Foundation

Central Visayas Information Sharing Network Foundation, Inc.

The Central Visayas Information Sharing Network Foundation, Inc. (CVISNET) is a pioneering effort by the government and private sectors to harness Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with productivity and business enhancement solutions.

For the past 25 years we have served the public and private sectors by providing ICT services ranging from basic web presence and internet connection to disaster communications and e-governance for local government units.

Our efforts have been recognized and awarded internationally by the United Nations - International Telecommunications Union and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Digital Opportunity Center; and our partners including Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. of Japan.

We would like to share and further expand the benefits and leverage the solutions we have started to our members.

Why Choose Us

The Central Visayas Information Sharing Network (CVISNET) Foundation, Inc. was started in 1997 as an e-government initiative funded by the Department of Science and Technology Region 7 and jointly collaborated by the Regional Development Council Region 7, Government Organization for Information Technology Region VII (GO-IT 7) and the Confederation of Scientific and Professional Organization (COSPO-7).

The project was established in support for Administrative Order 332 "Directing all government agencies and instrumentalities including local government units to undertake electronic interconnection through the Internet to be known as the Philippine Web (PWEB)".

On May 9, 2000, the CVISNET evolved into a non-stock, non-profit foundation registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission under SEC Registration No. C200000454.

To position CVISNet as a transformative platform that promotes Central Visayas, enhances government efficiency in public service delivery, and serves as the central hub for both government and non-government operations, while showcasing the Philippines' ICT advancements through impactful community empowerment initiatives.

1. To facilitate information and integration sharing among our members from the government, non-government organizations and the professionals;

2. To assist, offer and provide services to the government in relation to their information technology needs and;

3. To encourage government units and agencies in Central Visayas to go into e-Governance / e-Commerce.

4. To bridge the digital divide to the underserved communities and sectors through ICT solutions and capability building.

To create a comprehensive One-Stop-Shop Information and Internet Portal that empowers the Central Visayas community through ICT solutions and capability building, serving government, non-government agencies, and business organizations alike.

1. Enhance information literacy among government employees and in schools.

2. Facilitate the interconnection of government agencies across the region via the internet.

3. Promote the integration of ICT into government operations.

4. Spearhead the incubation of emerging ICT technologies.

5. Ensure the continuous upgrading of our systems.

6. Develop and implement standards for government data management.

7. Empower the community through targeted grant projects that support information literacy, technological innovation, and infrastructure development.