Center for ICT for Development (CITE4D)

CITe4D aims to provide a venue for dynamic collaboration in research and innovation initiatives in the field of ICT for Development (ICT4D). The main goal CITe4D is to present a Lasallian response to the challenges of the new knowledge society and how information and communication technologies (ICTs) can be diffused and utilized to address human development and poverty alleviation issues.

The center envisions the promotion of innovative, relevant and viable research and development initiatives. Believing in the complexity and diversity of human development, the center promotes a multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach in its research and development program.

Aside from its research program, the center intends to establish a dynamic network of individuals, academics, and private/public sector professionals committed to the diffusion/utilization of ICTs to address human development issues and concerns.

Research Team


Oliver Malabanan

Lab Head

M.Sc. Information Technology, De La Salle University

Estefanie U. Bertumen

M.Sc. Information Technology, De La Salle University

Mary Jane B. Arcilla

M.Sc. Information Technology, De La Salle University

Michelle Renee D. Ching

Doctor in Information Technology, De La Salle University

Lissa Andrea K. Magpantay

M. Business Administration, De La Salle University

Geanne Ross Franco

M.Sc. Information Technology, De La Salle University

Liandro Antonio Tabora

M. Computer Applications major in Instructional Systems Technology, De La Salle University

Ryan Ebardo

D. Information Technology, De La Salle University

Ma. Rowena Caguiat

Doctor in Information Technology, De La Salle University

Marivic Tangkeko

M. Business Administration, De La Salle University

Merlin Teodosia Suarez

Ph.D. in Computer Science, De La Salle University

Research Projects