CVISNET Foundation Inc

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.

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

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.