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We specialize in open-by-design, citizen-first data & digital transformation initiatives that empower youth, MSMEs, & local governments across Asia Pacific.

Engr. Ceidge Razon believes the workers keeping our cities clean deserve to be recognized as the urban innovators they t...
19/06/2026

Engr. Ceidge Razon believes the workers keeping our cities clean deserve to be recognized as the urban innovators they truly are. As Chief Sustainability Officer at BEST Solutions and a TESDA Master Trainer, he is doing exactly that , transforming waste management into dignified, technology-enabled green jobs through the AI Ready ASEAN program.

The shift he has witnessed speaks for itself: "The most noticeable change is the confidence of the learners when they talk about technology. They aren't scared of the words 'algorithm' and 'iteration' anymore."

When participants realized the same sorting logic they use daily on the job could train an AI to recognize and segregate waste materials, the classroom became a real-world problem-solving session. That is AI literacy in action.

This is SmartCT and BEST Solutions building ready communities, one green job at a time.

Ready communities. Open cities. Smarter futures.

[HUMAN IMPACT STORY] This is what AI Ready looks like on the ground.At Davao Oriental State University, Dr. Lanie doesn'...
18/06/2026

[HUMAN IMPACT STORY] This is what AI Ready looks like on the ground.

At Davao Oriental State University, Dr. Lanie doesn't just teach Artificial Intelligence -- she translates it. Her workshops bring together children, students, parents, faculty, and government employees, all in the same room, all asking the same honest question: what does this mean for me?

Her answer is never the same twice. And that is exactly the point.

"Each session brings me to distinct perspectives on how they understand Artificial Intelligence," Dr. Lanie shares. "These interactions shaped my daily professional life and deepened my understanding on how AI works beyond the technical applications."

As a Master Trainer under the AI Ready ASEAN program, Dr. Lanie has made it her mission to strip away the jargon and meet her community where they are -- grounding AI in the cultural and professional realities of Mindanao, not in abstract theory. The result is not just digital literacy. It is confidence. Critical thinking. A community that sees itself as part of the AI conversation, not outside of it.

"I am empowered to contribute to AI-ready informed communication across sectors," she says.

So is every person who walks out of her classroom.

This is the SmartCT and DOrSU partnership in action ; building the foundation so that Mindanao and ASEAN do not just adopt AI, but help shape it.

Ready communities. Open cities. Smarter futures.

SmartCT extends its gratitude to four exceptional interns who recently completed their practicum with us, all from our p...
17/06/2026

SmartCT extends its gratitude to four exceptional interns who recently completed their practicum with us, all from our partner institution, Davao Oriental State University.

Shena Claire Gonzales, John Gabriel Centino, Hazelle Joy Ibañez, and Mazzy Grace Olarte brought energy, curiosity, and genuine commitment to the work. All four are BS Information Technology students, and every one of them showed up ready to contribute.

To Shena, John Gabriel, Hazelle, and Mazzy: We hope the experience gave you as much as you gave us.

DOrSU has been a trusted partner in SmartCT's mission to build ready communities and open cities. This batch of interns is proof of why that partnership matters.
We look forward to seeing where you go next.

Digital governance in ASEAN has a policy problem : not a shortage of policies, but a gap between what gets written and w...
16/06/2026

Digital governance in ASEAN has a policy problem : not a shortage of policies, but a gap between what gets written and what gets done.

SmartCT's Executive Director Kris R. Villanueva-Libunao joined the panel "How Women Leaders are Shaping Digital Regulation and Tech Policy in the Philippines and ASEAN Region" at AIBC Asia 2026, moderated by Claire Celdran of CoinGeek.

Her message was straightforward: data poverty is a governance failure. When local governments claim data-driven policymaking but lack the data to back it, the people most excluded are those least visible in existing datasets ; starting with women.

It was a conversation worth having, made sharper by the panelists who shared the platform. Atty. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue named what many avoid saying: good laws are not enough if the people who make policy are not consulting those it affects.

Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera reminded the room that technology cannot substitute for institutional integrity.

Griselda Gloria-Santos pushed back on growth-centric narratives, arguing that with barely a quarter of ASEAN's population fully in the digital economy, inclusion is not a footnote , it is the measure.

Donessa Arbas brought it to the ground level: innovation that does not reach MSMEs and grassroots entrepreneurs is not really innovation.

Thank you to all the panelists and to AIBC Asia for the platform.

Mentoring Session Wrap-Up! 🎉We're thrilled to share that our recent mentoring session with Engr. Jason Occidental was an...
15/06/2026

Mentoring Session Wrap-Up! 🎉
We're thrilled to share that our recent mentoring session with Engr. Jason Occidental was an incredible success! A heartfelt thank you to Engr. Jason for sharing his invaluable insights and expertise with our AI Ready ASEAN Master Trainers and partners.

🤝 Calling All Institutional Partners!
Is your organization ready to be part of the AI revolution in ASEAN? Partner with AI Ready ASEAN and unlock exclusive benefits, including this kind of exclusive mentoring sessions with leading AI experts and global thought leaders.
APPLY as a partner here: https://forms.gle/k5GrTDYv61fj2iJS6

We are looking for a Project Assistant Intern for our E-waste Ready project!🔹 12-week paid role for grad/undergrad stude...
10/06/2026

We are looking for a Project Assistant Intern for our E-waste Ready project!
🔹 12-week paid role for grad/undergrad students
🔹 Focus: Informal Waste Sector Training & E-Waste Drives
🔹 Mission: Upskill & empower women in green tech

Apply by June 15, 2026! Scan the QR code⁠ to send your CV. 👉 https://forms.gle/iK5ZMvc5KFHjR7TPA

[Exclusive AI Mentoring Session] June | 9:00 a.m.We're excited to announce an exclusive mentoring session for our AI Rea...
05/06/2026

[Exclusive AI Mentoring Session] June | 9:00 a.m.
We're excited to announce an exclusive mentoring session for our AI Ready ASEAN Master Trainers and Institutional Partners with 👨‍💼 Eng. Jason Occidental,
Innovation Consultant | USAID Scholar

🤝 Want access to exclusive sessions like this? APPLY as a partner here: https://forms.gle/k5GrTDYv61fj2iJS6

04/06/2026

Navigating Career Development in the AI Era! 🎓🤖

Welcome back to our webinar series! Today, we explore the latest AI advancements and discover how to strategically prepare our students for ultimate career readiness. The future is moving fast, and we are making sure our students are steps ahead.

Thank you to everyone joining us today as we cultivate the next generation of AI-ready professionals!

[AI READY LPTs E-Graduation] Coming soon!Ang lahat ng magtatapos ng lahat ng 12 modules ng AI Literacy In-Depth Training...
03/06/2026

[AI READY LPTs E-Graduation] Coming soon!
Ang lahat ng magtatapos ng lahat ng 12 modules ng AI Literacy In-Depth Training ay iniimbitahan sa isang espesyal na okasyon — ✨ AI Ready E-Graduation Ceremony ✨
📅 Date — abangan!
📜 Plus additional certificate para sa bawat graduate

Hindi ka pa tapos? Ito na ang sign mo. Ituloy mo.
Watch this space. Kita-kita sa graduation.

Kung hindi ka pa registered:
👉 https://forms.gle/cXSACMiYMGqzZNcdA

03/06/2026

🚀 THE FUTURE OF LEARNING IS HERE! 🚀

The classroom is evolving—are you? Teachers, it’s time to move Beyond Traditional Teaching and discover how Artificial Intelligence can become your ultimate classroom partner.

In partnership with Smart CT, we are officially kicking off Day 1 of our two-day AI deep dive TODAY!

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