Negros occidental: For almost two decades, the Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center (NOLITC) has championed local government-led digital education, leaving a lasting impact on thousands of Negrense scholars and trainees since it was established in 2008. The NOLITC Global Campus, a future-ready, industry-responsive and globally-connected innovation hub, sits on a 2.5-hectare donated land in adjacent Talisay City.
According to Philippines News Agency, the new site in Barangay Matab-ang is NOLITC's permanent home after staying at the Paglaum Sports Complex for about 17 years. Ma. Cristina Orbecido, NOLITC vocational school administrator, stated in an interview that the campus continues to innovate, providing a conducive learning environment for students.
The three-story main building houses various facilities including classrooms, laboratories, administration office, and a business hub. The dormitory and cafeteria are located near the entrance, supporting character-building and spiritual growth activities for students.
Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson emphasized that the facility represents the province's vision of inclusive and accessible education, especially for those outside major urban centers. Since its establishment under the late governor Joseph Mara±on, NOLITC remains the only government-run language and IT school in Western Visayas and Negros Island Region.
The center offers a range of programs including Contact Center Services, English proficiency, animation, and Python programming. Recently, it received TESDA recognition for micro-credential courses in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and digital marketing.
TESDA Director General Jose Francisco Benitez noted that NOLITC is not just a school but a center of innovation, delivering industry-calibrated training and future-proofing the region. NOLITC recently celebrated the achievements of 77 graduates, including the pioneering batch of the Near-Hire Training Program partnership with Transcom Worldwide.
Alumni like Irish John Pasuquin and Kaye Albino have shared inspiring stories of how NOLITC training opened career opportunities and personal growth. The institution is committed to producing graduates who are work-ready, globally competent, and values-driven.
NOLITC was recognized by the Department of Information and Communications Technology-Western Visayas as an Outstanding Tech4ED Center and Digital Transformation Center, highlighting its role in advancing digital inclusion and creating meaningful opportunities for the community.
The center hosts the first robotics training center in the region and is set to stage the fifth Battle of Bots competition. It also promotes esports education, having organized the Governor's Cup Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournaments for public high school students.
