Citizen Watch, an independent network of advocates seeking to raise the interests of the public, said in order to “embrace digitalization,” the country needs to boost its digital infrastructure and at the same time upgrade the digital skills of Filipinos. (Unsplash) For Citizen Watch...
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has vowed to aggressively implement digitalization of all its systems in a bid to expedite the transactions and address corruption in the agency. PPA General Manager Jay Santiago said a good communication infrastructure promotes fast and corruption-free...
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) is eyeing to establish a new system that will enable business establishments at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to accept all types of credit cards for easier transaction with passengers. NAIA (FILE PHOTO/MANILA BULLETIN) MIAA General...
EDITORS DESK Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat Even before the pandemic, the term digitalization was already floating out there. But when the pandemic broke out, the term became a household name. The exigency of the times has forced the government and the private sector to run to technology for comfort....
President Ferdinand ​"​Bongbong​" ​Marcos Jr. said Tuesday that the Philippines must keep up with its economic neighbors in terms of digitalization as he believes that the Asian region would​ soon become​ the driver of the​ global economy. At the...
FROM THE MARGINS The future is Agriculture 4.0. Slowly but surely, the breakthroughs in technology that have transformed other industries is changing agriculture. Connectivity, mobile adoption, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies are transforming the whole agricultural value...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) said it would support the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in its efforts to help local government units (LGUs) streamline their processes. Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director-General Ernesto Perez (ARTA Photo) ARTA Secretary Ernesto...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) renewed its commitment to intensifying reforms under the present administration as the government of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. pushed for digitalization and technological innovation. ARTA Secretary Ernesto Perez said this after PLDT Incorporated...
The national government must craft and implement a digital enablement strategy in order to strengthen the knowledge and skills of Filipino workers and even the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, an advocacy group said on Saturday, Nov. 26. And this could be rightly done,...
Globe Business continued to push for digital empowerment of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to ensure their businesses thrive during this Christmas season. Globe Business opened its Christmas tradition “Gift Local” on Wednesday, Nov. 23, to advocate its support for local...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has reiterated the lower chamber's commitment toward the digital transformation being sought by the Marcos administration. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left, standing) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (2nd from right) meet with journalists at the APEC...
FROM THE MARGINS The world is increasingly becoming digital. Many of our kababayans now buy and sell goods online. People take online classes, track their exercise regimen on FitBit, and use Facebook to keep in touch. More are choosing tablets over news print, and Viber over phone lines. The...
