝗥𝗥𝗠𝗢 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝟮-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻

CVISNET Foundation, Inc. and Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (Cebu PDRRMO) successfully conducted the second batch of the 𝑻𝒘𝒐-𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔-𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒚 𝒆-𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 & 𝑻𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔 (𝑩𝒆𝑺𝑻) from May 7 to 8, 2026.

The second batch of trainees included 10 barangays of the Municipality of Medellin Cebu: 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨, 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐚, 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐭, 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐠, 𝐆𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐥, 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤, 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧, 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞, 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐫, and 𝐃𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬.

The program formally opened with a message from Ms. Elviena O. Subang of Cebu PDRRMO, followed by the introduction of the 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒 platform by Dr. Roslyn D. Tambago. CVISNET Foundation Inc.’s Executive Director, Mr. Jeffrey N. Llanto, presented the overview of the 𝐁𝐞𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.

The training proper was led by Mr. Andrei Ruiz, facilitated by the CVISNET technical team. The first day focused on BeST equipment testing, system orientation, and comprehensive hands-on exercises. Barangay representatives from the remaining 10 barangays of Medellin learned how to configure barangay profiles and logins, manage sitio and purok records, create and update user profiles, encode household and resident information, and input barangay evacuation center data using the cloud-based 𝐁𝐞𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐞𝐛 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Participants also conducted offline field data collection exercises using the 𝐁𝐞𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩, allowing them to experience the actual workflow for community-based data gathering and management. The hands-on activities continued with updating and synchronization of collected data, as well as the generation and printing of reports, templates, and resident profiles. Participants were also introduced to additional BeST components - the 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂) and the 𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐢 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭, expanding their understanding of the system’s digital governance, disaster response capabilities, and the AI integration in the BeST System.

The training resumed on the second day with an interactive recap activity facilitated by Mr. Telesforo Laplana of Cebu PDRRMO, reinforcing key concepts and learnings from the previous sessions. Further, an open discussion and feedback-sharing session between Cebu PDRRMO, CVISNET Foundation, and barangay representatives was conducted. Stakeholders also discussed the next phases of implementation, including the actual deployment of the system, continuous data gathering activities, and the strengthening of inter-barangay coordination through digital platforms.

The successful completion of the 4-day BeST training marked a major milestone in the continuing implementation of the Cebu CARES initiative in the Municipality of Medellin. Through the collaborative efforts of Cebu PDRRMO, LGU Medellin, and CVISNET Foundation, Inc., more barangay personnel and local stakeholders are now equipped with essential digital tools and technical skills necessary for efficient governance, accurate community-based data management, and improved disaster preparedness and response. The participation of all 19 barangays further strengthens Medellin’s commitment to building smarter, technology-enabled, and resilient communities capable of responding effectively to future challenges and emergencies.

09/05/2026

07/05/2026

𝗖𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗧, 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂 𝗣𝗗𝗥𝗥𝗠𝗢 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝟮-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻

The Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (Cebu PDRRMO), in partnership with the Municipality of Medellin Cebu and CVISNET Foundation, Inc., successfully conducted the first batch of the 𝑻𝒘𝒐-𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔-𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒚 𝒆-𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 & 𝑻𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔 (𝑩𝒆𝑺𝑻) from May 5 to 6, 2026. Conducted under the 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 (𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒) initiative, the activity aimed to strengthen barangay to provincial-level data management, disaster preparedness, and digital governance through practical, technology-driven solutions.

The first batch of trainees are from the following barangays: 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐫, 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧, 𝐋𝐮𝐲-𝐚, 𝐏𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐫, 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞, 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲, 𝐊𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐭, 𝐃𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐨𝐝, with the 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐑𝐑𝐌𝐎

The program formally opened with messages from Hon. Edwin L. Salimbangon, Municipal Mayor of Medellin, and Ms. Elviena O. Subang, LDRRM Officer III of Cebu PDRRMO, who both emphasized the importance of digital transformation in strengthening local governance and building more resilient communities. Participants were then introduced to the Cebu CARES platform by Dr. Roslyn D. Tambago, followed by an overview of the BeST training by Mr. Jeffrey N. Llanto, Executive Director of CVISNET Foundation, Inc.

Led by Mr. Kenneth Santiañez, IT Head of CVISNET Foundation, Inc., the first day focused on BeST equipment testing, system demonstration, and extensive hands-on sessions. Representatives from the barangays learned how to set up barangay profiles and logins, manage sitio or purok data, create and update user profiles, encode household and resident information, and input barangay evacuation centers using the 𝐁𝐞𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐞𝐛 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, a cloud-based system. Participants also conducted offline BeST data collection using the 𝐁𝐞𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩. Throughout the sessions, the CVISNET team actively facilitated the activities to ensure guided and effective learning among all participants.

On the second day, the training resumed with an interactive recap activity facilitated by Mr. Teles Laplana of Cebu PDRRMO, reinforcing key learnings from the previous sessions. This was followed by the continuation of the hands-on training, focusing on updating and synchronizing data through the BeST Collect Mobile App, as well as generating reports, templates, and resident profiles, including the use of ABAi prompts and document printing. Participants were also introduced to additional system features such as the 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂) and the 𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐢 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭, further enhancing their understanding of the platform’s capabilities.

A demonstration on the LGU-wide integration of barangay data highlighted how centralized and real-time information can support more efficient planning, coordination, and emergency response. The activity concluded with an open discussion and feedback-sharing session among LGU Medellin, MDRRMO, barangay representatives, and CVISNET Foundation. Stakeholders also discussed the next steps for the initiative, including the actual deployment of the system and the conduct of data gathering activities in the identified barangays.

Overall, the successful completion of the first batch of the BeST training marked a significant step toward building smarter, more resilient, and data-driven communities across Cebu through strengthened collaboration and the adoption of innovative digital solutions. The second batch of the training also aims to further expand the implementation of the BeST platform and equip all of the barangay personnel in Medellin and local stakeholders with essential digital governance and disaster management tools.

Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Municipality of Medellin Cebu

24/04/2026

𝗖𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝐶𝑒𝑏𝑢 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝐶𝑒𝑏𝑢 - 𝗖𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗜𝗻𝗰. joined a high-level assembly of government leaders, environmental experts, and regional stakeholders at the 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, held on April 22-23, 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu.

The two-day summit, spearheaded by the Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (Cebu PDRRMO), was designed to secure concrete, multi-stakeholder commitments to advance the province's transition toward long-term climate and flood resilience.

The summit opened with a Day 1 Plenary Session featuring keynote addresses and best-practice presentations from leading agencies and climate experts. Discussions focused on the urgency of science-based planning and the integration of local action into national climate policies.

On Day 2, the summit transitioned into specialized Breakout Sessions. CVISNET participated in intensive workshop under Science & Risk Cluster which tackled specific aspects of flood risk management and climate adaptation, emphasizing the need for data-driven governance in the face of increasing environmental volatility.

The summit’s collaborative environment allowed CVISNET to align its technological roadmap with the provincial government’s resilience goals.

16/04/2026

30/03/2026

𝗖𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗧, 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧-𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗦

𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛, 𝐶𝑒𝑏𝑢 - In the afternoon of March 26, the team of CVISNET Foundation Inc and Municipality of Medellin Cebu accompanied the Association for Progressive Communications (𝗔𝗣𝗖), The Institute for Social Entrepreneurship in Asia (ISEA), and Japanese guests on a site visit to two of the 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧-𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 pilot barangays in Medellin, Cebu – barangays 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗮 and 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗿. The visit provided an opportunity for the guests to observe the progress and impact of the initiative at the community level.

During the visit, the guests explored the 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧-𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝗯𝘀, inspected installed connectivity infrastructure, and visited designated Point Voucher (PV) locations established to support community access to internet services. The guests were briefed on how the connectivity system operates, including its role in supporting communication, digital services, and local economic activities.

As part of the field engagement, the group also visited 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗮 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 and 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, where the potential benefits of reliable internet connectivity for education were highlighted. Discussions focused on how improved internet access can support digital learning, teacher resources, administrative efficiency, and student access to educational materials.

The site visit allowed the guests to gain firsthand insights into the 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧-𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁’s implementation, community reception, and early outcomes. It also opened opportunities for further collaboration and support in expanding digital connectivity, strengthening education, and promoting sustainable development in underserved communities.

The activity reaffirmed the shared commitment of CVISNET Foundation Inc and its partners to bridging the digital divide and empowering rural communities through sustainable and inclusive connectivity solutions.

𝗔𝗣𝗖 and 𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗔 were among the organizations who provided 3-month support for the implementation of 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧-𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 in barangays 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗴, 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗮, 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘁, and 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗿.

29/03/2026

28/03/2026

𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧-𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬, 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛, 𝐶𝑒𝑏𝑢 - On March 26, 2026, CVISNET Foundation Inc convened representatives from Barangays 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗴, 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗮, 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘁, and 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗿 for a strategic training session aimed at bridging the digital divide and enhancing local disaster resilience through the 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧-𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 or 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑆𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝐿𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑖ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑑, 𝑒-𝐸𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑇𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑚.

The initiative promotes the establishment of a Community-Centered Connectivity Initiative (𝗖𝗖𝗖𝗜), designed to provide integrated digital infrastructure that serves as a lifeline for rural areas. This was emphasized during the message of 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗼, 𝐸𝑥𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐷𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 (APC).

𝗝𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘆 "𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗺" 𝗟𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼, 𝐸𝑥𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐷𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝐶𝑉𝐼𝑆𝑁𝐸𝑇 𝐹𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝐼𝑛𝑐., provided updates on the connectivity status of the four (5) project sites, including the LGU Medellin, which now link barangays, schools, and evacuation centers. This pilot is supported for 3 months by international and local partners, including unconnected.org, the APNIC Foundation, The Institute for Social Entrepreneurship in Asia (ISEA), Association for Progressive Communications (𝗔𝗣𝗖), Internet Society, Department of Science and Technology VII, and Korea Environmental Professional Engineers Association (𝗞𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗔).

𝗚𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐼𝑆𝐸𝐴 presented a framework for linking connectivity to social enterprise and local economic development. His talk emphasized the importance of local ownership and digital empowerment, positioning the 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧-𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 model as a scalable model for community-led development in Cebu.

A highlight of the session featured 𝗥𝗶𝗲𝗸𝗼 𝗢𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗲, a renowned 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝐴𝑑𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑑 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡. Drawing from over 15 years of experience in disaster risk reduction, Okabe delivered a presentation titled "𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑨𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓: 𝑨 𝑱𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆." Her session addressed the often overlooked logistics of survival, including:

• Emergency Sanitation: Managing the most serious problem —toilet facilities in evacuation shelters.
• Disaster Nutrition: Practical strategies for food and meals in post-disaster environments.
• Shelter Hygiene: Maintaining health standards in crowded evacuation centers.
• Transitioning to Recovery: The logistical and psychological journey from temporary shelters to housing.

Representing Bousai Life Map LLC, Okabe is celebrated for her innovative approach that integrates household resilience with professional organizing and nutrition. Her contributions to the training underscored the project’s mission on ensuring that technology not only connects people but also provides the practical knowledge necessary to protect lives and maintain dignity during recovery.

In a separate meeting, the 𝑀𝑎𝑦𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 Municipality of Medellin Cebu, 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗘𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗻 confirms his support to the plan of converting the Municipality as a sustainable community through CVISNET Foundation Inc's 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧-𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 and the creation of social enterprises with the guidance of 𝗔𝗣𝗖 and 𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗔.

19/03/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦

𝐶𝑒𝑏𝑢 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝐶𝑒𝑏𝑢 - CVISNET Foundation Inc proudly joins the Department of Science and Technology VII (DOST-7) in advancing the 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 (𝑺𝑺𝑪𝑷) through strong collaboration and shared innovation goals.

As one of DOST-7’s key partners, CVISNET continues to support the development of technology-driven solutions that empower local government units and communities across Central Visayas. Through ongoing partnerships, CVISNET contributes to initiatives that promote digital transformation, connectivity, and disaster resilience, helping build smarter, more responsive, and future-ready communities.

Together with DOST-7 and other stakeholders, CVISNET remains committed to making science and technology more accessible and impactful - ensuring that innovation truly reaches and benefits the people.