The Regional Geographic Information Network of the Cagayan Valley Regional Development Council (RDC2-RGIN) held its second-semester regular business meeting on October 24, 2025, at the Pamegafanan Hall, DEPDev Regional Office 2 (DEPDev2), Tuguegarao City.

The RDC2-RGIN discussed and approved the Network’s work program for CY 2026, firming up its commitment to equip the members with the necessary skills in exploring and optimizing the use of geographic information systems (GIS) to facilitate government functions. The training needs showed relevant emerging technologies requiring familiarization and basic training for new staff.

Updates to the region’s RGIN Geoportal were also shared. With new features, the upgraded RGIN Geoportal now offers improved functionality and a better user experience, serving non-specialized users more effectively.

“We are looking into the possibility of involving communities through crowdsourcing of geospatial information, so that we may expand our functions and contribute further,” DEPDev2 Assistant Regional Director and presiding officer Leomar C. Israel said.

Also featured during the meeting include ongoing efforts to enable data-driven decision-making, such as the programs and services led by the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on geospatial technologies and data sharing. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) also presented the GeoRisk PH initiative, which aims to provide platforms and tools to reduce risks from natural hazards.