With the theme "EC-ICT: Digital Transformation Empowering ECs from Future Challenges," the League of Goal-Oriented Information Technologists, Inc. (LOGICT) conducted its 3rd National I.T. Convention at the SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City.

234 officials from 84 Electric Cooperatives (ECs) nationwide attended the two-day convention which focused on the discussion of the digitalization of EC operations.

NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano C. Almeda graced the first day of the event. In his speech, Administrator Almeda expressed his gratitude to the LOGICT members for their role in helping electric cooperatives to be globally competitive.

"I thank you for your continued commitment to bringing advancement to your respective Electric Cooperatives in creating innovations that will improve your operation leading to a better life for our Member-Consumer-Owners (MCOs)," the NEA Chief told the LOGICT members.

During the convention, he also announced his plan to create a Geographic Information System (GIS) - Based NEA Command Center "Dashboard Project" as part of the agency's modernization program in monitoring operations of the electric cooperatives.

LOGICT, Inc. President Pretz Eric A. Cortez from First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FIBECO) awarded a plaque of appreciation to the Administrator for its notable support to the EC Information and Communication Technologists.

NEA Information Technology and Communication Services Department (ITCSD) Manager Roderick N. Padua also attended the event to oversee the discussions and activities that aim to address future challenges in IT related EC operations.

In a video message presented at the convention, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John E. Uy extended his appreciation to NEA and the ECs for its contribution to national digitalization.###