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CCS empowers jail personnel with digital skills in 鈥淭echBeyondBars" initiative

Mar 06 2025

In a significant step towards bridging the digital divide and enhancing public service efficiency, the College of Computer Studies (CCS) launched the "TechBeyondBars: Digital Transformation for Jail Personnel" project on February 27, 2025. CCS Dean Rabby Q. Lavilles warmly welcomed personnel from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Tipanoy, Iligan, marking the commencement of a year-long initiative aimed at revolutionizing jail management through digital literacy.

The project, driven by a commitment to community extension, seeks to equip jail officers and personnel with practical digital skills essential for both personal development and operational efficiency. In a newly upgraded Computer Science Laboratory, 19 eager officers and personnel embarked on their digital journey with an intensive workshop focused on "Jail Data Transformation with Excel and the Use of AI in Excel."

The session provided hands-on experience in leveraging Excel for critical data management, analysis, and reporting of jail records. A key highlight was the integration of AI tools within Excel, empowering participants to explore advanced data manipulation and automation techniques. This initiative directly addresses the need for streamlined administrative processes and improved data management within the BJMP, ultimately contributing to enhanced overall efficiency in jail operations.

"This project is about more than just teaching software," stated Dean Lavilles in his welcome address,  "It's about empowering our public servants to leverage technology for the betterment of their work and the community they serve,” he added. 

The workshop was expertly led by project members, Jennifer Joyce Montemayor and Liezel Daberao. Recognizing the diverse skill levels of the participants, a team of dedicated Computer Science students—Caine Ivan R. Bautista, Emmanuel Fitz C. Ciano, Lavigne Kaye S. Sistona, Febe Gwyn R. Belvis, Mann Kristof P. Palarpalar, Reggie Nicole C. Cuberos, Kenneth Kyle P. Taer, John Christian Nino T. Abuel, and Chriscent Louis June M. Pingol—provided invaluable individualized technical support, ensuring no one was left behind.

"TechBeyondBars" is spearheaded by Alquine Roy Taculin, alongside dedicated team members Paul Bokingkito Jr., Jerina Ecleo, Nenen Borinaga, Leah Alindayo, and Maria Fe Bahinting. This initiative builds upon the success of the 2024 project, "TechBehindBars: Digital Reformation for PDLs" also led by Taculin, which aimed to supplement the BJMP's existing rehabilitation programs by equipping Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) with digital skills to combat digital vulnerabilities and social exclusion. (News: /news/news-detail.php?id=1811)

"We believe that digital literacy is more important than ever," emphasized Taculin. "Through these projects, we are striving to create a more inclusive and equitable society, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the digital age." Both TechBehindBars and TechBeyondBars are community/extension programs of the institute under the WE CARE Office of the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Public Affairs and implemented by the faculty members of CCS.

CCS is committed to continuing its community extension efforts, fostering partnerships that empower individuals and organizations to embrace the transformative power of technology.

 

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