DICT launches internet literacy project

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May 5, 2025 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has launched a flagship project to ensure internet literacy and computer knowledge in schools in the grassroots.

DICT Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda said that through Project CLICK (Courses for Literacy in Internet and Computer Knowledge), the department will champion the belief that digital access is a basic right for all – not a privilege accessible to the few.

“Through Project CLICK, we’re turning digital gaps into growth. With every device handed over, we move closer to a Philippines where no one is left offline. This is Digital Bayanihan in action: one click, one community, one future at a time,” Aguda said.

He said the project was in line with President Marcos’ directive to ensure no Filipino is left offline.

The DICT launched the project with the inaugural turnover of 75 laptops to two community colleges in Camarines Sur: 50 units to Governor Mariano E. Villafuerte Community College in Libmanan, and 25 units to Baao Community College.

The department said the laptops will open new pathways to learning, innovation and opportunity for students, teachers, non-teaching staff and even local government workers.

With enhanced access to digital resources, communities are expected to see improved productivity, better academic outcomes, and a generation of tech-savvy, future-ready Filipinos.

“This occasion is not just about handing over devices – it is about opening doors to opportunity, innovation, and a brighter future for our learners. These laptops are more than tools; they are bridges to better education, digital skills, and meaningful careers,” said DICT Assistant Secretary for upskilling and consumer protection Wilroy Ticzon.

The turnover of laptops was only the beginning, as the DICT is following through with intensive on-site digital training sessions from June 2 to 5, to ensure that access is matched with capability.

These sessions include the Digital Literacy Training: a 24-hour, four-day course for learners aged 14 and above, focusing on computer basics, Microsoft Office tools, and productivity skills; and a Cyber Hygiene Training: a 12-hour, three-day program for students aged 13 and below, covering online safety, responsible digital behavior and social media awareness.

“DICT stands firm in its mission: to champion digital literacy and capacity-building for every Filipino. Through initiatives like Project CLICK, we aim to bridge the digital divide and promote equal access to opportunities – so no learner, no educator, no community is left behind,” said DICT Region 5 officer-in-charge Rachel Ann Grabador.