Part of PLDT and Smart’s AI in a Box digital empowerment initiative, the activity was
supported by the PLDT-Smart Foundation, PLDT Enterprise, and the Lifelong Learning
and Professional Development Office of the City College of Cagayan de Oro.
“We are thankful for the full support of our partners and active participation of the local
governments of Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental. Through initiatives like this, we
aim to advance digital inclusion by equipping communities with the tools and knowledge
to thrive in an AI-enabled future,” shared Smart Mindanao Relations Head Judee
Chaves.
Participants from various LGU offices—including human resources, information
technology, and health—gained hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence and
Generative AI through a session facilitated by Limitless Lab. They learned practical
applications such as prompt engineering, AI-assisted writing for policy and citizen
communications, and designing LGU chatbots to streamline processes and improve
citizen engagement.
Louie Gie Lusdoc, Administrative Officer from the Provincial Government of Misamis
Oriental, said, “AI tools can significantly improve efficiency in drafting reports, creating
presentations, and organizing data, allowing public servants to focus more on strategic
and people-centered functions. By streamlining inquiries and supporting data-driven
decision-making, AI helps deliver more responsive government services to the
community.”
“Thank you for this meaningful activity that empowers the public servants of the City
Government of Cagayan de Oro and the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental as
we begin embracing the future with AI. May what we learned from this workshop inspire
us to use AI to make our work more efficient while always keeping humans at the center
of public service,” said Mary Joy Meca-Villarin, Assistant Department Head of the City
Management Information System and Innovation Department.
This initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9:
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, promoting the adoption of innovative
technologies to strengthen public institutions and enable smarter, more resilient
communities. pr