Digital bank Maya and telecom giant PLDT Inc. will lead Go Digital Pilipinas’ (GDP) Cashless Expo 2023 to discuss innovation and the digitalization of financial products and services to further expand e-commerce. The companies will be co-presenters in the expo to be held on Nov. 17 to 19 at the...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is eyeing full online transactions for all its services before the end of this month as part of the goal of the Marcos administration to go digital in all government transactions. From driver’s license to car registration, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said the...
The Department of Finance (DOF) called on thrift banks to ramp up their digital transformation initiatives. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the administration recognizes the role digital technologies play in unlocking economic potential, productivity, and competitiveness in the 21st...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) aims to boost public service through increasing the proposed budget for digitalization funding. To embrace digitalization in government agencies, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that digital initiatives will be allocated P38.75 billion in...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will be introducing ‘smart tariffs or rates’ that will be tailor-fitted to consumers’ budgets and specific needs – be it for direct electricity services to homes and businesses; or on the charging of electric vehicles (EVs) as part of...
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Advisory Council (BAC) Philippines Chairperson Joey Concepcion highlighted the role that digitalization plays in making the markets and economy more inclusive for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Go Negosyo founder Joey...
The Philippines' journey towards digitalization is "in full swing," President Marcos told the international community in Singapore on Wednesday, Sept. 13. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM/Milken Institute Screenshot) Speaking at the Asia Summit 2023, Marcos said the country's tech...
The Philippine government will prioritize looking for investments in digital transformation and clean energy. In an economic briefing in Dubai, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that digital transformation will improve public service delivery and reduce the cost of doing business in the...
After the successful debut of a ‘digital twin’ at its Therma South Inc (TSI) coal-fired power plant in Davao, Aboitiz Power Corporation is eyeing the rollout of the same digital tool at three more of its electric generating facilities in Luzon and Visayas grids. Aboitiz Power President and CEO...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said the government must put up safeguards to be observed in implementing an online procurement system. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang file photo) Marcos said this after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to ensure digital connectivity is spread throughout the country, as he met with a broadband satellite operator to boost the country's digital capabilities. *BOOSTING...
The European Union (EU) is planning to bring solutions to the Philippines’ perennial problem of slow and unreliable internet connection by launching a “digital economy package” to bring “fast and reliable connectivity.” (From left) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and...
