28/07/2026
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The Provincial ICT Office ๐ฆ๐๐ก proudly welcomed the benchmarking delegation from the Department of Science and Technology โ Provincial Science and Technology Office (DOST-PSTO) Surigao del Sur, together with representatives from the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur and the Office of the First Congressional District of Surigao del Sur, for a learning visit to the Surigao del Norte Provincial Research, Innovation and Science Museum (PRISM) last July 24, 2026.
The delegation was led by Engr. Ramil A. Sanchez, Provincial Director of DOST-PSTO Surigao del Sur, together with Engr. Karter O. Ronquillo, Senior Science Research Specialist. Also joining the visit were Mr. Andrew Patrimonio, Provincial IT Office Head; Ms. Carrie Ronquillo of the Provincial Tourism Office of the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur; and Mr. Eugene Batiao, Chief of Staff of the Office of First District Representative Hon. Romeo S. Momo Sr.
The visit reflects the growing recognition of PRISM as a model for promoting science, technology, innovation, and public engagement in local governance. It also highlights the Province of Surigao del Norte's commitment to sharing knowledge and best practices with neighboring local governments and institutions.
The activity commenced with a welcome program, followed by a guided tour of PRISM's interactive exhibits and innovation facilities, allowing the delegation to experience the museum's programs and learn about its operational framework.
The welcome program opened with remarks from ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐ข ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ ๐. ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฒ, followed by a message from the visiting delegation delivered by ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ฎ๐ผ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐น ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฟ. ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐น ๐. ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐. ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฟ. ๐๐๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐. ๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด and ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฟ. ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฟ. ๐. ๐๐ฏ๐๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ท๐ผ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ฎ๐ผ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐น ๐ก๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ then presented an overview of PRISM, highlighting its establishment, programs, operations, and role in promoting science, technology, and innovation in the province. ๐ ๐ฟ. ๐๐ฟ๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ ๐ . ๐๐ฟ๐๐ท๐ฒ, ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ป-๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐น๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฟ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐น๐๐ฎ๐ป๐, shared insights on the museum's vision and early development. The program concluded with an overview of PICTO's digital transformation initiatives, information systems, and innovation programs presented by ๐ ๐. ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฒ and ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐ข ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ผ๐.
The benchmarking session served as a venue for meaningful discussions on the establishment and management of science museums, innovation centers, funding mechanisms, governance structures, operational strategies, and opportunities for future collaboration. Through this exchange of experiences, the delegation gained valuable insights that may contribute to the development of the proposed Surigao del Sur Provincial Innovation Center.
As a symbol of innovation and collaboration, the delegation received customized souvenir tokens produced using PRISM's 3D printers and laser engraving machine, showcasing the museum's digital fabrication capabilities. The guests also received local Surigao del Norte products courtesy of the Provincial Tourism Office of Surigao del Norte, further highlighting the province's rich culture, craftsmanship, and local industries.
PICTO extends its sincere gratitude to the Provincial Tourism Office of Surigao del Norte for its invaluable partnership and support in the successful conduct of the activity. We also express our appreciation to the DOST Provincial Science and Technology Office โ Surigao del Norte for its continued collaboration in advancing science, technology, and innovation across the province.
This milestone reflects the vision of Governor Robert Lyndon S. Barbers, whose strong support for innovation, digital transformation, research, and science education has enabled PRISM to become one of Surigao del Norte's flagship initiatives. Today, PRISM stands as a source of pride for the province and a testament to how strategic investments in science, technology, and innovation can create lasting impact. We are honored to share our experience with fellow local governments and remain committed to fostering partnerships that advance innovation throughout the Caraga Region.
PICTO looks forward to strengthening partnerships that inspire innovation, promote knowledge sharing, and build a smarter, more innovative future for our communities.
