Why Cagayan Valley Connect?
The technological developments of the twentieth century are so fast they have become staggering. Most of the time, however, it is the cities and the capitals that benefit greatly from these developments. Since the Cagayan Valley is situated in the farthest north, information tends to arrive later.
The Internet has changed that. Geographical location does not matter in the Internet. A Filipino accessing the Internet from the United States or the Middle East can get information about Cagayan Valley with a few clicks. Through the Internet, it is now easier for the OFWs to connect with their loved ones and learn what is going on in the Valley.
The youth of today are also very much attuned to the Internet. They play online games, check their Friendster accounts and send emails to anyone in the world. They already have an idea of how powerful the internet is.
Companies and businesses in major cities also realize the power of blogging and websites. That is why they organize events for bloggers and webmasters so they can promote their products and services.
For these reasons and more, CagayanValleyConnect was born.
CagayanValleyConnect.com seeks to promote Cagayan Valley to the world and highlight the emerging trends in the areas of business, tourism, technology, education, and the best of the Internet for the use of students, professionals, businesses, and even government agencies in the region. To do this, we engage in the following goals.
1. Monitor events, news and other noteworthy achievements and happenings in Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya.
2. Promote the scenic spots in Cagayan Valley to encourage tourism and stimulate business.
3. Be a venue for professionals and small- and medium-scale enterprises to promote their products and services online.
4. Advocate information technology (internet, blogging and video) literacy among the youth.
To accomplish these goals, we have established our website, www.cagayanvalleyconnect.com. It features diverse stories and articles about Cagayan Valley. As the website grows, it will feature businesses, government agencies, personalities, events, and other topics of great interest to the residents of the region and to the rest of the world. In addition to the website, the following activities will also be undertaken.
1. Establish partnership with schools, colleges and universities to train young journalists in using blogs and other platforms available in the Internet.
2. Conduct seminars and conferences that promote internet literacy among youth, professionals and other interested sectors.
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