LAYERTech Software Labs

02/03/2026

Layertech Labs is honored to receive recognition and an award from the Philippine National Police RO5 for its service and partnership in the collection of feedback, data science, and analytics under the CloudCT Project. This milestone reflects the power of collaborative innovation in strengthening public service through transparent, evidence-based insights.

Layertech extends its sincere appreciation to Bicol University, our valued partner, whose invaluable support ensures transparency, integrity, and accuracy in survey collection and data processing.

Receiving the award on behalf of Layertech were President and Data Scientist Frei Sangil, Ms. Rema Magalona, and Engr. JR Barajas of Bicol University — representing a shared commitment to responsible data practice and meaningful public sector impact.

27/02/2026

Layertech's Frei Sangil joins as Teaching Fellow for the pilot run and official launch of the Executive Course on Emerging Technologies and Anticipatory Governance (ECETAG) of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), delivered through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (GSPDM).

In this inaugural cohort, Frei led discussions on Public Data Analytics and Big Data Analytics, alongside key sessions on Digital Safety, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Public Trust.

The course is designed to strengthen anticipatory governance capacities among public sector leaders—equipping them to harness data responsibly, anticipate technological disruptions, and craft forward-looking policies for a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

This pilot implementation marks an important milestone in advancing future-ready, data-informed, and secure governance in the Philippines.

11/02/2026

Research Alignment Meeting and Presentation of Differential Privacy Methodologies with the Philippine National Police Regional Office 5 (PNP-RO5), Bicol University OVP RDE (BU OVP RDE), and Layertech Labs 🤝

During the discussion, Layertech presented key updates on the semestral Community Engagement Survey, highlighting progress and next steps. Layertech also introduced the Differential Privacy Method—a privacy-preserving approach that adds multiple layers of security to respondents’ data. This ensures that individual information remains protected while enabling meaningful collaboration with partner universities, including BU, for data analysis.

We look forward to strengthening this partnership and advancing evidence-based, secure, and community-centered initiatives together.

30/01/2026

🚀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝟯.𝟱) 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲!

We’re excited to announce that the latest update now includes the official 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) dataset, making it easier for everyone to explore government spending.

Check it out here: https://phbudget.layertechlab.com/

Your feedback is always welcome as we continue improving transparency and accessibility in public budgeting!



Note: Regional Map Feature is currently being reviewed by the Bicol University FOI-RD Team

17/01/2026

📢𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭!

We’re calling on college women enrolled in ICT or related programs — thinkers, doers, innovators, and changemakers — who believe that technology can empower communities, transform industries, and shape a better Philippines.

🌸 𝐁𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. 🌸

The call for the 𝐋𝐈𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is now open!
LIWANAG — which stands for 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 — is more than just a fellowship. It’s a movement that empowers young women in the Philippines to rise as leaders in the digital age. ✨

Under DIWA (Digital Innovation for Women’s Advancement), this program is dedicated to building the next generation of women who will drive inclusive innovation, ethical leadership, and sustainable nation-building — especially in the countryside and digital economy.

💡 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫:
We’re calling on college women enrolled in ICT or related programs — thinkers, doers, innovators, and changemakers — who believe that technology can empower communities, transform industries, and shape a better Philippines.

🌍 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧:
• Leadership and innovation training from industry and policy experts
• Mentorship from inspiring women in ICT, governance, and entrepreneurship
• A supportive network of young women leaders nationwide
• Opportunities to develop real digital projects that empower women and communities

💬 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:
LIWANAG believes that when women lead with purpose and heart, they light the path for others. Each fellow will become a beacon of digital leadership — bringing light to communities, universities, and industries across the nation.

📅 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝: 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
📎 Apply Here: ictnetph.com/LIWANAG

🌸 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐭.

06/01/2026

🌏 ASEAN is shaping the future of the digital economy. The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is set to become the world’s first region-wide, binding agreement on digital economy governance—driving deeper integration, cooperation, and inclusive growth across Southeast Asia.

🇵🇭 With rapidly advancing digital reforms and infrastructure, the Philippines is well-positioned to help shape and implement DEFA. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲, 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

This publication was produced by Layertech Software Labs, Inc. with support from the Center for International Private Enterprise Washington D.C.

Read more: https://www.cipe.org/resources/anticipating-the-asean-digital-economy-framework-agreement-defa/

02/12/2025

Look! 📊✨
The highlights of the 𝐏𝐍𝐏 𝐑𝐎𝟓 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 – 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 are out!

A huge thank you to everyone who shared their insights and suggestions. Your voices help shape better, more responsive community programs. Maraming salamat po! 🙌

👉 See the full, detailed results here:
https://www.cloudct.tech/2025/11/16/results-of-the-pnp-region-v-community-engagement-surveys-for-cy-2025-1st-and-2nd-semester-runs/

28/11/2025

𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄! 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯.𝟰 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗛𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲.
We'd like to thank our partners and volunteers for continuously making efforts to improve and push corrected datasets!

🔗𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦: https://phbudget.layertechlab.com/

🔗𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘏𝘉𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵: https://www.ocdex.tech/philippine-budget-data-visualizer/

🔗𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘶𝘴 (Update, Research): [email protected]

26/11/2025

Layertech Data Scientist Frei Sangil joins 5th National Youth Leadership Summit (NYLS) on Safer Cyberspace at Pasig City, Philippines, on November 22–23, 2025, hosted by CyberGuardians PH in partnership with Pasig City LGU.

The event was held at the Buting Elementary School Gymnasium and gathered educators, youth groups, local officials, and digital safety advocates.

05/11/2025

𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓: APPLY NOW!🎉

FREE STEM is opening a new call for applications! This round will offer 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀, 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 (including North Africa). 🌎

FREE STEM, a collaboration between Women Win and the Optiver Foundation, is dedicated to narrowing the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It supports girls, women, and young people, especially those from underrepresented and marginalised communities, to become leaders and changemakers in STEM. 💡🔬

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟭 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. If your organisation is driving inclusive innovation and equity in STEM, hurry up and dream big!

👉 Learn more and apply at: https://www.thefreestemfund.org/apply

24/10/2025

𝐄-𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🌸✨

The Department of Trade and Industry Region 5 (DTI Region V Bicol) with Layertech Labs officially kicked off a 3-day training on Digital Entrepreneurship under the E-Taas ang Pinay MSME Program — short for: 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘚𝘔𝘌𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘴, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢 𝘞𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵, 𝘈𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦-𝘔𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩. 💪🇵🇭

Twenty-five (25) passionate and driven womenpreneurs from across the Bicol Region have been onboarded for this transformative training, running from October 22–24, 2025, at A&A Bed and Breakfast Hall, Legazpi City.

Through intensive training, mentoring, and promotional support, these inspiring women are being equipped to elevate their businesses, embrace digital innovation, and make a lasting impact in their communities. 🌟

🎓 Program Trainers:
📅 Day 1: 𝐌𝐫. 𝐂𝐲𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐨 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐬 — E-Viral: Growing and Innovating Your Online Business
📅 Days 2–3: 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐥, 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭— E-Publish: Growing and Innovating Your Online Business and E-Consult: Marketing and Engaging Digitally

Together, we’re empowering women to thrive in the digital economy! 🚀

21/10/2025

📣 Building a Future-Ready Workforce! 💻✨

Layertech conducted a Training of Facilitators and course roll-outs for Negros Occidental Language and IT Center (NOLITC) trainers on delivering the following courses:

🔹 Harnessing the Power of the Digital Economy
🔹 Public Data Analytics Course for LGUs and CSOs
🔹 Learn2Code for Beginners
🔹 Learn2Code: Python
🔹 Learn2Code: Electronics Exploration - Practical Introduction
🔹 Learn2Code: Artificial Intelligence Exploration Course

NOLITC and Layertech aim to provide relevant, interactive, fun, and inclusive ICT solutions to help organizations solve pressing challenges such as data analysis and visualization.

This partnership between Layertech and NOLITC aims to empower trainers and strengthen digital and future-ready skills — with programs designed to be inclusive and accessible, especially for marginalized groups. 🌍🤝