Introduction to the Computer Professionals' Union

The Computer Professionals’ Union8 Years of Advancing ICT for the People – We’re going Turbo.

Who We Are

The Computer Professionals’ Union (CPU) is a duly registered, non-stock, non-profit organization of ICT professionals, students and advocates united in Advancing ICT for the People.

Who We Are

A Short History

CPU was founded in August 7, 2001 by ICT professionals who joined the People Power 2 Movement.

CPU pioneered in organizing the Philippine celebration of Software Freedom Day in 2004.

CPU was officially registered in the Securities and Exchanges Commission in 2008.

A Short History

In February 2009, CPU participated in the Information Activism Camp in India as advisory group member.

In July 2009, CPU conducted AOM 2.0, the first nation‐wide workshop on integrating Information Activism in Grassroots Campaigns.

In the 2010 automated electionsCPU conducted voter education and election monitoring through the Vote Report PH project.

What We Do

New Media Trainings – We train non-profits and advocacy organizations in the use of various digital tools for their campaigns.

Project People’s Web – We help create, develop and maintain web portals for various organizations and campaigns.

What We Do

Applications & Systems – We develop and train in the use of databases, management systems, and other applications for advocacy work.

Digital Resources Bureau – We help reservice old hardware for, as well as maintain and streamline hardware systems of non-profits and cause-oriented organizations.

What We Do

FOSS Advocacy – CPU is a leading promoter of Free and Open Source Software or FOSS as an alternative in the industry and as a tool for advocacy.

Advance ICT for the People

“Our efforts are linked with the struggle of the Filipino people to improve their general situation. Our projects are based on their needs; our training modules are for their benefit. They are our clients and our project managers: we shall advance and develop ICT for their welfare.”

-We Unite to Advance Information and Communications Technology for the PeopleUnity Statement of the Computer Professionals’ Union

(August 2008)

www.cp-union.comEmail: [email protected] Tel No: 440 – 1430

Add: 10-B P.Burgos St., Cor. Calderon, Project 4, Quezon City