RGIN is created per RDC 2 Resolution No. 02-23-2003. It has the following functions:

1. Establish a collaborative network of regional and provincial GIS centers;
2. Facilitate and promote the utilization and application of GIS technology in planning, programming and project development, monitoring and evaluation, consistent with ecologically sound conservation principles;
3. Provide RLAs, LGUs, and Civil Society Organization with accurate and up-to-date information for policy making, planning, programming, project development, evaluation and monitoring purposes;
4. Provide the needed GIS technical capabilities and capacities of Network partners and continually update these with the emerging development on ICT; and
5. Facilitate access to geographic information and services external to the network.

Officials

Chair: RD MaryAnne E.R. Darauay – National Economic and Development Authority

Co-Chair: RED Benjamin T. Tumaliuan  – Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Members

1. Province of Cagayan
2. Province of Isabela
3. Province of Nueva Vizcaya
4. Province of Quirino
5. Province of Batanes
6. Cagayan State Universities
7. Isabela State Universities
8. Nueva Vizcaya State Universities
9. Quirino State Universities
10. Batanes State Universities
11. Tuguegarao City
12. Ilagan City
13. Santiago City
14. Cauayan City
15. DA
16. DENR
17. DAR
18. DSWD
19. NIA
20. BFAR
21. OCD
22. PNP
23. DOH
24. POPCOM
25. TESDA
26. DTI
27. DOLE
28. PIA
29. DPWH
30. CI Philippines
31. DEPED
32. DOST
33. BLGF