NTA continues the upgrade of its technological resources under the “new normal” with the procurement of high-definition wide-screen television sets for video conferencing for the Branch Offices.
Four units of Videosonic 65” LED Interactive Flat Panel Display have been delivered to the Branch Offices in Ilocos Norte, La Union, Candon City, and Vigan City last week.
Virtual meetings through video telecommunication have become the new standards in official meetings and everyday operations set by the Covid-19 pandemic last year. NTA officials and staff have engaged to numerous online meetings and trainings, including job interviews, to prevent face-to-face interaction and due to travel restrictions.
“The reality of virtual meeting is a social distancing measure to keep everyone safe from the virus. We can continue our work in service to our tobacco farmers and other stakeholders through effective communication and coordination in the comfort of our offices,” Administrator/CEO Robert Victor Seares Jr said.
According to the Management Information System Division (MISD) of the Corporate Planning Department, in charge of the procurement, the rest of the branch offices, in Pangasinan, Abra, Isabela, and Cagayan, including the Farm Technology and Services Department (FTSD) in Batac City will also receive their respective units in the second quarter this year.
The MISD has also facilitated the upgrading of internet speed in the Central Office and the branch offices and the procurement of upgraded laptops to be distributed to top officials and senior staff this year.
The NTA Central Office first acquired in October last year three units of Viewsonic 98 inches, UHD Interactive Flat Panel Display, now displayed in the Training Room, Board Room and Research Room.
Reported by Melanie Rapiz-Parel, PRO III