Written by: Emely M. Amoloza and Conchita Mirabueno
In the heart of Mauban, Quezon, a visionary initiative quietly emerged in 2011, Mauban eLearningVille, the municipality’s very own Tech4Ed (Technology for Education, Employment, Entrepreneurs, and Economic Development) Center. Rooted in a public-private partnership, it stands as a beacon of digital opportunity, offering inclusive access to education, skills, and essential services.
Bridging the Digital Divide
Before its launch, digital access in Mauban was limited. Internet cafés were the norm, but they were often cluttered and not conducive to learning, serving more as gaming hubs than educational environments. The absence of structured training and reliable technology meant many residents, especially educators, barangay officials, and marginalized groups, were digitally underserved.
Mauban eLearningVille changed that. Equipped with computers, internet, and training facilities, the center became a designated ICT hub offering:
- Digital literacy training
- Co-working space for webinars and virtual meetings
- Affordable and inclusive internet access
Building Skills and Opening Doors
The impact has been profound. Teachers received recognition and employment opportunities after completing digital training. One participant shared: “I had zero knowledge in using computer. I used it in my demo teaching, I got a perfect score of 10. Now I am a permanent secondary teacher.”
Even students tapped into the center’s resources:“Wala po kaming computer at Internet sa bahay. Sa eLearningVille, nakakagawa po ako ng mga research. Open ang eCenter from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.”
A Trusted Partner for Government and Education
Mauban eLearningVille extends beyond individual training. It has become a digital backbone for the local government to streamline essential services:
- Encoding of over 1,000 applications for RSBSA (Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture) for fisherfolk and farmers
- Assistance during the pandemic by processing Social Amelioration Program (SAP) forms and APOR IDs for teachers
- Support in generating municipal communications like brochures, emergency hotlines, and tarpaulins
Moreover, the center supports continuing education efforts through collaborations with the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), facilitating enrollment, exams, and ICT needs for scholarship recipients under the Teacher Development Program (TDP/eCEP4Mauban).
Recognized Excellence
The center’s efforts haven’t gone unnoticed. Among its accolades:
- eLearning Funfair: Explore, Engage, and Discover the Future of Learning (2025)
- Digital Transformation Center (DTC) (2024)
- TECH4ED-Digital Transformation Center Level 1 (2024)
- Covid 19 Operations for Contact Tracing, Vaccination Encoders and VaxCert Hub, as well as providing co-working space for online meetings (2021)
- Finalist of 2019 iLevel Up Grant Competition (2020)
- Plaque of Recognition for more than 5 years (2019)
- TOP Performing TECH4ED Centers in Region IV-A (2019)
- Tech4ed Gad Award (Special Award|), (2019)
- Center of Excellence (2019)
- 2nd PLACE – Municipal Best IN eGov Customer Empower (G2C) (2018)
- TOP 5 TCMS ADAPTORS (2018)
- TOP Performing TECH4ED Center (2018)
- Commendable and Outstanding Performance as the Luzon Cluster Center of Excellence (2018)
- Outstanding Department (2018)
- TOP Performing TECH4ED Centers (2018)
- Named Outstanding Tech4Ed Center at the 12th Knowledge Exchange Conference (DICT), Pasay City, 2017
- Recognition of more than 5 Fruitful years in Service (2016)
- 2nd Place CeC Innovator for iLevel Up pa more! Contest (Personalized Tumblers) (2016)
- 2nd Place in the CeC MarketPlace of Ideas Poster Presentation (2016)
- Received regional recognition in 2016 at the Quezon City conference
- Awarded Most Outstanding Community eCenter for “iLevel Up Pa More” (2015)
- 2015 Outstanding Community eCenter
- Earned 2nd place in the DigiBayani Award for Digital Literacy by Intel Philippines (2015)
- Finalist in the Global Telecentre Awards (2013)
- Most Outstanding Community eCenter for the year 2013
- 2012 Cec Innovators
- 3rd Philippine CeC Excellence Award (2012)
- Philippines Digital Literacy for Women Campaign Ambassador (KEC8) (2012)
- Finalist in Searche for the Most Outstanding Community eCenter of the Philippines for the year 2012
- One of the 2012 CeC Innovators with their unique services (Online Health Consultation Service)
- Mauban Community eCenter (Mauban eLearningVille) recognized as a Finalist in the search for the Most Outstanding Community eCenter of the Philippines for the year 2012
- People’s Choice in the Marketplace of Ideas
- People’s Choice in the Marketplace of Ideas at the 7th KEC
Cultivating a Digitally Resilient Future
Mauban eLearningVille is more than a digital hub, it’s a symbol of what can be achieved when technology is used with purpose, heart, and vision. As it looks to the future, its mission remains rooted in inclusion, empowerment, and innovation, ensuring that no one in Mauban is left behind in the digital age.
