Three Women, One Community, and the Power of Digital Confidence
Three Women, One Community, and the Power of Digital Confidence
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STORIES FROM THE 10TH BATCH OF OUR DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAM
9 February 2026 | Rafael Seño
In Barangay Masiga, where the mornings begin with the chatter of neighbors and the shuffle of life lived close to the land, something quietly transformative unfolded under the covered court. Laptops flickered to life. Fingers hesitated, then pressed their first keys. And three women, each carrying her own hopes for family, work, and community, found themselves stepping into a world that once felt distant.
They are not celebrities, nor extraordinary in the usual sense. But in their stories, you feel the pulse of what digital inclusion truly means. These are the voices of Batch D10.
Digital Literacy Program Batch D10 was made possible through the shared mission of Kaluppâ Foundation, DICT Marinduque, TESDA Marinduque, and Fazendas Agri-Productivity and Training Center, partners working hand in hand to bring digital skills, confidence, and opportunity to rural communities across the province.
READ: BEYOND THE KEYBOARD: 5 Surprising Truths We Learned Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Philippines
JULPHA: The Barangay Treasurer Who Found New Clarity in Her Work
Julpha Hyacinth Mansia, 29, handles numbers every day as Barangay Treasurer—but digital tools like Excel were once intimidating. During the training, the moment charts and data organization were introduced, something clicked.
“Lahat meaningful and useful… lalo na sa paggawa ng graphs and Excel,” she shared, imagining clearer records and more transparent public service.
Her growth reflects the program’s vision: equipping frontline workers with the digital skills that make governance lighter, more accurate, and more accountable.
Young and older participants sit side by side during the D10 Digital Literacy Training in Barangay Masiga, working on their laptops as they learn together in a shared community space.
Women barangay workers from Masiga participate in the D10 Digital Literacy Training, seated at tables with laptops as they engage in hands-on computer activities in their community.
JINGKEE: The Child Development Worker Who Discovered the Doorway to eGovernment
When 28-year-old Jingkee Inao Sescar opened the eGov app for the first time, she thought it was just another tool. What she found was a doorway.
“Parang simpleng app lang siya pero andon na pala lahat,” she said, realizing how she could now help families process IDs, records, and documents without long travel or extra cost.
Her story embodies the purpose behind DICT’s partnership: to bring government services closer to families who need them most.
KRISTEL: The Aspiring Teacher Who Reawakened a Love for Learning
For 35-year-old Kristel Marie Soberano, technology was familiar but not fluent, until Batch D10 reignited her spark.
“Although basic lang siya, refresher ito… may mga part pala don na ngayon ko lang nalaman,” she laughed, delighted at discovering features she had never used before.
She now imagines teaching these skills someday, proof that digital literacy does not end with one learner; it ripples outward.
Why These Stories Matter
Batch D10, like the 12 batches envisioned in the 2026 Digital Literacy Program is a space where rural learners rediscover their abilities, challenge their fears, and expand their sense of what is possible.
The program evaluation showed:
Outstanding evaluation ratings (4.84–4.90 average)
Province wide reach
Strong representation of priority sectors including farmers, frontliners, 4Ps, OSY, and disaster affected households
Empowered individuals who walk away not just with skills, but with quiet confidence
But beyond numbers, the deepest success lies in this: people discovering they are capable of more than they ever thought possible.
READ: The Marinduque Digital Literacy Impact Report (2023–2025)
Be Part of Someone’s First Step Into the Digital World
The Kaluppâ Foundation is dedicated to a simple but powerful mission: bridging the digital divide to ensure every person in Marinduque has the opportunity to thrive. The Digital Literacy Program has proven that with the right tools and support, we can unlock incredible potential within our communities. But there is so much more to do. Your support, whether through funding, partnership, or advocacy, will help us reach more learners and build a more inclusive future for all.
Your support can open doors to new jobs, better livelihoods, and endless opportunities. For just ₱15,000, you can sponsor an entire training batch of 25 individuals.
Choose your impact:
₱15,000 – Support 1 batch (25 participants)
₱45,000 – Support 3 batches (75 participants)
₱180,000 – Sponsor the full-year program (300 participants!)
Ready to make a difference? Let us work hand in hand to build a future-ready Marinduque—one household, one community at a time.
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