𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘺, 𝘕𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘴 𝘖𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 - On March 8, 2026, 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (BASHACO) CEO Ruel Inojaldo Perez, DOST NIR OIC-Assistant Regional Director Atty. Gilbert Arbon, and CVISNET Foundation Inc. Executive Director, Mr. Jeffrey “Beam” Llanto sat down for an exploratory meeting at Baslay Highland Brew Coffee - BHBC.

𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 is CVISNET’s initiative to solve digital disparity - the gap in internet access that often leaves remote islands and mountainous regions behind. By providing immediate and stable connectivity, the program enables local cooperatives to streamline operations, expand market reach, and enhance community welfare by providing residents with a reliable link to information and essential digital services

DOST-NIR, BASHACO, and CVISNET will convene for a follow-up session to formalize the partnership and outline the necessary plans.